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Stephanie Wangari

Gachagua to face Senate plenary in impeachment trial

The Senate will hear Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment trial in plenary next week after a motion to form a committee failed due to lack of a seconder.

Gachagua to face Senate plenary in impeachment trial

Munyori Buku appointed Presidential Communication Service Head

Munyori Buku appointed Presidential Communication Service Head

I have no intention to resign- Gachagua

I have no intention to resign- Gachagua

Stop evoking emotions to win over Kenyans, MP Mutuse tells Gachagua

Stop evoking emotions to win over Kenyans, MP Mutuse tells Gachagua

Kenya's GDP risks 2.6 decline by 2030 due to climate shocks

Environment Principal Secretary Festus Ngeno says Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could decline by 2.6 per cent by 2030 due to climate shocks.

Kenya's GDP risks 2.6 decline by 2030 due to climate shocks

How transition to SHA has exposed gaps in data governance

To speed up the transition, the government began automatically migrating NHIF members to SHA without their consent.

How transition to SHA has exposed gaps in data governance

Kiambu doctors suspend services over salary delays

Doctors in Kiambu County have suspended services until their August and September salaries are paid in full.

Kiambu doctors suspend services over salary delays

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse tables motion to impeach Gachagua

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse tables impeachment motion against DP Rigathi Gachagua, cites 11 grounds for removal, Speaker Wetangula confirms.

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse tables motion to impeach Gachagua

LSK, ICJ demand justice for assaulted Mombasa blogger

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) have asked authorities to bring those responsible for the abduction and sexual assault of a Mombasa blogger to justice.

LSK, ICJ demand justice for assaulted Mombasa blogger

The 21 children we lost in Hillside Endarasha fire tragedy

A fire tragedy at Hillside Endarasha school dormitory claimed the lives of 21 children on September 5.

The 21 children we lost in Hillside Endarasha fire tragedy

Kalonzo, Wamalwa vow support for Gachagua

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his DAP-K counterpart Eugene Wamalwa have pledged their support to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of a potential impeachment motion.

Kalonzo, Wamalwa vow support for Gachagua

27 people still missing from anti-Finance Bill protests

Three months after the June 25 protests, lobby groups report that 27 people are still missing.

27 people still missing from anti-Finance Bill protests

Safaricom-led consortium was vetted before approval, says PS Kimtai

A section of Kenyans raised concerns about the ownership of Apeiro Ltd, one of the contracted firms.

Safaricom-led consortium was vetted before approval, says PS Kimtai

KMPDU blames ailing healthcare system for medical intern's death

The union warned that the continued neglect of unpaid or underpaid healthcare workers will further endanger their safety and violate their basic rights.

KMPDU blames ailing healthcare system for medical intern's death

Healthcare providers instructed to register for Health Information Exchange before October

All public and private healthcare providers have been instructed to register for the National Health Information Exchange (HIE) ahead of its rollout on October 1.

Healthcare providers instructed to register for Health Information Exchange before October

'Panya route, kitu kidogo' now in Oxford English Dictionary

Panya route and kitu kidogo are among the newest entries in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for 2024.

'Panya route, kitu kidogo' now in Oxford English Dictionary

Ruto warns against rift between police and Judiciary

President William Ruto has urged independent institutions to collaborate for the public good, following a recent dispute between the National Police Service and the Judiciary.

Ruto warns against rift between police and Judiciary

National Assembly approves Douglas Kanja's nomination as IG

The National Assembly has approved Douglas Kanja Kirocho’s nomination as the next Inspector General of Police.

National Assembly approves Douglas Kanja's nomination as IG

Ruto chairs first Cabinet meeting since forming broad-based government

President William Ruto is chairing the first Cabinet sitting since the formation of a broad-based government.

Ruto chairs first Cabinet meeting since forming broad-based government

Mary-Ann Musangi elected Chairperson of Women in Manufacturing Committee

In a press statement, Musangi said her leadership would focus on advancing sustainability and innovation in the manufacturing sector.

Mary-Ann Musangi elected Chairperson of Women in Manufacturing Committee

Kenyans to receive IDs within 10 days starting October

Starting next month, Kenyans applying for new ID cards will receive the document within ten days, Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has said.

Kenyans to receive IDs within 10 days starting October

Government clarifies labor agreement with Germany, dismisses claims of 250,000 jobs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that the labor agreement with Germany does not set a predefined limit on the number of workers who can move there.

