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Emmanuel Kipchumba

Digital riders seek legal protections, fair treatment

Digital boda-boda riders now want the government to enact laws that will allow them receive fair treatment in the industry.

Digital riders seek legal protections, fair treatment

Climate change agenda in 2024 ASK show

Climate change agenda in 2024 ASK show

Desparate wait for travellers as CS holds talks to end JKIA strike

Desparate wait for travellers as CS holds talks to end JKIA strike

Nairobi's Ngara gas explosion leaves trail of destruction

Nairobi's Ngara gas explosion leaves trail of destruction

Here's why the new identity cards will have an expiry date

The need to meet International Standards is one of the reasons your national identity card will have an expiry date, PS for Immigration and Citizen services, Julius Bitok, has revealed.

Here's why the new identity cards will have an expiry date

EAC Cabinet Secretary Askul vows to mitigate effects of climate change in Asal regions

Askul has promised to prioritise mitigation of effects of climate change in Asal regions, promoting peaceful coexistence among communities and improving food and nutrition security.

EAC Cabinet Secretary Askul vows to mitigate effects of climate change in Asal regions

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi detained, to be presented in court

Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi has been detained at the Kamukunji police station, shortly after appearing before the Regional Investigation Officer at the Nairobi area police station.

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi detained, to be presented in court

Multi agency team rolls out crackdown on fake pesticides

According to the PCPB, the operation, also targets pesticides sold in open-air markets through hawking, car boot sales and temporary structures.

Multi agency team rolls out crackdown on fake pesticides

Stay away from forests, Duale warns land grabbers

The Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has put on notice grabbers of forest land saying that it will not happen under his watch.

Stay away from forests, Duale warns land grabbers

Nairobi digital boda operators threaten to strike over harassment by 'Kanjo'

Riders under the Digital Boda Drivers and Deliveries Association of Kenya have issued a 14-day strike notice to the government over failure to set price regulation policies.

Nairobi digital boda operators threaten to strike over harassment by 'Kanjo'

Kanja's fate in limbo as he awaits House endorsement, or rejection

The designate police boss has been acting as IG since resignation of Japhet Koome.

Kanja's fate in limbo as he awaits House endorsement, or rejection

Engineers' lobby asks State to pay pending bills

IEK President Shammah Kiteme noted that the matter, if addressed, has the potential to bring immediate relief to many businesses.

Engineers' lobby asks State to pay pending bills

Postmortem on bodies recovered from Kware dumpsite kicks off

The postmortem on bodies recovered from Kware dumpsite in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi, began Monday evening at City mortuary.

By 2 months ago

Postmortem on bodies recovered from Kware dumpsite kicks off

Pain, grief and agony as families mourn fallen kin

Pain, grief and agony engulfed the air as family members, relatives and friends gathered in various city hospitals to view the bodies of those shot during the Tuesday protests.

By 2 months ago

Pain, grief and agony as families mourn fallen kin

Nakuru water feted for good service

Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company has been feted by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for outstanding performance in service delivery in the water sector.

By 2 months ago

Nakuru water feted for good service

CRA unveils guide to assist counties raise more revenue

The model covers trade licensing fees, building plan approval fees, parking fees, market access fees and housing rent.

By 2 months ago

CRA unveils guide to assist counties raise more revenue

Kenya to export one million kilos of tea to China as it eyes Sh211b

Tea export earnings to May this year have increased from Sh68.73 billion to Sh88.28 billion.

By 3 months ago

Kenya to export one million kilos of tea to China as it eyes Sh211b

South Sudan's opposition wants elections postponed

Pagan Amum said South Sudan is having a deep national crisis, with a torn social fabric and failure in the talks was not an option.

By 3 months ago

South Sudan's opposition wants elections postponed

Cleric eulogises Journalist Shadrack Mitty as devout Christian

Apostle Peter Manyuru of Jesus Teaching Ministry where Mitty was an ardent worshipper described him as his spiritual son who supported the ministry.

By 3 months ago

Cleric eulogises Journalist Shadrack Mitty as devout Christian

Two injured in Nairobi gas tanker explosion

The tanker was ferrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) when it burst into flames at Stage Mpya terminus, leaving people scampering for safety.

By 3 months ago

Two injured in Nairobi gas tanker explosion

Gikomba traders count losses after demolition of stalls

Traders termed the demolitions inhumane and out of touch with the reality of the suffering Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

Gikomba traders count losses after demolition of stalls

Nacada bans billboards promoting alcohol near schools

Nacada expressed concern over the increased promotion of alcoholic drinks and alcohol use through billboards erected near schools in the country.

By 3 months ago

Nacada bans billboards promoting alcohol near schools

State, EU launch Sh36 billion green energy project

The government in partnership with the European Union has launched the Green Resilient Electricity System Programme for Kenya, with the support of Global Gateway.

By 3 months ago

State, EU launch Sh36 billion green energy project

EACC recommends prosecution of FKF president, Jirongo over graft

The list of the individuals is contained in EACC quarterly report covering the period from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024.

