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Stephanie Wangari

Sifuna, Sudi trade barbs over 'school dropout' remarks

A remark by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna about Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi’s education credentials sparked a heated exchange on Thursday.

Sifuna, Sudi trade barbs over 'school dropout' remarks

'Itoke Mandera, iteremke Modogashe,' Ruto defends road project amid ridicule

'Itoke Mandera, iteremke Modogashe,' Ruto defends road project amid ridicule

Wahome: Housing levy contributions do not guarantee home ownership

Wahome: Housing levy contributions do not guarantee home ownership

We'll stabilise food and fuel prices, says Kindiki

We'll stabilise food and fuel prices, says Kindiki

National Assembly rejects attempt to censure Speaker Wetangula

The National Assembly has dismissed an attempt by the Grassroot Oversight Initiative to censure Speaker Moses Wetangula.

National Assembly rejects attempt to censure Speaker Wetangula

Malava MP Moses Malulu Injendi dies

Malava Member of Parliament Moses Malulu Injendi has died.

Malava MP Moses Malulu Injendi dies

Friends, lecturers among suppliers of drugs in universities

NACADA report: Friends are the primary source of drugs in universities at 66.4pc, followed by canteens and bars at 59.3pc, while lecturers and teaching staff account for 7pc.

Friends, lecturers among suppliers of drugs in universities

We'll start investigating students overstaying in campus, warns Murkomen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for an investigation into university students who have remained in school for years.

We'll start investigating students overstaying in campus, warns Murkomen

Gloria Orwoba to start 79-day suspension from Senate

Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba will begin her 79-day suspension from the Senate immediately, until May 1.

Gloria Orwoba to start 79-day suspension from Senate

KRA dismisses 19 staff over corruption, ethical breaches

KRA dismissed 19 staffers in Q2 of FY 2024/25 over fraud, impersonation, absenteeism, and other issues; says it received 246 corruption reports totaling Sh4.4b.

KRA dismisses 19 staff over corruption, ethical breaches

Kenya Kwanza is majority in National Assembly, Wetang'ula declares

Delivering his ruling on the floor of the House, Wetang’ula stated that the leadership structure remains unchanged.

Kenya Kwanza is majority in National Assembly, Wetang'ula declares

Fireworks at the National Assembly as MPs engage in Majority, Minority debate

There were heated exchanges in the National Assembly on Tuesday as Members of Parliament debated over the leadership of the Majority and Minority sides.

Fireworks at the National Assembly as MPs engage in Majority, Minority debate

Ex-Kenya Pipeline employees convicted for Sh2.4 million fuel theft

Two former Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) employees and a truck driver have been convicted of stealing petroleum products worth Sh2.4 million.

Ex-Kenya Pipeline employees convicted for Sh2.4 million fuel theft

DCI X account posts cryptic messages, raising questions

It appears that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) X account was briefly hacked on Sunday, February 9, by crypto scammers.

DCI X account posts cryptic messages, raising questions

Not me: Ruto responds to 'one-term' presidency claims

President William Ruto has dismissed claims that he will only serve one term, insisting the 2027 General Election will be no different from past polls.

Not me: Ruto responds to 'one-term' presidency claims

Government: Haiti mission to go on as planned despite funding freeze

The government has assured that the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti will proceed as scheduled, despite concerns over the freezing of funding by the United States.

Government: Haiti mission to go on as planned despite funding freeze

Ruto offered me Sh2 billion to resign, Gachagua claims

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua now claims that President William Ruto offered him Sh2 billion to step down.

Ruto offered me Sh2 billion to resign, Gachagua claims

'You will fail miserably,' Ruto to his critics

President William Ruto has criticised those seeking to divide Kenyans along tribal and regional lines, saying their efforts will fail.

'You will fail miserably,' Ruto to his critics

Tshisekedi, Kagame confirm attendance at SADC-EAC Summit

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have confirmed their attendance at a joint summit.

Tshisekedi, Kagame confirm attendance at SADC-EAC Summit

Business Registration Service issues statement after reports of data breach

The Business Registration Service (BRS) has acknowledged reports of a data breach affecting the company registry's information.

Business Registration Service issues statement after reports of data breach

Vivo Energy responds to viral video raising concerns on Shell V-Power's quality

Vivo Energy has responded to a viral video by content creator Tanuki Garage, who tested fuel quality at various petrol stations in Nairobi, raising concerns about Shell V-Power.

Vivo Energy responds to viral video raising concerns on Shell V-Power's quality

Gloves off! Kagame calls out Ramaphosa over involvement in DRC crisis

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting facts and making deliberate attacks.

Gloves off! Kagame calls out Ramaphosa over involvement in DRC crisis

Treasury releases Sh14b for schools amid closure threats

The National Treasury has disbursed Sh14 billion for school capitation, bringing the total amount released so far to Sh33 billion, the government has announced.

