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Sharon Wanga

Wesley Kimosop appointed Standard Group's Chief Finance Officer

The Standard Group PLC has announced the appointment of Wesley Kimosop as the new Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Wesley Kimosop appointed Standard Group's Chief Finance Officer

Heavy rains to continue in parts of the country- Weatherman

Heavy rains to continue in parts of the country- Weatherman

Government releases Sh2bn Inua Jamii cash

Government releases Sh2bn Inua Jamii cash

How persons with disabilities struggle with reproductive health care

How persons with disabilities struggle with reproductive health care

LSK wants Peter Salasya arrested for threatening magistrate

LSK has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to launch an immediate investigation into the matter to ensure that judicial officers work without fear or intimidation

LSK wants Peter Salasya arrested for threatening magistrate

New WhatsApp features: How they work

Messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a new privacy checkup feature for its users, to guide them through their privacy settings in choosing the right level of protection.

New WhatsApp features: How they work

President Ruto commends DigiTruck grassroots program

President Ruto commends DigiTruck for its grassroots innovation programmes.

President Ruto commends DigiTruck grassroots program

Government committed to increase AIDs funding

President Ruto says the government is committed to increasing domestic funding for emergency plans for HIV and AIDS relief.

Government committed to increase AIDs funding

Nairobi, Kisumu youth rarely use condoms during intercourse- report

According to the report, 32 per cent of the respondents revealed that they used implants, 22 per cent used three-month injections and only one percent confirmed using condoms.

Nairobi, Kisumu youth rarely use condoms during intercourse- report

Police launch hunt for woman in suspected crime of passion

The body of the officer was found in Chuma Mrefu village, lying in a pool of blood

Police launch hunt for woman in suspected crime of passion

How to get 2023 KCPE results

2023 KCPE candidates to get results by sending their index numbers to 40054 at Sh25 per SMS.

How to get 2023 KCPE results

Government to setup emergency health centres

Health Ministry to put up temporary facilities in flood-prone areas, stock emergency medical supplies to ensure prompt response amid ongoing rains, PS Mary Muriuki says.

Government to setup emergency health centres

State development projects to be tracked digitally

The government has launched a digital system that will evaluate, track the implementation progress and performance of national government development projects.

State development projects to be tracked digitally

New microbiology lab will boost pharmaceutical production- Ruto

President Ruto launches new microbiology laboratory in Syokimau, Machakos County.

New microbiology lab will boost pharmaceutical production- Ruto

Germany backs Kenya's peace mission to Haiti

Germany has pledged support for Kenya's peace mission to Haiti and other parts of the Horn of Africa.

Germany backs Kenya's peace mission to Haiti

Teacher dies after he was struck by a helicopter blade in Garissa

A teacher dies in Garissa after being struck by helicopter blades,Garissa County Commissioner Solomon Chesuti confirms the teacher was KCSE invigilator.

Teacher dies after he was struck by a helicopter blade in Garissa

IPOA identifies police vehicle involved in Kabarak student's death

IPOA has revealed the registration number of the police vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the life of a Kabarak University student in Nakuru.

IPOA identifies police vehicle involved in Kabarak student's death

Government deploys security team to help flood victims

Government scale up measures to address ongoing floods.

Government deploys security team to help flood victims

President Ruto recognised in TIME100 climate list

President William Ruto has been named in the inaugural TIME 100 climate list of change makers in climate action

President Ruto recognised in TIME100 climate list

More than 1,000 people arrested over vandalism, theft since July last year- Kenya Power

1,026 people arrested and charged with theft and vandalism cases since July 2022, Kenya Power boss Joeph Siror says as agency partners with DCI to fight the crimes.

More than 1,000 people arrested over vandalism, theft since July last year- Kenya Power

Kenya launches regional counter-terrorism training center in Kitui

Government launches a regional counter-terrorism training centre in Kitui partnership with the United States.

Kenya launches regional counter-terrorism training center in Kitui

Rayvanny, Otile Brown to share stage in Mombasa next month

Raymond Shaban, Tanzanian musician, songwriter and recording artist better known by his stage name Rayvanny, is set to perform in Kenya next month.

Rayvanny, Otile Brown to share stage in Mombasa next month

Catholic bishops urge government to address cost of living, new ID fees

Catholic Bishops wants the government to address issues on cost of living corruption, and the introduction of new fees on national Identification cards and passports

Catholic bishops urge government to address cost of living, new ID fees

Sifuna to skip State of the Nation address as Kenyans point out expectations

In an address that is set to begin at 2.30 pm in Parliament, Kenyans have highlighted several expectations ahead of the address.

