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Emmanuel Kipchumba

Atwoli, Fazul fight over guards' union dues

Union boss wants Fazul prosecuted over alleged doubtful degree certificate. Atwoli was reacting after Fazul directed private security firms to stop remitting workers’ dues to Cotu.

Atwoli, Fazul fight over guards' union dues

Over 35 Indian companies scout for investments in agriculture

Over 35 Indian companies scout for investments in agriculture

Worldcoin says safety measures on clients' data implemented

Worldcoin says safety measures on clients' data implemented

Rains wreak havoc in the city

Rains wreak havoc in the city

Grief as KU hosts memorial service for 11 crash victims

Mourners who spoke gave heartfelt eulogies, sharing fond memories of the period they shared with the departed.

Grief as KU hosts memorial service for 11 crash victims

AG, EACC oppose amendment to Anti-Corruption Act

By deleting subsections 2(b) and 2 (c), the Bill seeks to decriminalise certain aspects of public procurement, property disposal, contract tendering, fund management and expenditure.

AG, EACC oppose amendment to Anti-Corruption Act

Immigration receives 112,700 passport booklets to ease backlog

The Directorate of Immigration Services has received 112,700 passport printing booklets to ease the passport backlog.

Immigration receives 112,700 passport booklets to ease backlog

Ministry receives 171,000 sanitary towels donation for learners

The donation will benefit vulnerable girls in primary and Junior Secondary Schools in line with the government's effort to keep learners in school.

Ministry receives 171,000 sanitary towels donation for learners

Holy Month of Ramadhan set to begin

The Muslim community is expected to commence the Holy Month of Ramadhan this week.

Holy Month of Ramadhan set to begin

Interior PS says small arms, light weapons a threat to regional security

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said small arms and light weapons continue to wreak havoc in communities and fuel conflicts.

Interior PS says small arms, light weapons a threat to regional security

Muslim leaders fault state over silence on Israel-Hamas conflict

Muslim leaders have criticized the Kenyan government over silence on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Muslim leaders fault state over silence on Israel-Hamas conflict

Upper Hills Boys emerge winners in climate change debate

Upper Hills Boys High School are the winners of the just concluded debate on climate change that brought together five secondary schools.

Upper Hills Boys emerge winners in climate change debate

Religious leaders call for an end to activities that cause carbon emissions

The leaders under GreenFaith Africa called for stakeholder engagement in reducing pollution across the globe and ensuring Climate Justice and accountability.

Religious leaders call for an end to activities that cause carbon emissions

Why Ruto wants his Cabinet Ministers in media

The irony of an administration hostile to media businesses but craves coverage. One PS has even instructed ministries to advertise in only one newspaper.

Why Ruto wants his Cabinet Ministers in media

Civil society condemns move on Eurobond

Civil society organisations have criticized the government's move to buy back Eurobond with another Eurobond at a higher interest rate of 10.7 per cent.

By 2 months ago

Civil society condemns move on Eurobond

Civil Society tells state not to fund Raila's AU bid

Francis Awino threatened to call for mass action in the 47 counties if the Kenya Kwanza government proceeds with the plan to bankroll the opposition leader's bid.

By 2 months ago

Civil Society tells state not to fund Raila's AU bid

University of Nairobi students win climate change competition

The competition is aimed at fostering greater understanding and participation of youth in climate action, energy transition discourse, and sustainability.

By 2 months ago

University of Nairobi students win climate change competition

Supkem leadership wrangles persist

Leadership wrangles are threatening to split Supkem. The contention revolves around two factions that are fighting to control the organisation.

By 2 months ago

Supkem leadership wrangles persist

Lobby group wants state to consolidate bursary funds

The group faulted the implementation of the new higher education funding model saying it was hastily executed, excluding qualified and deserving students from accessing tertiary education training.

By 2 months ago

Lobby group wants state to consolidate bursary funds

Multi-agency team seizes 750 litres of Ethanol in Ruaka

Multi-agency operation led by NACADA seizes 750 liters of ethanol and recovers over 40 empty drums, each with a 250-liter capacity in Ruaka, CEO Anthony Omerikwa says

By 2 months ago

Multi-agency team seizes 750 litres of Ethanol in Ruaka

Ministry heeds governors plea, puts Cooperatives Bill on hold

The Bill currently in Parliament will now be put on hold even as the Ministry and the Council of Governors (CoG) consult, with the council proposing amendments.

By 2 months ago

Ministry heeds governors plea, puts Cooperatives Bill on hold

Why workers want government to stabilise the shilling

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli asked the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank to craft ways of stabilising the shilling to save Kenyans from harsh economic times.

By 3 months ago

Why workers want government to stabilise the shilling

Nairobi businesses shut, houses submerged as floods expose poor drainage

Businesses within Nairobi remained closed and some houses were submerged in water for the better part of Saturday as heavy rains pounded the city.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi businesses shut, houses submerged as floods expose poor drainage

CJ Koome dares Ruto to table evidence of judges engaged in corruption

Ruto renewed his wrangles with the judiciary over what he termed as corrupt rulings as Koome says the threat to ignore adverse court orders amounts to the overthrow of the constitution.

