Appellate court upholds Sh2.4m award to former Kari employee
The Court of Appeal awarded a former Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (Kari) employee Sh2.4 million for injuries suffered while at work.
By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago
Appellate court upholds Sh2.4m award to former Kari employee
Five counties didn't spend any money on projects, says report
Controller of Budget shows expenditure in the first quarter of 2023/2024. Governors blame procurement for slow uptake of development funds.
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and Fred Kagonye 2 months ago
Five counties didn't spend any money on projects, says report
Nyakang'o: Five counties did not spend a penny on development
In Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja failed to spend a penny on development projects for the first quarter of the Financial year 2023/24 despite allocating Sh14 billion for the purpose.
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and Fred Kagonye 2 months ago
Nyakang'o: Five counties did not spend a penny on development
Former top DCI officer gets 30 years for rape
The crime took place in Manyatta Police Station in Embu three years ago. A doctor said the victim sustained injuries that indicated she had been raped.
By Fred Kagonye 2 months ago
Former top DCI officer gets 30 years for rape
Justice Radido elected Judges and Magistrates Association president
Justice Stephen Radido of the Labour Court has been elected the new president of the Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association (KJMA) beating the Incumbent Derrick Khaemba Kuto.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Justice Radido elected Judges and Magistrates Association president
Jaque Maribe, ex-lover Jowie Irungu to know fate next year
Journalist Jaque Maribe and ex-fiance Joseph Irungu's murder case judgement pushed to Jan 26; they are accused of killing Monica Kimani in 2018.
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Jaque Maribe, ex-lover Jowie Irungu to know fate next year
EALA MP Shahbal honoured by Mombasa Business Community
The chamber's Mombasa chapter chairman Abud Jamal said Shahbal's leadership and story have impacted many in the business community.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
EALA MP Shahbal honoured by Mombasa Business Community
Nairobi ranked top city to visit in 2024
It was ranked top by Lonely Planet which is a travel guide book publisher.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Nairobi ranked top city to visit in 2024
Brace for more rains, Government says
Residents have been asked to take caution by adhering to weather and flood alerts to avert more injuries and fatalities.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Brace for more rains, Government says
KNH to pay Sh2.4m for medical negligence
A court ordered the hospital to pay the money to a family after finding its kin died due to the carelessness of a doctor who attended to him during dialysis.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
KNH to pay Sh2.4m for medical negligence
Murkomen threatens to sue Cherargei over bribery claim
"The said offensive words tend to lower the reputation of our client in the estimation of the ordinary, just and right-thinking members of the society," reads part of the letter.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Murkomen threatens to sue Cherargei over bribery claim
EAC Chiefs of Defence Forces adopt EACRF exit from DRC
EAC Chiefs of Defence forces adopt exit of EACRF from DRC whose mandate expires today; Kenya has already withdrawn 300 troops, other countries to withdraw by January 7, 2024.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
EAC Chiefs of Defence Forces adopt EACRF exit from DRC
Six more people die due to floods
"We strongly advise members of the public to remain vigilant, observe flood alerts and cooperate with our evacuation teams," said Mwaura.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Six more people die due to floods
Margaret Nyakang'o is being punished, Odinga says
"We encourage Ms Nyakang'o to remain strong in defense of integrity, professionalism and the dictates of good governance."
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Margaret Nyakang'o is being punished, Odinga says
DPP blocks bail for 15 officers accused of kidnapping Indians
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Renson Ingonga has obtained orders to detain 15 officers linked to the disappearance of two Indian nationals and their Kenyan taxi driver.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
DPP blocks bail for 15 officers accused of kidnapping Indians
Court records reveal finer details of the G-to-G oil imports deal
Today, we lay bare more details about the government-to-government oil deal, also contained in the same court documents.
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Court records reveal finer details of the G-to-G oil imports deal
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Fact check: Five reasons why documents posted on social media platform on Njeri's diesel import claims are misleading
From Njeri's documents, the origin is Azerbaijan Republic. On the other hand, Galana's documents indicates that the oil was from Saudi Arabia's Aramco
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Fact check: Five reasons why documents posted on social media platform on Njeri's diesel import claims are misleading
Four dead, 15 injured in Eastleigh building collapse
4 people die after a building collapsed in Eastleigh's Juja B Estate, and 15 people were hospitalised at Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya Redcross confirms.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Four dead, 15 injured in Eastleigh building collapse
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Galana puts up case against Njeri's claim to Sh17b diesel import
Galana explained the ship was carrying automotive gas oil, not Diesel EN590. It adds Kenya does not use Diesel EN590 as it is not among the standards provided for by Kebs.
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Galana puts up case against Njeri's claim to Sh17b diesel import
Shipping firm queries second vessel in dispute
A shipping agency claim before the Mombasa High Court shows the possibility of a second ship in the dispute between Ann Njeri and Galana Energies Limited.
By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 3 months ago
Shipping firm queries second vessel in dispute
Woman accused of conning people by posing as an AirBnB owner arrested
The 24-year-old was arrested in Ruaka town at a bank lobby where she had gone to seek assistance to have her bank account unfrozen after they were held over suspicious transactions.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Woman accused of conning people by posing as an AirBnB owner arrested
Floods kill six more people, death toll at 142
Government dispatches 24 trucks from NYS and KDF for the distribution of essential services in flood-affected regions, government spokesman Isaac Mwaura says.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Floods kill six more people, death toll at 142
JSC condemns Salasya for threatening Magistrate over Sh500,000 ruling
JSC faults MP Peter Salasya for threatening Magistrate Gladys Kiama over Sh500,000 debt case ruling; says it is conducting more investigations before taking action.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
JSC condemns Salasya for threatening Magistrate over Sh500,000 ruling
List: Counties with more male than female candidates in 2023 KCPE
In the exam, 685,017 females wrote the exam in 2023 compared to 617,775 in 2022, while 721,544 males wrote the exam in 2023 compared to 620,965.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
List: Counties with more male than female candidates in 2023 KCPE
2023 KCPE results out today
2023 KCPE candidates to get results by sending their index numbers to 40054 at Sh25 per SMS.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
2023 KCPE results out today
Court gives DPP last chance in ex-governor Sonko's graft case
Sonko's defence team led by Assa Nyakundi sought termination of the case citing frustrations by the prosecutors.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Court gives DPP last chance in ex-governor Sonko's graft case
Bank partners with counties to empower small-scale traders
The bank's CEO Sam Muturi said they will continue seeking more partnerships with other government institutions and counties to extend their impact and support.
By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Bank partners with counties to empower small-scale traders
Map resource centre to get government support, CS Wahome
The regional institution serves 20 Eastern African countries with training and research in land-related knowledge.
By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Map resource centre to get government support, CS Wahome
Kenyans to enjoy low calling rates from March 2024
CA capped MTRs and FTRs at Sh0.41 per minute from Sh0.58 for all telecommunication companies which will come into effect on March 1 and will be in place for a period of two years.
By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Kenyans to enjoy low calling rates from March 2024
Government backtracks on proposed fees on ID and Passports
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki revokes Gazette Notice on hiked fees for passports, ID registration and replacement, birth and death certificates.
By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Government backtracks on proposed fees on ID and Passports
Murkomen blames Jubilee government over JKIA's sorry state
Murkomen and President Ruto were part of the Jubilee government as Elgeyo Marakwet Senator and Deputy President respectively.
By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Murkomen blames Jubilee government over JKIA's sorry state
Kenyan firm to lead construction of Kinshasa's Sh32 billion smart city
The project dubbed, Kasangulu Smart City will cover 40 hectares of land valued at Sh32 billion or 210 million US dollars.
By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Kenyan firm to lead construction of Kinshasa's Sh32 billion smart city
Food security: Kenya's long debate on GMOs far from over
GMOs have been touted as the best solution to the country's perennial food shortage but controversies surrounding its consumption has made the idea unpalatable to many Kenyans.
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Food security: Kenya's long debate on GMOs far from over
Lawyers claim allowing GMO maize a human rights violation
LSK said that farmers may unknowingly cultivate and consume GMO maize due to unintended genetic transfer and organic farmers would have to incur an extra cost to test and verify
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Lawyers claim allowing GMO maize a human rights violation
The LSK's fight against the Government on GMO
The report, popularly known as the Dr Kihumbu Thairu report has never been made popular by the state to the public to this day.
By Fred Kagonye and Kamau Muthoni 4 months ago
The LSK's fight against the Government on GMO
Kenya's tight rope on food security and GMO fight
BT cotton is currently still going through its trials and is now under cultivation by a thousand select farmers around Kenya.
By Kamau Muthoni and Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Kenya's tight rope on food security and GMO fight
Government to sack agency heads over diversion of funds
Immigration PS Julius Bitok warns CEOs of government agencies over the diversion of money and failure to process payments via government Paybill 222222.
By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Government to sack agency heads over diversion of funds
President Ruto pledges to boost housing project funding as he launches Buxton Phase 2
President William Ruto has launched the second phase of the Sh6 billion Buxton Point project, in an event that saw him pledge to boost the housing project funding.
By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
President Ruto pledges to boost housing project funding as  he launches Buxton Phase 2
Reward anti-corruption champions in Kenya
The Kenyan government has been asked to put a system in place that rewards those who fight corruption, like whistleblowers.
By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Reward anti-corruption champions in Kenya
Mama Lucy Hospital to unveil first eye-only public hospital
"This visionary project underscores Mama Lucy Hospital's commitment to providing specialized medical services to the community," she said.
By Fred Kagonye 4 months ago
Mama Lucy Hospital to unveil first eye-only public hospital
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