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MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech
Lawmakers are now calling for the bestowing of prosecutorial powers on the NCIC ahead of the 2027 General Election to curb political indiscipline.
By Njambi Mungai 1 month ago
MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech
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Low capitation? Inside Bitok, MP blame games
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok says the government’s disbursement has decreased to Sh15,000 from Sh22,000 due to inadequate funding.
By Njambi Mungai 1 month ago
Low capitation? Inside Bitok, MP blame games
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UDA-ODM war of words exposes fragility of 2027 pre-election pact
Rising tensions and mistrust between UDA and ODM are threatening to derail their fragile 2027 pre-election pact as coalition talks stall over zoning and political control.
By Njambi Mungai 1 month ago
UDA-ODM war of words exposes fragility of 2027 pre-election pact
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From sharing beds to sleeping on floor: Inside Mathari Hospital crisis
MPs have expressed concern over the deplorable state of Mathari National Hospital following revelations that mental health patients were forced to sleep on the floor while others share beds.
By Njambi Mungai 2 months ago
From sharing beds to sleeping on floor: Inside Mathari Hospital crisis
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MPs demand names of defaulters as Hustler Fund unpaid loans hit Sh12.5b
Inclusion Fund Chief Executive Officer Henry Tanui on Thursday revealed that Sh83 billion had been issued out as of Wednesday this week, and Sh71 billion had already been repaid.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
MPs demand names of defaulters as Hustler Fund unpaid loans hit Sh12.5b
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MPs censure Gachagua, chide 'moribund' NCIC
The National Assembly on Thursday censured former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his inflammatory remarks aimed at Nyaribare Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
MPs censure Gachagua, chide 'moribund' NCIC
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Election crisis that forced Marjan out of IEBC
On Wednesday, however, it emerged that the former Chief Executive Officer was forced out of the electoral agency by Commissioners to avert a crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Election crisis that forced Marjan out of IEBC
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Parliamentary purge: Why ODM risks being reduced to a Luo party
MPs face the wrath of parties for taking stands that are different from the party bosses in a move that could, however, boomerang as supporters of these leaders feel slighted by the demotions.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Parliamentary purge: Why ODM risks being reduced to a Luo party
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Nairobi MPs back Sh80b Ruto-Sakaja deal, reject ouster plot
Nairobi MPs allied to the broad-based government arrangement have thrown their weight behind the Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between President Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Nairobi MPs back Sh80b Ruto-Sakaja deal, reject ouster plot
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Sakaja-Ruto Sh80b deal: Who is fooling whom?
Leaders say the deal is opaque and will be an avenue to siphon money ahead of the 2027 polls. They wonder why public participation was not done and the skewed numbers in the team to run it.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Sakaja-Ruto Sh80b deal: Who is fooling whom?
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Women, children eat wild leaves as biting drought persists
After a season of failed rains, the agro-pastoralist community is deep in the throes of a ravaging drought described as the worst in decades.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Women, children eat wild leaves as biting drought persists
Iran links riots to terrorists amid economic woes
The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran says the demonstrations in several cities in the country were motivated by legitimate economic concerns following fluctuations in foreign exchange.
By Njambi Mungai 4 months ago
Iran links riots to terrorists amid economic woes
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MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech
Lawmakers are now calling for the bestowing of prosecutorial powers on the NCIC ahead of the 2027 General Election to curb political indiscipline.
By Njambi Mungai 1 month ago
MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech
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Low capitation? Inside Bitok, MP blame games
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok says the government’s disbursement has decreased to Sh15,000 from Sh22,000 due to inadequate funding.
By Njambi Mungai 1 month ago
Low capitation? Inside Bitok, MP blame games
Premium
UDA-ODM war of words exposes fragility of 2027 pre-election pact
Rising tensions and mistrust between UDA and ODM are threatening to derail their fragile 2027 pre-election pact as coalition talks stall over zoning and political control.
By Njambi Mungai 1 month ago
UDA-ODM war of words exposes fragility of 2027 pre-election pact
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From sharing beds to sleeping on floor: Inside Mathari Hospital crisis
MPs have expressed concern over the deplorable state of Mathari National Hospital following revelations that mental health patients were forced to sleep on the floor while others share beds.
By Njambi Mungai 2 months ago
From sharing beds to sleeping on floor: Inside Mathari Hospital crisis
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MPs demand names of defaulters as Hustler Fund unpaid loans hit Sh12.5b
Inclusion Fund Chief Executive Officer Henry Tanui on Thursday revealed that Sh83 billion had been issued out as of Wednesday this week, and Sh71 billion had already been repaid.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
MPs demand names of defaulters as Hustler Fund unpaid loans hit Sh12.5b
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MPs censure Gachagua, chide 'moribund' NCIC
The National Assembly on Thursday censured former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his inflammatory remarks aimed at Nyaribare Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
MPs censure Gachagua, chide 'moribund' NCIC
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Election crisis that forced Marjan out of IEBC
On Wednesday, however, it emerged that the former Chief Executive Officer was forced out of the electoral agency by Commissioners to avert a crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Election crisis that forced Marjan out of IEBC
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Parliamentary purge: Why ODM risks being reduced to a Luo party
MPs face the wrath of parties for taking stands that are different from the party bosses in a move that could, however, boomerang as supporters of these leaders feel slighted by the demotions.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Parliamentary purge: Why ODM risks being reduced to a Luo party
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Nairobi MPs back Sh80b Ruto-Sakaja deal, reject ouster plot
Nairobi MPs allied to the broad-based government arrangement have thrown their weight behind the Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between President Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Nairobi MPs back Sh80b Ruto-Sakaja deal, reject ouster plot
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Sakaja-Ruto Sh80b deal: Who is fooling whom?
