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Governor Kawira Mwangaza sees political light

Governor Kawira said she was ready to ‘apologize’ to settle differences if only to get a chance to focus on delivering development pledges made to the people.

By Phares Mutembei 4 hrs ago

Governor Kawira Mwangaza sees political light

Former Kiambaa MP is dead

Former Kiambaa MP is dead

By Fidelis Kabunyi 7 hrs ago

Socialite found guilty of stealing V8 Prado belonging to late Kitale tycoon

Socialite found guilty of stealing V8 Prado belonging to late Kitale tycoon

By Osinde Obare 11 hrs ago

Machakos County public service board sacked

Machakos County public service board sacked

By Victor Nzuma 12 hrs ago

Pangani top cop accused of extra-judicial killing seeks to stop his prosecution

Through his lawyer Danstan Omari, the police officer wants the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji to review his decision to approve the murder charges proposed by IPOA.

By Paul Ogemba 12 hrs ago

Pangani top cop accused of extra-judicial killing seeks to stop his prosecution

Employees of top private hospital in Nairobi on go-slow

The workers noted their plight had been occasioned by the tough economic times.

By George Maringa 13 hrs ago

Employees of top private hospital in Nairobi on go-slow

Police arrest two in possession of counterfeit alcoholic drinks

One hundred and seventy (170) cartons of counterfeit alcoholic drinks were found in their possession on Tuesday.

By Mate Tongola 15 hrs ago

Police arrest two in possession of counterfeit alcoholic drinks

Victim of Mandera Explosion Referred To Ethiopia For Treatment.

Mohamed Adan Ibrahim, 14 is being treated at Awasa hospital in Ethiopia after he lost one of his arms in an explosion caused by an explosive device abandoned in Dabacity village

By Ibrahim Adan Ali 15 hrs ago

Victim of Mandera Explosion Referred To Ethiopia For Treatment.

Mandera Receives Boreholes Equipment Worth 16 Million Shillings

Member of the County Executive Committee for water and sanitation Mohamed Omar Ali said the generators will be fitted in to serve only four out of the nine sub-counties of Mandera

By Ibrahim Adan Ali 16 hrs ago

Mandera Receives Boreholes Equipment Worth 16 Million Shillings

Police officer injured in road accident

The constable was driving a police vehicle from Yala towards Ugunja when an oncoming trailer lost control and rammed on his vehicle

By Isaiah Gwengi 17 hrs ago

Police officer injured in road accident

Witness taken to task in petition against election of Kilifi governor

IEBC lawyer tells witness to substantiate voter bribery and ballot stuffing claims.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 18 hrs ago

Witness taken to task in petition against election of Kilifi governor

Governor audits Sh1.2b bills as suppliers protest

Governor Andrew Mwadime says his administration is also auditing county assets and staff to contain high wage bill.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 19 hrs ago

Governor audits Sh1.2b bills as suppliers protest

Blow to governor Kihika as court rejects bid to stop case against nominees

The ruling is a setback to Governor Kihika’s administration as the chief officers and County Executive Committee Members are yet to take office since she was sworn in on August 25

By Daniel Chege 19 hrs ago

Blow to governor Kihika as court rejects bid to stop case against nominees

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

Central Regional Manager Abraham Kemboi said the land belonged to the Judiciary, the Roads ministry and State Department for Public Works.

By Lydiah Nyawira 1 day ago

EACC to recover land grabbed by developers in central Kenya

KCSE candidate dies after delivery

Velma Anita Ochieng died an hour after giving birth via a caesarian section on November 28. She delivered a health baby boy.

By James Omoro 1 day ago

KCSE candidate dies after delivery

Arati plans to spend Sh10m in his bid to rid Kisii of ghost workers

Arati said some of the staff had presented fake documents for their employment in the county after presenting himself for the staff headcount exercise at Kisii Agricultural Centre..

By Erick Abuga 1 day ago

Arati plans to spend Sh10m in his bid to rid Kisii of ghost workers

Adopt door-to-door policy to distribute relief food, state told

Majority of starving residents remain in their homes as they have no radios and televisions to inform them about food distribution.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 day ago

Adopt door-to-door policy to distribute relief food, state told

Inhumanity in Kilifi: Elderly labelled as sorcerers and lynched

Revisited: The bestiality of branding the elderly as sorcerers and lynching them in Kilifi

By Nehemiah Okwembah and Patrick Beja 1 day ago

Inhumanity in Kilifi: Elderly labelled as sorcerers and lynched

Police probe cult link in Kakamega attacks that have left four dead

Nabbed suspects belong to Mbogi la Izraim Territory, an organised gang whose modus operandi is administering oaths to its members.

By Benard Lusigi 1 day ago

Police probe cult link in Kakamega attacks that have left four dead

Duo hopes to change view on 'woman's place'

Women and girls were also denied the right to inherit property from their fathers, as the community preferred to educate boys while marrying off girls early.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 2 days ago

Duo hopes to change view on 'woman's place'

Tea company's CSR programmes have benefited residents

Multinational tea companies have offered scholarships, built schools and set up water and infrastructural projects through corporate social responsibility.

By Kennedy Gachuhi and Niko Tanui 2 days ago

Tea company's CSR programmes have benefited residents

Governors part ways in fight against tea harvesting machines

Dr Mutai said unlike Barchock, he would not back down in the fight to have tea firms scale down on the use of machines.

By Nikko Tanui 2 days ago

Governors part ways in fight against tea harvesting machines

Senator wants government to set up roadside amenities

Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga wants state agencies to ascertain the specific amenities required and the most convenient locations to develop them for use by citizens.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 days ago

Senator wants government to set up roadside amenities

Murky and turbid: No respite for Nairobi River as State defies courts

A year has passed since the government was ordered to clean Nairobi River from its source.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 days ago

Murky and turbid: No respite for Nairobi River as State defies courts

Storyteller's resolve to end child labour

Len Morris started writing about child labour in Kenya 27 years ago.

By Jacinta Mutura 3 days ago

Storyteller's resolve to end child labour

He defiled me and took off when I became pregnant, teenager, 17, says

Homa Bay has a high prevalence rate of teen pregnancies which currently stands at 33 per cent, making it second after Narok.

By James Omoro 3 days ago

He defiled me and took off when I became pregnant, teenager, 17, says

Details of two notes girl wrote before 'dying by suicide'

It is claimed the Form One learner identified as Laurine Ekala died by suicide following issues back home.

By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago

Details of two notes girl wrote before 'dying by suicide'

Sakaja makes final call to nightclub owners operating in Nairobi estates

Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja has made a final call to nightclub owners who operate in estates within the county.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 days ago

Sakaja makes final call to nightclub owners operating in Nairobi estates