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William Ruto blames rivals for arrest of Venezuelan with electoral materials

Ruto claims those behind the arrest of the expatriate were looking for an excuse to jeopardise the August 9 elections to have them postponed or reject the outcome.

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Antony Gitonga 1 year ago

William Ruto blames rivals for arrest of Venezuelan with electoral materials

Azimio plans fresh selection of candidates

Azimio plans fresh selection of candidates

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Antony Gitonga 1 year ago

Kenya and USA call for speedy resolution of Ethiopian conflict

Kenya and USA call for speedy resolution of Ethiopian conflict

By PSCU 2 years ago

Uhuru receives credentials from six new envoys

Uhuru receives credentials from six new envoys

By PSCU 2 years ago

Uhuru in New York to chair UN Security Council session on peace

Kenya's overriding agenda at the UN Security Council is to offer ideas and solutions to global peace and security

By PSCU 2 years ago

Uhuru in New York to chair UN Security Council session on peace

President condoles with the family of freedom hero Dedan Kimathi

The late Muthoni Kimathi passed away over the weekend after a long illness.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President condoles with the family of freedom hero Dedan Kimathi

President Uhuru condemns killing of environmentalist Joanna Stuchburry

President Kenyatta said his administration greatly appreciates the contribution of Ms Stuchburry in conserving the environment.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Uhuru condemns killing of environmentalist Joanna Stuchburry

President Uhuru mourns former MP Kalembe Ndile

The President wished the family of the departed politician God's grace and comfort as they come to terms with his demise.

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Uhuru mourns former MP Kalembe Ndile

President Uhuru in DR Congo for three-day State visit

President Kenyatta and his host will on Thursday morning lead their respective delegations in bilateral talks on DR Congo-Kenya relations

By PSCU 2 years ago

President Uhuru in DR Congo for three-day State visit

Ending FGM will empower girl child, Uhuru tells communities

President Uhuru challenges communities practising FGM to discard it and find alternative rites of passage

By PSCU 3 years ago

Ending FGM will empower girl child, Uhuru tells communities

Beyond Zero to fund 5,000 community health volunteers’ Covid training

She expressed optimism that through collaboration and partnerships, African nations are overcoming challenges brought about by COVID-19.

By PSCU 3 years ago

Beyond Zero to fund 5,000 community health volunteers’ Covid training

President Uhuru signs Tax Laws (Amendment), Tea bills into law

The bills were presented to the President for signature by Solicitor General Ken Ogeto

By PSCU 3 years ago

President Uhuru signs Tax Laws (Amendment), Tea bills into law

Learning at all levels to resume next month, Uhuru says

On containment of Covid-19 in schools, the President said the Ministries of Education and Health had developed specific protocols

By PSCU 3 years ago

Learning at all levels to resume next month, Uhuru says

President Kenyatta congratulates Tanzania's Magufuli on his re-election

The President said Magufuli's re-election demonstrates the deep love, confidence and trust the people of Tanzania have in his leadership.

By PSCU 3 years ago

President Kenyatta congratulates Tanzania's Magufuli on his re-election

Uhuru signs 2020/21 County Revenue Allocation Bill into law

The new law allocates a sum of Sh369.87 billion in the current fiscal year to Counties

By PSCU 3 years ago

Uhuru signs 2020/21 County Revenue Allocation Bill into law

Uhuru in whirlwind tour of key projects at Coast

President warns leaders against engaging in politics at the expense of development.

By PSCU 3 years ago

Uhuru in whirlwind tour of key projects at Coast

Africa’s Covid-19 response better than rest of the world, says President Uhuru

He, however, warns against complacency in response saying, the pandemic is likely to get worse in coming months

By PSCU 3 years ago

Africa’s Covid-19 response better than rest of the world, says President Uhuru

President Uhuru lauds Kenya's UN Security Council elections victory

President has termed Kenya's win as a demonstration of the country's growing profile.

By PSCU 3 years ago

President Uhuru lauds Kenya's UN Security Council elections victory

Sh15b solar project to light up 14 counties

Project to provide energy to 250,000 households and more than 800 public facilities

By PSCU 4 years ago

Sh15b solar project to light up 14 counties

Microsoft to set up a technology development centre in Kenya

American technology giant Microsoft Corporation has unveiled a plan to set up a technology development centre in Kenya.

By PSCU 4 years ago

Microsoft to set up a technology development centre in Kenya

First Lady says maternal, child deaths beatable

The First Lady said there was a need to maintain the current momentum to address the health needs of women and children.

By PSCU 5 years ago

First Lady says maternal, child deaths beatable

Uhuru congratulates Ethiopia's first female President

President Uhuru congratulates Sahle-Work Zewde on her election as President of Ethiopia.

By PSCU 5 years ago

Uhuru congratulates Ethiopia's first female President

President assures on peace in region

Uhuru says efforts to achieve peace in Somalia and South Sudan have been negated by mistrust and lack of proper military commands.

