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MPs to seal fate of four IEBC commissioners

The fate of the four commissioners could be decided by a tribunal to be formed by President William Ruto.

By Allan Mungai 1 hr ago

MPs to seal fate of four IEBC commissioners

Ruto cautions on Hustler Fund loans

Ruto cautions on Hustler Fund loans

By Brian Ngugi 1 hr ago

How new push to change constitution echoes the flopped BBI initiative

How new push to change constitution echoes the flopped BBI initiative

By Harold Odhiambo and Allan Mungai 1 hr ago

How Kenya Kwanza is exposing itself to attacks by opposition

How Kenya Kwanza is exposing itself to attacks by opposition

By Gordon Opiyo 1 hr ago

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 1 hr ago

Governor Kawira Mwangaza sees political light

When a British soldier was hanged for killing his cook

On August 18, 1960, Poole made history by being the first white man to be hanged during his country’s reign in Kenya for over 70 years.

By Amos Kareithi 1 hr ago

When a British soldier was hanged for killing his cook

Why we should be concerned about ongoing conflict in DRC

Kenya’s growing involvement in DRC security comes at a time when business interests have also increased. KCB Group and Equity have acquired majority stakes in two of DRC’s three largest banks.

By Job Naibei 3 hrs ago

Why we should be concerned about ongoing conflict in DRC

What makes Real Estate Investment Trusts unattractive to local investors

Home Afrika is the only listed vehicle with a substantial component in the portfolio of housing Reits.

By Graham Kajilwa 3 hrs ago

What makes Real Estate Investment Trusts unattractive to local investors

Alarm as Kenya cyberattacks hit an all-time high

The number of cyberattacks detected in the country in the three months ending September this year stood at 278 million, an increase from 92 million in the previous quarter.

By Frankline Sunday 4 hrs ago

Alarm as Kenya cyberattacks hit an all-time high

Impeachment: Big win for Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza

Justice Cherere’s directive came just as the county assembly, where 68 out of the 69 MCAs are supporting the move, was about to start debate on the Motion to kick out the Governor.

By Phares Mutembei 4 hrs ago

Impeachment: Big win for Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza

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

Sheila Wairimu alias Shay Diva Africa made a transfer of the log book by logging into the TIMs account at 11.45 pm on April 26, four days after the tycoon died.

By Osinde Obare 17 hrs ago

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

Hustler fund: The good, bad and ugly

The Fund is a core campaign promise by the Kenya Kwanza administration that was elected on a platform of lifting low-income earners (hustlers).

By Brian Ngugi 17 hrs ago

Hustler fund: The good, bad and ugly

What you should know before borrowing cash from Hustlers Fund

President William Ruto launched the Hustlers Fund on November 30, 2022 in Nairobi.

By Brian Okoth 18 hrs ago

What you should know before borrowing cash from Hustlers Fund

Kenya exported maize to Europe to create ugali crisis

Government statistics indicate that the first commercial farming of maize, specifically for export to European markets, started around 1909.

By Amos Kareithi 18 hrs ago

Kenya exported maize to Europe to create ugali crisis

Chelugui: Man to make Ruto's dream a reality

The only CS retained from President Uhuru Kenyatta's Cabinet, Mr Chelugui bears the huge responsibility of implementing the bottom-up economic model that underlined Kenya's Kwanza campaign.

By Jacob Ng'etich 20 hrs ago

Chelugui: Man to make Ruto's dream a reality

Why Raila called off anti-Ruto protests amid IEBC Four probe

Raila calls off planned countrywide demos opposing four IEBC commissioners’ ouster process, citing ongoing exams; says planned demos to resume on December 7.

By Josphat Thiong’o 21 hrs ago

Why Raila called off anti-Ruto protests amid IEBC Four probe

Party is over as county set to close 40 clubs in city for noise pollution

Nairobi county government gave clubs operating in residential areas one week to install soundproofing and/or reduce sound levels to end sound pollution in residential areas.

By Benjamin Imende and Hudson Gumbihi 21 hrs ago

Party is over as county set to close 40 clubs in city for noise pollution

Lawyer wants law reviewed to protect widows who remarry

Many women who remarry after the death of their husbands have challenges in inheriting properties they owned.

By Phares Mutembei 23 hrs ago

Lawyer wants law reviewed to protect widows who remarry

Kenya facing condom shortage as festive season, school holidays start

Demand for condoms stands at 460 million against the 150 million the government procures.

By Rose Mukonyo 23 hrs ago

Kenya facing condom shortage as festive season, school holidays start

Young graduates milk success from dairy unit

To start off, Ms Kaveza teamed up with her mother in 2019 to start the dairy farming project.

By Brian Kisanji 1 day ago

Young graduates milk success from dairy unit

From Canon to Lupita: Scholarly pedigree of the Nyong'os

Canon Hesbon Nyong’o valued education and was instrumental in the establishment of Maseno Girls Primary School.

By The Nairobian Reporter 1 day ago

From Canon to Lupita: Scholarly pedigree of the Nyong'os

Immigrants helped cement Mombasa's name in football

In 1962, Luos accounted for about 25 percent of upcountry immigrants in Mombasa.

