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Vincent Achuka

Parliament to ignore DCI summonses against MPs

Based on the fore-going case under investigation, it does not arise from performance of duties of a Member of Parliament.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Parliament to ignore DCI summonses against MPs

Parallel investigations in Rome over dams scandal

Parallel investigations in Rome over dams scandal

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Controversy hits Devolution ministry over food supply tender

Controversy hits Devolution ministry over food supply tender

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Caroline Mwatha's spirit lives on

Caroline Mwatha's spirit lives on

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Why Kenya is furious with Somalia

Kenya insists the boundary runs parallel to the line of latitude

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Why Kenya is furious with Somalia

Yet another woman in Kori’s life emerges

Kiambu’s mama nguo claims he met man at the centre of wife’s murder, in 2007 and has been raising their son alone.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Yet another woman in Kori’s life emerges

Why Kori may walk free over wife's murder

Kiambu Senior Principal Magistrate Stella Atambo allowed the police on January 30 to hold Kori and Wangui for two weeks as they carry out more probe.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Why Kori may walk free over wife's murder

Controversy over inclusion of LPG in new Kipevu Oil Terminal

KPA insists this change in design is according to a government policy of increasing access to LPG.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Controversy over inclusion of LPG in new Kipevu Oil Terminal

How cars are stolen, cut into parts in two hours

In Kariobangi, cars get dismantled by the minute and on a 24-hour basis -- a stolen car is pulled apart for spare parts within two hours.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

How cars are stolen, cut into parts in two hours

One hurt after explosion rocks busy Nairobi street

Just a day after the US embassy issued an alert for sustained vigilance, an explosion rocked a Nairobi street sending the public into panic.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

One hurt after explosion rocks busy Nairobi street

Innovation the secret to winning the hearts of digital customers

Gone are the days when consumers would purchase a product or service just to associate with the brand name

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Innovation the secret to winning the hearts of digital customers

Why State’s rushed crude oil export project missed target

Tullow that it has only been able to transport 80,000 barrels of crude to Mombasa against the required 400,000 barrels of oil

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Why State’s rushed crude oil export project missed target

Uhuru moves to stem clash of egos in anti-graft agencies

President Uhuru has moved to stop the clash of egos between the DCI and EACC asking them to collaborate to win the graft war.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Uhuru moves to stem clash of egos in anti-graft agencies

Mystery woman delivered arms to terrorists from Somalia

A mysterious woman identified as Mariam Abdi played a key role in the delivery of the weapons used in the Dusit D2 terror strike.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Mystery woman delivered arms to terrorists from Somalia

Similarities between Westgate and dusitd2 attacks

Security personnel were more swift and organised, compared to the 2013 mall attack.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Similarities between Westgate and dusitd2 attacks

Lobbying on for plum State jobs as holders set to retire

Among those set to retire from public service are Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Lobbying on for plum State jobs as holders set to retire

City’s integrated road, rail projects to reform mass transport services

A study by technology giant IBM in 2011 reported that the Kenyan economy loses Sh50 million daily due to Nairobi’s gridlocks.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

City’s integrated road, rail projects to reform mass transport services

NASA’s choice for Sonko deputy

Sonko reshuffles cabinet and brings in new faces, all women, after numerous exits in recent past.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

NASA’s choice for Sonko deputy

Officials, tycoons collude to stop retake of Sh2b rail land

The land exchanged hands through a lease document forged using a false order from former President Kibaki.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Officials, tycoons collude to stop retake of Sh2b rail land

You must apply for houses, police officers told

Police and prison officers have been informed to apply whether they want to continue living in government procured houses and pay market rates.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

You must apply for houses, police officers told

How slum residents are fighting extrajudicial killings

Right there the residents had finally forced the government to admit it was wrong

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

How slum residents are fighting extrajudicial killings

Puzzle of airline grounded over violation of rules but still flies

The plane, a Fokker 100 with the registration number FY-SIA, has been flying between Nairobi and Mogadishu daily

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Puzzle of airline grounded over violation of rules but still flies

2019 economic prospects

Survival of rate cap, investor confidence tops business agenda

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

2019 economic prospects

Four shots from police gun killed dreams of top student

Maina, who was shot in Kibera, was buried yesterday amid calls for justice from human rights activists.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Four shots from police gun killed dreams of top student

Putin’s trusted man lands in Nairobi, but what was the mission?

