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Petitioner pressed to justify claims of irregularities in Mbeere North by-election
The hearing of the Mbeere North by-election petition continued at the High Court in Embu, with dramatic exchanges during cross-examination of the petitioner by the respondents lawyers.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Petitioner pressed to justify claims of irregularities in Mbeere North by-election
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No home to return to for woman after 25 years in prison
A woman who was set free after 25 years at Embu Women’s Prison is facing an uncertain future after her family declined to receive her back home.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
No home to return to for woman after 25 years in prison
Embu suppliers back digital procurement system to eliminate cartels
Suppliers in Embu County have welcomed the government’s rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement system
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Embu suppliers back digital procurement system to eliminate cartels
Relief as new bridge ends decades of tragedy in Mbeere North
Residents of Mbeere North can finally breathe a sigh of relief following the completion of a new bridge across the River Ena along the Kanyuambora–Kamumu–Siakago road.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Relief as new bridge ends decades of tragedy in Mbeere North
Ruku rebukes opposition over attacks on elected leaders
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has hit at the opposition over what he termed as insults against other leaders.
By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago
Ruku rebukes opposition over attacks on elected leaders
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How 'rogue' government HR officers are manipulating payroll systems
Some HR officers have been unlawfully altering the birth dates of public servants in government databases to extend their service beyond the mandatory retirement age.
By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago
How 'rogue' government HR officers are manipulating payroll systems
Petitioner pressed to justify claims of irregularities in Mbeere North by-election
The hearing of the Mbeere North by-election petition continued at the High Court in Embu, with dramatic exchanges during cross-examination of the petitioner by the respondents lawyers.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Petitioner pressed to justify claims of irregularities in Mbeere North by-election
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No home to return to for woman after 25 years in prison
A woman who was set free after 25 years at Embu Women’s Prison is facing an uncertain future after her family declined to receive her back home.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
No home to return to for woman after 25 years in prison
Embu suppliers back digital procurement system to eliminate cartels
Suppliers in Embu County have welcomed the government’s rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement system
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Embu suppliers back digital procurement system to eliminate cartels
Relief as new bridge ends decades of tragedy in Mbeere North
Residents of Mbeere North can finally breathe a sigh of relief following the completion of a new bridge across the River Ena along the Kanyuambora–Kamumu–Siakago road.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Relief as new bridge ends decades of tragedy in Mbeere North
Ruku rebukes opposition over attacks on elected leaders
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has hit at the opposition over what he termed as insults against other leaders.
By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago
Ruku rebukes opposition over attacks on elected leaders
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How 'rogue' government HR officers are manipulating payroll systems
Some HR officers have been unlawfully altering the birth dates of public servants in government databases to extend their service beyond the mandatory retirement age.
By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago
How 'rogue' government HR officers are manipulating payroll systems
Petitioner pressed to justify claims of irregularities in Mbeere North by-election
The hearing of the Mbeere North by-election petition continued at the High Court in Embu, with dramatic exchanges during cross-examination of the petitioner by the respondents lawyers.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Petitioner pressed to justify claims of irregularities in Mbeere North by-election
Premium
No home to return to for woman after 25 years in prison
A woman who was set free after 25 years at Embu Women’s Prison is facing an uncertain future after her family declined to receive her back home.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
No home to return to for woman after 25 years in prison
Embu suppliers back digital procurement system to eliminate cartels
Suppliers in Embu County have welcomed the government’s rollout of the Electronic Government Procurement system
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Embu suppliers back digital procurement system to eliminate cartels
Relief as new bridge ends decades of tragedy in Mbeere North
Residents of Mbeere North can finally breathe a sigh of relief following the completion of a new bridge across the River Ena along the Kanyuambora–Kamumu–Siakago road.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 month ago
Relief as new bridge ends decades of tragedy in Mbeere North
Ruku rebukes opposition over attacks on elected leaders
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has hit at the opposition over what he termed as insults against other leaders.
By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago
Ruku rebukes opposition over attacks on elected leaders
Premium
How 'rogue' government HR officers are manipulating payroll systems
Some HR officers have been unlawfully altering the birth dates of public servants in government databases to extend their service beyond the mandatory retirement age.
By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago
How 'rogue' government HR officers are manipulating payroll systems
Kindiki, Ruku intensify campaigns in Mbeere North
Ruku further argued that the absence of a candidate from DCP in the by-election was a sign of Gachagua's dwindling influence in the Mt Kenya region.
By Muriithi Mugo 6 months ago
Kindiki, Ruku intensify campaigns in Mbeere North
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A king without an army? Ruku digs at Gachagua's Mt Kenya bid
The November 27 min poll in Mbeere North has been billed as a litmus test of President William Ruto's grip on the restive Mt Kenya region and Gachagua's rise as its kingpin.
By Muriithi Mugo 7 months ago
A king without an army? Ruku digs at Gachagua's Mt Kenya bid
Gathungu faults govt for failing to act on audit recommendations
Gathungu highlighted troubling findings that only 21 percent of audit recommendations issued by her office have been implemented.
By Muriithi Mugo 7 months ago
Gathungu faults govt for failing to act on audit recommendations
SHA receives Sh4 billion for public servants' medical cover
Ruku described SHA as a transformative step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
By Muriithi Mugo 7 months ago
SHA receives Sh4 billion for public servants' medical cover
Tenri Primary pupils embark on rare two-week cultural exchange visit to Japan
School Director James Kariuki described the visit as a unique learning opportunity that will expose the pupils to Japan's culture, education system, and way of life.
