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Fred Kagonye

2023 KCPE results out today

2023 KCPE candidates to get results by sending their index numbers to 40054 at Sh25 per SMS.

2023 KCPE results out today

List: Counties with more male than female candidates in 2023 KCPE

List: Counties with more male than female candidates in 2023 KCPE

Court gives DPP last chance in ex-governor Sonko's graft case

Court gives DPP last chance in ex-governor Sonko's graft case

Bank partners with counties to empower small-scale traders

Bank partners with counties to empower small-scale traders

Map resource centre to get government support, CS Wahome

The regional institution serves 20 Eastern African countries with training and research in land-related knowledge.

Map resource centre to get government support, CS Wahome

Kenyans to enjoy low calling rates from March 2024

CA capped MTRs and FTRs at Sh0.41 per minute from Sh0.58 for all telecommunication companies which will come into effect on March 1 and will be in place for a period of two years.

Kenyans to enjoy low calling rates from March 2024

Kenyan firm to lead construction of Kinshasa's Sh32 billion smart city

The project dubbed, Kasangulu Smart City will cover 40 hectares of land valued at Sh32 billion or 210 million US dollars.

Kenyan firm to lead construction of Kinshasa's Sh32 billion smart city

Murkomen blames Jubilee government over JKIA's sorry state

Murkomen and President Ruto were part of the Jubilee government as Elgeyo Marakwet Senator and Deputy President respectively.

Murkomen blames Jubilee government over JKIA's sorry state

Government backtracks on proposed fees on ID and Passports

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki revokes Gazette Notice on hiked fees for passports, ID registration and replacement, birth and death certificates.

Government backtracks on proposed fees on ID and Passports

Government to sack agency heads over diversion of funds

Immigration PS Julius Bitok warns CEOs of government agencies over the diversion of money and failure to process payments via government Paybill 222222.

Government to sack agency heads over diversion of funds

Reward anti-corruption champions in Kenya

The Kenyan government has been asked to put a system in place that rewards those who fight corruption, like whistleblowers.

Reward anti-corruption champions in Kenya

President Ruto pledges to boost housing project funding as he launches Buxton Phase 2

President William Ruto has launched the second phase of the Sh6 billion Buxton Point project, in an event that saw him pledge to boost the housing project funding.

President Ruto pledges to boost housing project funding as he launches Buxton Phase 2

Megascope Limited sued over Sh869 million NMS contracts

The project was to be implemented within 90 days and would cost Sh869 million.

Megascope Limited sued over Sh869 million NMS contracts

Mama Lucy Hospital to unveil first eye-only public hospital

“This visionary project underscores Mama Lucy Hospital's commitment to providing specialized medical services to the community,” she said.

Mama Lucy Hospital to unveil first eye-only public hospital

Kenyan firm wins Africa's top award for affordable housing

A Kenyan real estate firm has been recognized as the most promising emerging affordable housing developer in Africa.

Kenyan firm wins Africa's top award for affordable housing

Kenya on high alert in fight against terror

Kenya is on high alert as it doubles efforts in the prevention of terror attacks amid the recent alerts that have been issued.

Kenya on high alert in fight against terror

Embrace ethics in the fight against graft, Kenyans urged

According to the Lumumba, corruption can be blamed for the underdevelopment witnessed across the country.

Embrace ethics in the fight against graft, Kenyans urged

DCI arrest teacher over fake CRE papers

The 23-year-old is alleged to have opened over 10 WhatsApp and Telegram accounts where he was hawking them.

DCI arrest teacher over fake CRE papers

Ruto appoints Joshua Kutuny Kecobo chair

President William Ruto appoints Joshua Kutuny as chairperson of the Kenya Copyright Board for a period of three years replacing journalist Mutuma Mathiu.

Ruto appoints Joshua Kutuny Kecobo chair

Magistrate, judge fight in court over association's presidency

A magistrate has moved to court seeking to stop elections of the Kenya Magistrate and Judges Association.

Magistrate, judge fight in court over association's presidency

Two charged over Sh4 billion Kwale land lease renewal

They pleaded not guilty and were released on a Sh5million and Sh4.5million bond respectively with surety of a similar amount.

Two charged over Sh4 billion Kwale land lease renewal

Government committed to improve infrastructure, PS Omollo says

The PSs are part of the Governance and Public Administration Sub-Committee under the National Development and Implementation Committee.

Government committed to improve infrastructure, PS Omollo says

Sonko writes to Bolt over driver misconduct

Omari says that Sonko received two videos of indecent sexual exposure which occurred on October 23.

Sonko writes to Bolt over driver misconduct

KRA misses quarter one target

The taxman says that tax amnesty enhanced collection which saw him collect Sh3.4 billion since September 1, 2023.

