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"You are insensitive," Waiguru tells doctors after skipping meeting

CoG directs all county governments to take requisite action to ensure health services are no longer crippled; chair Anne Waiguru terms doctors' union absence from Monday meeting as "insensitive".

"You are insensitive," Waiguru tells doctors after skipping meeting

Former KTN anchor Michael Oyier is dead

Former KTN anchor Michael Oyier is dead

More condolences pour in for fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla

More condolences pour in for fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla

Azimio concerned over recent cases of plane crashes

Azimio concerned over recent cases of plane crashes

'Fix the situation', expert to Ruto amid health crisis

Janet Ouko reiterated the need for the government to address short-term solutions rather than solely focusing on long-term strategies in resolving the medics' strike.

'Fix the situation', expert to Ruto amid health crisis

Refund public funds or face prosecution, Ruto warns officers with fake credentials

President Ruto warns civil servants earning salaries with fake academic certificates to surrender, tasks EACC, DCI to recover the funds.

Refund public funds or face prosecution, Ruto warns officers with fake credentials

Boda-boda association seeks audience in an ongoing probe by MPs

Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya writes to the Clerk of the National Assembly seeking to be heard in an ongoing sector probe by the Finance and National Planning Department Committee.

Boda-boda association seeks audience in an ongoing probe by MPs

Let's talk, CS Nakhumicha tells medics

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha says the government is ready for talks with health practitioners to bring an end to the ongoing strike which is in its fifth week.

Let's talk, CS Nakhumicha tells medics

Response initiative to deal with food insecurity launched

The Ministry of Interior has launched the 100 Days Rapid Response Initiative to deal with food insecurity in the country.

Response initiative to deal with food insecurity launched

Twelve Ol Kalou NG-CDF officials to be charged over Sh62 million roads deal saga

Twelve Ol Kalou NG-CDF officials including chairperson John Kariuki to be charged over Sh62 million roads deal saga, DPP Ingonga directs.

Twelve Ol Kalou NG-CDF officials to be charged over Sh62 million roads deal saga

Ex-National Museums Director-General Mzalendo Kibunja faces charges over alleged Sh400m pay to ghost workers

Ex-National Museums Director-General Mzalendo Kibunja faces charges over alleged Sh400m pay to ghost workers

Ex-National Museums Director-General Mzalendo Kibunja faces charges over alleged Sh400m pay to ghost workers

DCI officers arrests 41 in suspected oil siphoning racket

DCI officers arrest 41 people suspected of siphoning fuel at a yard on Lunga Lunga Rd, Nairobi; impound 5 tankers with 6,000 litres of petrol and 17,020 litres of diesel.

DCI officers arrests 41 in suspected oil siphoning racket

Be careful, AG Muturi urges road users as road accident fatalities increase

In response to the alarming road accident numbers, AG Justin Muturi issues a stern call to action, urging Kenyan citizens to exercise utmost caution while navigating the roads.

Be careful, AG Muturi urges road users as road accident fatalities increase

Police arrest suspected drug trafficker in Mombasa

DCI detectives arrest a suspected Mombasa-based drug trafficker in Kisauni; recover heroin worth over Sh500,000, Sh1 million in cash and 4 mobile phones.

Police arrest suspected drug trafficker in Mombasa

Brace for heavy rains next week, weatherman says

Kenya Met warns of heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds from April 13-18; says 43 counties to be affected including Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa.

Brace for heavy rains next week, weatherman says

Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria faces six charges over Sh140m publicity tender

Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and 7 county officials to face six charges including abuse of office and money laundering in the Sh140m publicity tender saga, DPP Ingonga orders.

Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria faces six charges over Sh140m publicity tender

DRC Consul-General nominee, Charles Githinji, equates GDP to population

His response deemed surprising for a Consul-General nominee, underscores the expectation that such appointees should have fundamental economic knowledge

DRC Consul-General nominee, Charles Githinji, equates GDP to population

Government targets to issue 1 million passports by the end of the year

Immigration Principal Secretary Julis Bitok says the government is targeting to issue at least 1 million passports by the end of the year.

Government targets to issue 1 million passports by the end of the year

Eight buffaloes electrocuted in Nakuru

Eight buffaloes electrocuted near Lake Nakuru National Park after coming into contact with high voltage power lines, Kenya Power containing situation, KWS says.

Eight buffaloes electrocuted in Nakuru

Ruto was honest on doctors' strike, says Atwoli

COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli affirms that Ruto's recent statements regarding the ongoing doctors' strike reflected honesty about the government's financial constraints in meeting their demands.

Ruto was honest on doctors' strike, says Atwoli

Government declares Wednesday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki declares Wednesday, April 10, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

Government declares Wednesday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

Three more health unions issue strike notice

Their strike comes amid the doctors' strike which entered its third week on April 4.

Three more health unions issue strike notice

Medics on the street despite Kindiki's directive

Public health officers, nutritionists, and pharmaceutical technologists issue an indefinite strike notice beginning April 9, cite government’s failure to absorb staff and poor pay.