Sifuna to skip State of the Nation address as Kenyans point out expectations

TSC suspends Nyambaria High School principal over exam irregularities

TSC suspends Nyambaria High School Principal Charles Onyari as Center Manager in ongoing national exams over alleged irregularities, Education CS Machogu confirms.

TSC suspends Nyambaria High School principal over exam irregularities

School heads warned not to increase fees next year

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu says the government shall not increase school fees and warns that school heads planning to increase the fees shall face the law.

School heads warned not to increase fees next year

Exporters mixing avocado and mango batches risk losing deals, Authority warns

Mango exporters are advised to apply for physical inspection consignments by Monday, November 13.

Exporters mixing avocado and mango batches risk losing deals, Authority warns

Road to COP28: Africa urged to collaborate on climate action

Environment and climate stakeholders have appealed to African nations to form an agenda at the upcoming COP28.

Road to COP28: Africa urged to collaborate on climate action

Why fuel prices may go up

The price of Super Petrol is likely to rise to Sh300 in the coming Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) fuel price review, says Energy CS Davis Chirchir.

Why fuel prices may go up

HIV Plus: How I got infected in my first sexual encounter

HIV stories; I got infected in my first sexual encounter. I wish I had even contracted a curable Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI).

HIV Plus: How I got infected in my first sexual encounter

Government to open new passport office in Kericho by January

Government to open new passport office in Kericho town by January 2024 to extend services provision, Immigration PS Julius Bitok says.

Government to open new passport office in Kericho by January

Brace for heavier rains from Thursday, weatherman warns

Various parts of Kenya are likely to experience floods owing to heavy rainfall in the next week, the weatherman has warned.

Brace for heavier rains from Thursday, weatherman warns

EACC arrests man masquerading as intelligence officer

EACC officers have arrested a man suspected of swindling members of the public through blackmail.

EACC arrests man masquerading as intelligence officer

Kenyans to receive Maisha cards from November 1

All first-time ID applicants to get Maisha cards starting today, Nov 1, applicants seeking replacements to also receive new digital IDs, Immigration PS Bitok says.

Kenyans to receive Maisha cards from November 1

Avocado harvesting season to close on November 3

Agriculture and Food Authority has issued a notice to all exporters saying the season of harvesting and exporting of avocados will close on November 3.

Avocado harvesting season to close on November 3

Pictures; KCPE and KPSEA exams kick off

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) examinations kicked off Monday 30, October.

Pictures; KCPE and KPSEA exams kick off

KRA supports large taxpayers to ensure compliance

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled strategies to help large taxpayers uphold compliance.

KRA supports large taxpayers to ensure compliance

JSC in search for a Chief Registrar

JSC announces vacancy for Chief Registrar of the judiciary. The deadline for application is November 13, 2023, at 5pm. The position is set to become vacant on January 13, 2024.

JSC in search for a Chief Registrar

Ruto presides over Mashujaa Day celebrations

Summary;President William Ruto, DP Gachagua, Prime CS Mudavadi arrive at Green Stadium, Kericho for 60th Mashujaa Day fete; Angola President João Lourenço expected to grace event.

Ruto presides over Mashujaa Day celebrations

Questions as Angola President Joao Lourenco skips Mashujaa Day event

President Lourenco, who was to be the chief guest was instead represented by Angola’s Foreign Minister Téte António.

Questions as Angola President Joao Lourenco skips Mashujaa Day event

Kericho: Roads to remain closed, traffic diverted ahead of Mashujaa Day fete

Major roads in Kericho County will be temporarily closed to allow free flow of traffic, ahead of the 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations tomorrow.

Kericho: Roads to remain closed, traffic diverted ahead of Mashujaa Day fete

Kawira Mwangaza boarded police vehicle willingly, Police IG Koome says

Police IG Japhet Koome dismisses claims of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s arrest; insists she willingly boarded a police vehicle and later disembarked.

Kawira Mwangaza boarded police vehicle willingly, Police IG Koome says

Prime suspect in Eric Maigo's murder to remain in custody for seven more days

Court adjourns Eric Maigo's murder case to October 25 after the DCI said it is yet to conclude investigations.

Prime suspect in Eric Maigo's murder to remain in custody for seven more days

WHO condemns Gaza hospital attack

World Health Organisation condemns attack on Al Ahli Arab Hospital in the north of the Gaza Strip.

WHO condemns Gaza hospital attack

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