KRA misses quarter one target

Senator Roba accuses Dialogue Committee of overstepping mandate

“How can they purport to receive views from people including asking for counties, changing term limits or asking for more constituencies.”

Senator Roba accuses Dialogue Committee of overstepping mandate

Kenyan graduates overcome obstacles for a brighter future

Their journeys serve as a source of inspiration for others to overcome adversity and pursue their dreams.

Kenyan graduates overcome obstacles for a brighter future

Ndii criticizes Sakaja after hawkers' eviction from CBD

“The Nairobi county leadership is not hustler friendly. That's why I keep prodding Sakaja on it,” wrote Ndii.

Ndii criticizes Sakaja after hawkers' eviction from CBD

Kindiki calls for help to arrest 35 terror suspects

Authorities launch hunt for 35 suspected terrorists accused of engineering attacks in Lamu County, suspects ordered to surrender at any police station, Interior CS Kindiki says.

Kindiki calls for help to arrest 35 terror suspects

'Lioness' lost job playing for Kenya team in Dubai

A female rugby player lost her job for representing Kenya in a rugby tournament.

'Lioness' lost job playing for Kenya team in Dubai

President Ruto to leave for China tonight

Pres William Ruto to leave for China this evening where he will meet President Xi Jinping and other leaders and address the third Belt and Road Initiative Forum.

President Ruto to leave for China tonight

MKU's Simon Gicharu, Naomi Shaban get new appointments

Gicharu’s appointment at the Water Services Regulatory Board was revoked.

MKU's Simon Gicharu, Naomi Shaban get new appointments

Come clean on matters port, Abdulswamad tells President Ruto

“We need to know what is the stake of Mombasa in this whole thing.”

Come clean on matters port, Abdulswamad tells President Ruto

High Court stops police deployment to Haiti

The High Court has stopped the planned deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti to fight gangs and restore peace.

High Court stops police deployment to Haiti

Sonko gets reprieve at High Court in graft case

The DPP wanted Sifuna to find that Ooko erred in law and fact by refusing to admit the evidence against the politician.

Sonko gets reprieve at High Court in graft case

Kenya condemns Hamas attack on Israel

“Kenya strongly condemns the despicable terror attack against Israel and regrets the carnage and senseless loss of life,” tweeted Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei.

Kenya condemns Hamas attack on Israel

Unsuccessful employees entitled to search details, says data office

Man says Faulu Microfinance Bank declined to release the adverse information they got about him as Data Protection Commission says a potential employer should disclose such information.

Unsuccessful employees entitled to search details, says data office

Cabinet reverses Telkom purchase, firm to refund Sh6.09 billion

Cabinet rescinds decision to purchase 60 per cent of Telkom Kenya shares from Helios Investments Partners; the company to refund Sh6.09 billion it had been paid.

Cabinet reverses Telkom purchase, firm to refund Sh6.09 billion

Ministries, State Departments to cut expenditure by 10 per cent

Cabinet okays proposal to cut recurrent expenditure of each ministry and state department by 10 per cent to align with the budget deficit the country is facing.

Ministries, State Departments to cut expenditure by 10 per cent

Leave County Governments alone, Azimio tells President Ruto

The biggest problem in the country today is the high cost of living, over taxation, increase in fuel prices and unemployment.

Leave County Governments alone, Azimio tells President Ruto

Azimio: We want County allocation raised to 35 per cent

Azimio recommends raising the allocation of resources to counties to 35pc up from 15 per cent, says it will present the proposal to the National Dialogue Committee.

Azimio: We want County allocation raised to 35 per cent

President Ruto appoints former police spokesperson Owino KIMC council chair

President Ruto appoints former Police Spokesperson Charles Owino, the new Kenya Institute of Mass Communication Council chairperson, and revokes the appointment of Kathleen Openda.

President Ruto appoints former police spokesperson Owino KIMC council chair

Chebukati, ex-IEBC commissioners to appear before National Dialogue Committee

Chebukati will be joined by former Vice Chairperson Juliana Cherera as well as former commissioners Abdi Guliye, Boya Molu, Francis Wanderi, Irene Masit and Justus Nyang’aya.

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Chebukati, ex-IEBC commissioners to appear before National Dialogue Committee

Wafula Chebukati: I won't appear before Raila-Ruto talks team

Wafula Chebukati, ex-IEBC commissioners Bolu, Guliye decline invite to appear before Dialogue Committee; want commission of inquiry formed to probe 2022 poll activities.

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Wafula Chebukati: I won't appear before Raila-Ruto talks team

'We were forced to resign', ex-IEBC commissioners claim

We maintain our position that the results of the 2022 presidential election are indeterminable as they were neither tabulated nor verified by the commissioners.

By 2 months ago

'We were forced to resign', ex-IEBC commissioners claim

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