Sugar mills breakdown spell doom for farmers, transporters
Major sugar millers in the Nyando sugar belt are either operating below capacity or are closed for maintenance.
By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago
Sugar mills breakdown spell doom for farmers, transporters
Daughter: We carried tea and bread for my mom after scan, but she never made it
According to Florence, her sister’s problems at the facility started two years ago
By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago
Daughter: We carried tea and bread for my mom after scan, but she never made it
Student walks to secure Form One slot as another lands in a chopper in new school
An unnamed beneficiary of Raila Odinga Foundation is said to have arrived at Maranda High School aboard a chopper, and with Raila Odinga by his side.
By Martin Ndiema and Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago
Student walks to secure Form One slot as another lands in a chopper in new school
Uproar as Kisumu MCAs make another bonding trip to Tanzania
Kisumu MCAs left the country on Monday for the trip with a number of senior assembly staff.
By Kevin Ogutu and Kevine Omollo 2 years ago
Uproar as Kisumu MCAs make another bonding trip to Tanzania
Covid-19 stigma: School sends home children of man discharged from isolation centre
A family in Homa Bay has borne the brunt of Covid-19 stigma after their children were chased from school.
By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago
Covid-19 stigma: School sends home children of man discharged from isolation centre
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Uhuru and Raila confident of BBI sailing through at appeals court
The President said the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill was not meant to benefit him and Raila but was for the good of all Kenyans.
By Kevine Omollo, Olivia Odhiambo and Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago
Uhuru and Raila confident of BBI sailing through at appeals court
Governor Obado: My loyalty to ODM unbowed
Obado said he had no problem with the ODM party and its leadership.
By Kevin Ogutu and Roselyne Obala 3 years ago
Governor Obado: My loyalty to ODM unbowed
Kidero, Sonko clash over DP Ruto involvement in Nairobi politics
The race for Nairobi County top seat has taken a different dimension with the incumbent Governor Evans Kidero now accusing Deputy President William Ruto of striving to run the county by proxy.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Kidero, Sonko clash over DP Ruto involvement in Nairobi politics
Disunity threatens NASA Nairobi Team
City governor promises support for only the strongest candidates
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Disunity threatens NASA Nairobi Team
Atwoli, FKE boss elected to International Labour organ
Two Kenyans have been elected to sit in the powerful Governing Body, the executive body of the International Labour Organisation, at the ongoing ILO Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
By Kevin Ogutu and Luke Anami 6 years ago
Atwoli, FKE boss elected to International Labour organ
When two giants are evenly matched
The battle for Nairobi’s 2.3 million votes is going to be a bruising one as the ruling Jubilee and opposition NASA eye the most coveted governorship.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
When two giants are evenly matched
Political dynasties: Family members jostle for elective seats
Kenya’s political dynasties – families where several members are involved in politics, particularly electoral politics – are at it again in this year’s elections.
By Kevin Ogutu and Paul Thoronjo 6 years ago
Political dynasties: Family members jostle for elective seats
This is what makes these firms rank top employers
The British American Tobacco Company (BAT) was crowned the overall Employer of the Year at a ceremony held in Nairobi last Friday. At position two was Centum Investment Company Ltd, with the University of Nairobi coming in third.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
This is what makes these firms rank top employers
Bridge that is dumping ground for victims of mysterious killings
Ol Donyo Sabuk Bridge is once again in the news after last week’s discovery of the body of a Baringo County MCA. But this is not the first time bodies have been found dumped here.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Bridge that is dumping ground for victims of mysterious killings
BAT Kenya crowned employer of the year
The British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya company was crowned employer of the Year at a colourful ceremony held at the Villa Rosa Kempinski on Friday night.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
BAT Kenya crowned employer of the year
Governors blame maize shortage on poor coordination between Govt and counties
Governors have blamed the biting shortage of maize in the Kenya on poor coordination between the national government and counties.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Governors blame maize shortage on poor coordination between Govt and counties
Josephat Nanok named Council of Governors Chairman
Turkana County Governor Josephat Nanok has been elected the chairman of the Council of Governors (CoG), replacing Peter Munya whose two-year term has ended.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Josephat Nanok named Council of Governors Chairman
Tale of the now 'infamous' Ol Donyo Sabuk Bridge
There have been more cases here of bodies being dumped than what is reported in the media. In fact, most people only get to hear about such when it is a prominent person
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Tale of the now 'infamous' Ol Donyo Sabuk Bridge
Raila: I have a damaging dossier on Jubilee government
NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga has promised to unearth a mega scandal in the Jubilee administration next week.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Raila: I have a damaging dossier on Jubilee government
In the US for 42 yrs, he’s back with just a ‘twang’
The illegal immigrants landed at JKIA in a chartered plane filled with 71 deportees who were mostly Somali nationals
By Vincent Achuka and Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
In the US for 42 yrs, he’s back with just a ‘twang’
Reprieve for independent aspirants as IEBC clears air on deadline
Aspirants seeking to run as independent candidates have until Monday to obtain clearance from the electoral commission.
