kenyastar.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for kenyastar.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page kenyastar.com http://www.kenyastar.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:19:41 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:19:41 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Kenya heading for four-nation football tournament in Malawi]]> NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- International football takes centre stage over the next fortnight for Kenya's national football team, who are scheduled to play in a four-nation friendly tournament that begins in Malawi this weekend.

The Harambee Stars will play the host nation on Saturday, with the winner taking on either Zambia or Zimbabwe in next week's final.

The losers will lock horns in the third/fourt]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274178353/kenya-heading-for-four-nation-football-tournament-in-malawi 274178353 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:16 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274178353/kenya-heading-for-four-nation-football-tournament-in-malawi <![CDATA[Kenya launches strategic plan to promote use of nuclear energy]]> NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Kenya launched its strategic plan on Monday, providing a roadmap to promote the peaceful use of nuclear technology in electricity generation.

Alex Wachira, principal secretary for the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, told journalists in the national capital of Nairobi that the plan provides guidelines for developing the infrastructure for constructing, operating, maintaining and de]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274178345/kenya-launches-strategic-plan-to-promote-use-of-nuclear-energy 274178345 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:11 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274178345/kenya-launches-strategic-plan-to-promote-use-of-nuclear-energy <![CDATA[Russian election observers from Africa share impressions]]> The government aids every vulnerable person, including the disabled and the elderly, in exercising their right to vote, Edson Rugumayo from Uganda told RT

Russia ensures that all citizens have the opportunity vote in presidential elections, Ugandan election observer and member of the country's parliament Edson Ru]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274177662/russian-election-observers-from-africa-share-impressions 274177662 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:12:55 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274177662/russian-election-observers-from-africa-share-impressions <![CDATA[Kenya's Rutto, Lagat win Rome Marathon amid climate protests]]> ROME, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan runner Asbel Rutto broke the course record at the 29th edition of the Rome Marathon on Sunday in a race disrupted by climate protesters.

Rutto, only 22 years old, improved the previous record set two years ago by 24 seconds, crossing the finish line at 2 hours 6 minutes and 24 seconds.

Rutto's compatriot, Ivyne Lagat, won the women's race in 2 hours 24 minutes and 35 seco]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274175212/kenya-rutto-lagat-win-rome-marathon-amid-climate-protests 274175212 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:44:03 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274175212/kenya-rutto-lagat-win-rome-marathon-amid-climate-protests <![CDATA[Number of Chinese Workers in AfricaDrops Substantially]]> Johannesburg, South Africa - The number of Chinese workers across Africa has hit its lowest level in more than a decade, new data from China's National Bureau of Statistics show.

From a record high of 263,696 workers on the continent in 2015, only 88,371 were recorded in 2022, the most recent year on record.

The http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274170151/number-of-chinese-workers-in-africadrops-substantially 274170151 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:35:39 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274170151/number-of-chinese-workers-in-africadrops-substantially <![CDATA[Blinken Says Haiti Transitional Council Will Take Charge Soon]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the proposed transitional council in Haiti, meant to provide a political transition and bring stability to the troubled Caribbean nation, is still not set but he expressed confidence it will happen in the coming days.

Speaking at a news conference in Austria, Blinken said most Haitian social and political stakeholders have named their representatives to the seven]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon 274168389 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:05:07 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274168389/blinken-says-haiti-transitional-council-will-take-charge-soon <![CDATA[Kenyan Doctors Strike; Patients Left Unattended or Turned Away]]> NAIROBI, Kenya - Doctors at Kenya's public hospitals began a nationwide strike Thursday, accusing the government of failing to implement a raft of promises from a collective bargaining agreement signed in 2017 after a 100-day strike that saw people dying from lack of care.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union said they went on strike to demand comprehensive medical cover for the doctors ]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274166037/kenyan-doctors-strike-patients-left-unattended-or-turned-away 274166037 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:39 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274166037/kenyan-doctors-strike-patients-left-unattended-or-turned-away <![CDATA[Kenya allocates fund for 2024 wildlife census]]> NAIROBI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Kenya has allocated 250 million shillings (about 1.86 million U.S. dollars) for undertaking the 2024 wildlife census, an official said Friday.

Patrick Omondi, chief executive officer and director of the state-owned Wildlife Research and Training Institute, told journalists in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that the exercise, which will end by June 2025, will seek accurate data for t]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165846/kenya-allocates-fund-for-2024-wildlife-census 274165846 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:07:13 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165846/kenya-allocates-fund-for-2024-wildlife-census <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 15]]> SANAA -- Yemen's armed Houthi forces said on Friday that they have launched fresh attacks targeting an Israeli ship and a U.S. warship in the Red Sea.

