Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise

The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 

By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago

Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role

Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.

By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago

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Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self

Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.

By Joe Ombuor 5 months ago

MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms

Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards

A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists

The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

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CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal

MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

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Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums

A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill

County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise

The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 

By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago

Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role

Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.

By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago

Premium

Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self

Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.

By Joe Ombuor 5 months ago

MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms

Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards

A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists

The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Premium

CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal

MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Premium

Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums

A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill

County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise

The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 

By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago

Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role

Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.

By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago

Premium

Babafemi Badejo: Raila's legacy was Integrity and nation before self

Nigerian author says Raila embodied integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to national unity. His pragmatic politics prioritised peace, reconciliation and democratic progress.

By Joe Ombuor 5 months ago

MPs push for Sh58.7b NG-CDF funds as closure of kitty looms

Lawmakers are now pushing for the release of Sh58.7 billion NG-CDF funds allocation by January next year ahead of the looming wind-up of the fund in line with a court directive.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Team allows more cash for students to get IDs, voters cards

A National Assembly committee has approved a legislative proposal seeking to streamline the registration of students who turn 18 years old while still in school.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

KRA, MPs dispute over Sh2.2 billion tax arrears persists

The taxman is demanding tax arrears of up to Sh2.2 billion from the committees, which has accumulated over the years.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Premium

CAK denies approving Portland Cement-Kalahari deal

MPs also expressed concern over the lack of thorough due diligence before CAK offered guidance on the transaction.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Premium

Revealed: How Sports Kenya spent Sh607 million on ghost stadiums

A parliamentary committee heard how Sports Kenya splashed Sh607.2 million on feasibility studies and consultancy services for construction of three stadia, which never took off.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Counties get Sh93b additional revenue after MPs pass Bill

County governments will share out Sh93.53 billion in the current 2025/2026 financial year after MPs approved the County Government Additional Allocation Bill.

By Joe Ombuor 6 months ago

Nairobi's Wilson Airport to get new control tower

Nairobi’s Wilson Airport will soon have a modern air traffic control tower to replace the 50-year-old squat structure currently serving the airfield.

By Joe Ombuor 9 years ago

How Sh1,000 built yoghurt processing firm

Esther Mburu Kituyi is proof that persistence, not capital, is what leads to entrepreneurial success.

By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago

Genes greatest cause of eye cell deformation

Experts say the eye cancer, scientifically known as retinoblastoma (RB), usually develops in early childhood before the age of five. Nearly half of the eye cancer cases are associated with a hereditary genetic defect.

By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago

Wonders of Lagos

We know them as mshikaki in Kenya. The skewered mouth-watering pieces of roast meat we so relish turn into suya across the continent in Nigeria.

By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago

New machine saves potato farmers costs and time

A potato revolution is coming to Kenya as more farmers adopt mechanised farming styles in traditional growing areas of Nyandarua County.

By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago

Sweet discovery added flavour to her fish

Imagine sipping tea or coffee accompanied with baked, dough coated fish buns. It was a first for me when fish farmer Zinath Deen welcomed me to a cup of tea at her farm house in Boyani, Vihiga County.

By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago