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Muslim leaders poke holes in security system

Muslim leaders have condemned the recent killings in Mpeketoni and questioned the competency of the security agencies.
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
Muslim leaders poke holes in security system
Kenya loses Sh2 billion annually to cybercrime
Kenya loses Sh2 billion annually to cybercrime
By ISAAC MESO and IMMACULATE AKELLO 9 years ago
No El-Nino looming over Kenya, meteorological agency says
No El-Nino looming over Kenya, meteorological agency says
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
Majority of Kenyans don't use cooking gas correctly, research shows
Majority of Kenyans don't use cooking gas correctly, research shows
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
Kenya loses 5,000 women annually to pregnancy-related complications
The country loses 5,000 women every year due to preventable pregnancy-related complications. This is according to Cabinet secretary for Health, James Macharia.
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
Kenya loses 5,000 women annually to pregnancy-related complications
Anti-graft body probes Kamani for four hours
Businessman Deepak Kamani was yesterday probed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) concerning the multi-billion Anglo Leasing scandal.
By ISAAC MESO and CYRUS OMBATI 9 years ago
Anti-graft body probes Kamani for four hours
Swazuri: County land boards to report to NLC
County Land Management boards will report directly to the National Land Commission (NLC) and will not fall under regional governments.
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
Swazuri: County land boards to report to NLC
EU to continue funding development projects in Kenya
The European Union has said it will continue funding development projects and Humanitarian aid in the North Eastern part of Kenyan despite the pending relations between Kenya and some of its member states.
By ISAAC MESO & IMMACULATE AKELLO 9 years ago
EU to continue funding development projects in Kenya
Innovative farmer grows crops without using soil
When Peter Chege realised that making chemicals for his employer was not enough, he decided to quit and start his own business.
By Isaac Meso and Kamau Muthoni 9 years ago
Innovative farmer grows crops without using soil
Staff of merged parastatals will not lose jobs, CS assures
There will be no job losses as a result of restructuring State firms under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei has assured.
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
Staff of merged parastatals will not lose jobs, CS assures
Kenya to suffer food shortage starting July, warns Koskei
The country is likely to experience food shortage by the end of July, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei has warned.
By ISAAC MESO and MAUREEN ABWAO 9 years ago
Kenya to suffer food shortage starting July, warns Koskei
Cards set to replace cash in matatus
In two months, passengers will be paying with cards — not cash — to ride in matatus.
By ISAAC MESO and ELEANOR NANDWA 9 years ago
Cards set to replace cash in matatus
Media Monitoring Committee wants Matsanga investigated for social media incitement
The National Steering Committee on Media Monitoring has called for the investigation and possible prosecution of Uganda Peace Negotiator, David Matsanga for hate speech and incitement.
By Isaac Meso 9 years ago
Media Monitoring Committee wants Matsanga investigated for social media incitement
Cohesion body facing hurdles probing incitement
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has admitted that it was facing challenges in conducting investigations and recommending prosecution of individuals believed to propagate hate speech.
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
Cohesion body facing hurdles probing incitement
Kandie blames sector’s woes on misinformation, travel advisories
Over reaction to the recent terror attacks together with unfriendly travel advisories by foreign partners has negatively impacted on the tourism industry, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and East African Affairs Phyllis Kandie says.
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
Kandie blames sector’s woes on misinformation, travel advisories
CORD wants next poll earlier than scheduled
The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) has accused the Jubilee Government of failing to meet the expectations of the electorate and called on it to quit.
By Isaac Meso 9 years ago
CORD wants next poll earlier than scheduled
‘85pc of Kenyans unhappy with radio talk show hosts’
Media practitioners who have little or no training in journalism form 85 per cent of complaints received by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), a report released by the council has revealed.
By ISAAC MESO and IMMACULATE AKELLO 9 years ago
‘85pc of Kenyans unhappy with radio talk show hosts’
Several houses demolished in Executive estate, South B
Property was Wednesday Morning destroyed as bulldozers pulled down houses at the disputed Executive Phase 2 estate in South B, Nairobi.
By Isaac Meso 9 years ago
Several houses demolished in Executive estate, South B
President Uhuru suspends demolition of South B houses
Demolition of buildings that allegedly occupy a piece of land belonging to the Livestock and Fisheries Ministry in South B has been suspended indefinitely following a directive from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
By Isaac Meso and Immaculate Akello 9 years ago
President Uhuru suspends demolition of South B houses
Avoid city, Sonu says on strike plans
University of Nairobi student leaders have warned motorists to keep off major roads leading to the city centre due to today’s nationwide students’ demonstrations.
By ISAAC MESO and ELEANOR NANDWA 9 years ago
Avoid city, Sonu says on strike plans
NYS to recruit 20,000 every year
The National Youth Service (NYS) plans to recruit a minimum of 20,000 youths every year. This is aimed at curbing radicalisation of jobless youth by vigilante groups, Cabinet Secretary for Devolution and Planning Anne Waiguru has said.
By Isaac Meso and Nicholas Waitathu 9 years ago
NYS to recruit 20,000 every year
How constituencies will share Uwezo Fund’s Sh5 billion
Constituencies in Northern Kenya and the Coast are among the biggest beneficiaries of the Sh5 billion Uwezo Fund.
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
How constituencies will share Uwezo Fund’s Sh5 billion
UoN self evaluation results out
Nairobi University’s College of Health Sciences has been named the best performing college in the institution’s recent performance results released by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance Peter Mbithi.