"We launched attacks against the Israel-linked ship, Pacific 01, with a number of missiles in the Red Sea, and launched drone attacks against a U.S. warship also in the waters," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a written statement broadcast by the Hou]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165794/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-15 274165794 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:08:18 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165794/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-15 <![CDATA[Chinese spelling bee competition held at Kenyan university]]> NAIROBI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The fifth edition of the Chinese spelling bee competition was held Friday at the United States International University-Africa (USIU-A), a private university based in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, attracting contestants from primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.

Besides testing young learners' proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin, the half-day event also featured cultur]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165789/chinese-spelling-bee-competition-held-at-kenyan-university 274165789 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:07:47 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165789/chinese-spelling-bee-competition-held-at-kenyan-university <![CDATA[Kenya's SGR passenger traffic up double-digit in 2023]]> NAIROBI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger traffic increased 17.9 percent in 2023 to hit a new high of 2.73 million, the national statistics bureau said Friday.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) said traffic rose from 2.39 million passengers in 2022 as more citizens embraced the train, thanks to its reliability, convenience, and affordability.

During the peri]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165786/kenya-sgr-passenger-traffic-up-double-digit-in-2023 274165786 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:07:45 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165786/kenya-sgr-passenger-traffic-up-double-digit-in-2023 <![CDATA[Huawei rewards Kenyan students for winning digital contest]]> NAIROBI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese technology giant Huawei rewarded 18 Kenyan students on Friday after they emerged winners of the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024.

The Huawei ICT Competition, initiated in 2015, comprises contests in the fields of cloud computing, networking, and innovation as part of a cooperative effort to enrich Kenya's ICT (information and communications technology) talent pool through th]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165782/huawei-rewards-kenyan-students-for-winning-digital-contest 274165782 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:07:09 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274165782/huawei-rewards-kenyan-students-for-winning-digital-contest <![CDATA[Haitian Gang Leader Threatens Transitional Council Politicians]]> As violence continued in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, a powerful gang leader on Thursday threatened political leaders who are set to take part in a planned transitional council to govern the Caribbean nation.

Under pressure from the United States, unpopular and unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Monday that he would step down once the transitional council was in place. The White House confir]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164980/haitian-gang-leader-threatens-transitional-council-politicians 274164980 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:06:34 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164980/haitian-gang-leader-threatens-transitional-council-politicians <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, March 15]]> RAMALLAH -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday tasked Mohammad Mustafa to form the 19th government, the official news agency WAFA reported.

Mustafa is the head of the Palestine Investment Fund and a senior economic advisor to Abbas, according to the report. (Palestine-New Gov't)

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BERLIN -- Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, on Thursday once again vetoed a motion]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164791/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-15 274164791 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:32:35 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164791/xinhua-world--summary-at-0030-gmt-march-15 <![CDATA[Experts meet in Kenya to boost student mobility in East Africa]]> NAIROBI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- African education experts began a two-day meeting in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Thursday to discuss ways of enhancing student mobility within the East African Community (EAC), a regional bloc.

The East African Community Students' Mobility Scholarships Forum brought together more than 100 vice chancellors as well as representatives from ministries responsible for higher education]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164154/experts-meet-in-kenya-to-boost-student-mobility-in-east-africa 274164154 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:31:28 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164154/experts-meet-in-kenya-to-boost-student-mobility-in-east-africa <![CDATA[Kenyan doctors launch nationwide strike]]> NAIROBI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Doctors in Kenya began a nationwide strike Thursday, accusing the government of failing to address their grievances, including calls for promotions and the posting of more than 4,000 medical interns.

The strike has paralyzed medical services in hospitals across the East African nation as patients were left unattended.

Areas affected by the strike include Nakuru, Kwale, Kilifi]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164144/kenyan-doctors-launch-nationwide-strike 274164144 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:19:29 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164144/kenyan-doctors-launch-nationwide-strike <![CDATA[Kenya commences initiative to boost healthcare for under-served population]]> NAIROBI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Thursday launched a community health initiative backed by the African Union and global aid agencies to enhance primary healthcare for the under-served population.

The program, titled the Resilient and Empowered African Community Health (REACH), is under the auspices of AU members and will train 25,000 Community Health Workers (CHWs).