By 3 months ago

CJ Koome dares Ruto to table evidence of judges engaged in corruption

Kenya receives first visa-free visitors at JKIA

The ETA system is a platform that will take about ten minutes to fill in and process the details of a specific visitor coming to the country.

By 3 months ago

Kenya receives first visa-free visitors at JKIA

Medics want state to enhance security in hospitals

The caucus appealed to relevant authorities, including the police, to swiftly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.

By 3 months ago

Medics want state to enhance security in hospitals

Looming crisis in JSS as teachers threaten to down tools in January

Intern teachers are pushing TSC to offer them permanent and pensionable employment. They were to serve for only a one-year non-renewable contract as interns.

By 4 months ago

Looming crisis in JSS as teachers threaten to down tools in January

Leaders share messages of Christmas cheer

Ruto urges Kenyans to emulate birth of Christ and believe in power of humble beginnings. Leaders emphasize on spending time with family and embracing the spirit of giving.

By 4 months ago

Leaders share messages of Christmas cheer

El Nino rains: Death toll rises to 154 amidst flood havoc

An additional twelve lives were lost in the last few hours, bringing the total death toll to 154 due to the ongoing El-Nino floods in the country.

By 4 months ago

El Nino rains: Death toll rises to 154 amidst flood havoc

Flood deaths on the rise as state unveils number for emergencies

El Nino Rains: 16 more people die from floods in last 24 hours pushing death toll toll to 136; 462,160 people in 96,432 households affected

By 4 months ago

Flood deaths on the rise as state unveils number for emergencies

Koskei calls for concerted efforts in wildlife conservation

Felix Koskei highlighted the unique role the organization plays in managing wildlife.

By 4 months ago

Koskei calls for concerted efforts in wildlife conservation

Kenya-India tourism ties get shot in the arm as Nairobi hosts convention

Prominent tour operators and media representatives from India are in Kenya for a tourism convention under the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India.

By 5 months ago

Kenya-India tourism ties get shot in the arm as Nairobi hosts convention

Linturi: Cost of unga to go down by Christmas

CS said this marks a substantial decrease from the Sh240 price tag when the Kenya Kwanza government took office.

By 5 months ago

Linturi: Cost of unga to go down by Christmas

Social Hub to be built in Mathare

The services will include a community radio station, library, social hall, and music studio.

By 5 months ago

Social Hub to be built in Mathare

Policy seeks to streamline students' progression

The Kenya Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (KCATS) policy that is currently under review will play a critical role in paving way for seamless student progression.

By 5 months ago

Policy seeks to streamline students' progression

Murkomen defends plans to lease Mombasa, Lamu ports

The CS said the leasing will ensure modernisation of the ports, eliminate congestion, improve efficiency and make cargo handling equipment more available.

By 5 months ago

Murkomen defends plans to lease Mombasa, Lamu ports

Inside State's plan to reduce road carnage

Also, many crashes occur on the Northern Corridor which drives the large percentage of fatalities that occur in the host counties of this corridor.

By 6 months ago

Inside State's plan to reduce road carnage

New Sub-County to be established in Marsabit County

“The sub-county will beef up surveillance and security around the region, guaranteeing safety for travelers and traders,” said Omollo.

By 6 months ago

New Sub-County to be established in Marsabit County

Solar-powered charging booths provide shade, convenience in Nairobi

A group of youths in Nairobi have come up with an innovative idea to transform some shades into solar-powered charging booths.

By 7 months ago

Solar-powered charging booths provide shade, convenience in Nairobi

Administrative officers asked to help in fighting corruption

“It is no secret that corruption has been normalized to the extent that public servant’s factor what they will 'eat' within the budget for public projects and programmes,” Koskei noted

By 7 months ago

Administrative officers asked to help in fighting corruption

Why government sugar companies don't thrive, Dr Mukwahana

He said decision-making that takes long has made it difficult to run government owns sugar companies.

By 7 months ago

Why government sugar companies don't thrive, Dr Mukwahana

Matatu Owners, Police, EACC deliberate how to tackle corruption

"We are not going to tolerate corruption as the association that is why we are working very closely with anti-corruption and other organs,” Karakacha said

By 8 months ago

Matatu Owners, Police, EACC deliberate how to tackle corruption

Experts warn heavy El Nino rains could bring floods and landslides

Climate expert warns about negative impact of the expected rainfall. There are also concerns about desert locust infestation in Ethiopia and Sudan.

By 8 months ago

Experts warn heavy El Nino rains could bring floods and landslides

National Youth Council to be overhauled

He said the process will align the council with its vision and for the young people.

By 8 months ago

National Youth Council to be overhauled

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