Cash transfer to the elderly isn't working

I pray that as 2015 comes to a close, Kenyans and especially the media may help this nation rediscover itself or rather help us get our priorities right.

By Jackson Mesocho 9 years ago

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 11 years ago

Kenya loses Sh2 billion annually to cybercrime

Kenya loses close to Sh2 billion every year due to cybercrime. This according to a report released by the Ministry of Information in conjunction with other stakeholders in the ICT sector.

By ISAAC MESO and IMMACULATE AKELLO 11 years ago

No El-Nino looming over Kenya, meteorological agency says

The Kenya Meteorological Service (KMS) has dismissed recent reports over an eminent El-Nino occurrence in the country.

By ISAAC MESO 11 years ago

Majority of Kenyans don't use cooking gas correctly, research shows

Majority of Kenyans using Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders in their homes have little or no knowledge of safety requirements on the installation and use of these cylinders.

By ISAAC MESO 11 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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

‘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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

City medical centres face drugs crises

A spot check at drugs in Nairobi County revealed a sorry situation.

By NGARI GICHUKI and ISSAC MESO 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago

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 11 years ago