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Jacob Ngetich

Fresh scramble for Africa, this time through carbon credit - a new method

Blue Carbon alone has control of over 24.5 million hectares on the African continent, which includes land used by communities.

Fresh scramble for Africa, this time through carbon credit - a new method

Mudavadi puts civil servants on notice over wastage of resources

Mudavadi puts civil servants on notice over wastage of resources

Murkomen, Cherargei war exposes soft underbelly of Rift Valley politics

Murkomen, Cherargei war exposes soft underbelly of Rift Valley politics

Duale in shuttle diplomacy over Horn of Africa security

Duale in shuttle diplomacy over Horn of Africa security

Why Uhuru shelved AU job bid in favour of Raila

Murathe said Uhuru was not sure the government would have supported him, a factor which was crucial for the success of such a bid, adding that he now fully supports Raila for the top job.

Why Uhuru shelved AU job bid in favour of Raila

Why things seem to be falling apart between Ruto, Judiciary

With the war between the two arms gathering tempo, the question is who will blink first between the Executive who has the yam, and the Judiciary who has the knife.

By 3 months ago

Why things seem to be falling apart between Ruto, Judiciary

Sakaja: Challenges we faced, my dreams for Nairobians in 2024

With a population of over four million people in Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja has the huge task of ensuring the regains its beauty while remaining an attraction to international guests.

By 3 months ago

Sakaja: Challenges we faced, my dreams for Nairobians in 2024

You've no right to lecture Ruto, Malala tells Azimio leader

Malala insisted that Raila has never won the presidency to be able to guide anyone on how to rule.

By 3 months ago

You've no right to lecture Ruto, Malala tells Azimio leader

Murkomen alleges sabotage at JKIA, wants IG to open probe

Murkomen has written to the Inspector-General of Police Japheth Koome to investigate possible economic sabotage following the failure of backup generators at the JKIA.

By 4 months ago

Murkomen alleges sabotage at JKIA, wants IG to open probe

Reflection: 34 years later, Asunta Wagura writes 'goodbye to HIV...'

Today operating from 20 TASKER Street, St. Catharines Ontario, Canada, Asunta, 34 years after she was condemned by her principal, remains alive and is a busy woman.

By 4 months ago

Reflection: 34 years later, Asunta Wagura writes 'goodbye to HIV...'

Confusion over PM and Prime CS in new report

Teams want a referendum to amend the Constitution to adopt a hybrid parliamentary system, propose joint appointment of a reputable firm or a consortium of firms to audit the 2022 election.

By 4 months ago

Confusion over PM and Prime CS in new report

Kemsa lays off 400 staff as it readies for Rutocare

Acting Chief Executive Andrew Mulwa said that the new board is committed to bring change and has reduced the number of employees from 962 to 562.

By 5 months ago

Kemsa lays off 400 staff as it readies for Rutocare

Gachagua to represent Ruto in Belgium meeting

Gachagua will represent President William Ruto, at the Global Gateway Forum hosted by the European Commission in the Capital, Brussels.

By 5 months ago

Gachagua to represent Ruto in Belgium meeting

Agroecology is critical in the wake of climate change - expert

Agroecology is an ecological and social approach to agriculture offering solutions for (1) production, (2) marketing and (3) consumption of food.

By 6 months ago

Agroecology is critical in the wake of climate change - expert

Senator Cheruiyot demands transfer of police in Sondu

Senator Cheruiyot has appealed to IG Koome and Interior CS Kuthure Kindiki to transfer all officers in Sondu for failing to stop clashes along the volatile Kericho- Kisumu border.

By 6 months ago

Senator Cheruiyot demands transfer of police in Sondu

Arrest criminals in Sondu clashes, say Azimio leaders

Azimio la Umoja leaders have demanded the arrest of perpetrators of the killings along the volatile Kisumu-Kericho border in Sondu.

By 6 months ago

Arrest criminals in Sondu clashes, say Azimio leaders

National oil agency in discussions with stakeholders over revamp strategy

The countrywide public participation follows Cabinet's approval last month that seeks to restructure the State corporation and split it into three subsidiaries, under one holding company.

By 6 months ago

National oil agency in discussions with stakeholders over revamp strategy

I'm sorry, Mishra now tells Ruto for going against him in last year's polls

In a statement on Friday, Former Kesses MP Swarup Mishra said the Kalenjin community had honoured him.

By 6 months ago

I'm sorry, Mishra now tells Ruto for going against him in last year's polls

PSV trader laments on prices and unfair competition on transport business

The escalating fuel prices are posing a serious barrier to public service vehicle (PSV) operators who are already battered by thin margins on tickets.

By 6 months ago

PSV trader laments on prices and unfair competition on transport business

No industrialised nation on course to reach net-zero goals

Climate action serves as a robust engine for poverty reduction, employment and wealth creation and economic transformation.

By 7 months ago

No industrialised nation on course to reach net-zero goals

Counties set aside Sh3 billion for climate change

COG chairperson Anne Waiguru said the devolved units are in the forefront to deliver a catalysed low carbon economy and sustainable development.

By 7 months ago

Counties set aside Sh3 billion for climate change

Duale tours India with army chiefs for security meetings

Aden Duale said Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) from India will give expertise to KSL as it seeks to to be leading ship building firm.

By 7 months ago

Duale tours India with army chiefs for security meetings

Why technology is the answer to agricultural production challenges

ACAT will focus exclusively on what science, technology, and innovation (STI) can do to drive transformation in agricultural output and food systems on the continent.

