The National Assembly has approved the nomination of Mr. Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Kenya’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark.

The approval follows vetting by the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, which conducted the nominee’s approval hearing on March 4, 2026.

In its report tabled before the House on March 10, 2026, the Committee found Mr. Kibelekenya suitable for the position, noting that he demonstrated the necessary qualifications, experience and integrity required to serve as Kenya’s envoy in Copenhagen.

Presenting the report to the House, Committee Chairperson Hon. Nelson Koech said the nominee had expressed commitment to advancing Kenya’s diplomatic and economic interests.

“Honourable Members, the Committee observed that the nominee expressed readiness to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs to advance Kenya’s diplomatic and economic interests,” said Hon. Koech.

The Committee further noted that during the approval hearing, Mr. Kibelekenya highlighted key priority areas he intends to pursue in strengthening relations between Kenya and Denmark.

“In particular, the nominee emphasized the importance of promoting trade, expanding education partnerships and enhancing development cooperation between Kenya and Denmark,” Hon. Koech added.

Following the Committee’s recommendation, the House approved the nomination, paving the way for Mr. Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya to take up his diplomatic posting in Copenhagen.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on Members of Parliament to tighten the legislation governing the Country’s transport sector.

Speaker Wetang’ula raised concerns on the rising cases of road accidents, indicating that the Country is losing several lives to road carnage. He indicated the importance of the Nation to reflect deeply on how to curb this menace.

“We condemn the recklessness of the truck driver who caused 15 deaths in the tragic Malaha Junction accident at Webuye Sub-County in Bungoma. It’s devastating to learn that more than 21 people are admitted to various hospitals, as two people require urgent specialised treatment,” noted Speaker Wetang’ula.

The National Government and the Speaker of the Bungoma County Government have organized for the referral of the two critical patients.

While visiting the accident victims, Speaker Wetang’ula called on the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to move with speed to ensure that reckless drivers are removed from our roads.

“I urge our Courts to pay attention to what is happening in our society. If you don’t deserve to be on the roads, then keep off. If you are on the road and don’t pay attention, then you deserve punishment,” he noted.

Hon. Wetang’ula, who spoke from Bungoma on Wednesday morning, said H.E President Dr. William Ruto has assured Kenyans of the government’s support to the bereaved families and those admitted to hospitals.

He said the County Government will cater for the medical fees of all those affected.

The Speaker announced the formation of a funeral committee led by Webuya East MP Hon. Marthin Wanyonyi Pepela and Bungoma Woman Rep. Hon. Catherine Wambilianga, who will be joined by the Bungoma Deputy Governor, H.E. Pst. Janepher Chemtai Mbatiany and Members of the County Assembly to plan for the funeral of the victims of the fatal accident.

According to Isaac, an affected resident who lost his wife, he holds to the hope that his three family members, including his father and brother, who suffered from fractured bones that are now admitted to the hospital, will be healed and discharged home.

“I lost my wife on the spot. My other brother had stomach injuries. We are seeking support from the well-wishers and hope that the Government will redesign the road.”

Doctors at the Webuye County Referral Hospital have already conducted postmortems on six bodies while awaiting to conduct the same on seven more bodies preserved at the facility.

The Hospital Medical Superintendent, Dr. David Wanikina said at least two male patients will have to undergo specialized treatment.

“We are still receiving more patients from the accident scene; some who had been rushed to other facilities and are now receiving referrals.”

Dr. Wanikina said they had partnered with the Kenya Red Cross to conduct Psychosocial support.

There shall be a Special Mass on Monday, 16th March, 2026, at Webuye town to pray for the departed souls and wish a quick recovery to all those admitted to various Hospitals.

By Anthony Solly

Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions in six counties on Thursday, March 12, as part of maintenance works.

In a notice on Wednesday, March 11, the company said the outages are expected to affect parts of Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Turkana, Bungoma, Laikipia, and Kiambu counties.

In Nairobi County, the outage will affect parts of Karen Road from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Areas expected to experience the interruption include Karen Country Club, Marula Park, Lower Plains Road, Karen Plains Road, St. Francis ACK Church Karen, Waterfront, China Square, and Farah Road.

Begonia Drive, Kenya Technical Training Institute, Ndege Road, Grange Park, Korongo Road, Watermark Business Centre, and Marist International University will also be affected.

In Uasin Gishu County, electricity supply will be interrupted in Senetwo, Flax, and Stroburg areas between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 

The outage will affect locations such as Kaptagat, Naiberi, Cheptigit, Kiluka, Senetwo, Sumbeiywo, Teldet, Tendwo, and surrounding areas.

Meanwhile, in Turkana County, the interruption will affect Tullow Oil Company and Lokichar Town and nearby customers from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In Bungoma County, power will be switched off in areas around Lufwindiri and Nzoia Market between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 

Affected locations include Kakimanyi Village, Mongonye, St. Paul Nzoia, and surrounding areas. 

Residents in Laikipia County will also experience outages in two areas. 

In Jogi, Baguret, and Giachuma, electricity will be interrupted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., affecting locations such as Kamangura, Mirera, Ragati, Baguret, Tambuzi Farm, and Naromoru Boys Secondary School. 

Another outage will affect Chumvi, Doldo, and Oldonyiro areas during the same hours, including Doldo Market, Picha, Ilporei, Kimanju, and Ewaso.

In Kiambu County, the interruption will affect Gachie, Gacharage, and Ngecha areas from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Locations expected to be affected include Kihara Market, Gachie Hospital, Karura, Kagongo, and nearby customers.

