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Stephanie Wangari

President Ruto nominates two to PS positions

President William Ruto has nominated Salome Wairimu Muhia-Beacco as the Principal Secretary for Correctional Services in the Ministry of Interior.

President Ruto nominates two to PS positions

Health catastrophe looms in Dadaab as cholera cases rise

Health catastrophe looms in Dadaab as cholera cases rise

Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga released on free bond

Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga released on free bond

University of Nairobi amends fees for medical students

University of Nairobi amends fees for medical students

Police arrest 11 suspects linked to torching of tea farms in Kericho, Bomet

11 suspects linked to the torching of tea farms in Kericho and Bomet Counties arrested.

Police arrest 11 suspects linked to torching of tea farms in Kericho, Bomet

Correctional Services PS Esther Ngero resigns

Ms Ngero, a certified accountant, said she quit for personal reasons.

Correctional Services PS Esther Ngero resigns

How to edit a message on Whatsapp

Whatsapp users will now be able to edit messages within 15 minutes of sending.

How to edit a message on Whatsapp

Go back to work: Health CS tells Kemsa staff working from home

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has directed Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) staff working from home to report to work tomorrow, Friday, May 19.

Go back to work: Health CS tells Kemsa staff working from home

Over 170,000 students qualify for University admission

173,137 learners who scored a mean grade of C+ in the 2022 KCSE qualify for admission in 39 public universities in the Country.

Over 170,000 students qualify for University admission

DJ Fatxo exonerated in Jeff Mwathi's death, lawyers say

Mugithi artiste Lawrence Njuguna popularly known as DJ Fatxo has been cleared of murder charges in the death of Jeff Mwathi due to lack of evidence.

DJ Fatxo exonerated in Jeff Mwathi's death, lawyers say

Gatundu South MP summoned over 'building schools' comment

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Gatundu South Member of Parliament Gabriel Kagombe.

Gatundu South MP summoned over 'building schools' comment

President Ruto fires PS Josephine Mburu and KEMSA board

President William Ruto has terminated the appointment of Dr Josephine Mburu as Principal Secretary.

President Ruto fires PS Josephine Mburu and KEMSA board

Former PS Irungu Nyakera appointed KEMSA board chair

President William Ruto has gazetted the appointment of Irungu Nyakera as the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) board chair.

Former PS Irungu Nyakera appointed KEMSA board chair

President Ruto nominates Kamau Thugge as CBK Governor

President William Ruto has nominated former Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Kamau Thugge for the appointment of Central Bank of Kenya Governor.

President Ruto nominates Kamau Thugge as CBK Governor

Makueni set to host first-ever Mango Conference and Exhibiton

The Makueni County government will host the first-ever Mango Conference and Exhibition in Kenya from Tuesday.

Makueni set to host first-ever Mango Conference and Exhibiton

Why the coins you leave at the supermarket in change matter

The teller will swiftly go about their business of serving the next customer, not expecting you to be waiting around for your Sh3 change.

Why the coins you leave at the supermarket in change matter

President Ruto explains his weightloss

President William Ruto has explained why he has shed off some weight following concerns by a section of Kenyans on social media platforms.

President Ruto explains his weightloss

Ruto asks for forgiveness following Shakahola incident

Ruto acknowledged that there was laxity in government that led to the loss of lives in the religious cult.

Ruto asks for forgiveness following Shakahola incident

Public invited to view body of Mukami Kimathi as burial set for Saturday

The State has invited members of the public to view the body of freedom veteran Mukami Kimathi on Saturday, May 13, at the Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi.

Public invited to view body of Mukami Kimathi as burial set for Saturday

Dagoretti MP John Kiarie loses father to cancer

Dagoretti Member of Parliament John Kiarie popularly known as KJ has lost his father, David Waweru Ng'ethe, to cancer.

Dagoretti MP John Kiarie loses father to cancer

Police arrest 5 suspected cult members in Nairobi church

Police officers from Kabete Police Station have cordoned off a residential plot with an unregistered church in Uthiru, Nairobi County.

Police arrest 5 suspected cult members in Nairobi church

Ex-Treasury PS Thugge among six shortlisted for CBK governor position

Six candidates have been shortlisted for the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) governor position.

Ex-Treasury PS Thugge among six shortlisted for CBK governor position

Bipartisan talks: Kenya Kwanza accuses Azimio of disinterest in dialogue

The Kenya Kwanza Bipartisan team has accused the Azimio la Umoja faction of being disinterested in dialogue.