By 3 months ago

EACC recommends prosecution of FKF president, Jirongo over graft

Farmers to benefit from China-Kenya Tea Trade Centre

The cooperation between Kenya and China in the tea sector received a boost after the launch of the China-Kenya Tea Trade Centre.

By 4 months ago

Farmers to benefit from China-Kenya Tea Trade Centre

Murkomen: Repair of roads, bridges damaged by floods to cost Sh30 billion

The government needs Sh30 billion to repair critical infrastructure including roads and bridges damaged by floods across the country.

By 4 months ago

Murkomen: Repair of roads, bridges damaged by floods to cost Sh30 billion

Residents of Runda forced to use canoes as water submerges homes

Residents say they feel neglected and abandoned by the government which has ignored their plight for several weeks. They want the county to unblock a water pan which has been blocked by a developer.

By 4 months ago

Residents of Runda forced to use canoes as water submerges homes

It's a dog's life for those living in camps, shelters

There is fear of disease outbreaks in the camps as residents still grapple with rains. Women and children bear the heaviest brunt as a result of the flooding

By 4 months ago

It's a dog's life for those living in camps, shelters

Weatherman says rains to continue until July

Met Department projections indicate that the rains will be accompanied by occasional storms with most parts of the country likely to experience near-average to above-average rainfall.

By 4 months ago

Weatherman says rains to continue until July

State releases new registration guidelines for ID application

Kenyans living in border, cosmopolitan, and settlement counties will no longer undergo vetting for the issuance of National Identification Cards.

By 4 months ago

State releases new registration guidelines for ID application

Atwoli, Fazul fight over guards' union dues

Union boss wants Fazul prosecuted over alleged doubtful degree certificate. Atwoli was reacting after Fazul directed private security firms to stop remitting workers’ dues to Cotu.

By 5 months ago

Atwoli, Fazul fight over guards' union dues

Over 35 Indian companies scout for investments in agriculture

Firms will help mechanise arable land to produce more food for Kenya using the latest technology. Will also explore opportunities for collaboration with the State and the private sector.

By 5 months ago

Over 35 Indian companies scout for investments in agriculture

Worldcoin says safety measures on clients' data implemented

US firm Worldcoin has implemented new systems designed to address safety concerns about user privacy and the security of personal data.

By 5 months ago

Worldcoin says safety measures on clients' data implemented

Rains wreak havoc in the city

A police officer identified as David Chesire lost his life while trying to save lives of at least four people in Kamkunji.

By 5 months ago

Rains wreak havoc in the city

Grief as KU hosts memorial service for 11 crash victims

Mourners who spoke gave heartfelt eulogies, sharing fond memories of the period they shared with the departed.

By 5 months ago

Grief as KU hosts memorial service for 11 crash victims

AG, EACC oppose amendment to Anti-Corruption Act

By deleting subsections 2(b) and 2 (c), the Bill seeks to decriminalise certain aspects of public procurement, property disposal, contract tendering, fund management and expenditure.

By 5 months ago

AG, EACC oppose amendment to Anti-Corruption Act

Immigration receives 112,700 passport booklets to ease backlog

The Directorate of Immigration Services has received 112,700 passport printing booklets to ease the passport backlog.

By 5 months ago

Immigration receives 112,700 passport booklets to ease backlog

Ministry receives 171,000 sanitary towels donation for learners

The donation will benefit vulnerable girls in primary and Junior Secondary Schools in line with the government's effort to keep learners in school.

By 5 months ago

Ministry receives 171,000 sanitary towels donation for learners

Holy Month of Ramadhan set to begin

The Muslim community is expected to commence the Holy Month of Ramadhan this week.

By 6 months ago

Holy Month of Ramadhan set to begin

Interior PS says small arms, light weapons a threat to regional security

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said small arms and light weapons continue to wreak havoc in communities and fuel conflicts.

By 6 months ago

Interior PS says small arms, light weapons a threat to regional security

Muslim leaders fault state over silence on Israel-Hamas conflict

Muslim leaders have criticized the Kenyan government over silence on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

By 6 months ago

Muslim leaders fault state over silence on Israel-Hamas conflict

Upper Hills Boys emerge winners in climate change debate

Upper Hills Boys High School are the winners of the just concluded debate on climate change that brought together five secondary schools.

By 6 months ago

Upper Hills Boys emerge winners in climate change debate

Religious leaders call for an end to activities that cause carbon emissions

The leaders under GreenFaith Africa called for stakeholder engagement in reducing pollution across the globe and ensuring Climate Justice and accountability.

By 6 months ago

Religious leaders call for an end to activities that cause carbon emissions

Why Ruto wants his Cabinet Ministers in media

The irony of an administration hostile to media businesses but craves coverage. One PS has even instructed ministries to advertise in only one newspaper.

By 6 months ago

Why Ruto wants his Cabinet Ministers in media

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