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Francis Ontomwa

Inside multi-billion-shilling tender eating up Nairobi Hospital

Rival factions are battling for control over lucrative contracts and influence at Nairobi Hospital as the image of the leading healthcare provider comes under the spotlight.

By Francis Ontomwa 2 months ago

Inside multi-billion-shilling tender eating up Nairobi Hospital

Ruto's headache about revolving door at Vigilance House

Ruto's headache about revolving door at Vigilance House

By Francis Ontomwa 3 months ago

The return of killer squads, extrajudicial killings and abductions

The return of killer squads, extrajudicial killings and abductions

By Francis Ontomwa 3 months ago

Kenya Pipeline boss quizzed over still-born project

Kenya Pipeline boss quizzed over still-born project

By Francis Ontomwa 3 months ago

Lobby group urges UN to withdraw Kenyan police from Haiti

A Haitian lobby group has written to the United Nations Security Council and the United States Congress, to cease security interventions, citing interference from external forces.

By Francis Ontomwa 3 months ago

Lobby group urges UN to withdraw Kenyan police from Haiti

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

Whereas Kenya Pipeline gave the project a clean bill of health, the spill at Kibwezi was a disaster. Company says it cleaned the affected area but locals say they still fear the effects could crop up

By Francis Ontomwa 4 months ago

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Shocking details have emerged, exposing how Kenyan taxpayers may have paid double the cost of constructing the Sh48.4 billion pipeline, Line 5.

By Francis Ontomwa 4 months ago

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Prison wardens on go slow after State fails to honour pay hike

A spot-check revealed that several prison facilities across the country, including Nakuru GK Prisons, Shimo la Tewa in Taita Taveta, and Naivasha Prisons had been affected.

By Francis Ontomwa and Daniel Chege 4 months ago

Prison wardens on go slow after State fails to honour pay hike

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Keter's abduction comes just days after President William Ruto committed to ending arbitrary arrests and abductions linked to the recent countrywide anti-tax protests.

By Francis Ontomwa 5 months ago

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

There are reports that the officers had initially been promised Sh100,000 before departure, but were given Sh20,000.

By Francis Ontomwa 5 months ago

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Hours before the first batch of Kenyan police officers depart for the troubled nation of Haiti on a UN-backed mission, silent squabbles are rocking the deployment.

By Mate Tongola, Francis Ontomwa 6 months ago

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

The gruesome killing of a protestor in the city has sparked widespread condemnation with lawyers saying the incident only serves to escalate emotions and bitterness among the youth.

By Francis Ontomwa 6 months ago

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

Cases to pile up as judicial officials say will handle only urgent cases

Lawyers and litigants sympathise with the cause but are concerned backlog will delay justice.

By Francis Ontomwa 6 months ago

Cases to pile up as judicial officials say will handle only urgent cases

Magistrate leaves behind family, budding career and broken hearts

Magistrate Monica Kivuti's courtroom presence illuminated the legal proceedings, and her dedication extended beyond the confines of the law.

By Francis Ontomwa 6 months ago

Magistrate leaves behind family, budding career and broken hearts

Untold truth: Westgate hero Lelei's controversial past

To some, Stephen Lelei was a brash, trigger-happy cop. To others, he was an ordinary officer caught in extraordinary circumstances.

By Francis Ontomwa 6 months ago

Untold truth: Westgate hero Lelei's controversial past

Security docket receives second highest allocation at Sh377 billion

The Ministry of Defence will get the lion's share at Sh173.1 billion, while the National Police Service will get Sh110.6 billion.

By Francis Ontomwa 6 months ago

Security docket receives second highest allocation at Sh377 billion

Court to hear lawsuit challenging deployment of Kenya police to Haiti

The lawsuit questions the government's 'blatant disregard' of a January decision that labeled the deployment unconstitutional and illegal.

By Francis Ontomwa 6 months ago

Court to hear lawsuit challenging deployment of Kenya police to Haiti

Man killed by police as he helped his mother cook

Silas Wambua, the fourth child in family of five, died by the bullet at a shanty where his mother sold mandazi to earn a living.

By Francis Ontomwa and Ivy Wanjiru 6 months ago

Man killed by police as he helped his mother cook

Residents protest man's death after arrest by police

Dagoretti OCPD Kivinda Kilonzo says the deceased was attacked by the mob before he was detained but died at Kenyatta National Hospital. The family holds that he was killed at the police post.

By Francis Ontomwa 6 months ago

Residents protest man's death after arrest by police

Buses of peril: A look at past chilling tragedies that cut young learners' lives short

In the wake of a surge in road accidents, a tough-talking Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen on April 9 directed that all school buses be inspected before schools reopen.

By Francis Ontomwa 7 months ago

Buses of peril: A look at past chilling tragedies that cut young learners' lives short

Kalonzo leads Azimio leaders in mourning June Moi

Leaders from the Azimio coalition, led Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, arrived at Kabarnet Gardens mid-morning to pay their respects to the late June Moi.

By Francis Ontomwa 8 months ago

Kalonzo leads Azimio leaders in mourning June Moi

Condolence messages pour in for June Moi

Many who knew June Moi have described her as a woman of charisma and endearing demeanour, a remarkable golfer and polo player who was sporty even during her school days.

By Francis Ontomwa 8 months ago

Condolence messages pour in for June Moi

School buses to undergo inspection by May 1 in new traffic rules

Illegal PSVs that include vehicles like Noah, Probox, and Voxies among others will be impounded and their owners and operators charged in accordance with traffic regulations.

