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Betty Njeru

Kuria: 'You can throw stones at me all you want,' fuel prices will still go up

Kuria, who has recently irked a section of Kenyans with his remarks averred that the citizenry ought to hear the truth, devoid of sugarcoating.

Kuria: 'You can throw stones at me all you want,' fuel prices will still go up

Ruto appoints former Energy CS Charles Keter as his advisor

Ruto appoints former Energy CS Charles Keter as his advisor

DPP appeals court decision to acquit Babu Owino in DJ Evolve shooting case

DPP appeals court decision to acquit Babu Owino in DJ Evolve shooting case

Apologise or else...Waiguru tells Njeri Maina

Apologise or else...Waiguru tells Njeri Maina

Power outage: Davis Chirchir, Kenya Power CEO summoned

Parliament summons Energy CS Davis Chirchir, Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror over nationwide power outage; to appear before Energy committee on Thursday, Aug 31.

Power outage: Davis Chirchir, Kenya Power CEO summoned

Machogu announces appointments of new VCs

Education CS Machogu appoints new VCs to 13 universities; Prof Benedict Mutua to head TUK, Prof Nathan Ogechi- Kisii and Prof Thomas Cheruiyot to University of Eldoret.

Machogu announces appointments of new VCs

New UK envoy to Kenya Neil Wigan reports for duty

UK's new High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan formally takes up his position as Head of Mission at the British High Commission in Nairobi.

New UK envoy to Kenya Neil Wigan reports for duty

Finance Act 2023: M-Pesa charges go up as calls, SMS and data rates decrease

Safaricom revises M-Pesa, SMS, call and data charges to reflect new excise duty rates after Appeal Court lifted conservatory orders suspending Finance Act 2023.

By 2 months ago

Finance Act 2023: M-Pesa charges go up as calls, SMS and data rates decrease

Kenya loses Sh3 billion daily from protests, KEPSA says

KEPSA projects Kenya loses Sh3b daily owing to looting and property destruction occasioned by protests, says the country cannot afford existing political activities.

By 2 months ago

Kenya loses Sh3 billion daily from protests, KEPSA says

Calls for arrest of Raila Odinga are misguided- legal experts

Legal experts now argue that the suggestion to have Raila Odinga arrested is ill-advised.

By 2 months ago

Calls for arrest of Raila Odinga are misguided- legal experts

KNUT second Vice chairperson John Wesonga is dead

KNUT second Vice National chairperson John Wesonga dies at a Nairobi hospital after a long illness, Union Secretary-General Collins Oyuu confirms.

By 2 months ago

KNUT second Vice chairperson John Wesonga is dead

SRC says it will 'consider' Ruto's proposal to delay salaries for State officers

SRC defends move to review salaries for State officers; chairperson Lyn Mengich says the commission will consider President Ruto’s proposal to delay increment.

By 2 months ago

SRC says it will 'consider' Ruto's proposal to delay salaries for State officers

Inside Ruto five-minute resounding speech at Paris summit

Nearly every sentence Ruto delivered was met with cheer, clapping, and chants, much to the delight of many.

By 3 months ago

Inside Ruto five-minute resounding speech at Paris summit

Rights groups accuse EALA MP Sankok of 'promoting rape culture' in video

The activists are now demanding that Sankok issues a public apology, acknowledges his mistake, and pull down the video.

By 3 months ago

Rights groups accuse EALA MP Sankok of 'promoting rape culture' in video

John Ngumi resigns as Kenya Airways independent director

John Ngumi resigns as an independent non-executive director of Kenya Airways; David Kabeberi takes up role in an interim capacity, KQ announces.

By 3 months ago

John Ngumi resigns as Kenya Airways independent director

KEBS appoints Esther Ngari acting MD after suspension of Njiraini

KEBS makes management changes after suspension of officials linked to sugar scandal; Esther Ngari named Acting MD, Benard Nguyo Ag. Director, Quality Assurance.

By 4 months ago

KEBS appoints Esther Ngari acting MD after suspension of Njiraini

Jubilee issues fresh demands as bipartisan team meets at Bomas

Jubilee Party protests exclusion in the bipartisan talks after Adan Keynan withdrew from committee; to seek redress within 14 days if talks proceed.