"The REACH Initiative is our beac]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164143/kenya-commences-initiative-to-boost-healthcare-for-under-served-population 274164143 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:19:28 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164143/kenya-commences-initiative-to-boost-healthcare-for-under-served-population <![CDATA[Kenya seeks to boost Olympic medal hopes in relays]]> NAIROBI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is attempting to qualify a men's 4x400m relay team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

This is part of an initiative dubbed the Sprinters Program, which was rolled out by the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) in Nairobi on Thursday.

Consequently, the country's Olympic body has taken over the management of the entire relay team that is preparing for the Paris Olym]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164122/kenya-seeks-to-boost-olympic-medal-hopes-in-relays 274164122 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:07:18 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164122/kenya-seeks-to-boost-olympic-medal-hopes-in-relays <![CDATA[Cheptegei to lead Uganda for World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade]]> KAMPALA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- World record holder Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei will lead Uganda's team for the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships which will take place in Belgrade, Serbia on March 30.

Cheptegei, the current 5,000m and 10,000m world record holder, told Xinhua that although they expect a very competitive event, he is confident that team Uganda has what it takes to win gold.

"We are]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164119/cheptegei-to-lead-uganda-for-world-cross-country-championships-in-belgrade 274164119 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:07:17 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164119/cheptegei-to-lead-uganda-for-world-cross-country-championships-in-belgrade <![CDATA[African state detains religious leader over child abuse claim]]> Sixteen unregistered graves, including those of infants, have been found on the church's compound in Zimbabwe, according to police

Police in Zimbabwe say they have arrested a religious sect leader, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, at a farm about 34 kilometers (21 miles) north-west of the capital, Harare, where more than 250 ch]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164069/african-state-detains-religious-leader-over-child-abuse-claim 274164069 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:41:31 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274164069/african-state-detains-religious-leader-over-child-abuse-claim <![CDATA[Kenya halts Haiti security mission]]> The decision comes after the island nation's prime minister, Ariel Henry, announced that he would resign

Kenya's plan to deploy police officers to Haiti as part of a multinational security mission has been postponed following a decision by the Caribbean nation's prime minister to resign, an official from the East Afri]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274155559/kenya-halts-haiti-security-mission 274155559 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:47:54 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274155559/kenya-halts-haiti-security-mission <![CDATA[President of Kenya witnesses signing of G42-EcoCloud MoU]]> NAIROBI, 8th March, 2024 (WAM) -- In an unprecedented move that positions Kenya at the forefront of the global digital economy, President William Samoei Ruto has witnessed the MoU signing between EcoCloud and G42, a pioneering project destined to revolutionize the digital landscape not just in East Africa, but across the globe. Powered by the untapped potential of Kenya's 10 gigawatts of geothermal energy, the mega dat]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274150719/president-of-kenya-witnesses-signing-of-g42-ecocloud-mou 274150719 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:27:44 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274150719/president-of-kenya-witnesses-signing-of-g42-ecocloud-mou <![CDATA['World's environment parliament' adopts bold action plans to address climate change, restore nature, and create a pollution-free world]]> NAIROBI, 3rd March, 2024 (WAM) -- The UN Environment Assembly adopted a ministerial declaration as it wrapped up on in the Kenyan capital, together with 17 resolutions and decisions aimed at redefining the way humankind interacts with nature.

With more than 7,000 delegates from 182 UN Member States and more than 170 ministers participating in Nairobi, UNEA-6 adopted a package of action plans, from promoting susta]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274144561/world-environment-parliament-adopts-bold-action-plans-to-address-climate-change-restore-nature-and-create-a-pollution-free-world 274144561 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 07:52:33 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274144561/world-environment-parliament-adopts-bold-action-plans-to-address-climate-change-restore-nature-and-create-a-pollution-free-world <![CDATA[WAM strengthens media collaboration with Kenyan media institutions]]> NAIROBI, 2nd March, 2024 (WAM) -- A delegation from the Emirates News Agency (WAM), led by Director-General Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi, visited several media organisations in Kenya and met with their respective senior officials to discuss opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in the fields of media, knowledge transfer, and cultural exchanges.

The delegates met with Julia Majale, Managing Director at TUK]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274143858/wam-strengthens-media-collaboration-with-kenyan-media-institutions 274143858 Sat, 02 Mar 2024 09:21:27 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274143858/wam-strengthens-media-collaboration-with-kenyan-media-institutions <![CDATA[Minister Guilbeault calls for an ambitious plastics treaty at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenya]]> Nairobi, Kenya

Canada is working with partners around the world to take real and sustained action on the triple crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, wrapped up Canada's participation in the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya.