By Kenyatta Otieno 1 day ago

Immigrants helped cement Mombasa's name in football

Greed, not ignorance, is behind Kenya's surging doping menace

That the sport has been brought to disrepute is reprehensible. The effete excuses of reprobates who take banned substances while feigning ignorance cannot be entertained.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 day ago

Greed, not ignorance, is behind Kenya's surging doping menace

Why CSs should read from the same script on national issues

Reading from the same script with Linturi, Mudavadi said that the order to import maize should have been given by Linturi and asked Kuria to leave Linturi handle the maize issue.

By Martin Olando 1 day ago

Why CSs should read from the same script on national issues

Homa Bay MCA: I was unable to take bank loans due to petition

Zakayo Ong’ondo surprised people when he said that an election petition that was filed against him in Oyugis Court had deterred him from accessing loans from the financial institutions.

By James Omoro 1 day ago

Homa Bay MCA: I was unable to take bank loans due to petition

US links Kenyan ports to Chinese military base plan

Washington now claims Kenya’s port facilities offer China strategic commercial and trade advantages but also provide it with “dual-use” potential for military functions.

By Brian Ngugi 1 day ago

US links Kenyan ports to Chinese military base plan

Lord McMillan used 66cm belt to hold up trousers

American millionaire William Northrup McMillan fell in love in Kenya after a hunting expedition in 1904.

By The Nairobian Reporter 1 day ago

Lord McMillan used 66cm belt to hold up trousers

Tiger in bed: Mzee fires live bullets all night-- Manzi wa Kibra

Manzi wa Kibra, 23, claims her old boo is a tiger in bed and fires live bullets all night

By The Nairobian Reporter 1 day ago

Tiger in bed: Mzee fires live bullets all night-- Manzi wa Kibra

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

Anne Nyaga: You needn't campaign or 'know people' to be CAS

We really need to change our mindsets. At times you do not need to know someone. You just need to do what you want to do like it is a calling; like it is part of the purpose for which you exist.

By Gardy Chacha 1 day ago

Anne Nyaga: You needn't campaign or 'know people' to be CAS

No, CRBs do not have the power to blacklist loan defaulters

CRBs do not have the authority to blacklist borrowers. Blacklisting infers that these institutions only collect and share negative borrower information.

By Maina Mwangi 1 day ago

No, CRBs do not have the power to blacklist loan defaulters

Why Uhuru Kenyatta is back on Twitter

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is back on social media platforms with the account name, ‘Office of the 4th President of Kenya.’

By Stephanie Wangari 1 day ago

Why Uhuru Kenyatta is back on Twitter

Ruto warns Raila against rallies to protest bid to oust Cherera four

Raila Odinga over the weekend announced a plan for nationwide rallies to protest the bid to remove from office the four commissioners.

By Brian Ngugi 1 day ago

Ruto warns Raila against rallies to protest bid to oust Cherera four

KRA will make sure landlords cannot escape new tax

According to landlords, no one seems to be on their side in cases of rental disputes with rogue tenants and now the KRA has emerged as another enemy.

By Harold Ayodo 1 day ago

KRA will make sure landlords cannot escape new tax

Why we have 'owned' the steeplechase for years

Ezekiel Kemboi became the first athlete to win the energy-draining 3000m steeplechase four times when he clinched gold at the World Athletic Championship

By Standard Sports 1 day ago

Why we have 'owned' the steeplechase for years

Hustler Ambassador: Siachi bibi yangu, Meru Governor's husband says

Kawira Mwangaza was roundly ignored and mocked when she voiced her ambition to run for governor

By Phares Mutembei 1 day ago

Hustler Ambassador: Siachi bibi yangu, Meru Governor's husband says

The hidden agenda behind MPs' bid to cap land ownership

The cap on the maximum land size keeps me awake at night. What is the spirit behind that capping? Who is the law targeting?

By XN Iraki 2 days ago

The hidden agenda behind MPs' bid to cap land ownership

How flagging shilling fuels spike in your power bill

The weakening of the local currency to record lows has seen the charge consumers shoulder to cushion electricity producers from forex volatility go through the roof.

By Macharia Kamau 2 days ago

How flagging shilling fuels spike in your power bill

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 2 days ago

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

Duck vs chicken: Which is lucrative?

Growth in global consumption of meat proteins in the next decade is projected to increase by 14 per cent

By Dr Watson Messo 2 days ago

Duck vs chicken: Which is lucrative?

Genesis of tyrannical, corrupt chiefs dates back to 1901

The crown for the most notorious chief during this period however goes to Kamiri wa Itherero of Riuki location who was a famous witchdoctor.

By Amos Kareithi 2 days ago

Genesis of tyrannical, corrupt chiefs dates back to 1901

Traders face Sh1 million fine as new ETRs final deadline looms

The new ETRs will be connected through the Internet to KRA’s systems, allowing the taxman to monitor all transactions in the traders’ Point of Sale and invoicing systems.

By Brian Ngugi 2 days ago

Traders face Sh1 million fine as new ETRs final deadline looms

Man vs machine: Mechanised tea pluckers remain a thorny issue

More than 200,000 direct and indirect jobs have reportedly been lost since tea-plucking machines were adopted across Kenya. One machine can pluck 400 kilogrammes of tea a day.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 2 days ago

Man vs machine: Mechanised tea pluckers remain a thorny issue

Rogue developers giving construction a bad name

The spate of building collapses speaks to an industry littered with developers and contractors hell-bent on taking shortcuts to cut costs by using substandard materials and unqualified workers.

By Alvan Kinyua 2 days ago

Rogue developers giving construction a bad name

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