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The good, the bad and the ugly of Ruto's affordable housing projects

President William Ruto’s affordable housing projects are yielding mixed results across the country, with many Kenyans holding faint hopes of ever owning a home under the scheme.

The good, the bad and the ugly of Ruto's affordable housing projects

God told me my son would be a great man; Chebukati's father speaks

God told me my son would be a great man; Chebukati's father speaks

Raila's supporters beaming with confidence ahead of AUC vote

Raila's supporters beaming with confidence ahead of AUC vote

Farouk Kibet: The power behind William Ruto's presidency

Farouk Kibet: The power behind William Ruto's presidency

This man Mbotela: Stared at the barrel of a gun but lived to see five presidents take office

The 84-year-old was forced into a controversial military coup at gunpoint in 1982 when the late President Daniel Moi was in power.

This man Mbotela: Stared at the barrel of a gun but lived to see five presidents take office

Return of killer police squads

Unlike previous abductions that targeted online critics of the government, none of the Mlolongo Four had a prominent online presence.

Return of killer police squads

Abducted and Silenced!

Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau were discovered at City Mortuary following fingerprint analysis.

Abducted and Silenced!

Alarm as bars thrive near schools, raising drugs, learning concerns

In some areas, learning is frequently disrupted by loud music and revellers shouting. Parents are constantly worried about the safety of their children.

Alarm as bars thrive near schools, raising drugs, learning concerns

Bars near schools thrive, raising drugs, learning concerns

Despite efforts to shield school-going children from alcohol and substance abuse, several bars and entertainment joints continue to operate.

Bars near schools thrive, raising drugs, learning concerns

William Ruto: Gachagua was incompetent and tribal

Although he did not mention him by name, his choice of words, the weight of criticisms, and the timing he was referring to point to his fallout with Gachagua.

William Ruto: Gachagua was incompetent and tribal

SHA turns access to healthcare into pain and agony

Patients seeking outpatient services have been forced to dig deep into their pockets with frequent system failures affecting delivery of services across the country.

SHA turns access to healthcare into pain and agony

Health CS Barasa apologises for SHA system breakdown

The Ministry of health has acknowledged and apologized over system failures with the SHA, which have disrupted provision of healthcare services in the country.

Health CS Barasa apologises for SHA system breakdown

Parents angered by levying of extra charges

Parents have expressed disappointment at the additional fees they are being asked to pay to keep their children in school.

Parents angered by levying of extra charges

Grade 9 learners confront teacher's shortage and crowded classrooms

Junior Secondary School heads are in a dilemma due to limited space, lack of equipment, and teacher shortage as Grade 9 reported for term one.

Grade 9 learners confront teacher's shortage and crowded classrooms

Top performers share secrets, future dreams

Hard work, discipline, and determination were key factors for student’s success. From medicine to engineering, the dreams of top KCSE performers are shaping up.

Top performers share secrets, future dreams

Parents' uproar over ministry's 'opaque' release of KPSEA results

Kenya National Examination Council announced the release of KPSEA results through its X platform.

Parents' uproar over ministry's 'opaque' release of KPSEA results

Faces of 2024 KCSE top performers

A total of 962, 512 candidates sat the 2024 KCSE, compared to 899,453 in 2023, accounting for a 7.19 per cent increase.

Faces of 2024 KCSE top performers

Tears of joy as five abducted youth reunite with their kin

Families had an agonising festive period with their children missing for days but yesterday, there were tears of joy as five abducted youths returned home.

Tears of joy as five abducted youth reunite with their kin

Parents struggle with high costs of textbooks, uniforms and travel

Parents of children transitioning to Grade 9 grapple with high cost of learning materials. PSVs and boda boda operators have hiked fares as students return to school.

Parents struggle with high costs of textbooks, uniforms and travel

CBC crisis: Books, funds and classrooms cloud Grade Nine shift

A crisis is looming in public schools across the country as a lack of adequate classrooms, delay in the release of capitation funds and books cloud Grade 9 transition.

CBC crisis: Books, funds and classrooms cloud Grade Nine shift

Why the South Rift region feels forgotten by Ruto's government

Stalled billion-shilling projects have angered the region that voted for Kenya Kwanza party. A tale of broken promises has fueled discontent.

Why the South Rift region feels forgotten by Ruto's government

Merry-making, prayers as thousands come out united to bid goodbye to gruelling 2024

The year had been a rollercoaster ride, full of economic setbacks and political tension. Kenyans sent the old year packing and are with a renewed sense of hope.

Merry-making, prayers as thousands come out united to bid goodbye to gruelling 2024

Fireworks light up city skies as dwellers desire brighter future

Sold-out concerts featured top music stars from across Africa.Many gathered in worship places to pray for a new beginning.

Fireworks light up city skies as dwellers desire brighter future

Kenyans hope New Year holds the promise of economic rebound and jobs

Citizens also expect good governance in which the State implements policies in line with the will of the people.They also want the SHA medical scheme streamlined and graft loopholes sealed.

