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By Faith Ronoh

PSC now defends new policies

Public Service Commission (PSC) now says the restructuring announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta is aimed at improving efficiency and reducing wastage.

By By FAITH RONOH 9 years ago

PSC now defends new policies

Kibaki, Uhuru pay tribute to late Gikubu

Kibaki, Uhuru pay tribute to late Gikubu

By By FAITH RONOH and SOPHIAH MUTHONI 9 years ago

KBL to launch Sh25 beer brand to counter illicit brews

By By FAITH RONOH and JACKSON OKOTH 9 years ago

Judiciary now declines to pay Sh42m Elgon Place rent

Judiciary now declines to pay Sh42m Elgon Place rent

By By FAITH RONOH 9 years ago

After surviving deadly ordeal, Satrin will now undergo surgery in two weeks

Baby Satrin Osinya who has a bullet lodged in his head following Sunday’s attack at a Likoni Church may have to wait for two weeks before a surgery to remove the bullet is carried out.

By By Faith Ronoh 10 years ago

After surviving deadly ordeal, Satrin will now undergo surgery in two weeks

I am enjoying every bit of my marriage, says Emmy Kosgei

Gospel crooner Emmy Kosgei is no stranger to controversy. Her marriage to Nigerian Revival Assembly Church head pastor, Anselm Madubuko, last year had tongues wagging.

By By Faith Ronoh 10 years ago

I am enjoying every bit of my marriage, says Emmy Kosgei

Ten Judiciary employees sue JSC, CJ over salary cuts

Ten judiciary employees who work in the former Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Gladys Shollei’s office have moved to court to sue the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and Chief Justice Willy Mutunga over what they termed as harassment, victimisation and discrimination.

By By Faith Ronoh 10 years ago

Ten Judiciary employees sue JSC, CJ over salary cuts

Loved, hated in equal measure for shooting from the hip

Cases of legislators going against the grain to air their opinion, even if it means clashing with the high and mighty, are not new in Kenya.

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Loved, hated in equal measure for shooting from the hip

Court directs CJ to form full bench to hear case against JSC

The court has directed Chief Justice Willy Mutunga to constitute a full bench to hear a petition seeking to stop the on-going recruitment of judges and Chief Registrar of the Judiciary by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Court directs CJ to form full bench to hear case against JSC

Keter: TNA has short-changed Ruto’s party

First-term Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter is a man at war with the top leadership of the Jubilee Alliance. His problem with the coalition on whose platform he was elected to Parliament is that his party, URP, and the region

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Keter: TNA has short-changed Ruto’s party

War of words at Jubilee meet irritates residents

A section of Rift Valley residents have expressed discontent in the manner in which President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto conducted a public function held in Eldoret on Monday.

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

War of words at Jubilee meet irritates residents

Amina Mohamed: We’ll push for Rome Statute change

Kenya wants to re-introduce the proposal to amend Section 27 of the Rome Statute to shield serving heads of state and government from prosecution.

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Amina Mohamed: We’ll push for Rome Statute change

Matatu owners support ban on night travel

Matatu Owners Association (MOA) Chairman Simon Kimutai has backed the government’s ban on night travel by Public Service Vehicles (PSVs).

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Matatu owners support ban on night travel

Jubilee government will be judged on devolution, says Ruto

Governors’ Council chairman Isaac Ruto has warned that the Jubilee government would be judged on how it implements devolution come the 2017 elections.

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Jubilee government will be judged on devolution, says Ruto

Registration for birth certificates moves to schools

Uasin Gishu County has devolved the registration of births to schools to fast track the certification process.

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Registration for birth certificates moves to schools

Woman rejects ‘wife’ in row over property

They allegedly got married according to Nandi customary law, which allows barren women to marry a fellow woman as a ‘wife’.

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Woman rejects ‘wife’ in row over property

My long painful struggle in search of a job

Brenda Metto has been jobless for half a decade now. Reality dawned on her immediately she stepped into the overcrowded unemployment line that winds its way deep into the horizon.

By By Faith Ronoh 10 years ago

My long painful struggle in search of a job

Family asks State to help free kin

Two years after the abduction of Mule Yesse, a DO for Wajir South, his family is pleading with the Government to aid in the release of their kin.

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Family asks State to help free kin

I’m not involved in Bungoma killings, says Wetangula

Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula has distanced himself from allegations that he could be involved in the ongoing killings in his home region.

By By Faith Ronoh 10 years ago

I’m not involved in Bungoma killings, says Wetangula

Teachers concerned Bungoma insecurity could affect performance

Secondary school heads from Bungoma County have expressed fear that the recent wave of violence in the region may affect performance in this year’s national exams.

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Teachers concerned Bungoma insecurity could affect performance

Kibor wins land case 20 years later

Uasin Gishu politician Jackson Kibor has won a 20-year-old case over a disputed Sh100 million land.

By By FAITH RONOH 10 years ago

Kibor wins land case 20 years later

Pastor charged with fraud, robbery with violence

A pastor was on Wednesday charged before an Eldoret court with 14 counts of criminal offences.

By By Faith Ronoh 10 years ago

Pastor charged with fraud, robbery with violence

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