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Maureen Abwao

Give more power to spy agency, Cotu boss appeals

The Central Organisation of Trade Union (Cotu) has asked Parliament to review the law to empower the National Intelligent Service.

By MAUREEN ABWAO 9 years ago

Give more power to spy agency, Cotu boss appeals

KNCHR calls for Lenku, Kimaiyo’s resignation over security lapse

KNCHR calls for Lenku, Kimaiyo’s resignation over security lapse

By MAUREEN ABWAO 9 years ago

Security beefed up ahead of World Cup

Security beefed up ahead of World Cup

By MAUREEN ABWAO 9 years ago

Be sensitive to matters of national security in your coverage, media told

Be sensitive to matters of national security in your coverage, media told

By MAUREEN ABWAO 9 years ago

Cashless PSV pay system to seal loopholes

The new cashless pay system is set to revamp the transport sector once PSVs comply with the requirement.

By Eleanor Nandwa and Maureen Abwao 9 years ago

Cashless PSV pay system to seal loopholes

Seven PSV firms given night operation licences

Seven Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) companies have been licensed to operate at night.

By MAUREEN ABWAO and ELEANOR NANDWA 9 years ago

Seven PSV firms given night operation licences

IEBC launches credibility defence

IEBC took the defence of its credibility to a weekly Government media briefing, saying that the fact that 163 out of the 188 election petitions arising from last year’s General Election had been dismissed was proof the polls were free and fair.

By MAUREEN ABWAO 9 years ago

IEBC launches credibility defence

Eating udongo during pregnancy may kill your child’s learning ability

Did you know that the stones you lovingly lick to satisfy your pregnancy craving may be harmful to your baby?

By Maureen Abwao and Josphat Thiong’o 9 years ago

Eating udongo during pregnancy may kill your child’s learning ability

How expectant women handle the craving reality

It is every woman’s wish to have a smooth pregnancy and deliver without any complication.

By Maureen Abwao and Josphat Thiong’o 9 years ago

How expectant women handle the craving reality

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

Duale calls for discussion around gender equity

The National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale has asked Members of Parliament and the public to start discussions around the implementation of the two-thirds gender equity rule.

By MAUREEN ABWAO and JOSPHAT THIONG’O 9 years ago

Duale calls for discussion around gender equity

Duale tells CORD to stop blame game and offer solutions

As the alternative government, the opposition should offer solutions, National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale has said.

By JOSPHAT THIONG’O and MAUREEN ABWAO 9 years ago

Duale tells CORD to stop blame game and offer solutions

Alternative rites of passage

Remote is an apt description of Kimana Shopping Centre in Kajiado South County. But its residents are forward-looking and open-minded than one would expect of a rural village in Maasailand.

By By MAUREEN ABWAO and BRIGID CHEMWENO 9 years ago

Alternative rites of passage

Calls on State to act as MDGs deadline nears

Unemployment, maternal health and women inheritance are among challenges yet to be addressed as the deadline for attaining Millennium Development Goals lapses next year.

By Maureen Abwao and Brigid Chemweno 9 years ago

Calls on State to act as MDGs deadline nears

Public universities’ staff unions issue strike threat

Public universities’ staff unions have threatened to down their tools if the Government and university management fail to honour the Sh 3.9 billion pay deal.

By Rawlings Otieno and Maureen Abwao 9 years ago

Public universities’ staff unions issue strike threat

Kepsa backs State in war against crime

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (Kepsa) has pledged to support the Government in the campaign for adoption and use of technology in the fight against crime.

By MAUREEN ABWAO 9 years ago

Kepsa backs State in war against crime

Police ordered to impound vehicles with tinted windows

Police boss David Kimaiyo said the removal of the tinted windows is part of war on terrorism in the country. There are few public service vehicles that have tinted windows.

By JOSEPHAT THIONGO and MAUREEN ABWAO 9 years ago

Police ordered to impound vehicles with tinted windows

Political parties finally launch strategic plans

Political parties in Kenya have for the first time in the history of their existence launched strategic plans for their respective parties.

By Sophiah Muthoni and Maureen Abwao 10 years ago

Political parties finally launch strategic plans

Archbishop John Cardinal Njue urges humility among men of cloth

Nairobi Archbishop John Cardinal Njue has appealed to priests to express humility and commitment in their vocation. Njue told the clergymen that priesthood was a calling by God to serve people and therefore it called for a show of the two virtues for one to succeed.

By By MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Archbishop John Cardinal Njue urges humility among men of cloth

Sh5m facelift on KNH cancer ward to ease clog

The expansion and renovation of the Children’s Oncology Ward 3D at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has officially been launched.

By MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Sh5m facelift on KNH cancer ward to ease clog

Political parties finally launch strategic plans

Political parties in Kenya have for the first time in the history of their existence launched strategic plans for their respective parties.

By SOPHIAH MUTHONI and MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Political parties finally launch strategic plans

State orders refugees to go back to camps

The Department of Refugee Affairs in Nairobi has ordered all 600,000 refugees and asylum seekers to go back to their designated camps in Kakuma and Daadab.

