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Jacob Ngetich

Dialogue team's radical austerity measures to ease Kenyans' burden

While they want executive expansion, proposals are to reduce government expenditure. Commissions are to be collapsed or merged for efficiency.

Dialogue team's radical austerity measures to ease Kenyans' burden

Technology key to transform agriculture says ex-Nigerian President

Technology key to transform agriculture says ex-Nigerian President

Judiciary bigwigs pick Dubai for accounting induction by Icpak

Judiciary bigwigs pick Dubai for accounting induction by Icpak

Ruto warns squatters on State land they will pay market rates

Ruto warns squatters on State land they will pay market rates

Ruto climbs down, to cut travel by Sh500m to help disabled learners

Funds will be used to build a manufacturing plant for assistive devices for learners. The government has recruited 56,000 teachers to ensure children get quality education.

Ruto climbs down, to cut travel by Sh500m to help disabled learners

William Ruto: The flying president

Out of the 407 days that President Ruto has been in power, he has spent 83 days out of the country visiting over 45 cities in 38 countries.

William Ruto: The flying president

Exposed: Illegal allocation and invasion of Mavoko land

The task force was mandated to examine and inquire into the allocation of land to individuals or corporations. Court ruled that EAPC was the legitimate owner of the 12,000-acre land in Athi River.

Exposed: Illegal allocation and invasion of Mavoko land

How NHC lost 348 acres of land in Athi River to private developers

A report by a taskforce formed to investigate land issues in Mavoko indicated that NHC lost the land and never got a title deed for another property it procured.

How NHC lost 348 acres of land in Athi River to private developers

Ruto set to launch ambitious health care programme

President William Ruto will launch UHC during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho.

Ruto set to launch ambitious health care programme

Wetangula urges CJ to streamline criminal justice system

Wetang'ula, who has had the privilege of serving in the Legislature and Judiciary, emphasized his understanding of the tensions that often brew between these two arms of government.

Wetangula urges CJ to streamline criminal justice system

Kindiki names terror suspects in Boni Forest, Lamu attacks

The list includes several names, among them two Tanzanians, a German, United Kingdom nationals, and Bangladeshi individuals, with the majority being Kenyans.

Kindiki names terror suspects in Boni Forest, Lamu attacks

County to provide shelter for demolition victims, says Machakos deputy governor

Machakos deputy governor says the government should have negotiated with the victims and ensure they acquire the land legally rather than cause them suffering by destroying their businesses and homes.

County to provide shelter for demolition victims, says Machakos deputy governor

Power play in Ruto government one week after Cabinet changes

A letter by Felix Koskei addressed to the Attorney General, all Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries, meant to designate each ministry a physical office, has created controversy.

Power play in Ruto government one week after Cabinet changes

Mudavadi calls for long term solution to refugee crisis

Musalia Mudavadi noted that solutions must consider refugees and host communities, transitioning from camps to integrated settlements under the Shirika Plan.

Mudavadi calls for long term solution to refugee crisis

Cabinet writes off Sh117b sugar millers debt

Treasury is working on waiving tax penalties and interest within 30 days. Cabinet endorses LPG growth policy and re-development of hydropower plant in Migori.

Cabinet writes off Sh117b sugar millers debt

Sakaja, Kilonzo Jnr urge faithfuls to shun divisive politics and preach unity

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and his Makueni counterpart Mutula Kilonzo Jnr have urged Kenyans to embrace national unity regardless of political affiliation.

Sakaja, Kilonzo Jnr urge faithfuls to shun divisive politics and preach unity

KRA boss reshuffles customs managers to boost operations

The new Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has reshuffled customs chief managers.

KRA boss reshuffles customs managers to boost operations

Two officers per station to be picked for Haiti job

OCSs are instructed to select officers with a minimum of five years of active service in the national police service, and these officers must be aged between 20 and 55 years.

Two officers per station to be picked for Haiti job

Musalia Mudavadi: Ruto's blue-eyed boy takes his place as top diplomat

Even before getting new job, Mudavadi has been representing Ruto at global events. Prime CS joins the list of longest-serving ministers, having joined Cabinet in 1989.

Musalia Mudavadi: Ruto's blue-eyed boy takes his place as top diplomat

Graft and greed hurting Kenyans, sending investors to other countries - Raila

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga said the Kenya Kwanza government was wallowing in corruption and the situation was getting worse.

By 2 months ago

Graft and greed hurting Kenyans, sending investors to other countries - Raila

Ruto orders budget cuts in ministries amid tough economic times

The Head of State says there is a need for the government to exercise prudence in resource utilisation, noting that wastage and corruption would not be tolerated.

By 2 months ago

Ruto orders budget cuts in ministries amid tough economic times

Farmer banks on new farming model to grow healthier food

Tucked in the middle of a noisy quarry harvesting environment is Sylvia Kuria’s agroecology farm (a type of farming that works with nature).

By 2 months ago

Farmer banks on new farming model to grow healthier food

Musalia Mudavadi, the darling of presidents

The blue eyed boy Ruto entrusted with representing him at key functions is dependable and does not have raw ambition for power.

