President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta were among the first Kenyans to be enumerated in the 2019 National Population and Housing Census exercise that kicked off on Saturday evening. The President who was joined by former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta and several of his family members was enumerated at his Nairobi home. […]
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JUJA, 18 NOVEMBER 2018, (PSCU) — President Uhuru Kenyatta today (Sunday 18th November 2018) announced that the marking of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education exams has been completed and the results are ready for release. At the same time the President said that this year’s KCPE was free of cheating and other malpractices. “There
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President Uhuru Kenyatta today said the Kenya Defence Forces is playing a leading role in the efforts to speed up the pace of Kenya’s industrialisation. The President said the country’s prosperity goes hand-in-hand with an environment of peace and security enabled by the KDF and sister agencies in the security and defence sectors. He called
President Uhuru Kenyatta today told parents to stop putting unnecessary pressure on their children over degrees and examinations and instead focus on nurturing talents of the learners under the new Competency Based Curriculum (CBC). He said the new curriculum offers the greatest promise for Kenyan children and allows the learners to develop their inherent talents
President Uhuru Kenyatta has applauded Kenya’s cooperative movement for the invaluable role it has played in the country’s progress. Kenya’s cooperative movement is ranked the best in Africa and seventh best globally with an asset base of more than Shs 1 trillion. To enhance the contribution of saccos in the economic growth of the country,
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Politics & GovtPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has asked US investors to make Kenya their investment destination of choice in Africa. The President said his Administration’s Big 4 Agenda, particularly the manufacturing component where the Government’s plan is to lift the sector’s contribution to the economy from the current 8.4 percent of GDP to 15 percent by 2022, offers
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday, 17th August, 2019 joined several African Heads of State and Governments in witnessing the signing of a pact that will establish a transitional government in Sudan. The deal brings to an end the standoff between civilians and military forces that has been dragging on for several months. President Kenyatta hailed
President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged the new National Youth Service (NYS) Director General Matilda Pamela Aleyo Sakwa to transform the agency into an training institution that effectively delivers on its mandate. The President told Ms Sakwa to ensure that NYS reclaims its position in national development by equipping the youth with adequate skills and expertise
If you missed President Uhuru Kenyatta’s speech during the 2019 Jamhuri Day celebrations, here is what the President said in his address; ‘Distinguished Guests, My Fellow Kenyans, Ladies and Gentlemen, Happy Jamhuri Day! We gather here today to celebrate Fifty-Six Years, since that glorious day when the flag of our Republic was hoisted for the very first
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged African labour organizations to play a leading role in the ongoing efforts towards the full integration of the continent. The President asked the leadership of the labour organizations to help build bridges of unity and pan-Africanism, saying that is the surest path to national and continental peace and prosperity. “As
Kenyans will, SOON, have the final details on when schools are expected to reopen. During the 10th state of the nation address on Monday, President Uhuru Kenyatta said Education CS George Magoha will be releasing exact details on reopening of schools, universities and colleges. The President directed CS Magoha to convene a Stake holders’ meeting
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In Summary; President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday September 18, 2019 signed into law the Division of Revenue Bill 2019, paving the way for the release of funds to counties. The new law allocates Shs 378.1 billion to county governments for the 2019/20 financial year. President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed into law two Bills among them
President Uhuru Kenyatta has issued a strong warning to young people who engage in unlawful activities, saying such vices will not be tolerated. President Kenyatta, who is also the Patron of the Kenya Scouts Association, emphasized that those engaging in negative activities will be dealt with severely according to the law. While warning young people
The National Assembly is staring at an imminent dissolution if a petition sent to the Chief Justice, Honorable David Maraga, goes through. Two Petitioners, Honourable Stephen Owoko and John Wangai, in a petition dated 29th November 2018 want the Chief Justice to dissolve Parliament for failing to pass the two thirds gender bill. In the
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General NewsPresident Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged African women leaders to unite in the development of common positions and advocacy for the empowerment of women and girls. The President emphasized the need for redoubling efforts to break gender stereotypes and attitudes that propagate discrimination against women. “We should be bold in championing the empowerment of the youth
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced that the first berth of the new Lamu Port will be opened in October. The President who expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing construction works at the seaport said the mega project will create the much needed jobs for Kenyan youth. “Since I was here last year, it
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Politics & Govtresident Uhuru Kenyatta today made an extensive tour of several development projects in parts of Kwale County. The President who was accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Samson Mwathethe visited the Shimoni fish landing site which the government through the Kenya Ports Authority is in the process of upgrading into a modern fishing port.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday August 3, 2019 directed education and trade ministries to put in place a robust mechanism for securing scientific ideas, projects and innovations by the Kenyan youth. The President said the country’s future lies in scientific innovations and called for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to ensure that transformative innovations are
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the Kenyan government is rolling out the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program as part of a grand plan to transform the county into a newly industrializing, middle income country by 2030. The President said access to affordable and quality health services will help end extreme poverty and improve productivity especially
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured the country that his administration is keen on harnessing and nurturing sporting talents among young Kenyans. He said mechanisms are being put in place to ensure that talents are identified and developed right from the grassroots to benefit gifted young people. “We do not just want to cultivate talents at
President Uhuru Kenyatta this morning at State House, Nairobi, signed into law the Statistics (Amendment) Bill and the Accreditation Service Bill. The Statistics (Amendment) Bill, which is now an Act of law, aims at streamlining the management of statistical information at national and county levels by ensuring data collection and processing is conducted in accordance
His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta left the country yesterday evening for Yokohama, Japan to attend the 7th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 7) that kicks off on August 28th. At the three-day international conference focusing on development in Africa which will run until August 30th, Kenya will be seeking to
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has congratulated Kenyan teams representing the country in various international sporting events for outstanding performances. The President said he has been closely following exploits by the country’s sports men and women adding that he is particularly impressed by the strong showing by the Kenyan contingent at the African Games in Rabat, Morocco.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed Chiefs, their Assistants and Education Officials to ensure all the 2018 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) candidates join form one next year. Speaking during this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations at the the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, today, the president said the government is providing free education at the
His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday 18th September, 2019 at State House, Nairobi received a Report on Kimwarer and Arror Dam Projects from the Technical Committee he formed following the discovery of irregularities and improprieties surrounding the two infrastructure projects. At its formation, the President tasked the Technical Committee chaired by Principal Secretary for
President Uhuru visited his Deputy Dr William Ruto at his office, today. A message from State House read; “President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy, William Ruto, today shared a working lunch at the DP’s Harambee Annex office during which the two leaders discussed matters related to the Government‘s development agenda”
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