By Francis Ontomwa 8 months ago

School buses to undergo inspection by May 1 in new traffic rules

Looming crisis in public hospitals over shortage of medical interns

KMPDU Secretary-General signs strike notice from his hospital bed, days after being injured by the police while pushing for posting of 4,000 interns.

By Francis Ontomwa and Maryann Muganda 9 months ago

Looming crisis in public hospitals over shortage of medical interns

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

The signing of the deal, which will see the deployment of 1,000 police officers, was witnessed by President William Ruto and Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 months ago

Kenya inks mission deal, violence erupts in Haiti

Aganyanya: Man of few words who loved justice

His story is not complete without mentioning how he was sacrificed on the altar of fighting graft

By Francis Ontomwa 4 years ago

Aganyanya: Man of few words who loved justice

Supporters of Governor Joho, Jubilee Party clash at Mashujaa fete

Supporters of Governor Hassan Joho and their Jubilee rivals clashed during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Mombasa on Thursday.

By Francis Ontomwa and Willis Oketch 8 years ago

Supporters of Governor Joho, Jubilee Party clash at Mashujaa fete

Child witnesses recount last moments with Kwekwe Mwandaza

The late Kwekwe Mwandaza’s alleged killers were on a mission to kill when they descended on the house she was sleeping in last August, a Kwale court has heard.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Child witnesses recount last moments with Kwekwe Mwandaza

Court sits at Kwekwe's home as minors testify

Two children moved the court as they narrated how 14-year-old Kwekwe Mwandaza was allegedly killed by police.

By Francis Ontomwa 9 years ago

Court sits at Kwekwe's home as minors testify

County loses 10 people in massacre

Out of the 28 people who were killed in the Mandera massacre, 10 were from Kakamega county.

By Francis Ontomwa And ALEX WAKHISI 10 years ago

County loses 10 people in massacre

Veteran footballer Ingutia breathes his last

Veteran footballer and Kakamega Homeboyz tactician Jared Ingutia (top) is dead. The former Harambee Stars and Kakamega’s Ministry of Works (MoW) player died on Tuesday morning after a short illness.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Veteran footballer Ingutia breathes his last

Tradition that demands the dead be buried while seated

How do you bury a revered village elder, traditional medicine healer and renowned farmer? In a unique way, villagers of Eshikombelo in Kakamega County would say, that is if that person was Mzee Adriano Aluchio, whose final send off on Monday was like no other.

By Jackline Inyanji and FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Tradition that demands the dead be buried while seated

Indian girl crosses red line to win Bukusu soulmate

There’s much to be said of the popular adage “love conquers all” at least for two unlikely lovebirds – Sarika Patel, 24, and Timothy Khamala, 25.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA And JACKLINE INYANJI 10 years ago

Indian girl crosses red line to win Bukusu soulmate

Champs sent packing in Nzoia Regional Soccer Championships

It was an upsetting exit for former National soccer champions St Anthony Kitale and regional kings Kapenguria High in the on-going Nzoia regional soccer championships.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Champs sent packing in Nzoia Regional Soccer Championships

Auditor General to probe spending by 10 counties

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate 10 counties for misuse of public funds, Controller of Budget Agnes Odhiambo Agnes Odhiambo has hinted.

By Luke Anami and Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Auditor General to probe spending by 10 counties

Counties miss Sh61b revenue target

All 47 counties missed a total revenue target of Sh61 billion to supplement their budgets, raising only Sh19 billion.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Counties miss Sh61b revenue target

Mumias Sugar reassures contracted cane transporters

Mumias Sugar Company (MSC) has assured dissatisfied cane transporters that their contracts with the company is valid until expiry of agreement date.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Mumias Sugar reassures contracted cane transporters

Stop intimidating us, CORD leaders now tell Jubilee

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) will not be cowed by threats nor will its leadership be intimidated by accusations of engaging in hate speech, Opposition leader Raila Odinga has said.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA AND GRACE WEKESA 10 years ago

Stop intimidating us, CORD leaders now tell Jubilee

Innovative brothers fly ‘chopper’ metres above ground

They move up and down, passion written all over their faces, their energy and determination quite something to be behold.

By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Innovative brothers fly ‘chopper’ metres above ground

Devolve school funding, Busia leaders say

Leaders in Busia County have blamed the failure to devolve education to the county level and a biting shortage of teachers as some of the major contributors of poor academic performance in the sector.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA and JANE CHEROTICH 10 years ago

Devolve school funding, Busia leaders say

Where midwives thrive in spite of maternity fee waiver

Helena Oteo, 23, drags her swollen dusty feet as she weaves her way towards the home of Mama Rukia Odinga. She has covered almost three kilometres, but she is not ready to give up, the back pain notwithstanding. Hellena is in her fourth month of pregnancy.

By FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Where midwives thrive in spite of maternity fee waiver

Akaranga puts ‘lazy’ staff on notice as four are sacked

Governor Moses Akaranga has sent a stern warning to officers working in the Vihiga County government over incompetence.

By By ERIC LUNGAI and FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

Akaranga puts ‘lazy’ staff on notice as four are sacked

Man hacked children to death due to frustration

In October 2012, in Irichero village, Ikolomani Constituency, villagers woke up to shock after Aggrey Shikalayi, 40, axed his three children to death. Shikalayi attacked his wife before landing on his children, who were then asleep killing two instantly.

By By Francis Ontomwa 10 years ago

Man hacked children to death due to frustration

South Sudan to join regional rail project

South Sudan will join Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda in the development of a Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) that seeks to boost regional trade and integration of eonomies of member states.

By By GRACE WEKESA and FRANCIS ONTOMWA 10 years ago

South Sudan to join regional rail project

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