A private jet belonging to one of Russian President Vladmir Putin’s most trusted aides landed in Nairobi this week.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Putin’s trusted man lands in Nairobi, but what was the mission?

10 ways to spice up festive season in these hard times

From a simple lunch under soothing nature’s beauty to a trip on the smooth road to the north, one can enjoy a holiday that won’t leave them forlorn

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

10 ways to spice up festive season in these hard times

More cash in the pocket as ERC cuts fuel prices

Kerosene users get biggest relief in Sh6.61 reduction per litre.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

More cash in the pocket as ERC cuts fuel prices

The shame of Sh1 trillion queried yearly by auditor

For more than five years, the Auditor General Edward Ouko has been pointing out grey areas in how taxpayer's money is spent by government agencies.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

The shame of Sh1 trillion queried yearly by auditor

The rise and rise of Gloria Khafafa amid KPC boardroom wars

Gloria social media pages were littered with photos of her travels until she deleted them when questions were raised about how she got her position

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

The rise and rise of Gloria Khafafa amid KPC boardroom wars

Controversy stalks Sicily Kariuki as legislators dig in

Controversy has stalked Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki since she left the Tea Board of Kenya for the Cabinet in 2013 with all ministries she

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Controversy stalks Sicily Kariuki as legislators dig in

Naivasha grows as conference destination

Today, the number of hotels and resorts next to the lake has outnumbered flower farms and Naivasha has become a perfect weekend getaway for Nairobi’s

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Naivasha grows as conference destination

22 deaths in 10 days: Are the police killing suspects?

Oduor, 24, and Otieno, 19, were woken up from their house, taken to a nearby street, made to lie down and shot multiple times in their heads.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

22 deaths in 10 days: Are the police killing suspects?

Investors to lose rent income as fiat on police housing takes effect

The directive is to save the government up to Sh3 billion on renting houses for junior police officers from private developers.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Investors to lose rent income as fiat on police housing takes effect

Matatus say Michuki rules will not stick

Operators say unless there is proper education on how the rules will be effected, the government is just but blowing hot air.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Matatus say Michuki rules will not stick

More sought over lost advertising cash

Police hunt for former ICT PS Sammy Itemere who is accused of approving illegal payments of Sh122 million

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

More sought over lost advertising cash

Revealed: Inside Kenya’s simmering migrant headache

In the last three months, the government has deported a staggering 1,227 illegal immigrants.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Revealed: Inside Kenya’s simmering migrant headache

‘Militarisation’ of exams worries parents, pupils

Government has been spirited in its anti-cheating propaganda you would think KCPE and KCSE exams are impending wars.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

‘Militarisation’ of exams worries parents, pupils

Tickets sell out a week to KQ inaugural flight to New York

Some seats have been reserved for a government delegation led by President Uhuru Kenyatta

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Tickets sell out a week to KQ inaugural flight to New York

Uhuru: An irritated President failed by trusted foot soldiers

President warned the Agriculture CS of dire consequences over delay to pay farmers

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Uhuru: An irritated President failed by trusted foot soldiers

Nema gives developer 14 days to demolish houses near dam

Nema and Warma say Seefar apartments in Highrise have encroached on Nairobi Dam

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Nema gives developer 14 days to demolish houses near dam

Lobbying for new boss hots up as Boinnet’s tenure nears end

Inspector-General will leave office in three months after serving his four-year term as provided for in the Constitution

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Lobbying for new boss hots up as Boinnet’s tenure nears end

What Jowie, Maribe and Kasaine will be charged with

State is consolidating three cases facing journalist Jacque Maribe, Joseph Irungu and Brian Kasaine before asking them to take plea

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

What Jowie, Maribe and Kasaine will be charged with

Funny gimmicks refuse to go away at showground

Stunt masters sit under the table with the head protruding and hoodwink the public that they do not have a body

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Funny gimmicks refuse to go away at showground

Simple but amazing innovations steal limelight at this year’s Nairobi Show

Some exhibitors demonstrated that it is through innovation that Kenya will be able to feed itself.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Simple but amazing innovations steal limelight at this year’s Nairobi Show

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