Manufacturers might have to layoff staff after Trump tariffs, KAM says
Days after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ten percent tariff on all goods exported from Kenya and other African countries, the manufacturing sector is facing potential job cuts.
By Winfrey Owino 21 days ago
Manufacturers might have to layoff staff after Trump tariffs, KAM says
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Regulating net: Tug of war between online freedoms and societal order
Pronouncements from officials suggest the internet has become a den of goons. Curing the headache, however, is splitting opinion, with worries over stifling freedoms.
By Brian Otieno and Winfrey Owino 26 days ago
Regulating net: Tug of war between online freedoms and societal order
ASALs PS Harsama denies claims of malpractice in relief food distribution
Asals Principal Secretary Kello Harsama has denied claims of taking 80 per cent of relief food meant for Asal counties to Marsabit, saying the region is categorized under the 23 Asal counties.
By Winfrey Owino 28 days ago
ASALs PS Harsama denies claims of malpractice in relief food distribution
Mudavadi concerned about cost implications of public participation process
Mudavadi said the government was torn between prioritising public participation funding or using taxpayer money to meet other essential needs.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Mudavadi concerned about cost implications of public participation process
Relief for mothers in Narok as hospital offers specialised services
At Talek Health Centre, in Narok, once the patient walks in, tests are done, and they speak virtually to a specialist from Gertrude's Hospital.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Relief for mothers in Narok as hospital offers specialised services
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Of horses and donkeys: Will a third candidate benefit from Ruto-Raila resentment?
Many Kenyans have voiced their discontent with the political alliance between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Of horses and donkeys: Will a third candidate benefit from Ruto-Raila resentment?
Ruto-Raila pact fuels uncertainty ahead of 2027 General Election
Political uncertainty is mounting ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, with concerns growing over the alliance between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Ruto-Raila pact fuels uncertainty ahead of 2027 General Election
Youth leaders threaten legal action over IEBC selection panel shortlist
Two youth leaders have threatened to sue the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, accusing it of excluding young people from the recruitment process.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Youth leaders threaten legal action over IEBC selection panel shortlist
Why most Kenyans cannot access SHA services
Stakeholders in the health sector have identified some of the challenges facing implementation of Social Health Authority (SHA) across the country.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Why most Kenyans cannot access SHA services
MCAs disrupt summit, insist on Ruto's attendance
Members of various county assemblies on Monday boycotted an address by Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, demanding President William Ruto's presence at the 5th Legislative Summit 2025.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
MCAs disrupt summit, insist on Ruto's attendance
Samburu leaders call out police for slow response to banditry attacks in Baragoi
This comes hours after six people were shot dead and eight others injured in a cattle rustling conflict in Baragoi, Samburu County.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Samburu leaders call out police for slow response to banditry attacks in Baragoi
Lobby groups urge State to restore trust in Judiciary
International Commission of Jurists, KHRC condemn recent attacks on judiciary officers, says complaints should be communicated legally, call for truce between CAJ and JSC.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Lobby groups urge State to restore trust in Judiciary
Civil society bashes MPs for attacking Auditor General
Civil Society Organizations have criticized MPs for attacking Auditor General Nancy Gathungu and Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o.
By Winfrey Owino 1 month ago
Civil society bashes MPs for attacking Auditor General
Editors condemn attacks on journalists in Majengo
The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned police officers for assaulting journalists covering Majengo protests on Wednesday.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Editors condemn attacks on journalists in Majengo
The familiar names interested in IEBC top job
Former CRJ Anne Amadi, former IEBC CEO James Oswago and Charles Nyachae are among 37 applicants for IEBC chairperson post.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
The familiar names interested in IEBC top job
Support for million children under threat amid aid freeze- UNICEF
UNICEF warns that global foreign aid cuts threaten support for millions of children, urges donors to sustain funding for critical programs amid US decision to pause funding.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Support for million children under threat amid aid freeze- UNICEF
We will explain SHA issues if given a chance-Health CS
Health CS Deborah Barasa acknowledges Auditor General's report on SHA discrepancies exceeding Sh100b, says issues will be addressed in Parliament if given a chance.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
We will explain SHA issues if given a chance-Health CS
Saccos unlikely to recover full losses in Kuscco scandal, regulator says
Saccos unlikely to recover full losses in Kuscco scandal, regulator, Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) says
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Saccos unlikely to recover full losses in Kuscco scandal, regulator says
'Move on' Ruto tells off Social Health Insurance Fund critics
President William Ruto tells off critics of the Social Health Authority saying new system prevents fraudulent claims, gives Kenyans equal access unlike NHIF
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
'Move on' Ruto tells off Social Health Insurance Fund critics
Kisii strange disease: Health PS gives new directive