By Muriithi Mugo 8 months ago
Tenri Primary pupils embark on rare two-week cultural exchange visit to Japan
CS Ruku urges Kenya Red Cross to seek Green Climate Fund accreditation
CS Geoffrey Ruku has challenged the Kenya Red Cross Society to seek accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to enhance its capacity in building climate-resilient communities.
By Muriithi Mugo 9 months ago
CS Ruku urges Kenya Red Cross to seek Green Climate Fund accreditation
Mt Kenya East elders defend Kindiki, dismiss Gachagua's unity drive
Elders from Mt Kenya East have reaffirmed their support for DP Kithure Kindiki and condemned what they termed as "tribal wars" allegedly being fueled by former DP Rigathi Gachagua.
By Muriithi Mugo 9 months ago
Mt Kenya East elders defend Kindiki, dismiss Gachagua's unity drive
Embu MCAs lay ground to oust Finance CEC
The Embu County Assembly is set to consider a motion to form a select committee that will oversee the process to remove Finance CEC Kinyua Kamaria from office.
By Muriithi Mugo 9 months ago
Embu MCAs lay ground to oust Finance CEC
Embu MCAs launch impeachment bid against finance CEC Joe Kamaria
Embu County Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against CEC Finance Joe Kamaria, citing gross misconduct, contempt of the legislature and incompetence.
By Muriithi Mugo 9 months ago
Embu MCAs launch impeachment bid against finance CEC Joe Kamaria
IEBC, Millbrook School hold civic education session for future voters
The event took place during student elections at Millbrook International School, where pupils participated in a mock electoral process designed to simulate national voting procedures.
By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago
IEBC, Millbrook School hold civic education session for future voters
CS Ruku orders enforcement of suspension letters for senior NYS Managers
Earlier in the month, Ruku gave an outline of a raft of measures aimed at addressing systemic procurement irregularities within the National Youth Service (NYS).
By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago
CS Ruku orders enforcement of suspension letters for senior NYS Managers
CS Ruku urges radical tech shift in HR to empower talent and drive growth
CS Ruku stressed that HR must transition from being a traditional support function to a strategic enabler of institutional performance.
By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago
CS Ruku urges radical tech shift in HR to empower talent and drive growth
13 primary schools in Mbeere South benefit from food donations
Over 5,000 pupils in thirteen primary schools in Mbeere South are reaping the benefits of a vital school feeding initiative aimed at combating hunger and boosting academic performance.
By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago
13 primary schools in Mbeere South benefit from food donations
State pledges support for Mathare fire victims
The CS Geoffrey Ruku, has announced full government support for victims of the tragic fire that ravaged Mathare 4B estate in Nairobi earlier this week.
By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago
State pledges support for Mathare fire victims
Ruku unveils plan to equip youth through NYS, sports programmes
The move is part of a larger agenda to commercialise youth programmes and expand opportunities for economic empowerment.
By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago
Ruku unveils plan to equip youth through NYS, sports programmes
CS Ruku: Fast-track tax disputes as judiciary launches new app
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku has called on the Judiciary to prioritise the resolution of tax-related disputes.
By Muriithi Mugo 10 months ago
CS Ruku: Fast-track tax disputes as judiciary launches new app
UDA dismisses claims of mass defections in Embu as fraudulent, misleading
Speaking at a press briefing in Embu Town, UDA Mt. Kenya East Coordinator Albert Mutani described the allegations of a political walkout as a "sham staged by imposters."
By Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago
UDA dismisses claims of mass defections in Embu as fraudulent, misleading
CS Ruku orders probe into alleged NYS systemic procurement irregularities
CS for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku has announced several measures to address systemic procurement irregularities within the National Youth Service.
By Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago
CS Ruku orders probe into alleged NYS systemic procurement irregularities
Public Service CS Ruku commends public participation drive, promises deep reforms
Ruku says engagements form part of a broader strategy to accelerate the implementation of Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, which outlines the core principles and values of public service
By Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago
Public Service CS Ruku commends public participation drive, promises deep reforms
Government set to recruit 100,000 youths to NYS
The government is putting plans in place to recruit some 100,000 youths across the country to join the National Youth Service.
By Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago
Government set to recruit 100,000 youths to NYS
DP Kindiki pledges coffee sector debt relief, reforms to boost farmer earnings
Kindiki announced that all verified debts owed by public coffee factories and mills will be written off, ensuring deductions from their payments no longer burden farmers.
By Muriithi Mugo 11 months ago
DP Kindiki pledges coffee sector debt relief, reforms to boost farmer earnings
Students Showcase Innovations at 61st Kenya Science Engineering Fair
Inspirations as students present Innovations at the 61st Kenya Science and Engineering Fair.
By Muriithi Mugo 1 year ago
Students Showcase Innovations at 61st Kenya Science  Engineering Fair
State's affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
Real Estate
By Paul Kariuki
45 mins ago
Kenyans hit as fuel prices push up transport costs
National
By Standard Team
45 mins ago
Ruto caught between a rock and hard place over fuel VAT rollback
National
By Graham Kajilwa and Brian Ngugi
45 mins ago
TSC halts Kewota deductions as offices broken into in night raid
Crime and Justice
By David Odongo
45 mins ago