By PSCU 5 years ago

President assures on peace in region

Uhuru mourns Speaker Muturi’s mother

Mama Virginia Ciarùnji, mother to National assembly speaker Justin Muturi is dead.

By PSCU 5 years ago

Uhuru mourns Speaker Muturi’s mother

Uhuru: No visas for Mozambicans

Mozambican nationals visiting Kenya will no longer require a visa, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.

By PSCU 6 years ago

Uhuru: No visas for Mozambicans

Kenya set to receive 100 doctors from Cuba

Kenya has agreed to accelerate a health agreement it signed with Cuba last year, by importing doctors from the Caribbean nation to fill gaps

By PSCU 6 years ago

Kenya set to receive 100 doctors from Cuba

VW to double production in Kenya; explores second model

German carmaker Volkswagen is looking to double production in Kenya and to introduce a new model at its plant in Thika

By PSCU 6 years ago

VW to double production in Kenya; explores second model

President Uhuru, First Lady host Christmas party for children

Christmas came early for children of various children homes, police officers and State House staff when...

By PSCU 6 years ago

President Uhuru, First Lady host Christmas party for children

President Uhuru issues Nubians with title deeds

President Uhuru Kenyatta issued the Nubian community with a title deed for 288 acres of land in Kibra as the Jubilee administration neared their targeted three million mark.

By PSCU 6 years ago

President Uhuru issues Nubians with title deeds

President Uhuru set to visit UK and China this month

The is expected to attend the opening session of the 26th Governing Council of the United Nations Human Settlement Programme in Nairobi.

By PSCU 6 years ago

President Uhuru set to visit UK and China this month

Uhuru tells Maasai to enlist as voters and back Jubilee

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Maasai leaders to help mobilise the registration of voters who are in support of Jubilee Party in Kajiado County.

By PSCU 7 years ago

Uhuru tells Maasai to enlist as voters and back Jubilee

Government to establish regional cancer treatment centres

The Government plans to establish regional cancer treatment centres in a new strategy to decongest referral hospitals in the fight against the killer disease.

By PSCU 7 years ago

Government to establish regional cancer treatment centres

President Uhuru Kenyatta's speech at the close of TICAD conference

As the TICAD conference officially came to an end, President Uhuru Kenyatta thanked all the Japanese and African leaders in attendance and lauded the effort at economic integration.

By PSCU 7 years ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta's speech at the close of TICAD conference

Construction of Wangari Maathai institute starts

Kenya has started to build an ultramodern centre at the University of Nairobi in memory of Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai.

By PSCU 7 years ago

Construction of Wangari Maathai institute starts

Netanyahu urges Israelis to invest in Kenya

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked his countrymen to invest in Kenya.

By PSCU 7 years ago

Netanyahu urges Israelis to invest in Kenya

Uhuru and Khama hold trade talks

President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked Botswana to review immigration rules especially on work permits for Kenyans who want to work there.

By PSCU 7 years ago

Uhuru and Khama hold trade talks

Mama Ngina honoured over formation of regional bloc

Former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta has been recognised for the role she played in the establishment of the first East African Community (EAC).

By PSCU 7 years ago

Mama Ngina honoured over formation of regional bloc

SGR heads to completion ahead of schedule

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday said the Government is in talks with investors to put up industrial parks along the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line, to create jobs for Kenyans.

By PSCU 7 years ago

SGR heads to completion ahead of schedule

UNESCO picks Kibaki as special envoy for water

Former President Kibaki has been nominated as UNESCO’s special envoy for water in Africa.

By PSCU 8 years ago

UNESCO picks Kibaki as special envoy for water

Promote social change to transform the country, says First Lady

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to champion causes that transform society to make the country a better place.

By PSCU 8 years ago

Promote social change to transform the country, says First Lady

Uhuru roots for increased Kenya-Ghana trade ties

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for increased trade and investment between Kenya and Ghana in the spirit of Pan-Africanism.

By PSCU 8 years ago

Uhuru roots for increased Kenya-Ghana trade ties

City train will be ready in June, President Uhuru now promises

An ambitious urban passenger train connecting Nairobi suburbs to the city centre is set to be launched by June.

By PSCU 8 years ago

City train will be ready in June, President Uhuru now promises

Japan-Africa development conference slated for Nairobi in August

President Uhuru Kenyatta Sunday said that Africa has a lot to gain from closer cooperation with Japan, which has been a key ally in growing the continent and lifting its people from poverty.

By PSCU 8 years ago

Japan-Africa development conference slated for Nairobi in August

Kenya Police to acquire armoured vehicles, more helicopters

Kenya Police force will for the first time in history acquire armoured personnel carriers to increase their mobility and protective gear when deployed in volatile areas

By PSCU 8 years ago

Kenya Police to acquire armoured vehicles, more helicopters

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