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Betty Njeru

Kindiki, Waiguru top preferred Gachagua successors

20 per cent of Kenyans favor Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the preferred successor.

Kindiki, Waiguru top preferred Gachagua successors

Public participation in Gachagua's impeachment to continue tomorrow

Public participation in Gachagua's impeachment to continue tomorrow

List: The 291 MPs backing Gachagua's impeachment motion

List: The 291 MPs backing Gachagua's impeachment motion

A game for all: Inside Switzerland push for gender parity in football

A game for all: Inside Switzerland push for gender parity in football

Skyward Express suspends all flights to Kakamega over runaway's 'poor' state

Skyward Express suspends all flights to and from Kakamega effective Monday, September 30, cites safety concerns owing to a poor state of the county’s airstrip.

Skyward Express suspends all flights to Kakamega over runaway's 'poor' state

Church denies rumours of Cardinal John Njue's death

His Eminence John Cardinal Njue is alive and well, Nairobi Auxiliary Bishop Rev. Wallace Ng’ang’a says following rumours of his death.

Church denies rumours of Cardinal John Njue's death

Traffic near Syokimau Railway Station to be disrupted for one month

Traffic to be disrupted on Mombasa Road near Syokimau Railway station for one month, from Friday, Sept 20 to Tuesday, Oct 22 to allow for road realignment and construction of a footbridge.

Traffic near Syokimau Railway Station to be disrupted for one month

US, UK embassies issue Kenya security alerts

The UK embassy in Kenya has also issued a travel advisory to Kenya, recommending only essential travel.

US, UK embassies issue Kenya security alerts

Kwale to host 2024 Mashujaa Day fete

Kwale County to host this year’s Mashujaa Day fete under the Affordable housing theme, Interior PS Omollo says; the stadium sits over 10,000 people.

Kwale to host 2024 Mashujaa Day fete

DPP orders Police IG to investigate fire that killed 17 pupils

DPP Renson Ingonga directs Acting Police IG Masengeli to probe the circumstances surrounding Endarasha Academy fire, submit file to ODPP.

DPP orders Police IG to investigate fire that killed 17 pupils

Kenya experiences another power outage in a week

Kenya Power confirms a power outage affecting several parts of the country except North Rift and Western regions, says restoration underway; it's the second blackout in two weeks.

Kenya experiences another power outage in a week

156 boys housed in Endarasha Academy dorm gutted by fire

156 boys were housed in the Hillside Endarasha Academy dorm that was gutted by fire; Education PS Belio Kipsang says the Ministry is investigating the cause of the fire.

156 boys housed in Endarasha Academy dorm gutted by fire

In Pictures: Inside the Endarasha Academy fire that killed 17 students

National leaders, including President William Ruto, DP Gachagua, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and opposition leader Raila Odinga, have sent their condolences to the families of the victims.

In Pictures: Inside the Endarasha Academy fire that killed 17 students

Kenya's Mpox cases rise to four

Health ministry confirms another case of Mpox raising total to 4; two samples pending confirmation, PS Mary Muthoni says.

Kenya's Mpox cases rise to four

Batswanas get day-off to celebrate country's first gold medal

Botswana President Eric Masisi gives citizens an afternoon day off after Letsile Tebogo won the country’s first gold medal in the men’s 200m at the Paris Olympics.

By 2 months ago

Batswanas get day-off to celebrate country's first gold medal

Hassan Joho's academic credentials under scrutiny during vetting

Mining CS nominee Hassan Joho defends his academic credentials, says he has 2 degrees from Kampala and Gretsa universities, and currently pursuing a master’s program.

By 2 months ago

Hassan Joho's academic credentials under scrutiny during vetting

Rogue recruitment agencies, past scandals haunt Mutua in Cabinet vetting

Alfred Mutua denies ever meeting Judy Jepchirchir, director of controversial First Choice recruitment agency linked to alleged jobs scam; pledges compliance in labor agreements, if approved.

