Social media misleading mothers on breastfeeding, cautions WHO
Some formula milk manufacturers are paying social media platforms and influencers to gain direct access to pregnant women and mothers.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Social media misleading mothers on breastfeeding, cautions WHO
Telcos transacted Sh114tr via mobile money, says GSMA
Mobile money plays a key role in the daily lives of people and businesses.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Telcos transacted Sh114tr via mobile money, says  GSMA
Kenya Covid-19 cases up by 1,175
CS Mutahi Kagwe said the total confirmed positive cases are now 315,665.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Kenya Covid-19 cases up by 1,175
DP Ruto promises Sh5 billion kitty for Nairobi small-scale traders
The funds are expected to cushion the traders from what the DP describes as predatory lenders.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
DP Ruto promises Sh5 billion kitty for Nairobi small-scale traders
IPOA probes case of man allegedly shot by police for not wearing mask
IPOA is also probing circumstances surrounding the death of Siaya resident, Vitalis Okinda.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
IPOA probes case of man allegedly shot by police for not wearing mask
813 people test positive for Covid-19
Seven patients have succumbed to the disease, pushing the cumulative fatalities to 5,469.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
813 people test positive for Covid-19
CJ Koome cautions against political influence as new magistrates take oath
CJ Koome said judicial officers who fall to external influence cause corporate embarrassment to the Judiciary.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
CJ Koome cautions against political influence as new magistrates take oath
Kenya suspends inbound flights from Dubai
Gilbert Kibe on has said the move is meant to retaliate against the country's order last December.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Kenya suspends inbound flights from Dubai
Kenya Covid-19 cases up by 2,336
In a statement, the Health ministry said cumulative tests so far conducted are more than three million.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Kenya Covid-19 cases up by 2,336
Tanzania Speaker resigns after country's borrowing remarks
Ndugai's resignation comes a few days after he apologised to President Suluhu over remarks he made regarding the country's borrowing.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Tanzania Speaker resigns after country's borrowing remarks
Nacada: No law requires schools to test students for drug use
Nacada said it does not conduct any drug testing.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Nacada: No law requires schools to test students for drug use
Lawmakers pass Political Parties Amendment Bill
The Bill seeks to allow candidates to run on either coalition party tickets or individual parties, among other provisions.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Lawmakers pass Political Parties Amendment Bill
Covid-19: Kenya's positivity rate now at 25.6pc
Today 2,216 people have tested positive for Covid-19 from a sample size of 8,669 tested in the last 24 hours.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Covid-19: Kenya's positivity rate now at 25.6pc
NSSF Board stopped from doing business pending COTU petition
COTU is supposed to have two representatives at the NSSF Board.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
NSSF Board stopped from doing business pending COTU petition
Kenya's Covid-19 cases up by 2,964
The total confirmed positive cases are now 277,609 and cumulative tests so far conducted are at more than 2.9 million.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Kenya's Covid-19 cases up by 2,964
MPs notified of special sitting next week
The purposes of the sittings include the conveyance of any messages from the President, the National Executive, and or the Senate.
By Jael Mboga and Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago
MPs notified of special sitting next week
3,746 people test positive for Covid-19
One patient has succumbed to the disease, pushing the cumulative fatalities to 5,356.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
3,746 people test positive for Covid-19
Elephant dies in Taita Taveta
Another such incident was reported a year ago when three elephants were found dead with their tusks still intact.