By 2 months ago

Musalia Mudavadi, the darling of presidents

Nairobi county awarded for supporting small businesses

The Small Business Awards recognizes and celebrates women, youth and persons with disability owned small businesses in Kenya that have demonstrated exceptional performance

By 2 months ago

Nairobi county awarded for supporting small businesses

Ruto-Raila talks may be headed the BBI way

In 2021, the BBI initiative birthed by Raila and President Uhuru Kenyatta after their famous handshake had proposed a number of Acts to be changed through a plebiscite.

By 2 months ago

Ruto-Raila talks may be headed the BBI way

Pressure mounts on Ruto to crack whip on CSs amid internal strife

The latest flurry of words and renewed calls were stirred by recent comments by Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria on the rising fuel prices.

By 2 months ago

Pressure mounts on Ruto to crack whip on CSs amid internal strife

Infighting jolts Ruto and Raila political paradise amid succession

President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua too is no longer at ease as political fires have begun to be lit under his feet in Mt Kenya.

By 2 months ago

Infighting jolts Ruto and Raila political paradise amid succession

EACC begins probe on county government over Sh2b irregular payment

The probe follows a petition by the county’s senator, Said Chute, written to DCI and EACC to investigate Marsabit County over Sh2 billion payments which he alleges were done irregularly.

By 2 months ago

EACC begins probe on county government over Sh2b irregular payment

Ruto makes a climate change pitch for Africa

President William Ruto has said that although Africa’s carbon footprint remains small, the effects of climate change were disproportionately high.

By 3 months ago

Ruto makes a climate change pitch for Africa

Ruto now an ardent crusader for climate change on global scene

Today, the president will preside over the inaugural African Climate Summit at KICC in Nairobi as a build up of a series of meetings Ruto has spearheaded in the climate change campaign.

By 3 months ago

Ruto now an ardent crusader for climate change on global scene

Private industrial park eyes SMEs to grow manufacturing

The private sector is warming up to the government’s plan to establish industrial parks as a key driver of manufacturing growth, with some investors already breaking ground for private facilities.

By 3 months ago

Private industrial park eyes SMEs to grow manufacturing

Passports office to have more staff as crisis bites

Immigration Director-General Evelyn Cheluget urged the staff at the immigration department to undergo a paradigm shift in their approach to service delivery.

By 3 months ago

Passports office to have more staff as crisis bites

15 billion trees goal will need 4 million daily

For the country to achieve President William Ruto’s commitment to grow 15 billion trees by the next decade, at least four million trees must be planted daily.

By 3 months ago

15 billion trees goal will need 4 million daily

How KRA swoop on tax cheats netted Sh1.5b at Eldoret airport

Recent directive requires goods to be physically inspected and tax charged per item. Chairman Anthony Mwaura says verification of goods had sealed loopholes for fictitious declaration.

By 3 months ago

How KRA swoop on tax cheats netted Sh1.5b at Eldoret airport

Kitusuru land investors write to NLC, EACC over fraud

In a letter, Ashok Rupshi Shah and Hiten Kumar Raja want an immediate freeze on all transactions on their Land Reference Number 18485 (I.R Number 64011).

By 3 months ago

Kitusuru land investors write to NLC, EACC over fraud

Ruto's dalliance with the West sends jitters through Opposition

Raila lost his cool during the Devolution Conference when he warned Meg Whitman that they could consider asking Washington to recall her over her endorsement of the 2022 election.

By 3 months ago

Ruto's dalliance with the West sends jitters through Opposition

Is the country on track one decade into devolution?

Ruto will be in the region until Wednesday before he leaves for engagements across the country. Raila will be the chief guest on Thursday while Gachagua will close forum on Saturday.

By 3 months ago

Is the country on track one decade into devolution?

Azimio protests ICC prosecutor's visit after outcry over police action

Karua says Karim Khan's visit after Azimio and state wrote to ICC over political unrest is suspect as the ICC prosecutor declined to confirm whether he had ever received any letters from Azimio

By 3 months ago

Azimio protests ICC prosecutor's visit after outcry over police action

State delivers 17 tonnes of Bt cotton seeds to Busia farmers

The government has delivered 17 tonnes of Bt cotton seeds to Busia county, in efforts to boost production and revive the textile sector.

By 3 months ago

State delivers 17 tonnes of Bt cotton seeds to Busia farmers

Embrace teamwork, Mudavadi to civil servants

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the public sector to embrace teamwork and end the culture of a silo mentality.

By 4 months ago

Embrace teamwork, Mudavadi to civil servants

Ruto heads to Central amid jitters over proposed dialogue with Raila

Mt Kenya leaders fear that a Ruto-Raila political deal will to lead to sidelining of Gachagua. But Ichung’wah dismisses talk of jitters saying Ruto will be on development tour

By 4 months ago

Ruto heads to Central amid jitters over proposed dialogue with Raila

President Ruto predicts surplus maize harvest

President William Ruto said from the long rains alone, the country is expected to harvest 44 million bags, compared to last year’s 32 million bags.

By 4 months ago

President Ruto predicts surplus maize harvest

State advertises tender for construction of 32,000 houses

The Ministry of Lands has advertised tender for construction of houses for government officials and residents in 33 constituencies.

By 4 months ago

State advertises tender for construction of 32,000 houses

Kiraitu: To tame climate change in Africa end poverty not fossil fuels

The National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) Chairman Kiraitu Murungi has said Africa is not under serious threat from fossil fuels given that it was not yet industrialised.

By 4 months ago

Kiraitu: To tame climate change in Africa end poverty not fossil fuels

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