]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274143471/minister-guilbeault-calls-for-an-ambitious-plastics-treaty-at-the-united-nations-environment-assembly-in-kenya 274143471 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:52:11 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274143471/minister-guilbeault-calls-for-an-ambitious-plastics-treaty-at-the-united-nations-environment-assembly-in-kenya <![CDATA[WAM launches 2nd Global Media Congress White Paper in Nairobi, calling for decisive leadership in media industry]]> NAIROBI, 1st March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Emirates News Agency (WAM), strategic partner of the Global Media Congress (GMC), today launched the event's annual White Paper on the trends, challenges and opportunities of the global media industry at an exclusive event in Nairobi, Kenya.

The launch event convened media leaders, government officials, academics, influencers and other figures from across the industry a]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274142696/wam-launches-2nd-global-media-congress-white-paper-in-nairobi-calling-for-decisive-leadership-in-media-industry 274142696 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:02:06 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274142696/wam-launches-2nd-global-media-congress-white-paper-in-nairobi-calling-for-decisive-leadership-in-media-industry <![CDATA[Borouge expands global presence with new offices in Kenya and South Korea]]> ABU DHABI, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Borouge, a leading petrochemical company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, today announced that it has set up offices in Kenya and South Korea as part of its strategic initiative to expand its market share in high-growth geographies.

With a sales and marketing office in Singapore, Borouge's expanded, on-the-ground presence in Kenya and South ]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274141932/borouge-expands-global-presence-with-new-offices-in-kenya-and-south-korea 274141932 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:23:21 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274141932/borouge-expands-global-presence-with-new-offices-in-kenya-and-south-korea <![CDATA[Singapore's Petrozo Energy sets up factory in Hamriyah Free Zone, targeting markets in Middle East, East Africa & Southeast Asia]]> SHARJAH, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) - Petrozo Energy, a leading Singapore-based oil and gas company, has announced an ambitious plan to establish a new manufacturing facility in the Hamriyah Free Zone, spanning over 430,000 square feet.
The strategic decision was unveiled following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA), and Randhi]]>
http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274140099/singapore-petrozo-energy-sets-up-factory-in-hamriyah-free-zone-targeting-markets-in-middle-east-east-africa--southeast-asia 274140099 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:38:04 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274140099/singapore-petrozo-energy-sets-up-factory-in-hamriyah-free-zone-targeting-markets-in-middle-east-east-africa--southeast-asia
<![CDATA[Ananya Pal's latest book is a murder mystery based in Nairobi]]>

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New Delhi [India], February 27: A Mysterious Affair in Amboseli' is Ananya Pal's ninth and latest book in the genre of psychological thriller. It is a murder mystery set in the backdrop of Nairobi city and partly the Amboseli National Park of Kenya. The book not only deals with an intriguing plot but also ]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274138963/ananya-pal-latest-book-is-a-murder-mystery-based-in-nairobi 274138963 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:44:42 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274138963/ananya-pal-latest-book-is-a-murder-mystery-based-in-nairobi <![CDATA[UAE, Kenya finalise terms of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement]]> ABU DHABI, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates and Kenya have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, ushering in a new chapter of trade relations between the two nations that will secure vital East and West supply chains, spur investment into priority sectors, and enhance market access for businesses on both sides.

The CEPA will have significant positive impact]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274135388/uae-kenya-finalise-terms-of-comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement 274135388 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:07:46 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274135388/uae-kenya-finalise-terms-of-comprehensive-economic-partnership-agreement <![CDATA[Parliamentary Secretary Sidhu promotes growing Canada-Africa trade relationship]]> February 20, 2024 - Nairobi, Kenya - Global Affairs Canada

The trade relationship between Africa and Canada continues to grow, presenting significant opportunities for both Canadian and African businesses.

This week, Maninder Sidhu, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, joined the Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H. Prime Cabinet Secret]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274132454/parliamentary-secretary-sidhu-promotes-growing-canada-africa-trade-relationship 274132454 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:38:07 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274132454/parliamentary-secretary-sidhu-promotes-growing-canada-africa-trade-relationship <![CDATA[Technological boom has produced winners and losers: President of Kenya]]> DUBAI, 13th February, 2024 (WAM) -- On the second day of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024, Dr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, delivered a main address on navigating the future through visionary leadership and embracing new technologies to collectively build a prosperous and resilient future for all.

He highlighted the importance of fostering international collaboration, and championing i]]> http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274125208/technological-boom-has-produced-winners-and-losers-president-of-kenya 274125208 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:28:38 GMT http://www.kenyastar.com/news/274125208/technological-boom-has-produced-winners-and-losers-president-of-kenya