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Emmanuel Kipchumba

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.

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

Flood deaths on the rise as state unveils number for emergencies

Flood deaths on the rise as state unveils number for emergencies

Koskei calls for concerted efforts in wildlife conservation

Koskei calls for concerted efforts in wildlife conservation

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago

National Youth Council to be overhauled

Human resource board releases June exam results

This is an increase of 95, representing 7.25 per cent of the total candidature as compared to November 2022 examinations.

By 4 months ago

Human resource board releases June exam results

Kalonzo under house arrest, Wandayi claims

National Assembly Minority Leader Wandayi says all those arrested over anti-government protests should be released without conditions.

By 4 months ago

Kalonzo under house arrest, Wandayi claims

Ministry, Nairobi County sign deal on School Feeding

Sakaja said that so far enrollment of learners has gone up and school performance has also improved since the programme started.

By 4 months ago

Ministry, Nairobi County sign deal on School Feeding

LSK: Police should not use excessive force during protests

He said that it is regrettable that the Inspector General of Police is openly displaying bias in the provision of security to political leaders.

By 4 months ago

LSK: Police should not use excessive force during protests

Graft fight not negotiable, Koskei says

“You are responsible for transforming user needs into realities. You assess products, services and suppliers and negotiate contracts to meet the planned needs of your agencies,” said Koskei.

By 4 months ago

Graft fight not negotiable, Koskei says

President Ruto hosts Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

The visit by the Iranian President is the first in 11 years.

By 4 months ago

President Ruto hosts Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago

National Youth Council to be overhauled

Human resource board releases June exam results

This is an increase of 95, representing 7.25 per cent of the total candidature as compared to November 2022 examinations.

By 4 months ago

Human resource board releases June exam results

Kalonzo under house arrest, Wandayi claims

National Assembly Minority Leader Wandayi says all those arrested over anti-government protests should be released without conditions.

By 4 months ago

Kalonzo under house arrest, Wandayi claims

Ministry, Nairobi County sign deal on School Feeding

Sakaja said that so far enrollment of learners has gone up and school performance has also improved since the programme started.

By 4 months ago

Ministry, Nairobi County sign deal on School Feeding

LSK: Police should not use excessive force during protests

He said that it is regrettable that the Inspector General of Police is openly displaying bias in the provision of security to political leaders.

By 4 months ago

LSK: Police should not use excessive force during protests

Graft fight not negotiable, Koskei says

“You are responsible for transforming user needs into realities. You assess products, services and suppliers and negotiate contracts to meet the planned needs of your agencies,” said Koskei.

By 4 months ago

Graft fight not negotiable, Koskei says

President Ruto hosts Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

The visit by the Iranian President is the first in 11 years.

By 4 months ago

President Ruto hosts Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

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.

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.

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.

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.

Murkomen defends plans to lease Mombasa, Lamu ports

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