By 4 months ago

Jubilee issues fresh demands as bipartisan team meets at Bomas

Ruto affirms Kenya, AU's endorsement of Nancy Karigithu for IMO top post

Pres. Ruto asserts Kenya’s nomination of Amb. Nancy Karigithu as Secretary-General of International Maritime Organisation; she seeks to replace South Korea’s Kitack Lim.

By 4 months ago

Ruto affirms Kenya, AU's endorsement of Nancy Karigithu for IMO top post

Ruto appoints Justice Lessit, lawyer Kilukumi to investigate Shakahola massacre

President Ruto appoints Court of Appeal judge Jessie Lessit to head commission probing Shakahola massacre, lawyer Kioko Kilukumi to be the lead counsel.

By 4 months ago

Ruto appoints Justice Lessit, lawyer Kilukumi to investigate Shakahola massacre

Ex-NCCK Sec Gen Mutava Musyimi to lead team reviewing laws regulating churches

President Ruto appoints former NCCK Secretary General Mutava Musyimi to head a 14-member taskforce to review laws governing churches.

By 4 months ago

Ex-NCCK Sec Gen Mutava Musyimi to lead team reviewing laws regulating churches

Earthquake or tremor? Kenyans curious following earth shake

By Saturday noon, ‘earthquake’ and ‘tremor’ topped Twitter trends in Kenya, with netizens narrating their experiences.

By 5 months ago

Earthquake or tremor? Kenyans curious following earth shake

Jubilee to hold special National Delegates Conference as dispute rocks party

Jubilee to hold a special National Delegates Conference on May 22 to review and formulate policies, party leader Uhuru Kenyatta says amid wrangles.

By 5 months ago

Jubilee to hold special National Delegates Conference as dispute rocks party

EARCF Commander Major General Jeff Nyagah exits DRC mission over safety concerns

East Africa Regional Force Commander Maj. Gen Jeff Nyagah resigns from DRC mission citing threats to his security and frustrations.

By 5 months ago

EARCF Commander Major General Jeff Nyagah exits DRC mission over safety concerns

Union officials decry non-payment of teachers at drama festival

The union officials claimed teachers are stranded in Mombasa, with nowhere to go nor anyone to turn to.

By 5 months ago

Union officials decry non-payment of teachers at drama festival

Moses Kuria off to the U.S. to promote trade ties

Trade CS Kuria leads business delegation to the U.S. to bolster bilateral ties ahead of an investment conference in Nairobi in May; he'll meet State Secretary Blinken.

By 5 months ago

Moses Kuria off to the U.S. to promote trade ties

UN condemns violence against women in Sudan conflict

The United Nations Women Executive Director has expressed concern over the rising cases of sexual and gender-based violence, as the fighting in Sudan takes a turn for the worst.

By 5 months ago

UN condemns violence against women in Sudan conflict

Celebrities, public figures lose blue checkmarks as Musk makes good his threat

Users will now need to pay $8 (Sh1,074) per month to keep the checkmark.

By 5 months ago

Celebrities, public figures lose blue checkmarks as Musk makes good his threat

Azimio to Kenya Kwanza: Deal with the financial crisis or face the consequences

Azimio has raised more concerns about the skyrocketing prices of food and fuel, a weakening shilling, several loan obligations, and declining forex reserves.

By 5 months ago

Azimio to Kenya Kwanza: Deal with the financial crisis or face the consequences

Bipartisan talks: Sifuna, Olekina, Millie Odhiambo to lead Azimio's agenda

Azimio bipartisan team: Senators Sifuna (Nbi), Olekina (Narok), Wambua (Kitui); MPs Millie (Suba North), Pkosing (Pokot S.), Otiende (Rarieda), Mnyazi (Malindi).

By 5 months ago

Bipartisan talks: Sifuna, Olekina, Millie Odhiambo to lead Azimio's agenda

Kimani Ichung'wah: Government, Opposition dialogue will be an open process

Ichung'wah reiterated that the dialogue will be an open process, centering on the interests of the people.