By 7 months ago

Why technology is the answer to agricultural production challenges

Owalo at the head of new push to edge Raila out of Nyanza politics

Owalo’s dalliance with President Ruto’s administration appears to have thrust him to the core of Nyanza’s political succession battle and economic transformation.

By 8 months ago

Owalo at the head of new push to edge Raila out of Nyanza politics

Wandayi condemns police brutality on protesters in Nyanza

Wandayi said that police deployed in Nyanza and across the country else must at all times act in accordance with the Constitution and the law.

By 8 months ago

Wandayi condemns police brutality on protesters in Nyanza

Kindiki assures Kenyans of security ahead of protests

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans of security even as Azimio takes to the streets to protest against the high cost of living.

By 9 months ago

Kindiki assures Kenyans of security ahead of protests

Why Uhuru shelved AU job bid in favour of Raila

Murathe said Uhuru was not sure the government would have supported him, a factor which was crucial for the success of such a bid, adding that he now fully supports Raila for the top job.

Why Uhuru shelved AU job bid in favour of Raila

Why things seem to be falling apart between Ruto, Judiciary

With the war between the two arms gathering tempo, the question is who will blink first between the Executive who has the yam, and the Judiciary who has the knife.

By 3 months ago

Why things seem to be falling apart between Ruto, Judiciary

Sakaja: Challenges we faced, my dreams for Nairobians in 2024

With a population of over four million people in Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja has the huge task of ensuring the regains its beauty while remaining an attraction to international guests.

By 3 months ago

Sakaja: Challenges we faced, my dreams for Nairobians in 2024

You've no right to lecture Ruto, Malala tells Azimio leader

Malala insisted that Raila has never won the presidency to be able to guide anyone on how to rule.

By 3 months ago

You've no right to lecture Ruto, Malala tells Azimio leader

Murkomen alleges sabotage at JKIA, wants IG to open probe

Murkomen has written to the Inspector-General of Police Japheth Koome to investigate possible economic sabotage following the failure of backup generators at the JKIA.

By 4 months ago

Murkomen alleges sabotage at JKIA, wants IG to open probe

Reflection: 34 years later, Asunta Wagura writes 'goodbye to HIV...'

Today operating from 20 TASKER Street, St. Catharines Ontario, Canada, Asunta, 34 years after she was condemned by her principal, remains alive and is a busy woman.

By 4 months ago

Reflection: 34 years later, Asunta Wagura writes 'goodbye to HIV...'

Confusion over PM and Prime CS in new report

Teams want a referendum to amend the Constitution to adopt a hybrid parliamentary system, propose joint appointment of a reputable firm or a consortium of firms to audit the 2022 election.

By 4 months ago

Confusion over PM and Prime CS in new report

Kemsa lays off 400 staff as it readies for Rutocare

Acting Chief Executive Andrew Mulwa said that the new board is committed to bring change and has reduced the number of employees from 962 to 562.

By 5 months ago

Kemsa lays off 400 staff as it readies for Rutocare

Gachagua to represent Ruto in Belgium meeting

Gachagua will represent President William Ruto, at the Global Gateway Forum hosted by the European Commission in the Capital, Brussels.

By 5 months ago

Gachagua to represent Ruto in Belgium meeting

Agroecology is critical in the wake of climate change - expert

Agroecology is an ecological and social approach to agriculture offering solutions for (1) production, (2) marketing and (3) consumption of food.

By 6 months ago

Agroecology is critical in the wake of climate change - expert

Senator Cheruiyot demands transfer of police in Sondu

Senator Cheruiyot has appealed to IG Koome and Interior CS Kuthure Kindiki to transfer all officers in Sondu for failing to stop clashes along the volatile Kericho- Kisumu border.

By 6 months ago

Senator Cheruiyot demands transfer of police in Sondu

Arrest criminals in Sondu clashes, say Azimio leaders

Azimio la Umoja leaders have demanded the arrest of perpetrators of the killings along the volatile Kisumu-Kericho border in Sondu.

By 6 months ago

Arrest criminals in Sondu clashes, say Azimio leaders

National oil agency in discussions with stakeholders over revamp strategy

The countrywide public participation follows Cabinet's approval last month that seeks to restructure the State corporation and split it into three subsidiaries, under one holding company.

By 6 months ago

National oil agency in discussions with stakeholders over revamp strategy

I'm sorry, Mishra now tells Ruto for going against him in last year's polls

In a statement on Friday, Former Kesses MP Swarup Mishra said the Kalenjin community had honoured him.

By 6 months ago

I'm sorry, Mishra now tells Ruto for going against him in last year's polls

PSV trader laments on prices and unfair competition on transport business

The escalating fuel prices are posing a serious barrier to public service vehicle (PSV) operators who are already battered by thin margins on tickets.

By 6 months ago

PSV trader laments on prices and unfair competition on transport business

No industrialised nation on course to reach net-zero goals

Climate action serves as a robust engine for poverty reduction, employment and wealth creation and economic transformation.

By 7 months ago

No industrialised nation on course to reach net-zero goals

Counties set aside Sh3 billion for climate change

COG chairperson Anne Waiguru said the devolved units are in the forefront to deliver a catalysed low carbon economy and sustainable development.

By 7 months ago

Counties set aside Sh3 billion for climate change

Duale tours India with army chiefs for security meetings

Aden Duale said Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) from India will give expertise to KSL as it seeks to to be leading ship building firm.

By 7 months ago

Duale tours India with army chiefs for security meetings

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