Bipartisan talks: Kenya Kwanza accuses Azimio of disinterest in dialogue

Ruto appoints Bishop David Oginde as EACC Chairperson

President William Ruto has appointed former CITAM Bishop David Oginde as the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) chairperson.

Ruto appoints Bishop David Oginde as EACC Chairperson

Raila Odinga: Maandamano starts at 6am tomorrow

The planned protests by the opposition will start from 6am tomorrow, Tuesday, May 2, Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has said.

Raila Odinga: Maandamano starts at 6am tomorrow

Televangelist Ezekiel Odero arrested in Mombasa

Pastor Ezekiel Odero of New Life Prayer Centre in Mavueni, Kilifi County arrested.

Televangelist Ezekiel Odero arrested in Mombasa

Dr Kenneth Chelule appointed CEO of Special Economic Zones Authority

Dr Kenneth Chelule has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZ).

Dr Kenneth Chelule appointed CEO of Special Economic Zones Authority

First group of Sudan evacuees arrives in the country

The first group of Sudan evacuees jetted back into the country on Monday, April 24, at around 10:30 pm.

First group of Sudan evacuees arrives in the country

Counties issue strike notice over Sh 94 billion arrears

Counties will be shut down in 14 days if money owed by the national government will not have been remitted, the Council of Governors (COG) has said.

Counties issue strike notice over Sh 94 billion arrears

EACC encourages stakeholder collaboration in fighting crime

EACC says stronger collaboration between the public and law enforcement agencies is important to fight crime.

EACC encourages stakeholder collaboration in fighting crime

Deadly cult; Kindiki says Shakahola Forest sealed off as crime scene

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says the entire Shakahola forest has been sealed off as a crime scene.

Deadly cult; Kindiki says Shakahola Forest sealed off as crime scene

Gachagua dismisses Azimio's ICC letter, says he is only defending his boss

Gachagua dismissed Odinga’s threats, saying he will defend his boss, President William Ruto.

Gachagua dismisses Azimio's ICC letter, says he is only defending his boss

Commuters stranded as PSVs block road to protest Super Metro's entry to Kahawa West

A number of travelers were on Tuesday left stranded after some Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) blocked a Kahawa West roundabout along the Thika Superhighway.

Commuters stranded as PSVs block road to protest Super Metro's entry to Kahawa West

Kenya's Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri win Boston Marathon

Kenya's Evans Chebet has won second straight Boston Marathon in an unofficial time of 2:05:54.

Kenya's Evans Chebet and Hellen Obiri win Boston Marathon

Union condemns the murder of security guards in Kisumu

The Kenya National Private Security Workers Union has condemned the increased attacks on guards in the Country.

Union condemns the murder of security guards in Kisumu

Nairobi County changes Mama Lucy Hospital board management

The Nairobi County government has made changes to the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital management following a case of medical negligence.

Nairobi County changes Mama Lucy Hospital board management

KQ adjusts flights to and fro Europe by an hour

Kenya Airways has adjusted flights to and fro Europe by approximately an hour to cater for rerouting.

KQ adjusts flights to and fro Europe by an hour

IGAD calls for cessation of hostilities between warring parties in Sudan

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between the warring parties in Sudan.

IGAD calls for cessation of hostilities between warring parties in Sudan

Ruto admits unprecedented delay of salaries in Kenya's history

President William Ruto on Tuesday admitted that March 2023 marked the first time in Kenya’s history that civil servants’ salaries were delaying to almost mid-month.

Ruto admits unprecedented delay of salaries in Kenya's history

Medics threaten to down tools over delayed salaries

Medics across the country have threatened to go on strike in seven days’ time if pending salaries will not be paid within that period.

Medics threaten to down tools over delayed salaries

Police hunt for men who stormed hospital, took patient in Elgeyo Marakwet

Police officers in Elgeyo Marakwet County are looking for six men who stormed Iten County Referral Hospital armed with AK47 rifles and took a patient.

Police hunt for men who stormed hospital, took patient in Elgeyo Marakwet

We're on track with revenue collections, KRA says

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it has kept its pace with revenue collection compared to previous years.

We're on track with revenue collections, KRA says

President Ruto asks Raila to call off weekly protests

President William Ruto also regretted the loss of lives, injuries and the destruction of property that was witnessed during the demonstrations in the past two weeks.

President Ruto asks Raila to call off weekly protests

Raila Odinga calls off Monday protests

Raila Odinga calls off Azimio demos scheduled for Monday, April 3, to allow for dialogue with Government; says protests to resume next week if President William Ruto fails to meet their demands.

Raila Odinga calls off Monday protests

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