By 5 months ago

Kimani Ichung'wah: Government, Opposition dialogue will be an open process

Power outage: Davis Chirchir, Kenya Power CEO summoned

Parliament summons Energy CS Davis Chirchir, Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror over nationwide power outage; to appear before Energy committee on Thursday, Aug 31.

Power outage: Davis Chirchir, Kenya Power CEO summoned

Machogu announces appointments of new VCs

Education CS Machogu appoints new VCs to 13 universities; Prof Benedict Mutua to head TUK, Prof Nathan Ogechi- Kisii and Prof Thomas Cheruiyot to University of Eldoret.

Machogu announces appointments of new VCs

New UK envoy to Kenya Neil Wigan reports for duty

UK's new High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan formally takes up his position as Head of Mission at the British High Commission in Nairobi.

New UK envoy to Kenya Neil Wigan reports for duty

Finance Act 2023: M-Pesa charges go up as calls, SMS and data rates decrease

Safaricom revises M-Pesa, SMS, call and data charges to reflect new excise duty rates after Appeal Court lifted conservatory orders suspending Finance Act 2023.

By 2 months ago

Finance Act 2023: M-Pesa charges go up as calls, SMS and data rates decrease

Kenya loses Sh3 billion daily from protests, KEPSA says

KEPSA projects Kenya loses Sh3b daily owing to looting and property destruction occasioned by protests, says the country cannot afford existing political activities.

By 2 months ago

Kenya loses Sh3 billion daily from protests, KEPSA says

Calls for arrest of Raila Odinga are misguided- legal experts

Legal experts now argue that the suggestion to have Raila Odinga arrested is ill-advised.

By 2 months ago

Calls for arrest of Raila Odinga are misguided- legal experts

KNUT second Vice chairperson John Wesonga is dead

KNUT second Vice National chairperson John Wesonga dies at a Nairobi hospital after a long illness, Union Secretary-General Collins Oyuu confirms.

By 2 months ago

KNUT second Vice chairperson John Wesonga is dead

SRC says it will 'consider' Ruto's proposal to delay salaries for State officers

SRC defends move to review salaries for State officers; chairperson Lyn Mengich says the commission will consider President Ruto’s proposal to delay increment.

By 2 months ago

SRC says it will 'consider' Ruto's proposal to delay salaries for State officers

Inside Ruto five-minute resounding speech at Paris summit

Nearly every sentence Ruto delivered was met with cheer, clapping, and chants, much to the delight of many.

By 3 months ago

Inside Ruto five-minute resounding speech at Paris summit

Rights groups accuse EALA MP Sankok of 'promoting rape culture' in video

The activists are now demanding that Sankok issues a public apology, acknowledges his mistake, and pull down the video.

By 3 months ago

Rights groups accuse EALA MP Sankok of 'promoting rape culture' in video

John Ngumi resigns as Kenya Airways independent director

John Ngumi resigns as an independent non-executive director of Kenya Airways; David Kabeberi takes up role in an interim capacity, KQ announces.

By 3 months ago

John Ngumi resigns as Kenya Airways independent director

KEBS appoints Esther Ngari acting MD after suspension of Njiraini

KEBS makes management changes after suspension of officials linked to sugar scandal; Esther Ngari named Acting MD, Benard Nguyo Ag. Director, Quality Assurance.

By 4 months ago

KEBS appoints Esther Ngari acting MD after suspension of Njiraini

Jubilee issues fresh demands as bipartisan team meets at Bomas

Jubilee Party protests exclusion in the bipartisan talks after Adan Keynan withdrew from committee; to seek redress within 14 days if talks proceed.

By 4 months ago

Jubilee issues fresh demands as bipartisan team meets at Bomas

Ruto affirms Kenya, AU's endorsement of Nancy Karigithu for IMO top post

Pres. Ruto asserts Kenya’s nomination of Amb. Nancy Karigithu as Secretary-General of International Maritime Organisation; she seeks to replace South Korea’s Kitack Lim.

By 4 months ago

Ruto affirms Kenya, AU's endorsement of Nancy Karigithu for IMO top post

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