Treasury releases Sh14b for schools amid closure threats

Ruto commends Egypt's El-Sisi for promoting regional stability

President William Ruto has praised his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, for his leadership in fostering security and stability in the Middle East and North Africa.

Ruto commends Egypt's El-Sisi for promoting regional stability

TikTok partners with Aleph, Wowzi to boost Kenyan creators

TikTok has partnered with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi to strengthen its presence in Kenya.

TikTok partners with Aleph, Wowzi to boost Kenyan creators

Public officers using families to embezzle funds, warns EACC

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised concerns over a worrying trend in which public officials are enlisting family members to facilitate the theft of public funds.

Public officers using families to embezzle funds, warns EACC

Isiolo fire contained after nine days

A fire that ravaged Cherab and Garbatulla sub-counties in Isiolo for nine days has finally been contained.

Isiolo fire contained after nine days

Engineers want Ruto to revoke Aisha Jumwa's appointment as KRB Chair

Engineers have urged President William Ruto to revoke the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB).

Engineers want Ruto to revoke Aisha Jumwa's appointment as KRB Chair

Our staff were met with hostility; KPLC says after KU students protest over blackout

The power outage prompted protests on Monday, as Kenyatta University students blocked a section of the Thika Superhighway.

Our staff were met with hostility; KPLC says after KU students protest over blackout

'It's too early to complain', Ruto chides Kalonzo over sugar bonuses

President William Ruto has criticised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for questioning the source of funds used to pay sugarcane farmers at Mumias Sugar Factory.

'It's too early to complain', Ruto chides Kalonzo over sugar bonuses

No jobs will be lost in parastatals merger- Hussein

All employees impacted by the dissolution and declassification of parastatals will be absorbed into the public service, State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed now says.

No jobs will be lost in parastatals merger- Hussein

How State plans to address funding gaps after US withdrawal from WHO

The Ministry of Health says it will engage and partner with other countries to address funding gaps following the United States' decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO).

How State plans to address funding gaps after US withdrawal from WHO

Mathew Nyamlori, who sat KCPE 9 times, dies of cancer

Mathew Aol Nyamlori, who gained recognition for his resilience in academics after sitting the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) nine times, has passed away.

Mathew Nyamlori, who sat KCPE 9 times, dies of cancer

Stop inciting Gen-Zs to violence, President Ruto tells Uhuru

President William Ruto has urged leaders to refrain from inciting the youth to violence.

Stop inciting Gen-Zs to violence, President Ruto tells Uhuru

KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede dies

The Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Roseline Odede, has died following a short illness.

KNCHR Chairperson Roseline Odede dies

Natembeya, Ichung'wah in heated exchange at Wetang'ula's mother's burial

A heated exchange erupted between Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah on Friday.

Natembeya, Ichung'wah in heated exchange at Wetang'ula's mother's burial

DCI once again wants public help to trace Collins Jumaisi, suspect in Kware murders

DCI has once again appealed to the public for information to aid in the arrest of Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, the prime suspect in the Kware murders.

DCI once again wants public help to trace Collins Jumaisi, suspect in Kware murders

Influencer Francis Gaitho wanted by DCI over alleged criminal activities

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says influencer Francis Gaitho is wanted for alleged criminal activities.

Influencer Francis Gaitho wanted by DCI over alleged criminal activities

From rejecting handshakes to embracing inclusivity: Ruto's 2024 shift

In the run-up to the 2022 General Election, then Deputy President William Ruto stated that he would not be blackmailed into working with his competitor, ODM leader Raila Odinga, if he won.

From rejecting handshakes to embracing inclusivity: Ruto's 2024 shift

Ruto acknowledges extrajudicial cases by security forces

President William Ruto has acknowledged instances of excessive and extrajudicial actions by members of the security services.

Ruto acknowledges extrajudicial cases by security forces

Kenyans on social media chide Ruto as he mourns Jeju plane crash victims

A post by President William Ruto mourning the death of at least 179 victims in the Jeju plane crash has drawn criticism from a section of Kenyans.

Kenyans on social media chide Ruto as he mourns Jeju plane crash victims

DPP directs police, IPOA to complete abduction probe within three days

DPP Renson Ingonga directed the two institutions to provide an update within three days.

DPP directs police, IPOA to complete abduction probe within three days

Ruto accuses critics of spreading fake news and distorting facts

President William Ruto has accused critics of peddling fake news and distorting facts about his administration's development agenda on social media.

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Ruto accuses critics of spreading fake news and distorting facts

Ruto assents to seven parliamentary Bills

President William Ruto on Wednesday, December 11, signed seven Bills into law.

By 2 months ago

Ruto assents to seven parliamentary Bills

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