Kenyans hope New Year holds the promise of economic rebound and jobs

Omtatah, activists arrested in protests over abductions

A group of protesters sat on concrete, chained themselves together chanting anti-abductions slogans.

Omtatah, activists arrested in protests over abductions

Not-so-merry Christmas for traders as festive season sales fall

Traders across the country have expressed disappointment, claiming there was little to celebrate as many saw dwindling sales during what is typically the busiest time of year.

Not-so-merry Christmas for traders as festive season sales fall

Stop abductions and corruption, religious leaders tell government

In several churches, religious used the platform to challenge the government to address the several woes the country is facing including unexplained abductions.

Stop abductions and corruption, religious leaders tell government

It's the season of travel, shopping sprees, but not for everyone...

Some Kenyans say they cannot afford Christmas because of the high cost of living.

It's the season of travel, shopping sprees, but not for everyone...

Changing tack of opposition sends Ruto, allies to the drawing board

The birth of an opposition centred around social media, with wings infiltrating public spaces and events, seems to have ushered in a pervasive sense of fear for the Kenya Kwanza administration

By 2 months ago

Changing tack of opposition sends Ruto, allies to the drawing board

Kenyans call for reconstitution of IEBC, inclusion in decision making

Jamhuri Day celebrations were met with mixed emotions due to various challenges facing the nation among them the delay in reconstituting IEBC.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans call for reconstitution of IEBC, inclusion in decision making

Rights groups demand action to end GBV

In Nairobi, Amnesty International Kenya executive director Irungu Houghton and scores of activists were arrested for participating in the anti-femicide march.

By 2 months ago

Rights groups demand action to end GBV

Governors under siege as rivals start early campaigns

In some places, politicians have already erected billboards to send campaign messages to the public.

By 2 months ago

Governors under siege as rivals start early campaigns

Desperate cry for help as floods leave trail of death, destruction

Several families are staring at huge losses as floods continue to wreak havoc, displacing thousands and destroying large swathes of farmland in Nyanza and Western regions.

By 2 months ago

Desperate cry for help as floods leave trail of death, destruction

Revealed: The Hidden costs in diaspora jobs deal

Kenyans question huge amounts demanded upfront for jobs in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Labour CS Alfred Mutua admits there are sacrifices they have to make.

By 2 months ago

Revealed: The Hidden costs in diaspora jobs deal

State embarks on door-to-door drive to shore up SHA registration

Central Kenya and Rift Valley counties take the lead in the listing as the total hits over 14 million. National government officers team up with counties in the drive.

By 2 months ago

State embarks on door-to-door drive to shore up SHA registration

ODM embraces consensus and polls to get new party officials

Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s ODM party yesterday embraced consensus in several areas as it conducted much-awaited grassroots elections.

By 2 months ago

ODM embraces consensus and polls to get new party officials

Crunch time as ODM goes to polls amid factional wrangles

The polls come amid reports of factional wars in its strongholds of Coast, Western and Nyanza regions. The exercise will be held in over 20,000 polling centres, and is planned to close by 2pm.

By 2 months ago

Crunch time as ODM goes to polls amid factional wrangles

Femicide a concern as 16 Days of Activism against GBV begin

This campaign comes on the heels of President William Ruto’s donation of Sh100 million toward the fight against GBV.

By 2 months ago

Femicide a concern as 16 Days of Activism against GBV begin

Mixed reactions as Ruto cancels Adani deals in State of Nation address

President William Ruto’s State of the Nation address Thursday drew both praise and criticism, as legislators and Kenyans offered varying views.

By 2 months ago

Mixed reactions as Ruto cancels Adani deals in State of Nation address

Kenyans Demand Ruto Address These Urgent Issues in Thursday's Speech!

What Kenyans want President Ruto to address urgently in his State of the Nation speech on Thursday.

By 3 months ago

Kenyans Demand Ruto Address These Urgent Issues in Thursday's Speech!

ODM intensifies bid to strengthen party amid fresh sibling rivalry

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s ODM party is facing a litmus test as it seeks to strengthen itself and conduct grassroots polls as fresh sibling rivalries emerge.

By 3 months ago

ODM intensifies bid to strengthen party amid fresh sibling rivalry

Candidate dies, four give birth as KCSE kicks off

A Form Four candidate died in Meru hours before the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations kicked off Monday.

By 3 months ago

Candidate dies, four give birth as KCSE kicks off

A month after SHA rollout, patients suffer amid system flaws

Patients reported struggling to access the Social Health Authority system with some hospitals expressing uncertainty about reimbursement for services provided to the sick.

By 3 months ago

A month after SHA rollout, patients suffer amid system flaws

How abrasive Gachagua courted trouble from day one

As impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua fights for his political career, some leaders and experts blame him for his woes.

By 3 months ago

How abrasive Gachagua courted trouble from day one

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