By Mariselah Kimbio.
Kenya music is finally getting the recognition it deserves after Genge music was nominated as one of the new categories added for the 66th annual Grammy Awards under the Best African Music performance category.
A statement by the Grammys on 13th June announcing that the new category was added to the Grammy Awards.
By Patrick Chiriba
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Wednesday announced new fuel prices for super petrol, diesel, and kerosene.
In the latest review, the prices of Super Petrol and diesel have decreased by Ksh.0.66 and Ksh.1.22 per litre respectively.
However, the price of kerosene has increased by Ksh.0.35 per litre.
By Shirley Wandera
The controversial Finance Bill 2023 report sailed through the second reading on Wednesday. 257 Members of Parliament were present during the vote, with 176 MPs voting in favor of the bill. 81 MPs voted against it.
Those who voted in favor of the bill include Nairobi Women Representative Esther Passaris; Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro; Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, and Kisauni MP Rashid Bedzimba.
By Shirley Wandera
The Blue Economy Knowledge Share Fair, done in collaboration with the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the ECOFISH Programme, kicked off yesterday at the SunAfrica Hotel, Nyali, Mombasa.
The event was graced by various dignitaries, including stakeholders in the maritime and fisheries sector, hosted by Mombasa County Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nasir.
By Patrick Chiriba
“We don’t buy fuel from the US yet we pay in dollars. We should say no to the dollar. When Africans unite and have our currency, that will be the first step towards having stable fuel prices,” the lawmaker said.
The National Assembly Energy Committee was in Mombasa to deliberate on ways to reduce the cost of petroleum products.
Gilbert Ochieng
Busia Governor Dr. Paul Otuoma’s Government will continue to offer support towards the management of cancer, the Health Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health and Sanitation Beatrice Nakholi said.
Nakholi said the leadership of the County through the Department of Health is committed to providing services to cancer patients as well as survivors.