EACC blames lack of records management for graft in counties
Poor records management in the counties and assemblies is a stumbling block for service delivery and creates a loophole for corruption, the anti-graft agency has said.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 10 months ago
EACC blames lack of records management for graft in counties
CEC's asked to seek Sakaja's permission to do media interviews
Senior county staff in Nairobi have been directed to seek clearance from Governor Sakaja before addressing the media.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 11 months ago
CEC's asked to seek Sakaja's permission to do media interviews
El-Nino aftermath : 80 schools destroyed by floods in Wajir to be repaired
About 80 schools that were destroyed during the El Nino rains in Wajir County will be renovated before the beginning of the first term in 2024.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 11 months ago
El-Nino aftermath : 80 schools destroyed by floods in Wajir to be repaired
How county officers, cartels loot market revenue
Nairobi City County officers are collecting revenue in cash from traders and sending it through mobile money, a special committee has discovered.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 11 months ago
How county officers, cartels loot market revenue
Leaders praise teachers for exemplary service as KCPE era ends
Primary school teachers have been praised for their administrative role of the Kenya Certificate of Primary Examinations (KCPE) for the last 39 years.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Leaders praise teachers for exemplary service as KCPE era ends
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Nairobi County executive put on the spot over foreign trips
Robert Alai has lately sparked heated debate in City Hall following revelations that some members of the Executive in the current regime have an insatiable appetite for foreign trips.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Nairobi County executive put on the spot over foreign trips
Nairobi Assembly to query KRA over revenue
The Nairobi County Assembly is set to summon Kenya Revenue Authority to explain declining county revenue collection as the daily collection has dropped to less than Sh10 million.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Nairobi Assembly to query KRA over revenue
UDA party effects changes in Nairobi County Assembly
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has removed its two leaders in the Nairobi County Assembly and appointed a new team.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
UDA party effects changes in Nairobi County Assembly
Governor Sakaja denies fallout with DP Gachagua
This came after a video emerged that the DP snubbed Sakaja during an event attended by President William Ruto on September 25 at Uhuru Park, Nairobi.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Governor Sakaja denies fallout with DP Gachagua
Lang'ata cemetery workers block graveyards over delayed salaries
The Lang'ata cemetery was on Wednesday a no go zone as police engaged striking employees in running battles.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Lang'ata cemetery workers block graveyards over delayed salaries
Residents protest against quarrying on Maai Mahiu escarpment
The government has ordered the immediate closure of all quarrying activities on the Maai Mahiu escarpment following protests by residents.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Residents protest against quarrying on Maai Mahiu escarpment
Nairobi County Assembly asks EACC to act on corruption reports
"In others, we felt that some good works were done, we have also recommended that the number of bank accounts by the Liquor board be reduced," Mwaura said.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Nairobi County Assembly asks EACC to act on corruption reports
Climate Summit guests, residents assured of security
Visitors attending the African Climate Summit have been assured of their security during week-long conference.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Climate Summit guests, residents assured of security
Nairobi stocks up on condoms ahead of Africa Climate Summit
As the city prepares to host the Africa Climate Summit next week, a local activist has announced that he has distributed 400,000 condoms around the city centre for the guests and residents.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Nairobi stocks up on condoms ahead of Africa Climate Summit
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Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued a directive to county enforcement officers, instructing them not to harass nightclub and bar owners during nighttime hours.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs
Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs crackdown
"Through consultations and collaboration we see a mutual benefit relationship that will bolster investors' confidence and growth," Gachoka stated.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Sakaja changes tune on noisy bars, nightclubs crackdown
County Attorney out of office after City Hall revelation
On August 2, 2023 Kwamboka appeared before the Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee to shed light on some issues touching on legal pending bills.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
County Attorney out of office after City Hall revelation
City Hall owes MCAs, staff Sh60 million in allowances
The Nairobi County Assembly Members and staff have not been paid their per diems and other allowances to the tune of Sh60 million.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
City Hall owes MCAs, staff Sh60 million in allowances
City sex workers feel the heat of anti-government demonstrations
Hundreds of women who earn a living through sex have claimed that the three days' anti-government protests that ended on Friday left them broke and hungry.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
City sex workers feel the heat of anti-government demonstrations
Jeevanjee Gardens sealed off, heavy police presence in Nairobi CBD
Notably, there is still a heavy presence of police in the uptown while most parts of the city remain calm with almost normal activities resuming.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Jeevanjee Gardens sealed off, heavy police presence in Nairobi CBD
Less traffic on city roads, activities reduced in CBD
In downtown areas, some shops and hotels were operational but traders kept an eye from outside in case of any eventuality.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Less traffic on city roads, activities reduced in CBD