By Isaac Meso 9 years ago
UoN self evaluation results out
Nothern Kenya receives biggest share in Sh5.3b Uwezo fund
Constituencies from the Northern part of Kenya stand are the largest beneficiaries of the Uwezo fund once disbursed to Kenya's 290 constituencies.
By Isaac Meso 9 years ago
Nothern Kenya receives biggest share in Sh5.3b Uwezo fund
One dies after consuming illicit brew in Kawangware
One person has died and two others hospitalised after consuming illicit brew in Kawangware, Nairobi.
By Isaac Meso and Immaculate Akello 9 years ago
One dies after consuming illicit brew in Kawangware
Alcohol kills 3.3m people annually, WHO report
After an illicit brew killed more than 90 people and left 160 others hospitalised in five counties, a new World Health Organisation (WHO) report indicates that alcohol has overtaken the world’s leading killer diseases, killing 3.3 million people annually worldwide.
By James Mbaka, Ngari Gichuki, Isaac Meso and AFP 9 years ago
Alcohol kills 3.3m people annually, WHO report
Report: Insecurity key concern for Kenyans
Concern over insecurity by the general public has risen in the past three months, making it one of the main issues worrying Kenyans today. A survey released by the Ipsos Kenya Ltd has revealed that those who are troubled rose from seven per cent in February to 17 per cent currently.
By By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
Report: Insecurity key concern for Kenyans
PSC assures workers of their jobs
There will be no retrenchment of workers once the rationalisation exercise is completed, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has assured public servants.
By ISAAC MESO 9 years ago
PSC assures workers of their jobs
African Airlines Association partners with Kenya to improve aviation industry
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has partnered with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure to establish programs aimed at improving airline services in the country.
By Isaac Meso 10 years ago
African Airlines Association partners with Kenya to improve aviation industry
Traffic rules here to stay, says CS Kamau
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Infrastructure Engineer Michael Kamau has declared that the new traffic rules will continue to be in force.
By KAMAU MUTHONI and ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
Traffic rules here to stay, says CS Kamau
Ministry ups efforts to lure more tourists
The government has partnered with other stakeholders to rebrand the country as the region’s leading tourist and business hub.
By ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
Ministry ups efforts to lure more tourists
Police targeting innocent youths, leaders claim
Muslim leaders have condemned the current operation being carried out by security forces to weed out terror cells in Eastleigh, arguing that it is targeting members of their faith.
By ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
Police targeting innocent youths, leaders claim
Muslim leaders condemn security operation in Eastleigh
Muslim leaders have condemned the current operation being carried out by the government in Eastleigh to weed out terror cells in the area arguing that it was targeting the Muslim faith.
By BY ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
Muslim leaders condemn security operation in Eastleigh
Beef up security to create condusive environment for learners, Moi
Former President Daniel arap Moi has urged Government to beef up security to create conducive learning environment for school going children.
By ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
Beef up security to create condusive environment for learners, Moi
NHIF launches health cover for informal sector
The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) has launched a new insurance cover to cater for Kenyans working in the informal sector.
By ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
NHIF launches health cover for informal sector
Amani says Jubilee has lost focus
The Amani coalition has lashed at the Jubilee government over what they termed as loss of focus on promises it made to Kenyans in its manifesto.
By ISAAC MESO and TITUS TOO 10 years ago
Amani says Jubilee has lost focus
Ex-commissioner accused of grabbing land as dispute deepens
A former land commissioner and private companies have been accused of grabbing 148 acres of government land in South B Estate, Nairobi.
By NICHOLAS WAITATHU and ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
Ex-commissioner accused of grabbing land as dispute deepens
Tobiko upbeat despite challenges at ODPP
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has prosecuted up to 56 cases forwarded by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) last year.
By ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
Tobiko upbeat despite challenges at ODPP
You could have done better, Jubilee told one year later in latest opinion poll
One in every four Kenyans sleeps on an empty stomach every day due to the high cost of food. This is according to a new study released by Ipsos Kenya.
By ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
You could have done better, Jubilee told one year later in latest opinion poll
Experts: Kidney diseases on the rise
Medical experts have raised concern over the increasing cases of kidney related diseases in the country.
By By ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
Experts: Kidney diseases on the rise
Experts: Sh327b rail project makes no economic sense
Economists have dismissed the construction of the standard gauge railway (SGR) line, arguing that the multibillion shilling project does not make economic sense.
By By Isaac Meso and Macharia Kamau 10 years ago
Experts: Sh327b rail project makes no economic sense
Jubilee best for women, says Uhuru
The Jubilee administration has placed women at the centre of national development more than any other Government has done in the country’s history, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.
By ISAAC MESO and PSCU 10 years ago
Jubilee best for women, says Uhuru
Public confidence in ministries and counties has dropped, survey shows
A decline in public confidence has been recorded in key government institutions including, county governments whose popularity have plummeted by 15 per cent, a new poll shows.
By By ISAAC MESO 10 years ago
Public confidence in ministries and counties has dropped, survey shows
Matatus, Taxis forced to keep off City Centre as strike bites
Commuters within the Nairobi Central Business District have been forced to seek an alternative means of transport after irate Matatu operators stormed various Bus termini within the city paralysing transport.
By Isaac Meso 10 years ago
Matatus, Taxis forced to keep off City Centre as strike bites
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