By 2 months ago

Rogue recruitment agencies, past scandals haunt Mutua in Cabinet vetting

Oparanya: No one has asked me for a statement on graft case

Cooperatives CS nominee Wycliffe Oparanya claims neither EACC nor ODPP has contacted him to record a statement over alleged fraud during tenure as Kakamega governor.

By 2 months ago

Oparanya: No one has asked me for a statement on graft case

John Mbadi: Why reforming KRA will be my first priority

Treasury CS nominee John Mbadi to target KRA on tax mobilisation, says systemic issues including its leadership need reforms; urges calm after Finance Bill 2024 withdrawn.

By 2 months ago

John Mbadi: Why reforming KRA will be my first priority

I'm not a desk minister, says Trade nominee Mvurya

Trade CS nominee Salim Mvurya denies being a ‘desk minister’ in the previous docket, claims he visited several parts of Kenya; he has been labeled as ‘reserved’ by the public.

By 2 months ago

I'm not a desk minister, says Trade nominee Mvurya

How Rebecca Miano plans to use social media to transform Kenya's tourism

There’s no empirical data showing tourists have shifted to sites beyond Kenya, Tourism CS nominee Rebecca Miano claims; says Maasai Mara Game Reserve is at 90 percent capacity.

By 2 months ago

How Rebecca Miano plans to use social media to transform Kenya's tourism

UDA wrangles: Cleophas Malala ousted as Secretary General

UDA National Executive Council revokes the appointment of Cleophas Malala as Secretary-General, Hassan Omar to act in the interim.

By 2 months ago

UDA wrangles: Cleophas Malala ousted as Secretary General

'Your days are numbered,' Duale warns forest encroachers

Aden Duale’s net worth has risen to Sh980m from Sh851m since 2022; wealth comprises land and houses in Nairobi and Garissa counties, cattle ranch, camels, and rental properties.

By 2 months ago

'Your days are numbered,' Duale warns forest encroachers

Justice Commission issues seven-day demand over ID cards delay

The Commission on Administrative Justice on Thursday wrote to the Bureau’s director demanding an explanation, following numerous complaints over extended delays in processing and issuing IDs.

By 2 months ago

Justice Commission issues seven-day demand over ID cards delay

Kenya condoles with Ethiopia after deadly landslide, offers support

President Ruto condoles with Ethiopia following the death of 257 people killed in a landslide that affected at least 15,000 others; assures Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Kenya's support.

By 2 months ago

Kenya condoles with Ethiopia after deadly landslide, offers support

Court dismisses case against removal of NTSA boss Njao from office

Justice Byram Ongaya ruled that the application was an abuse of the court process, as similar orders were previously adopted in court in February 2023.

By 2 months ago

Court dismisses case against removal of NTSA boss Njao from office

Kenya demands accountability from Ford Foundation over protest funding claims

Government demands Ford Foundation names all their grantees in Kenya, and budgets over the last year; claims they provided Sh752m in funding to 16 organisations ‘influencing’ demos.

By 2 months ago

Kenya demands accountability from Ford Foundation over protest funding claims

Raila, lobby groups demand action after six bodies retrieved from dumpsite

Azimio chief Raila Odinga urges authorities to hold perpetrators of Kware mutilated bodies liable, says Kenyans demand accountability.

By 2 months ago

Raila, lobby groups demand action after six bodies retrieved from dumpsite

ODM demands firing of Police IG Koome, Nairobi police boss Bungei

ODM urges President Ruto to fire Police IG Japhet Koome, Nairobi Police boss Adamson Bungei and arrest officers linked to civilian murders during protests since last year.

By 2 months ago

ODM demands firing of Police IG Koome, Nairobi police boss Bungei

Traffic snarl-up as Expressway closed at Mlolongo

Motorists plying Mombasa Road to Nairobi CBD advised to use alternative routes as traffic builds up after a truck stalled near Gateway Mall in Syokimau; Expressway closed at Mlolongo.