By By SOPHIAH MUTHONI and MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

State orders refugees to go back to camps

Thousands turn up for kids talent search auditions at KICC

Thousands of children turned up for the superstar kid talent search auditions at the KICC Saturday.

By MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Thousands turn up for kids talent search auditions at KICC

Firm to host talent search for children

Talent search auditions for children will be held on Saturday from 10am to 6pm at KICC grounds in Nairobi.

By Maureen Abwao 10 years ago

Firm to host talent search for children

Former nun left convent to serve the destitute in Mathare slum, Nairobi

Her story is one of passion and resilience in helping address the plight of those who have not been fortunate enough to have a place to call home.

By BRIGID CHEMWENO and MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Former nun left convent to serve the destitute in Mathare slum, Nairobi

Last-minute rush by matatu owners as new law takes effect

Matatu operators have protested the increased cost of the speed governors.

By Maureen Abwao 10 years ago

Last-minute rush by matatu owners as new law takes effect

Only 8,000 matatus have complied with law

Only a handful of matatus were on roads across the country as the new tough rules aimed at reducing road carnage and streamlining public transport sector came into effect.

By Cyrus Ombati and Maureen Abwao 10 years ago

Only 8,000 matatus have complied with law

Why matatu chaos now inevitable

Hundreds of Kenyans will have walked to work this morning, while many travellers will be stranded as tough new rules designed to streamline the chaotic matatu industry take effect.

By MAUREEN ABWAO and CYRUS OMBATI 10 years ago

Why matatu chaos now inevitable

Education crisis looming over county officials, TSC standoff

Education management in the country is headed for a crisis following turf wars between the county executives for Education and county representatives from Teachers Service Commission.

By MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Education crisis looming over county officials, TSC standoff

Kidero says standoff between senators, governors can only hurt Kenyans

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has asked senators to refrain from passing Bills aiming to reduce powers of county bosses

By Maureen Abwao 10 years ago

Kidero says standoff between senators, governors can only hurt Kenyans

24,000 nominated for Transform Kenya awards

After an overwhelming public response, the process of shortlisting winners of Transform Kenya awards has now started.

By Maureen Abwao and Ally Jamah 10 years ago

24,000 nominated for Transform Kenya awards

You drink in front of children? Kidero will soon catch you

Drinking alcohol in the presence of your child will be considered illegal if amendments to the Nairobi County Alcoholic Control and Licensing Bill become law.

By ISAAC MESO and MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

You drink in front of children? Kidero will soon catch you

Matatu owners issue strike threat over fee

Officials representing 103 matatu saccos in Nairobi yesterday threatened to call for a countrywide strike over increased parking fee imposed by the Nairobi County Government.

By By MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Matatu owners issue strike threat over fee

I am still in race for top seat, says Arati

Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati Sunday dismissed reports that he had dropped his candidature for top ODM seat in party election.

By Maureen Abwao 10 years ago

I am still in race for top seat, says Arati

Gays protest Uganda’s ‘Kill the gays bill’ in Nairobi, ask Uhuru to talk to Museveni

The gay and lesbian community in Kenya Monday came out to plead with the Ugandan Government not to assent to a bill that criminalizes homosexuality acts in Uganda.

By MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Gays protest Uganda’s ‘Kill the gays bill’ in Nairobi, ask Uhuru to talk to Museveni

Anger over Matiang’i’s appointees

Information and Communication Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang’i is headed for another court battle, this time with players in the information industry.

By Lonah Kibet and Maureen Abwao 10 years ago

Anger over Matiang’i’s appointees

AG asks lobbies to boost consumer protection

Attorney General Githu Muigai has asked lobby groups to step up vigilance to ensure consumer protection laws are complied with.

By Maureen Abwao 10 years ago

AG asks lobbies to boost consumer protection

Wetang’ula: Mudavadi above State jobs

Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang’ula has called on UDF leader Musalia Mudavadi to shun “petty” appointments by the Jubilee government that might come his way.

By NGARI GICHUKI and MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Wetang’ula: Mudavadi above State jobs

American scholar advises African leaders

A leading intellectual has asked African leaders to guarantee the security of their people.

By MAUREEN ABWAO and MARGRET KANINI 10 years ago

American scholar advises African leaders

Cotu’s rival backs NSSF Tassia project

Officials of the Public Service Trade Unions of Kenya (Pusetu) have defended the controversial NSSF Tassia project.

By By RAWLINGS OTIENO and MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Cotu’s rival backs NSSF Tassia project

Uhuru lauds Equity’s scholarship programme as 2,000 benefit

Two thousand needy students will benefit from the Equity’s Wings to Fly scholarships that will see them access secondary education.

By NGARI GICHUKI and MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Uhuru lauds Equity’s scholarship programme as 2,000 benefit

TSC warns school heads who have rejected transfers

Teachers Service Commission (TSC) will take disciplinary action on teachers who reject transfers.

By By RAWLINGS OTIENO and MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

TSC warns school heads who have rejected transfers

Knut abandons strike after talks with employer

The push for another teachers’ strike collapsed after a giant union failed to prove that 53,000 of its members had not been promoted.

By By AUGUSTINE ODUOR and MAUREEN ABWAO 10 years ago

Knut abandons strike after talks with employer

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