by Shirley Wandera | Oct 24, 2023 | Featured, Health, Opinion
By Shirley Wandera
Startling revelations have emerged over the Kenyan response to the global Covid-19 pandemic. In April 2020, former President Uhuru Kenyatta established a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund Board comprising key business leaders in the country tasked with overseeing the management of resources to combat the economic impact of the pandemic.
A special audit report from the Auditor General examining the utilization of COVID-19 funds allocated to national government entities from March 13 to July 31, 2020, has brought disconcerting findings.
According to the report, the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund received 2.6 billion Kenyan Shillings. Among the allocations was a substantial sum of 400 million Kenyan Shillings, designated for a Cash Transfer Program. This program aimed to provide financial assistance to 100,000 Kenyans in urban informal settlements for one month
by admin | Sep 19, 2023 | Business, Corporate, Current Affairs, Featured, Impact stories, News, Opinion
The recent decision by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to hike fuel prices in Kenya has sent shockwaves through the lives of ordinary Kenyan citizens. Just three days after the announcement, the ripple effects of this increase are being felt far and wide.
In the latest round of fuel price adjustments, EPRA raised the cost of petroleum, diesel, and kerosene by 16.96, 21.3, and 33.13 Kenyan shillings per litre, respectively. These substantial price hikes have left many Kenyan households grappling with an economic headache.
by Allan Kai | Sep 15, 2023 | Blue Economy, Climate Change, education, Environment, Featured, Impact stories, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, Technology
By Ian Kiptoo The climate crisis in Africa is a cancer slowly eating away. The continent is experiencing the devastating effects of climate change in various ways. Rising Temperatures lead to heatwaves, droughts, and desertification. According to...
by admin | Sep 11, 2023 | education, Featured, Opinion, Uncategorized
Many young men and women queued in the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The reason? They had heard through social media that World Coin was offering free money as long as they got their irises scanned.
Most youngsters cannot satisfy their desires through some of these stated aspects – generating a gap between those leading a sustainable life and those who don’t—a modern battle.
by Allan Kai | Sep 11, 2023 | Current Affairs, Featured, News, Opinion, Politics
Mombasa, Kenya – In a time when unity and partnership among leaders are seen as crucial for the development of the country, Kenya’s political landscape is facing a conundrum that questions the sincerity of such unity. The recent expulsion of five Members of Parliament from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for interacting and supporting projects from a rival party has raised concerns about political allegiance and party loyalty versus the need for a collaborative approach to governance.
The backdrop of this controversy is the congratulatory messages and speeches given by various leaders across party lines when His Excellency William Ruto was announced as the President of Kenya. Many leaders, including those from opposition parties, extended their congratulations to President Ruto, emphasizing the importance of working together for the betterment of the nation.
by admin | Sep 11, 2023 | Agribusiness, Business, Current Affairs, Featured, News, Opinion, Politics
Mombasa, Kenya – President William Ruto’s first year in office has been marked by significant efforts to address the challenges facing Kenyans, particularly the rising cost of living. His administration’s flagship initiative, the Kenya Kwanza intervention plan, has centered on revitalizing the agricultural sector to empower producers and ensure sustainable food security.
The regular fuel price hikes throughout his first year in office have been a cause for concern for many Kenyans. Consumers faced an unprecedented cost burden as fuel prices reached alarming heights, impacting transportation costs, inflation, and the overall cost of living.