By Hezron Kimari and Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Elephant dies in Taita Taveta
CA initiates licence offer cancellations for radio stations
The Communications Authority has commenced regulatory actions against some broadcasters
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
CA initiates licence offer cancellations for radio stations
Musalia: Huduma Namba system gaps will hurt 2022 polls
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is in the process of completing the verification of the voter's register.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Musalia: Huduma Namba system gaps will hurt 2022 polls
Kanu chairman Gideon Moi mourns death of Nick Salat’s mother
Mama Elizabeth Salat is said to have been a strong pillar in the family and society at large.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Kanu chairman Gideon Moi mourns death of Nick Salat’s mother
Top stories of 2021
With the year coming to an end, here are top stories that made headlines in 2021.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Top stories of 2021
Flights from Nairobi to Dubai suspended
Flights with inbound and transit passenger movements to Dubai from Kenya have been temporarily suspended for 48 hours.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Flights from Nairobi to Dubai suspended
Kenyans warned against travelling to curb Covid-19 spread
Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai said constant travelling will hurt gains made in curbing the spread of coronavirus.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Kenyans warned against travelling to curb Covid-19 spread
Kalonzo: Uhuru should retire together with Raila
Mudavadi also revisited ODM leader Raila Odinga, who has defended his fifth jab at the presidency.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Kalonzo: Uhuru should retire together with Raila
Suspected Lamu drug peddler plunges into the sea to evade arrest
A marine boat that was on patrol arrived on time with more officers, who also took the plunge.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Suspected Lamu drug peddler plunges into the sea to evade arrest
Babu Owino welcomes court deal to resolve matters with DJ Evolve
The magistrate’s court acquitted Babu after Orinda withdrew his complaint.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Babu Owino welcomes court deal to resolve matters with DJ Evolve
Kenya records 943 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said 145 patients have recovered
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Kenya records 943 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours
Court stops NPSC from reducing officers’ salaries
Most of those affected by the November 17 order are constables, who recently earned a promotion to the position of inspector of police.
By Jael Mboga and Tongola Mate 2 years ago
Court stops NPSC from reducing officers’ salaries
Kenya's Covid-19 cases up by 799
From the cases 687 are Kenyans while 112 are foreigners, the Health ministry has said.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Kenya's Covid-19 cases up by 799
Christmas leave for all security officers cancelled
Matiang'i said residents are urged to exercise caution.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Christmas leave for all security officers cancelled
Covid-19: Kenya’s positivity rate now at 11.5 percent
The uptake of the second dose among those who received their first dose was at 57.2 per cent.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Covid-19: Kenya’s positivity rate now at 11.5 percent
Husband stabs man he found with his wife
Police officers from Savannah police post responded to distress calls from neighbours and saved Kangechu who was bleeding.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Husband stabs man he found with his wife
Jamhuri Day: Uhuru revisits Handshake, says it was a ‘mark of progress’
The President said because the two had disagreed respectfully, “we knew that this was a mark of progress”.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Jamhuri Day: Uhuru revisits Handshake, says it was a ‘mark of progress’
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Why Jamhuri Day was marked at Uhuru Gardens
The grounds on which we sit here today were also known as the Lang’ata Concentration Camp
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Why Jamhuri Day was marked at Uhuru Gardens
DP William Ruto criticises endorsements ahead of 2022
Ruto last year reiterated his stance that the 2022 elections will be a contest between dynasties and hustlers.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
DP William Ruto criticises endorsements ahead of 2022
Jamhuri Day: Trooping of the colours
The colours are the highest honour of any Regiment/Unit and a loss of the colour would lead to disbandment of the Unit.
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Jamhuri Day: Trooping of the colours
Jamhuri Day: Atwoli criticises DP Ruto over campaigns
DP Ruto says he is ahead of his competitors in winning the hearts of voters
By Jael Mboga 2 years ago
Jamhuri Day: Atwoli criticises DP Ruto over campaigns
Raila again, a fifth time: A look into his 4 previous attempts at presidency
The four times that Raila Odinga has run for presidency are 1997, 2007, 2013 and 2017 polls.
By Jael Mboga 3 years ago
Raila again, a fifth time: A look into his 4 previous attempts at presidency
Covid-19: Kenya’s positivity rate now at 2.4pc
Some 144 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Kenya in the last 24 hours.
By Jael Mboga 3 years ago
Covid-19: Kenya’s positivity rate now at 2.4pc
Karua: Day angel of death swooped on us
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