Kenya plans to issue at least three million digital national IDs and one million biometric passports before the year ends, all things being equal. This ambition was revealed last week by Julius Bitok, principal secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, The Star reports. Speaking on the issue during a planning meeting in the city of Mombasa,…
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Kenyan doctors strike over pay and training enters third week.
The Kenyan health sector, which doctors say is underfunded and understaffed, is routinely beset by strikes. Kenyan public hospital doctors who have been on strike since last month convened in two major cities on Tuesday to discuss their grievances against the government. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), which represents over 7,000…
Kenya ends oil import dispute with Uganda.
Kenya will finally license the Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc), ending months of a major feud that spilled over to the regional court and hurt diplomatic ties between the two countries. Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir on Wednesday said that work is in progress to issue a permit that will allow Unoc to import fuel directly…
Kenya will still deploy to Haiti – Ruto.
Kenya’s President William Ruto has said that a planned deployment of police officers to Haiti will go ahead as soon as the Caribbean country puts in place a transitional presidential council. Authorities in Kenya earlier this week said the planned deployment was on hold following the announcement that Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry would be…
Two dead as planes collide mid-air in Nairobi, Kenya
A student pilot and trainer have been killed after their aircraft collided with a passenger plane over Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, police say. The aircraft, belonging to a flying school, then crashed in Nairobi National Park, killing the two people. The Safarilink passenger plane returned to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport from where it had taken off with…
Ruto finally approves Haiti s deal to Send 1,000 Police to Caribbean
Kenya’s government said on Friday it had signed an agreement with Haiti to deploy a multinational force to the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation, pushing ahead with a plan that has received criticism from rights groups and has been blocked by a court in the East African nation. Prime Minister Ariel Henry of Haiti recently arrived in…
US allocate its largest East African military drill to kenya
The United States has kick-started the largest military exercise in East Africa. Dubbed “Justified Accord” as its exercise code-name, the operation began within the borders of the East African giant: Kenya. It is said to have participants from approximately 20 countries across the continent. A report by the British news company, BBC, shows that the United States…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and First Lady Zinash Tayachew Embark on State Visit to Kenya.
By HICGI Staff – Updated at 09:15 EAT on Tuesday 27th Feb 2024 Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, accompanied by First Lady Zinash Tayachew, has embarked on a two-day state visit to Kenya, marking a significant moment in bilateral relations between the two East African nations. The distinguished guests were warmly welcomed by Kenyan…
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