Poverty Incidence in Kenya Declined Significantly, but Unlikely to be Eradicated by 2030 Photo: Sarah Farhat/World Bank STORY HIGHLIGHTS The new country economic update shows that the proportion of Kenyans living on less than the international poverty line (US$1.90 per day in 2011 PPP) has declined from 43.6% in 2005/06 to 35.6% in 2015/18 Poverty incidence in Kenya is amongst the lowest in East Africa and is lower than the Sub-Saharan African regional average, according to the update However, the report notes that poverty rates in Kenya remain relatively high compared to other lower middle-income countries NAIROBI, APRIL 11, 2018 –   The proportion of Kenyans living on less than the international poverty line (US$1.90 per day in 2011 PPP) has declined from 46.8% in 2005/06 to 36.1% in 2015/16, according to the 17 th  edition of the Kenya Economic Update. The economic update,  Policy Options to Advance the Big 4: Unleashing Kenya’s...

Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa brands Raila Odinga enemy of development  - Echesa alleged Raila has been fighting development projects initiated by Ruto in Western Kenya  - The former CS also accused the ODM leader of being responsible for stalled projects in the region  - Echesa was one of the politicians who accompanied Ruto during his tour to Vihiga county on Saturday Former Sports CS Rashid Echesa has renewed attacks on his former party boss Raila Odinga accusing the ex-premier of derailing development in Western Kenya. The youthful politician, once one of Raila's most reliable foot-soldiers, went on the offensive against the ODM party leader blaming him for the collapse of numerous development projects in the region.  Echesa, who was in the company of William Ruto during the deputy president's tour in Vihiga county on Saturday, September 29, further claimed Raila had made it his mission to undo the deputy president's work in Western and as a result no prog...

Likoni: MPs demand sacking of Kenya Ferry Services officers for failing to save 2 lives  - The MPs accuse Ferry Kenya officers for negligence that costed two lives - They want Transport Cabinet Secretary CS James Macharia to hold accountable all officers on duty - Their demand follows the drowning of a woman and her daughter after their vehicle reversed from ferry to the ocean A section of MPs across the political divide have demanded the sacking Kenya Ferry Services (KFS), Kenya Navy Services and Kenya Coast Guards Service officers over negligence in Likoni sea accident that claimed two lives. The legislators want the National Assembly committee on transport and infrastructure to investigate the officers over their inefficiency which cost lives.  Speaking to journalists at Parliament buildings on Tuesday,October 1, the legislators led by Likoni MP Mishi Mboko asked Transport CS James Macharia to have all those officers on duty apprehended and to account for the negligenc...

Governor Mike Sonko nominated for world humanitarian awards 2019  - World Peace and Diplomacy Organisation nominated Sonko among world leaders for the prestigious award - The body singled out Sonko Rescue Team as a humanitarian outfit - The award recognises individuals who have an incredible record in philanthropic services Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is among global leaders nominated for the World Humanitarian Award 2019 that is set to take place in the USA. The award, organised by the World Peace and Diplomacy Organisation, seeks to recognise world leaders and individuals who have an incredible record in humanitarian services in the society.  Governor Mike Sonko is among global leaders nominated for humanitarian award. Photo: Mike Sonko.  The body pointed out the governor's Sonko Rescue Team as a philanthropic group which had earned him the award. The city county boss is currently the Good Deeds Ambassador for Kenya and has on many instances helped Kenyans and ci...