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“Contrary to our earlier dispatch on the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, we wish to clarify that His Excellency the President did not announce that August 26 will be a public holiday,” read the statement from PSCU. “We regret the error and wish to say that as much as the Kenya 2019 Population and Housing Census is important to the country, August 26 which will be on a Monday will not be a public holiday. Our apologies for inconveniences caused by the erroneous communication'' PSCU The government, through a tweet by the official State House Twitter handle had announced that the holiday was to help facilitate the smooth process of the National Census scheduled for August 24 and 25, 2019

FC Barcelona have today confirmed that an agreement is in place to Loan Philippe Coutinho to Bundesliga side Fc Bayern Munich. The Brazilian midfielder has failed to impress since joining the La Liga champions from Liverpool in January 2018, and Barca have been keen to offload their big-money signing as they revamp the squad.

A U.S. Law Court seating in New York has sentenced Kenyan drug trafficker Akasha Baktash for 25 years. The drug lord is set to serve his sentence in USA. Akasha has also been fined $100,000 payable to the U.S. Government.

The Government has declared August 26 as a  public holiday to allow maximum enumeration of Kenyans during the National Population Census that begins next Saturday. The announcement was made today by President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Kenyatta National Convention Centre (KICC) , Nairobi when he launched the countdown to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census. "To ensure maximum enumeration during the first two days ( August 24 and 25)  of the Census period, I have authorized Monday, 26th August 2019 to be a Public Holiday," the President announced.  This brings the number of Holidays declared by the Government this  August to two.

Photo, Courtesy Best Dairy Farmers in Kenya: BY FARMERS TV : When Gilbert Ngetich bought his first Friesian cow in 2009, little did he know that 10 years later, he would be feted for his outstanding performance in a field he had little knowledge in. He was awarded a gold certificate last week for his Sweet Farm Dairies Roret farm which stood out among others in the region. The competition organised by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Irrigation and Elgon Kenya, a non-governmental organisation, was aimed at encouraging farmers to transform their farms through technology. “In 2009, I bought a pedigree Friesian heifer which gave birth to the first heifer the following year. The cows have since multiplied; I now have 13 cows. The number could have been higher than this but I sold some,” said Ngetich. The 41-year-old farmer said he decided to rear the Friesian breed as it’s known to produce more milk compared to other breeds. A single cow can produce up to

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Rugby Players Alex Mahaga and Frank Wanyama in court awaiting their sentencing.Photo,  courtesy   Two rugby players have been slapped with a 15-year imprisonment each after they were found guilty of gang rape. The two Alex Mahaga and Frank Wanyama were found guilty of raping a musician last year at the Highrise Estate. This comes despite the defense praying for a noncustodial sentence. The Court was told that the two Kenya Harlequin FC players raped the singer overnight on her birthday at Seefar Apartments in Highrise, Nairobi, on February 10 last year.

President Uhuru Kenyatta looks on as invigilators and class eight pupils at Uhuru Gardens Primary School in Nairobi unseal KCPE exams papers on day two of the national examinations. PHOTO | COURTESY STATE HOUSE President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced there will be no national examinations in primary schools under the new curriculum. Uhuru made the declaration on Friday during the third National Conference on Curriculum Reforms at the KICC. Junior secondary schools will now be domiciled in secondary school doing away with examinations to be held in Grade 6 during the transition. These are part of the recommendations by a task force set up to iron out the issues surrounding the implementation of the new curriculum which has been adopted by the President. The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development had been pushing for class seven and eight teachers elevated because the primary school cycle will be shortened to six years. The two classes will be dropped from prim

                                                                    Governor Alfred  Mutua at a campaign rally in Machakos  Dr Alfred Mutua ''I'm going for the Presidency I have a clear development track record I will be touring the country. I request Machakos people, Ukambani region and its leaders to support us to bring the seat home.''  The governor was speaking during a campaign rally in Machakos

Ladies, there is a new fad in town — vaginal steaming. But watch out, for it can be harmful. It involves women sitting on a pot and exposing their genitalia to steamed concoctions. However, repeated exposure, experts warn, could lead to burns, irritation and, in some cases, urinary tract infections. DELICATE TISSUE Vaginal steaming is dangerous and it can harm you, gynaecologists are now warning. Dr Aggrey Akula, a gynaecologist based in western Kenya, and Dr Nelly Bosire, an obstetrician and gynaecologist (ob-gyn), are cautioning that the vaginal environment is delicate and anything that goes up there should be verified. ‘Not as interesting’ “The vaginal environment is not sterilised. Bacteria and yeasts depend on the acidic-based balance to survive. The moment we change this by using herbs and steam, we are changing its chemical composition and inviting problems,” Dr Bosire says. She adds: “This is not as forward-thinking and interesting as women wou

Musician Akothee Popular Kenyan musician Akothee has revealed that she charges not less than Ksh 1 million  to perform at events. While appearing on Radio Citizen's Mambo Mseto, the 'Sweet love' hit-maker claimed during an interview  that she is not only the biggest influencer but also among the highest paid celebrities  in Kenya .

                Doreen Majala photo NTV news anchor, Doreen Gatwiri Majala, is set to receive Ksh3 million from her estranged husband, Mwingi Central MP, Gideon Mulyungi, for battering her. This comes after the first time MP offered to arrange an out-of-court settlement over an assault case she had filed against him .

Photos of drunk suspects at Kibra Law courts Police have now freed suspects who were arraigned at Kibra Law courts on Thursday while too tipsy to stand a trial. Confirming the release,  Nairobi area police boss Mr.Phillip Ndolo said  that the suspects were released on "humanitarian grounds ".

Proposed Kisumu Sports complex Kisumu County will have the best Sports Complex in Africa by 2021 according to County Sports Minister Achie Ojany. Groundbreaking to begin in the next two months ''The County Government of Kisumu has committed to constructing a modern sports complex by November 2021.'' Achie Ojany This will form part of Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o legacy projects.