Coast records 13 new COVID-19 cases as Kenya’s virus cases rise to 33,389

The country has announced 373 new COVID-19 cases in 4,663 samples tested in the last 24 hours raising positive cases to 33,389. Speaking during the COVID-19 daily update Health Chief Administrative Secretary Rashid Aman announced that the youngest infected with the virus was a one month infant and the oldest was 80 years old. From […]

Ex-KPA MD Daniel Manduku to be charged over loss of sh 244 million

Director of Public Prosecution -DPP Noordin Haji has approved the prosecution of former Kenya Ports Authority MD Daniel Manduku. In a statement Haji said Manduku should be prosecuted after a reviewing of evidence against the accused. DPP pointed out that Manduku ought to face prosecution over irregular procurement of works at the port. He said […]

Utange residents rush to demolish roadside structures ahead of Friday deadline

A section Building owners along a section of Old Malindi road have started demolishing roadside structures more than six months since the structures were earmarked for demolition. According to a directive given by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority,  road structures that have encroached on the largely dilapidated road would be demolished on the 28th of […]

Safaricom customers to enjoy 500 mb daily bonus data

Safaricom has unveiled a new campaign that will see customers enjoy free 500MB daily bonus data with every purchase of a personalized no-expiry data bundle. Dubbed ‘Browse Bila Waas,’ the campaign seeks to enable Safaricom customers to enjoy more internets for less on Kenya’s best network. Upon purchase of the bundle, which is available every […]

Gov’t disburses Free Day Secondary Education funds

Even with closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected 2020 school calendar, the Ministry of Education has released Free Day Secondary Education (FDSE) funds at a capitation rate of sh.5,151 per student. A circular from Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang to Regional Coordinators of Education and County Directors of Education, […]