Leaders say the deal is opaque and will be an avenue to siphon money ahead of the 2027 polls. They wonder why public participation was not done and the skewed numbers in the team to run it.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Sakaja-Ruto Sh80b deal: Who is fooling whom?
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Women, children eat wild leaves as biting drought persists
After a season of failed rains, the agro-pastoralist community is deep in the throes of a ravaging drought described as the worst in decades.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Women, children eat wild leaves as biting drought persists
Iran links riots to terrorists amid economic woes
The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran says the demonstrations in several cities in the country were motivated by legitimate economic concerns following fluctuations in foreign exchange.
By Njambi Mungai 4 months ago
Iran links riots to terrorists amid economic woes
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MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech
Lawmakers are now calling for the bestowing of prosecutorial powers on the NCIC ahead of the 2027 General Election to curb political indiscipline.
By Njambi Mungai 1 month ago
MPs push for tougher NCIC powers to "bite harder" on hate speech
Premium
Low capitation? Inside Bitok, MP blame games
Basic Education PS Julius Bitok says the government’s disbursement has decreased to Sh15,000 from Sh22,000 due to inadequate funding.
By Njambi Mungai 1 month ago
Low capitation? Inside Bitok, MP blame games
Premium
UDA-ODM war of words exposes fragility of 2027 pre-election pact
Rising tensions and mistrust between UDA and ODM are threatening to derail their fragile 2027 pre-election pact as coalition talks stall over zoning and political control.
By Njambi Mungai 1 month ago
UDA-ODM war of words exposes fragility of 2027 pre-election pact
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From sharing beds to sleeping on floor: Inside Mathari Hospital crisis
MPs have expressed concern over the deplorable state of Mathari National Hospital following revelations that mental health patients were forced to sleep on the floor while others share beds.
By Njambi Mungai 2 months ago
From sharing beds to sleeping on floor: Inside Mathari Hospital crisis
Premium
MPs demand names of defaulters as Hustler Fund unpaid loans hit Sh12.5b
Inclusion Fund Chief Executive Officer Henry Tanui on Thursday revealed that Sh83 billion had been issued out as of Wednesday this week, and Sh71 billion had already been repaid.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
MPs demand names of defaulters as Hustler Fund unpaid loans hit Sh12.5b
Premium
MPs censure Gachagua, chide 'moribund' NCIC
The National Assembly on Thursday censured former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his inflammatory remarks aimed at Nyaribare Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
MPs censure Gachagua, chide 'moribund' NCIC
Premium
Election crisis that forced Marjan out of IEBC
On Wednesday, however, it emerged that the former Chief Executive Officer was forced out of the electoral agency by Commissioners to avert a crisis ahead of the 2027 general election.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Election crisis that forced Marjan out of IEBC
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Parliamentary purge: Why ODM risks being reduced to a Luo party
MPs face the wrath of parties for taking stands that are different from the party bosses in a move that could, however, boomerang as supporters of these leaders feel slighted by the demotions.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Parliamentary purge: Why ODM risks being reduced to a Luo party
Premium
Nairobi MPs back Sh80b Ruto-Sakaja deal, reject ouster plot
Nairobi MPs allied to the broad-based government arrangement have thrown their weight behind the Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between President Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Nairobi MPs back Sh80b Ruto-Sakaja deal, reject ouster plot
Premium
Sakaja-Ruto Sh80b deal: Who is fooling whom?
Leaders say the deal is opaque and will be an avenue to siphon money ahead of the 2027 polls. They wonder why public participation was not done and the skewed numbers in the team to run it.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Sakaja-Ruto Sh80b deal: Who is fooling whom?
Premium
Women, children eat wild leaves as biting drought persists
After a season of failed rains, the agro-pastoralist community is deep in the throes of a ravaging drought described as the worst in decades.
By Njambi Mungai 3 months ago
Women, children eat wild leaves as biting drought persists
Iran links riots to terrorists amid economic woes
The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran says the demonstrations in several cities in the country were motivated by legitimate economic concerns following fluctuations in foreign exchange.
By Njambi Mungai 4 months ago
Iran links riots to terrorists amid economic woes
KTN hits 2 million Facebook fans, becoming the biggest page in East Africa
Standard Digital scaled a milestone when its KTN verified Facebook account likes hit 2 million plus towering above its competitors. The highest number of any media publishing brand in the East African region.
By Njambi Mungai 10 years ago
KTN hits 2 million Facebook fans, becoming the biggest page in East Africa
Maasai Mara attractions beyond the Great Migration
The Mara appeal is gentle. It gives you time to explore its riches. Understands that its size is daunting but will make it worth visiting every inch of the reserve.
By Njambi Mungai 10 years ago
Maasai Mara attractions beyond the Great Migration
#TembeaKenya: Is the Maasai Mara and the Migration overrated?
The locals refer to it as the Spare Parts. This is because they seem to have acquired the horns of a buffalo, the forequarters of an ox, hindquarters of an antelope, mane and tail of a horse and the face of a grasshopper
By Njambi Mungai 10 years ago
#TembeaKenya: Is the Maasai Mara and the Migration overrated?
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