Government clarifies labor agreement with Germany, dismisses claims of 250,000 jobs

Where are they? Mystery of missing Endarasha Academy pupils

Questions about the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire linger, as Kenyans pile pressure on the government to clarify its true position.

Where are they? Mystery of missing Endarasha Academy pupils

Government: All 164 boys in Endarasha Academy fire accounted for

All 164 boys who were residing in a dormitory that caught fire on Thursday night at Hillside Endarasha Academy, Nyeri, have been accounted for, according to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura.

Government: All 164 boys in Endarasha Academy fire accounted for

Pharmacy and Poisons Board suspends licences of four pharmaceutical practitioners

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has suspended licences of four pharmaceutical practitioners for professional misconduct.

Pharmacy and Poisons Board suspends licences of four pharmaceutical practitioners

New police packages as Commission revises salaries

Police constables and Senior Assistant Inspector General are smiling home.

New police packages as Commission revises salaries

Medics threaten to strike over unpaid salaries, again

Health workers, including doctors, nurses, clinical officers, and dentists have threatened to strike if counties fail to honor their Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

Medics threaten to strike over unpaid salaries, again

Civil servants union suspends planned strike

The Kenya Civil Servants Union has suspended its planned strike after the government agreed to implement Phase II of the civil servants' Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Civil servants union suspends planned strike

KUPPET calls off teachers strike

The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called off the strike that began on June 26.

KUPPET calls off teachers strike

NACADA announces a crackdown on bars operating near schools

NACADA has announced a nationwide crackdown on bars located near learning institutions.

NACADA announces a crackdown on bars operating near schools

President Ruto leaves tonight for China

President William Ruto is scheduled to leave the country this evening for an official visit to Beijing, China.

President Ruto leaves tonight for China

Mass registration of Maisha cards not mandatory-Bitok

Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has ruled out the mandatory mass registration for the Maisha Cards.

Mass registration of Maisha cards not mandatory-Bitok

Nyakera pledges to transform KICC to premier tourism hub

Irungu Nyakera, the newly appointed chairman of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), has pledged to transform it into a premier tourism destination.

Nyakera pledges to transform KICC to premier tourism hub

Teachers strike to kick off on Monday, KUPPET says

The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has confirmed that the planned teachers' strike will proceed as scheduled

Teachers strike to kick off on Monday, KUPPET says

President Ruto: University students placed in wrong bands have chance to appeal

President William Ruto has assured students who have been incorrectly placed in financial aid bands that they have the opportunity to appeal.

President Ruto: University students placed in wrong bands have chance to appeal

KESSHA assures learners of safety as teachers strike starts

The Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) has assured parents that students will be protected in schools during the upcoming teachers' strike.

KESSHA assures learners of safety as teachers strike starts

All learners to register for SHA before resuming for third term

The Ministry of Education has instructed all learners to register for the Social Health Insurance Fund before the start of the third term next week.

All learners to register for SHA before resuming for third term

Reprieve for Kawira Mwangaza as Court suspends impeachment

The High Court has issued conservatory orders halting Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment as Meru Governor.

Reprieve for Kawira Mwangaza as Court suspends impeachment

No qualified student will be denied university admission over household contribution

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos has directed public university Vice-Chancellors to admit all qualified students, regardless of their ability to pay the household contribution.

No qualified student will be denied university admission over household contribution

KWS dismisses reports of mining activities in Tsavo East National Park

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that mining activities are happening in Tsavo East National Park.

KWS dismisses reports of mining activities in Tsavo East National Park

19 Cabinet Secretaries sworn in

Nineteen Cabinet Secretaries were sworn in on Thursday, August 8, at State House, Nairobi, in the presence of President William Ruto.

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19 Cabinet Secretaries sworn in

Martha Karua: Why I would not work with Ruto

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua says she wouldn’t work with President William Ruto due to his ‘micromanaging’ style of leadership.

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Martha Karua: Why I would not work with Ruto

Why MPs rejected Stella Soi for Gender CS role

The National Assembly committee on appointments has rejected the nomination of Stella Soi Lang’at, as Gender Cabinet Secretary.

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Why MPs rejected Stella Soi for Gender CS role

UASU issues seven-day strike notice over UoN leadership dispute

The University of Nairobi Chapter of the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has issued a seven-day strike notice in response to ongoing leadership disputes at the institution.

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UASU issues seven-day strike notice over UoN leadership dispute

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