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Esther Nyambura

Life in the U.S has not been rosy- Purity Mwambia on her struggles post guns galore expose

Mwambia narrated how challenging life has been, to the point of being almost homeless, claiming she has received little to no support from the organization that catered for her move.

By Esther Nyambura 11 hrs ago

Life in the U.S has not been rosy- Purity Mwambia on her struggles post guns galore expose

Kenya on track to reduce teenage pregnancies

Kenya on track to reduce teenage pregnancies

By Esther Nyambura 11 hrs ago

Kericho to host 2023 Mashujaa Day

Kericho to host 2023 Mashujaa Day

By Esther Nyambura 9 hrs ago

Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thangwa proposes more public holidays

Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thangwa proposes more public holidays

By Esther Nyambura 1 day ago

Registrar of Political Parties declines to effect changes made during Jubilee NDC

The RPP said that the Kenyatta-led faction failed to meet some of the requirements demanded by the Party’s Constitution, including submitting documents.

By Esther Nyambura 1 day ago

Registrar of Political Parties declines to effect changes made during Jubilee NDC

'I once contemplated suicide': Dorcas Rigathi speaks on struggle with mental health

The Deputy President’s spouse who has been very vocal on mental health awareness said that her experience has been a huge factor in being a mental health activist.

By Esther Nyambura 1 day ago

'I once contemplated suicide': Dorcas Rigathi speaks on struggle with mental health

Comoros president among dignitaries at Madaraka Day fete in Embu

Comoros President Azali Assoumani is the guest of honour.

By Esther Nyambura 2 days ago

Comoros president among dignitaries at Madaraka Day fete in Embu

You can count on us, Comoros President Azzali pledges

The Head of State was the guest of honour for the Madaraka event and was chosen as the chairperson of the African Union in February.

By Esther Nyambura 2 days ago

You can count on us, Comoros President Azzali pledges

Bipartisan talks: Kenya Kwanza ready to engage Azimio as dialogue stalls

Murugara, in a press statement dated May 31, 2023, said he will not be used to violate the Constitution.

By Esther Nyambura 2 days ago

Bipartisan talks: Kenya Kwanza ready to engage Azimio as dialogue stalls

Government achieves almost 100 percent transition from primary to secondary school

Five of the eight regions have either hit or surpassed their targets for the expected number of learners joining Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Form One, the Ministry of Interior has said.

By Esther Nyambura 3 days ago

Government achieves almost 100 percent transition from primary to secondary school

Listen to Kenyans and withdraw the Finance Bill, Miguna tells Ruto

“Reshuffle your communications team and hire two or three fresh faces. Don’t rely on yes men and yes women," Miguna advised.

By Esther Nyambura 4 days ago

Listen to Kenyans and withdraw the Finance Bill, Miguna tells Ruto

Divided opinions emerge over proposed Housing Fund

The inclusion of Housing Fund levy on the proposed Finance Bill 2023 has sparked a heated debate, with supporters and opponents expressing differing opinions on its implications.

By Esther Nyambura 4 days ago

Divided opinions emerge over proposed Housing Fund

IPOA launches investigation on Isebania killings

According to IPOA, the number of those killed is six, while others sustained serious injuries after police officers clashed with the protesters.

By Esther Nyambura 7 days ago

IPOA launches investigation on Isebania killings

Ann Nderitu: Why I supported expulsion of Kioni and Murathe from Jubilee

Ann Nderitu said that the two were actively involved in the disciplinary meetings and were aware that they were being served.

By Esther Nyambura 8 days ago

Ann Nderitu: Why I supported expulsion of Kioni and Murathe from Jubilee

Is there more to Makenzi's gospel?

Already, 241 bodies have been found buried at the Chakarama Ranch and there is a huge possibility of having more as the government is still in the process of exhuming.

By Fred Kagonye 8 days ago

Is there more to Makenzi's gospel?

