Kenya's Haiti mission could receive more US support
U.S. State Secretary nominee Marco Rubio suggested that the U.S. may increase its backing for the mission, though questions about its long-term commitment remain under the Trump administration.
By Betty Njeru 11 days ago
Kenya's Haiti mission could receive more US support
Kenyan lawyer and rights activist Judy Thongori is dead
Kenyan lawyer and rights activist Judy Thongori dies in India after a short illness, family says; she sued govt over failure to meet 30pc women representation.
By Betty Njeru 14 days ago
Kenyan lawyer and rights activist Judy Thongori is dead
Ruto departs for one-day official visit to Kampala
Pres. Ruto leaves for a one-day official visit to Uganda to attend the AU Extraordinary Summit on agricultural development; focus on AU reforms, food security talks.
By Betty Njeru 18 days ago
Ruto departs for one-day official visit to Kampala
Three killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi
Three people killed, three others injured after a light aircraft crashes in Malindi; police are at the scene as rescue operation underway.
By Nehemiah Okwembah and Betty Njeru 19 days ago
Three killed as light aircraft crash lands in Malindi
Former CS Karanja faces tough questions on brief stint at Agriculture ministry
Karanja acknowledged shortcomings in communication during his tenure, noting that clear messaging is a priority for President William Ruto's administration.
By Betty Njeru 19 days ago
Former CS Karanja faces tough questions on brief stint at Agriculture ministry
War on illicit liquor: Gachagua asked to back claims of targeting Mt Kenya youth
Interior PS Omollo challenges Gachagua to provide evidence to back claims that the government is targeting Mt Kenya residents with illicit alcohol, asks him to file an official complaint.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
War on illicit liquor: Gachagua asked to back claims of targeting Mt Kenya youth
Ruto nominates former PS Kimonye, ex-IEBC commissioner Molu to PSC
President Ruto nominates Mary Kimonye as PSC Vice-chairperson, ex-IEBC commissioner Boya Molu, Francis Meja, and five others as members pending vetting and approval.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
Ruto nominates former PS Kimonye, ex-IEBC commissioner Molu to PSC
KQ suspends flights to Comoros and Mayotte amid cyclone Chido threat
Kenya Airways suspends flights into Comoros and Mayotte islands, until Monday, Dec 16, due to poor weather conditions as tropical cyclone Chido approaches.
By Betty Njeru 1 month ago
KQ suspends flights to Comoros and Mayotte amid cyclone Chido threat
Court cases backlog dropped by 10 percent- Judiciary report
Judiciary report: 516,121 cases were filed in the year ending June 30, with 509,664 resolved, case backlog reduced by 10 per cent, CJ Koome says.
By Betty Njeru and Ronald Kipruto 2 months ago
Court cases backlog dropped by 10 percent- Judiciary report
Inside Ruto's phone call with Donald Trump
Top of the agenda was the Kenya-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti, which Ruto has championed for months.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
Inside Ruto's phone call with Donald Trump
In pictures: Kenyans gather at KICC for Kindiki's swearing-in
Security heightened ahead of Kithure Kindiki's swearing-in as deputy president at KICC, Nairobi; he is set to take oath from 10 am.
By Betty Njeru 2 months ago
In pictures: Kenyans gather at KICC for Kindiki's swearing-in
All 108 staff in Deputy President's office sent on leave
Gachagua impeachment: All 108 staff in the office of Deputy President ordered to proceed on immediate compulsory leave, amid constitutional process.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
All 108 staff in Deputy President's office sent on leave
Fact-check: What we know about Kindiki's swearing-in
Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi sluggish, no official government function taking place despite claims of DP-Elect Kindiki's swearing-in; courts have temporarily barred the process.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Fact-check: What we know about Kindiki's swearing-in
Kithure Kindiki: The man, the myth, the next deputy president?
Leading the list of potential successors is Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Kithure Kindiki: The man, the myth, the next deputy president?
DP Gachagua suffering severe chest pains, says Muite
DP Gachagua is suffering intense chest pains and is admitted to Karen Hospital in Nairobi; his doctors recommend full rest, lead counsel Paul Muite confirms.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
DP Gachagua suffering severe chest pains, says Muite
Timeline of Gachagua impeachment trial, day 2
The trial continues to draw intense public interest, with the Deputy President expected to present witnesses in his defense.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Timeline of Gachagua impeachment trial, day 2
Kindiki, Waiguru top preferred Gachagua successors
20 per cent of Kenyans favor Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the preferred successor.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Kindiki, Waiguru top preferred Gachagua successors
Tana River Governor Dhado, MP Hiribae arrested over clan clashes
Tana River Governor Dhado Godana and Galole MP Said Hiribae are being questioned at the DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Tana River Governor Dhado, MP Hiribae arrested over clan clashes
Public participation in Gachagua's impeachment to continue tomorrow
National Assembly Clerk extends public participation in DP Gachagua's impeachment motion to Saturday, October 5.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
Public participation in Gachagua's impeachment to continue tomorrow
List: The 291 MPs backing Gachagua's impeachment motion
291 MPs including Kimani Ichungwah, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, and Murang'a Woman Rep Betty Maina are supporting DP Gachagua's impeachment motion.
By Betty Njeru 3 months ago
List: The 291 MPs backing Gachagua's impeachment motion
A game for all: Inside Switzerland push for gender parity in football
A study published in the University of Bern journal in 2023 found that, to date, many male-dominated sports still see lower participation rates among girls and women.
By Betty Njeru, Betty Njeru in Geneva 4 months ago
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.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
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.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
Church denies rumours of Cardinal John Njue's death
US, UK embassies issue Kenya security alerts
The UK embassy in Kenya has also issued a travel advisory to Kenya, recommending only essential travel.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
US, UK embassies issue Kenya security alerts
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.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
Traffic near Syokimau Railway Station to be disrupted for one month
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.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
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.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
DPP orders Police IG to investigate fire that killed 17 pupils
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.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
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.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
In Pictures: Inside the Endarasha Academy fire that killed 17 students
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.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
Kenya experiences another power outage in a week
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.
By Betty Njeru 4 months ago
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 Betty Njeru 5 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 Betty Njeru 5 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 Betty Njeru 5 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 Betty Njeru 5 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 Betty Njeru 5 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 Betty Njeru 5 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 Betty Njeru 5 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 Betty Njeru 5 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 Betty Njeru 5 months ago
'Your days are numbered,' Duale warns forest encroachers
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