The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists of anticipated traffic during the Safari Rally scheduled to take place between March 12 and 15.

In a traffic advisory published on Wednesday, March 11, KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli advised drivers to adhere to all traffic and road safety rules.

The Authority further warned of severe punishment for truck drivers found parking at undesignated stations along the highway.

“The Authority advises all truck drivers not to park at any undesignated locations on the highway, as violation of this directive shall lead to immediate arrest,” the advisory read in part.

KeNHA further issued alternative routes that motorists could use to beat the traffic jam: the scenic, adventure, Thika Trail, and Suswa routes.

The Scenic Route starts from Nairobi to Lanet, passing through Flyover (Magumu), Njambini, Ol Kalou, and Dondori.

On the other hand, the adventure route from Nairobi passes through Rironi, Naivasha, Engineer, Ol Kalou, Dundori and offloads traffic at Lanet.

Motorised have also been asked to explore the route that goes through Thika, Magumu, Ol Kalou, Dundori, then Lanet, or the Ngong-Suswa-Narok-Nakuru highway.

The KeNHA DG reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to ensuring the road safety of all road users on Kenyan Highways.

Over the last few years, Kenyans have been left stranded in long traffic jams that have lasted for hours during the Safari Rally event.

The motor racing event attracts fans from Kenya, East Africa and beyond who turn up in numbers to witness the high-thrill, high-risk sporting event.

The MSEA Turkana regional office led by the regional head Vincent Parlor accompanied by officers from WestPokot today visited Mr. Loroo Esekon Emmanuel, Chairperson of Turkana Tech Youth Hub CBO, during a field profiling visit in Kanamkemer.

Through the CBO, Loroo and his team are empowering youth and women with practical skills in welding, metal fabrication, plumbing, electrical works, agribusiness, and environmental conservation. The hub has already trained over 40 youth, many of whom have established their own businesses.

Driven by a passion for environmental conservation, Loroo developed a metal alternative to the traditional “ekicholong” stool, an innovation that earned him a Presidential Innovation Award.

He is now working with the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute to develop a climate-smart stool made from recycled plastic materials.

Members of the hub have also benefited from the NYOTA program, including Loroo who benefited from the NYOTA Business Support and is currently undergoing mentorship and others going through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) training.

The entrepreneurs will also showcase their innovations at the upcoming Kenya Public–Private Sector MSMEs Dialogue (MSMEs Connect) in Ekalees Centre, Lodwar, Turkana County.

MSEA remains committed to supporting micro and small enterprises across the country through capacity building, innovation support, and access to markets.

By Anthony Solly

The nationwide sensitisation programme for the National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) insurance scheme, in partnership with Britam Life Assurance, is well into its second week.

Through these sessions, officers are guided on how the scheme works, the range of benefits available, and the procedures for accessing various services.

Today, March 11, 2026, sensitisation teams visited several regions across the country, including the Border Patrol Unit (BPU) in Kanyonyoo, and Nakuru, Kwale, and Isiolo Counties.

These outreach sessions allow officers in different parts of the country to receive first-hand information, ask questions, and gain clarity on the insurance services available to them.

To further improve accessibility and convenience, Britam has a secure Customer Portal that enables members to view and manage their insurance information online.

The portal provides users with a comprehensive overview of all benefits available under the scheme, as well as details of any additional individual products they may hold with Britam.

This digital platform allows officers to access essential information quickly and easily, ensuring that important policy details are always available at their fingertips.

In addition, members can conveniently access the same services by downloading the My Britam App, which is available on the Google Play Store and Apple Store.

The mobile application provides a user-friendly interface that allows officers to review benefits, manage policies, and stay informed about their insurance coverage anytime and from anywhere.

By Anthony Solly

Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke, EBS, today participated in a panel discussion on “AI for Good: Leveraging Technology for Social Impact” at the TikTok Safer Internet Summit 2026 in Nairobi.

During the discussion, the Principal Secretary highlighted the Government’s commitment to the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy pillar, which aims to create an enabling environment for digital platforms to operate responsibly while supporting young Kenyans who are building sustainable livelihoods through content creation and the digital economy.

He also noted that Kenya’s National AI Strategy (2025–2030) provides a framework to guide responsible adoption of artificial intelligence and ensure that young people are able to harness the opportunities created by emerging technologies.

The Principal Secretary further emphasised the responsibility of digital platforms to deploy their AI systems effectively in combating fake news, misinformation and disinformation in order to safeguard the integrity of online spaces.

PS Isaboke was accompanied by Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Mr Temesi Mukani and CEO of Media Council of Kenya Mr David Omwoyo.

By Anthony Solly

Forests are emerging as an important frontier in the development of natural, plant-based medicines, providing a rich source of bioactive compounds used in both traditional and modern therapeutic research.

As global interest grows in safe, sustainable, and locally sourced remedies, forests present new opportunities to harness biodiversity for health innovation while supporting conservation.

In this context, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) today hosted the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) at KFS Headquarters in Nairobi to explore collaboration in the use of forest materials for the development of alternative medicine derived from trees and other forest species.

The discussions focused on tree growing, sustainable harvesting of medicinal materials, and technical support from KFS in the propagation of medicinal tree species, alongside the involvement of local communities in cultivating and managing these resources.

The meeting was led by Principal Senior Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests, Dr. Clement Ng’oriareng, and Prof. Elijah Maritim Songok, Director-General and CEO of KEMRI, who were joined by other officers from the two institutions, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing research, conservation, and sustainable use of Kenya’s forest biodiversity for health and economic development.

By Anthony Solly