Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday, the Vatican has confirmed. Before his interment, the body of the late Pope will be transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday to lie in state until his funeral which has been scheduled for Saturday morning at 10:00 AM. The Holy See Press Office announced on Tuesday that Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside at the funeral Mass, which will be concelebrated by Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and priests from across the globe. The Eucharistic celebration will conclude with the Ultima commendatio and the Valedictio, marking…
Author: Muraya Kamunde
GulfCap Investments Bank and real estate equity firm Heri Investments have announced a new partnership that will see the investment bank invest its Sharia compliant Funds to enhance the expansion of Nova Pioneer educational institutions. The partnership will be managed under Heri Tripple Net Investments LP, under a sharia compliant agreement that will enable Heri to strengthen and enhance Nova Pioneer’s educational facilities at Tatu City as well as enable their expansion. The joint venture will use the proceeds of the offer size of Ksh 2.1 billion to acquire ordinary shares in two companies that own the Nova Pioneer schools…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has undertaken to fast-track the processing of Certificates of Good Conduct following delays concerns across the country. The recurring issue that has seen applicants report waiting times of several weeks and months after fingerprinting costing thousands of job seekers opportunities as the crucial document which is issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is key in verifying an individual’s criminal record status. Speaking after an impromptu tour of Kiambu Huduma Centre in Thika town to assess service delivery, the CS said his office would collaborate with the relevant agencies to hasten the issuance…
The National Assembly Education Committee’s has been put to task to explain the motif behind the decision it took to reject the recent promotion of more than 25,000 teachers. Led by Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Vihiga branch Secretary General Sabala Inyeni, KUPPET accuses the Education Committee of unfair decision making and over reacting on their mandate further interfering with the professional independence of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Inyeni, further, said the move as unlawful and detrimental to the morale and career progression of teachers across the country. This comes less than a week ago after…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Thursday presided over the launch of the Volunteer Medical Programme for Cochlear Implantation and Audio Rehabilitation for Children in Nairobi. The initiative brings together advanced technology and skills transfer to support children with hearing loss. Aligned with Kenya’s National Ear and Hearing Care Strategic Plan (2023–2028) and UHC goals, the programme is part of efforts to reverse the causes of childhood hearing loss through a comprehensive, person-centred approach. CS Duale reaffirmed the inclusion of hearing devices in the Kenya Essential Medical Supplies List (2023) and partial coverage for cochlear implants under the SHA benefits package.…