Nairobi MCAs give nod to Sakaja's Sh40 billion budget
The Sh40.7 billion for Financial Year 2023/2024 now lays ground for Sakaja to deliver on some of the pledges he made during his campaigns.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Nairobi MCAs give nod to Sakaja's Sh40 billion budget
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Sakaja picks Math expert to shore up Nairobi's revenues
Sakaja wants Andrew Chege to salvage city revenue that has been nose-diving.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Sakaja picks Math expert to shore up Nairobi's revenues
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We often bribe county technicians to light up the city, MCAs reveal
A section of Nairobi Ward Representatives have revealed how they are often forced to part with cash to bribe City County electricians to fix faulty security lights and mast heads in their wards.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
We often bribe county technicians to light up the city, MCAs reveal
Jubilee leadership wrangles spill over to Nairobi County Assembly
The ongoing battle for control of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party is slowly spilling over to the Nairobi County Assembly.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Jubilee leadership wrangles spill over to Nairobi County Assembly
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Kileleshwa residents lose sleep as high-rise buildings shoot up
Residents claim tall buildings not allowed in zoning law have mushroomed, invading their privacy. They accuse county government of ignoring them during public participation.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Kileleshwa residents lose sleep as high-rise buildings shoot up
Jubilee de-whips three MCAs from House committees, leadership posts
The party has moved to eject three ward reps from the assembly's committees and leadership positions in what they termed as open dalliance with President William Ruto's UDA.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Jubilee de-whips three MCAs from House committees, leadership posts
NCCK calls for the return of vetting of religious bodies to restore sanity
Clergy said it is shocking that such a sect has been allowed to perpetuate its dangerous doctrine for such a long time, leading to loss of so many lives with state security completely unaware
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
NCCK calls for the return of vetting of religious bodies to restore sanity
Small-scale farming will tame the high cost of living, Linturi says
The CS explained that the government is determined to lower the cost of living by implementing policies that will favour local farmers and boost their yields.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Small-scale farming will tame the high cost of living, Linturi says
Week two of demonstrations leave damages worth millions
Trace Lounge along Outering Road was broken into and goods worth Sh3m stolen. Muhindi mweusi supermarket lost Sh15m worth of goods on March 20, when the protests began.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Week two of demonstrations leave damages worth millions
Nairobi revenue nosedives as Azimio pushes on with protests
The collection from County Parking has also nosedived since the majority of motorists are afraid of parking at the city centre.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Nairobi revenue nosedives as Azimio pushes on with protests
Shops remain closed as anti-riot police stationed occupy CBD ahead of demos
From Moi Avenue towards the Central Business District, Anti-riot police are stationed with the majority standing outside Hilton Hotel, where job seekers usually rest.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Shops remain closed as anti-riot police stationed occupy CBD ahead of demos
City hospitals to get Sh244 million worth of medical products
Public hospitals in Nairobi will now get the supply of medical products after the County settled pending arrears to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
City hospitals to get Sh244 million worth of medical products
Owalo calls for impartiality as MCK selection panel is named
ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has challenged the team recruiting the next Media Council of Kenya board members to do a thorough job in the best interest of the industry.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Owalo calls for impartiality as MCK selection panel is named
UDA ward reps split over working relationship with Sakaja
The fallout emerged today after some of MCAs came out to declare support for the governor a day after another faction warned him against allowing Azimio to hold rallies in the capital city.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
UDA ward reps split over working relationship with Sakaja
2022 KCSE candidates assured of tertiary studies regardless of grades
The number of candidates with minimum university entry qualification of Grade C+ and above increased to 173,345 in 2022 compared to 145,776 in 2021.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
2022 KCSE candidates assured of tertiary studies regardless of grades
Bishop loses phone as city crime escalates
Police said the suspects cover the number plates of the motorbikes using scarves and bandanas to conceal them from being identified.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Bishop loses phone as city crime escalates
Nairobi UDA ward reps accuse Sakaja of favouring rival Azimio
While calling for more constitutive approaches in management of the city, UDA ward reps say Sakaja is acting alone, and is backing a chief officer they do not approve of.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 1 year ago
Nairobi UDA ward reps accuse Sakaja of favouring rival Azimio
We banned GMOs because they were harmful, Kibaki minister says
In an interview with The Standard, former Public Health and Sanitation Minister Beth Mugo said a report by local scientists recommended that GMOs were harmful for human consumption.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 years ago
We banned GMOs because they were harmful, Kibaki minister says
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Family divided over kin's body organs donated in Saudi Arabia
Ambassador says the uncle to the deceased gave consent for body organs to be harvested. But man's wife says she did not give her consent nor sign the approval documents.
By Pkemoi Ngenoh 2 years ago
Family divided over kin's body organs donated in Saudi Arabia
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