By Kevin Ogutu and Rotuno Kwonyike 6 years ago
Reprieve for independent aspirants as IEBC clears air on deadline
State warns NASA on anti-poll remarks
The Government has warned the Opposition against making statements that could undermine peaceful elections.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
State warns NASA on anti-poll remarks
Oburu concedes defeat to Onchanda in Bondo nominations
Nominated MP Oburu Oginga has conceded defeat in the Monday ODM nominations in Bondo Constituency.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Oburu concedes defeat to Onchanda in Bondo nominations
Global agency warns Kenya its credit rating at risk of downgrade
Global ratings agency Fitch has warned Kenya that it could downgrade its rating if it does not adequately grow revenues to bridge the budget deficit and tame borrowing.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Global agency warns Kenya its credit rating at risk of downgrade
Anxiety as Kabete aspirant Chege Fresh goes missing
The whereabouts of an aspirant vying for the Kabete parliamentary seat remained unknown Saturday night, even as his disappearance caused panic among his relatives and supporters.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Anxiety as Kabete aspirant Chege Fresh goes missing
Ongoro accuses ‘ODM cartels’ of pushing her out
Senator now becomes the ANC’s candidate for the seat and will battle it out with ODM’s TJ Kajwang.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Ongoro accuses ‘ODM cartels’ of pushing her out
Demonstration held to condemn violence against women in Nairobi
The youthful aspirants joined Ripples International, Kenya National Human Rights Commission, Federation of Women Lawyers and Youth Agenda to condemn electoral and other forms of violence that may deter women from participating in the upcoming primaries.
By kevin Ogutu and Caroline Bii 6 years ago
Demonstration held to condemn violence against women in Nairobi
Kalonzo: Coordinating committee cannot choose NASA flagbearer
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka now says the final decision on NASA’s presidential candidate lies with the four principals, dismissing ongoing works by a committee mandated to name the Opposition alliance’s flagbearer.
By Brigid Chemweno and Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
Kalonzo: Coordinating committee cannot choose NASA flagbearer
NASA to pick flag-bearer through consensus
Mr Mudavadi, who is the Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader and is also eyeing the joint Opposition presidential ticket, said the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) would promptly inform Kenyans when they settle on a particular candidate.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
NASA to pick flag-bearer through consensus
IEBC cancels meeting with political parties over Facebook post
A row has emerged between the electoral agency and the Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC) over a Facebook post made by the committee Chairperson Philip Abuba.
By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago
IEBC cancels meeting with political parties over Facebook post
MP's defection, voters' stubborn streak leaves ODM guessing
The defection of Ugenya MP David Ochieng from Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) could pose a serious threat to his old party if voters in the region go against the formbook and vote for a candidate from a smaller political party.
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
MP's defection, voters' stubborn streak leaves ODM guessing
Bitter life for residents after collapse of Miwani Sugar Company
The sugar company, tucked right in the middle of Muhoroni Constituency in Kisumu County, was the chief driver of the township’s economy. It eventually went into receivership in 2000, crushing the hopes and economic survival of many.
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
Bitter life for residents after collapse of Miwani Sugar Company
Former Nation Media Group employee jailed for stealing 10 million
A former employee of Nation Media Group (NMG) has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment after court found him guilty of stealing Sh10,205,027 from his employer
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
Former Nation Media Group employee jailed  for stealing 10 million
Former Nation employee jailed 16 years for stealing Sh10 million
A former employee of the Nation Media Group (NMG) has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment after the court found him guilty of stealing at least Sh10,205,027 from his employer.
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
Former Nation employee jailed 16 years for stealing Sh10 million
Fuel adulteration in Kisumu: A menace that is threatening petrol business in the area
Petrol stations operating in Kisumu have continued to register lower pump sales as an unprecedented mushrooming of petrol stations continue to be witnessed.
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
Fuel adulteration in Kisumu: A menace that is threatening  petrol business in the area
Pay us our dues, KCSE exam markers tell Knec
Secondary school teachers who marked the 2016 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams have complained of delayed payment.
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
Pay us our dues, KCSE exam markers tell Knec
ODM warn aspirants against 'importing' voters
ODM leadership in Kisumu County now wants all the aspirants to stop importing voters their constituencies of interest saying that would lead to voter apathy in the forthcoming general elections.
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
ODM warn aspirants against 'importing' voters
Confusion as 80 extra names appear on school admission list
In one of the few Form One admission hitches reported so far, 80 extra names have appeared on admissions list of one of the county’s best schools.
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
Confusion as 80 extra names appear on school admission list
Health officials fear drought might ignite cholera outbreak in Kisumu
The health department has warned of a looming cholera outbreak in Kisumu as residents and livestock jostle for water.
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
Health officials fear drought might ignite cholera outbreak in Kisumu
Why Coptic area remains Kisumu’s deadly black spot
Road accidents are no respecter of the ‘house of God’ as Kisumu residents have come to learn
By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago
Why Coptic area remains Kisumu’s deadly black spot
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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