Explainer: What it takes to remove the Registrar of Political Parties from office

According to the Political Parties Act, 2011, removal from office is possible if the Registrar is incompetent, bankrupt, or if they are in violation of the Constitution.

By Esther Nyambura 8 days ago

Explainer: What it takes to remove the Registrar of Political Parties from office

'I will not be intimidated; I am ready to face Azimio in court'- Anne Nderitu

The Registrar of Political Parties (RPP) Anne Nderitu says she will follow the law and is ready to challenge Azimio la Umoja Coalition in court, should calls for her resignation go forth.

By Esther Nyambura 9 days ago

'I will not be intimidated; I am ready to face Azimio in court'- Anne Nderitu

Kenya commits to register 100 per cent births and deaths by 2026

President William Ruto says his government will achieve 100 percent registration of births and deaths by 2026.

By Esther Nyambura 10 days ago

Kenya commits to register 100 per cent births and deaths by 2026

Murkomen dismisses claims of passenger being stripped naked at Tea room

Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed claims that a passenger was stripped naked for failing to pay bus fare at Tea Room, Nairobi last week.

By Esther Nyambura 11 days ago

Murkomen dismisses claims of passenger being stripped naked at Tea room

List: M-Pesa services that will be unavailable from Saturday night

The M-Pesa and Safaricom apps are among some of the services that will be affected during the five-hour maintenance.

By Esther Nyambura 14 days ago

List: M-Pesa services that will be unavailable from Saturday night

How Ngilu bargained her way into the 2013 Uhuru, Ruto deal

In Duale’s now-viral book For The Record, he talks about how a certain Kiambu politician stole from Ngilu to protect Jubilee Party from its competitor, CORD.

By Esther Nyambura 14 days ago

How Ngilu bargained her way into the 2013 Uhuru, Ruto deal

How LSK plans to weed out fake lawyers

According to LSK, the quack advocates are setting up their law firms in smaller towns where they can perform under the radar.

By Esther Nyambura 16 days ago

How LSK plans to weed out fake lawyers

Kenya and Singapore agree to implement trade, investment treaty

Kenya and Singapore have agreed to operationalize the Bilateral Investment Treaty that was signed in 2018.

By Esther Nyambura 16 days ago

Kenya and Singapore agree to implement trade, investment treaty

Canada warns of false immigration programs offered to Kenyans

Canada has warned Kenyans to be wary of reports purporting that it is offering special programs to immigrants.

By Esther Nyambura 17 days ago

Canada warns of false immigration programs offered to Kenyans

Cherargei: We risk paralysing government should the Finance Bill be rejected

According to the Senator, the government is looking for new areas of taxation which will favour the common mwananchi.

By Esther Nyambura 17 days ago

Cherargei: We risk paralysing government should the Finance Bill be rejected

'I grew up with nothing'- Duale revisits childhood memories

Duale documented some of the struggles and challenges that he had to endure growing up in his new book For The Record.

By Esther Nyambura 17 days ago

'I grew up with nothing'- Duale revisits childhood memories

New Kemsa board chair promises to clean up mess

Nyakera was last evening appointed as the new board chairperson, following the suspension of the entire Kemsa board.

By Esther Nyambura 18 days ago

New Kemsa board chair promises to clean up mess

Why defaulting on debt could save Kenya- Jimi Wanjigi

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi argues that Kenya should default on loans, saying it is the only viable solution to grow the economy.

By Esther Nyambura 18 days ago

Why defaulting on debt could save Kenya- Jimi Wanjigi

VIDEO: Ruto, Raila meet at Mukami Kimathi burial

President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Prime CS Mudavadi and Opposition chief Raila Odinga, among leaders attending the burial of Mukami Kimathi in Njabini, Nyandarua.

By Esther Nyambura 21 days ago

VIDEO: Ruto, Raila meet at Mukami Kimathi burial

Cost of living politics dominate Mukami Kimathi's burial

DP Gachagua says all churches, clergy should not be crucified for the mistakes of others, assures stern action against those implicated in the Shakahola massacre.

