By Aron Kinyamasyo NAIROBI, July 25 (Safi News) – Chess is steadily shedding its image as an elite sport and gaining popularity among Kenyan children and youth, with the Nairobi Chess Club calling for more corporate sponsorship to sustain the game’s remarkable growth. Speaking during a Rapid Chess Tournament in…
Parliament Backs KEMRI’s Sh500 Million Funding Push to Complete State-of-the-Art Research Complex
By Aron | Safi News NAIROBI, Kenya – The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health has thrown its weight behind the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)’s request for an additional Sh500 million to complete the construction of a modern biomedical research complex at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), saying the…
Shimza Pays Tribute to South African Roots with New ‘Sunset in Pretoria’ EP
SOUTH AFRICA, 16th JULY_ South African Afro House sensation Shimza has unveiled his latest project, Sunset in Pretoria EP, a three-track collection celebrating his heritage while reinforcing his growing influence on the global electronic music scene. Released under his own record label, Kunye Records, the EP arrives at a defining…
Grassroots Women Leaders Raise Alarm Over Attacks on Civil Society
NAIROBI, July 14 – Grassroots women leaders have condemned what they describe as increasing intimidation and harassment of civil society organizations and human rights defenders, saying the shrinking civic space threatens accountability and the welfare of ordinary Kenyans. Speaking during a press briefing at Lagos Hotel in Nairobi on Tuesday…
Former Fafi MP rallies Northeastern residents behind Ruto’s re-election bid.
ABAQDERA, GARISSA COUNTY – Former Fafi Member of Parliament Abdikarim Osman has called on residents of Northeastern Kenya to support President William Ruto’s re-election, saying the region has witnessed increased government investment under the current administration. Addressing residents during a community meeting in Abaqdera, Osman pointed to several flagship projects,…
Wanjiku Muhia’s Lawyers Walk Out of IEBC Conduct Hearing Over Jurisdiction Dispute
Lawyers representing Kipipiri Member of Parliament Wanjiku Muhia on Friday 26th June, walked out of an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) disciplinary hearing after challenging the legality of the committee handling the case. The legal team led by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and Gatanga MP Edward Muriu argued that the…
Jubilee party warns UDA leaders from issuing inflammatory remarks
Jubilee Party has called on politicians from the ruling party to refrain from profiling communities and issuing inflammatory remarks that can trigger violence over the basis of political affiliations The jubilee’s young aspirants have maintained Kenya is a democratic state and everyone is entitled to have opinion including the retired…
Mudavadi warns Kenyans to prepare for hard times ahead
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Dr. Musalia Mudavadi has called for stronger science diplomacy, increased investment in research, and deeper collaboration between government, academia, industry, and international partners to accelerate Kenya’s innovation agenda. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the Science, Technology, Research and…
Machakos, Makueni among 25 counties receives milk coolers as Gov’t intensifies crackdown on milk cartels
The government has intensified it’s crackdown on milk hawking with Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe warning that the sale of distribution of unregulated raw milk across the country poses a serious public health risks and continues to weaken diary industry Speaking on Wednesday 20th May, at Uhuru…
UDA Defends Government Fuel Interventions Amid Global Crisis
The ruling party, United Democratic Alliance, has defended the government’s handling of the ongoing fuel crisis, attributing the sharp rise in fuel prices and disruptions in the transport sector to the escalating global conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Speaking during a press briefing at the party headquarters…