By 3 months ago

Traffic snarl-up as Expressway closed at Mlolongo

LSK's Faith Odhiambo declines Ruto's appointment to debt taskforce

Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo will not be party to the newly gazetted presidential taskforce on forensic audit of public debt.

By 3 months ago

LSK's Faith Odhiambo declines Ruto's appointment to debt taskforce

Kenya welcomes Keir Starmer's election as UK PM

President William Ruto congratulates incoming UK PM Keir Starmer, says ready to work with him to foster Kenya-UK relations on defence, trade, and political cooperation.

By 3 months ago

Kenya welcomes Keir Starmer's election as UK PM

Police Reforms Group urges IPOA to probe protest deaths, abductions

Anti-Finance Bill demos: Police Working Reforms Group documents 23 deaths, 34 abductions, and 271 injuries, asks IPOA to investigate incidents; culprits to be held accountable.

By 3 months ago

Police Reforms Group urges IPOA to probe protest deaths, abductions

Lobbyists warn of legal consequences following death of Rex, arrest of Billy Simani

Human Rights organisations led by Amnesty Kenya have called for the immediate release of social media influencer Billy Simani also known as Crazy Nairobian.

By 3 months ago

Lobbyists warn of legal consequences following death of Rex, arrest of Billy Simani

'Free Billy': KOT takes over X space to rally against Finance Bill 2024

By 12:30 p.m., the space had attracted nearly 50,000 listeners.

By 3 months ago

'Free Billy': KOT takes over X space to rally against Finance Bill 2024

Ruto, Gachagua at Kenya's 61st Madaraka Day fete

President William Ruto arrives at Masinde Muliro stadium, Bungoma to preside over Madaraka fete, DP Gachagua, several CSs also present.

By 4 months ago

Ruto, Gachagua at Kenya's 61st Madaraka Day fete

Shun tribal politics, Ruto tells Kenyans

President William Ruto asserts that all public service officers including himself will be held accountable for all resources under their authority.

By 4 months ago

Shun tribal politics, Ruto tells Kenyans

Standard Group journalist Shadrack Mitty dies

Standard Group journalist Shadrack Mitty dies while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kiambu; he was a seasoned reporter on the education beat.

By 4 months ago

Standard Group journalist Shadrack Mitty dies

Kenya to get 16 choppers, 150 armored cars from the US

Kenya to receive 16 helicopters, 8 Hueys, and 8 MD-500s between 2024 and 2025 in bid to boost capacity to ensure peace and security in the region, White House announces.

By 4 months ago

Kenya to get 16 choppers, 150 armored cars from the US

Gachagua defends budget request to renovate homes, office, and buy new cars

The office of the Deputy President has defended the Sh1.12 billion budget request to renovate his office, his official Karen and Mombasa residences and buy new official cars.

By 4 months ago

Gachagua defends budget request to renovate homes, office, and buy new cars

Be wary of fake cancer drug in the market, Poisons Board warns

Pharmacy and Poisons Board warns against use, sale, and distribution of Herceptin, a cancer drug identified as counterfeit, CEO Dr Siyoi says action to be taken against offenders.

By 5 months ago

Be wary of fake cancer drug in the market, Poisons Board warns

All tenants accounted for in collapsed Uthiru building

Five-storey building collapses in Uthiru, Nairobi; Kenya Red Cross says rescue efforts underway.

By 5 months ago

All tenants accounted for in collapsed Uthiru building

Floods: Death toll at 219 as displaced persons relocated

Death toll from heavy rains and floods climbs to 219 with 72 people still missing; about 27,000 others who were displaced have been relocated, government says.

By 5 months ago

Floods: Death toll at 219 as displaced persons relocated

Nairobi: Woman arrested for impersonation, extortion

The suspect would threaten victims with prosecution, but later tell them that they can get out of the “situation” if they were willing to part with money, in millions.

By 5 months ago

Nairobi: Woman arrested for impersonation, extortion

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