By Esther Nyambura 21 days ago

Cost of living politics dominate Mukami Kimathi's burial

Western, Coast regions lead in alcohol use- NACADA

Western records highest prevalence of alcohol use at 24 percent, followed by Coast at 14 percent and Central region at 13 percent, NACADA reports.

By Esther Nyambura 22 days ago

Western, Coast regions lead in alcohol use- NACADA

Uhuru, Ruto ICC case was a conspiracy by the West, says Duale

The CS was revealing snippets from his explosive autobiography, For The Record.

By Esther Nyambura 23 days ago

Uhuru, Ruto ICC case was a conspiracy by the West, says Duale

Duale: Why I fell out with Uhuru

The Defence CS claimed that Kenyatta has a track record of deserting people and political parties that have supported him.

By Esther Nyambura 23 days ago

Duale: Why I fell out with Uhuru

Ngunjiri Wambugu to Uhuru: Take a back seat on Jubilee Party matters

Former Nyeri town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has asked Uhuru Kenyatta to take a back seat on matters involving the Jubilee party’s leadership.

By Esther Nyambura 24 days ago

Ngunjiri Wambugu to Uhuru: Take a back seat on Jubilee Party matters

President Ruto prays at Israel's Wailing Wall

President William Ruto's recent visit to Jerusalem's Western Wall has drawn attention after photos surfaced of him praying deeply with a note in hand, as is customary at the holy site.

By Esther Nyambura 24 days ago

President Ruto prays at Israel's Wailing Wall

Kenya forms refugees committee

The committee will aim at enhancing access to effective registration, documentation, and basic services such as education, healthcare, water, sanitation and jobs through the integrated approach.

By Esther Nyambura 25 days ago

Kenya forms refugees committee

Standard Group crime reporter feted at Security Expo

Fredrick Kagonye, a crime and security reporter with The Standard was on Thursday, May 4 awarded the outstanding security media reporter of the year.

By Esther Nyambura 28 days ago

Standard Group crime reporter feted at Security Expo

The tragedy of Diana who would have become England's Queen

Five years into the marriage, the couple’s differences and incapability became visible. Severally, Diana accused Charles of having affairs with other women including the now crowned queen Camilla.

By Esther Nyambura 28 days ago

The tragedy of Diana who would have become England's Queen

Inside Pastor Ezekiel's multi-million empire

The parking lot can hold up to 2,000 cars. There is also a helipad which is still under construction.

By Esther Nyambura 29 days ago

Inside Pastor Ezekiel's multi-million empire

Former KTN News anchor lands Judiciary role

Sophia Wanuna has been appointed the Head of Directorate of Public Affairs and Corporate Communication, at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).

By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago

Former KTN News anchor lands Judiciary role

George Murugara: Why we dropped Adan Keynan from bipartisan team

Kenya Kwanza committee co-chair George Murugara revealed that the decision to remove Keynan from the team was purely for the good of the country.

By Esther Nyambura 30 days ago

George Murugara: Why we dropped Adan Keynan from bipartisan team

Understanding IEBC servers and why Azimio wants an audit- Experts

Njoroge says that the information Azimio is seeking was not presented in court during the petition to challenge William Ruto’s presidency.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Understanding IEBC servers and why Azimio wants an audit- Experts

Jubilee wrangles: Kanini Kega faction kicks out Uhuru as party leader

Jubilee wrangles: Kanini Kega-led faction claims to have ousted former President Uhuru Kenyatta as party leader, names nominated MP Sabina Chege as replacement.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Jubilee wrangles: Kanini Kega faction kicks out Uhuru as party leader

Gen. Ogolla sworn in as new Chief of Defence Forces

New Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Francis Ogolla, Vice CDF Gen. Jonah Mwangi sworn-in to office at State House, Nairobi.

By Esther Nyambura 1 month ago

Gen. Ogolla sworn in as new Chief of Defence Forces

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