Health PS Mary Muthoni issued the directive after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of fecal contamination in the water supply.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Kisii strange disease: Health PS gives new directive
How govt broke the law when setting up SHA
The office of the Auditor General has highlighted five ways the government contravened the law, when setting up the Social Health Authority system.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
How govt broke the law when setting up SHA
Human-Wildlife conflict victims to be compensated in 90 days, CS Miano says
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says victims of human-wildlife will now be compensated in three months, after filing a formal complaint.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Human-Wildlife conflict victims to be compensated in 90 days, CS Miano says
Nairobi County officials suspended after dumping garbage at Stima Plaza
Two Nairobi County Officials suspended following the dumping of garbage outside Stima Plaza last Monday, Governor Johnson Sakaja tells MPS.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Nairobi County officials suspended after dumping garbage at Stima Plaza
Why Kenya's diplomacy is under scrutiny as it prepares to host UN human rights hub
Kenya's diplomatic standing is under renewed focus as Nairobi prepares to host a regional human rights hub.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Why Kenya's diplomacy is under scrutiny as it prepares to host UN human rights hub
CS Muturi on his way out, claims Ichung'wah
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has suggested that Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi could soon exit government.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
CS Muturi on his way out, claims Ichung'wah
Ichung'wah at pains to defend Ruto's government in Al Jazeera interview
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah faced a tough time defending President William Ruto's administration.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Ichung'wah at pains to defend Ruto's government in Al Jazeera interview
Duale, Murkomen differ over police response in City Hall waste blockade
Environment CS Aden Duale and his Interior counterpart Kipchumba Murkomen have differed over police response in Kenya Power and Nairobi County spat.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Duale, Murkomen differ over police response in City Hall waste blockade
Sifuna: Why I hail Chirchir's tenure as Energy CS
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has lauded Davis Chirchir's tenure as Energy Cabinet Secretary.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Sifuna: Why I hail Chirchir's tenure as Energy CS
Truce? Nairobi County, Kenya Power resolve debt standoff
Differences between Nairobi County and Kenya Power resolved, debt to be cleared; Governor Sakaja says garbage trucks blocking access to Stima Plaza to be removed, services restored.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Truce? Nairobi County, Kenya Power resolve debt standoff
Why IEBC needs Sh61.7 billion budget for 2027 polls
Sh61.7bn is needed for 2027 General Election, with at least 45,352 KIEMS kits requiring replacement, IEBC Deputy CEO Obadiah Ketany says; projects 5.7 million new voters.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Why IEBC needs Sh61.7 billion budget for 2027 polls
This woman Winnie Byanyima
UNAIDS describes her as a passionate and longstanding champion for social justice, a global leader on inequality.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
This woman Winnie Byanyima
Former KTN news anchor Njoroge Mwaura is dead
Former KTN News Anchor Njoroge Mwaura dies after developing complications during surgery at a Nairobi hospital, wife Lucy Njoroge confirms.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Former KTN news anchor Njoroge Mwaura is dead
Brain cancer and two surgeries, Wafula Chebukati's life after IEBC
Wafula Chebukati's family have broken their silence, explaining to Kenyans the deceased's life after exiting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Brain cancer and two surgeries, Wafula Chebukati's life after IEBC
Kenya Power staff stranded after county trucks dispose garbage at entrance
Kenya Power staff stranded after Nairobi County garbage truck disposed trash at Stima Plaza entrance; Rosemary Oduor KPLC General Manager Commercial and Sales says
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Kenya Power staff stranded after county trucks dispose garbage at entrance
Kenyan cop in Haiti mission dies
Kenyan officer injured in Segur-Savien, Haiti, dies after being airlifted to Aspen Level 2 Hospital, Force Commander Godfrey Otunge says.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Kenyan cop in Haiti mission dies
'Resilient:' How former President Uhuru remembers Chebukati
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta mourns ex-IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati, says he played a key role in shaping Kenya's electoral landscape.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
'Resilient:' How former President Uhuru remembers Chebukati
Ruto: Chebukati's death a great loss to Kenya
President William Ruto eulogises former IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati as a principled and diligent leader, says his death a great loss to the country.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
Ruto: Chebukati's death a great loss to Kenya
The life and times of Wafula Chebukati at helm of IEBC
Former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati dies in Nairobi after a long illness, family confirms; he was 63.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
The life and times of Wafula Chebukati at helm of IEBC
'I'm sorry,' Foreign Affairs PS Singo'ei says over deep fake video
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'oei apologises for AI-generated video on Kenya's Sudan peace efforts, regrets the confusion; commits to AI training to avert future missteps.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
'I'm sorry,' Foreign Affairs PS Singo'ei says over deep fake video
NIS officer among 15 suspects charged with murder
15 officers from DCI, NIS and KWS linked to 2022 murder and disappearance of two Indians and a Kenyan driver plead not guilty, case to be mentioned on March 20.
By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago
NIS officer among 15 suspects charged with murder
Growth slows to 4.7 per cent as less jobs created
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