Medics on the street despite Kindiki's directive

Tourism sector to reach peak in 2024: Report

The 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) estimates that the tourism sector’s global economic contribution could hit up to a high of Sh1.45 trillion this year.

Tourism sector to reach peak in 2024: Report

Explained: Why demand letters matter in a lawsuit

It is common for demand letters to be ignored or for the defense to delay a response. But, according to a legal expert, the move might be costlier than one might think.

Explained: Why demand letters matter in a lawsuit

Ruto chairs UDA meeting in Nairobi (Photos)

President William Ruto is chairing the National Steering Committee meeting at UDA headquarters in Nairobi; party elections featuring in discussions.

Ruto chairs UDA meeting in Nairobi (Photos)

KRA's Antony Mwaura, KPLC's Joy Mdivo to chair UDA grassroots polls

UDA appoints Anthony Mwaura and Joy Mdivo as National Elections Board and Election Dispute Resolution Committee chairpersons respectively; grassroot elections to run from April 26- Aug 24.

KRA's Antony Mwaura, KPLC's Joy Mdivo to chair UDA grassroots polls

Easy meals you can prepare during Easter

Whether you are playing host, being hosted, or spending Easter weekend alone, here are some amazing quick meals you might want to try.

Easy meals you can prepare during Easter

Why NTSA has suspended licenses for two PSV Saccos

NTSA suspends licenses for Bungoma Line Safari and Smart Highways Saccos over their failure to comply with PSV laws, directs police to impound vehicles in operation.

Why NTSA has suspended licenses for two PSV Saccos

39 magistrates promoted to facilitate case backlog clearance

JSC promotes 39 judicial officers in bid to clear case backlog and improve access to justice.

39 magistrates promoted to facilitate case backlog clearance

There are no funds to meet your demands, Amoth on doctors' strike

As the doctors’ strike enters its second week, unions have vowed to continue with the industrial action until their pleas are addressed.

There are no funds to meet your demands, Amoth on doctors' strike

Hold your horses, ODM now says on Odinga's succession

The decision by the ODM leader Raila Odinga to offer himself to be the African Union Commission’s next chairperson has increased the political undercurrents over his succession.

Hold your horses, ODM now says on Odinga's succession

Kenya condemns Russia terror attack that killed over 90 people

Kenya condemns terrorist attack at a concert venue in Moscow, Russia, Foreign Affairs CS Mudavadi terms it barbaric; death toll at 93 and 140 people injured with 11 detained.

Kenya condemns Russia terror attack that killed over 90 people

Stick to marketing yourself, Karua tells Kalonzo

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua asks Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to campaign for himself and leave the decision on who will be Azimio's presidential candidate to voters.

Stick to marketing yourself, Karua tells Kalonzo

Affordable Housing law: What next?

Housing PS Charles Hinga says the government will use KRA pins to collect the housing levy.

Affordable Housing law: What next?

Explained: How to file cases on the Judiciary e-filing system

Judiciary ICT Director Peter Kyalo says the move to adopt an e-filling system was meant to achieve 24-hour service delivery within the Judiciary.

Explained: How to file cases on the Judiciary e-filing system

Why doctors are against ban of nicotine pouches

Doctors and experts advises that the government should focus on regulating nicotine rather than completely banning it.

Why doctors are against ban of nicotine pouches

Questions emerge as Jacque Maribe's appointment stirs controversy

CS Moses Kuria on Thursday evening said he had not conducted any interviews for the post, nor announced Maribe’s appointment at any point.

Questions emerge as Jacque Maribe's appointment stirs controversy

What happens when a deputy governor is impeached..

Explainer: What happens when a deputy governor is impeached.

What happens when a deputy governor is impeached..

Kisii Deputy Governor impeachment: Father, son narrate conflicting accounts

In his submission before Senate on Thursday, Joseph Misati denied allegations that he (the son) had given Sh800,000 to the Deputy Governor to secure a job.

Kisii Deputy Governor impeachment: Father, son narrate conflicting accounts

"My impeachment is politically motivated", Kisii Deputy Governor tells Senate

Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda denies allegations of gross misconduct in an impeachment motion tabled by Members of the County Assembly.

"My impeachment is politically motivated", Kisii Deputy Governor tells Senate

Medical interns' shortage: Mandago proposes contractual employment

Senate Health Committee chairperson has attributed delays in posting medical interns to a lack of facilities and resources.

Medical interns' shortage: Mandago proposes contractual employment

New KDF appointees sworn in at State House

Lt General Charles Kahariri sworn-in as new Vice Chief of Defence Forces, other service commanders also take oath in ceremony presided over by President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.

New KDF appointees sworn in at State House

Ministry names registered alcohol manufacturers as crackdown intensifies

Interior Ministry releases list of approved manufacturers and wholesalers of veterinary drugs, KEBS registered alcohol manufacturers, pharmacies and chemists, in bid to stop counterfeits.

Ministry names registered alcohol manufacturers as crackdown intensifies

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