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Winfrey Owino

Ruto in Times 100 most influential people

President William Ruto has been feted internationally for hosting the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi last year.

Ruto in Times 100 most influential people

KDF boss one of eight aboard crashed Elgeyo Marakwet aircraft

KDF boss one of eight aboard crashed Elgeyo Marakwet aircraft

Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla dies in KDF chopper crash

Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla dies in KDF chopper crash

Who is General Francis Ogolla?

Who is General Francis Ogolla?

Interior CS issues early warning to people living in flood-prone areas

The Ministry of Interior has issued an early warning of areas likely to flood during the ongoing long rain season/

Interior CS issues early warning to people living in flood-prone areas

Change of tune? IG Japhet Koome says doctors are free to hold protests

Doctors are free to hold protests, Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome says, insisting demonstrations must be peaceful and should not disrupt normalcy.

Change of tune? IG Japhet Koome says doctors are free to hold protests

CS Miano flags off first locally assembled electric buses

Trade CS Rebecca Miano has inaugurated Kenya’s first dedicated Electric Bus assembly line (BasiGo) at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers plant in Thika.

CS Miano flags off first locally assembled electric buses

Kenyan students elated after Chinese President responded to letter

Kenyan students elated after Chinese President Xi Jin Ping responded to letter.

Kenyan students elated after Chinese President responded to letter

Private security firms directed to stop monthly remittances to COTU

Private Security firms directed to stop remitting monthly deductions to COTU following complaints from various companies, Regulatory Authority CEO Fazul Mahamed says.

Private security firms directed to stop monthly remittances to COTU

Police and doctors union disagree over ongoing medics' strike

KMPDU, human rights groups call out IG Japhet Koome for ordering police to ‘firmly deal with doctors; threaten to sue if he does not apologise for assault on Sec-Gen Davji Atellah by police.

Police and doctors union disagree over ongoing medics' strike

Fuel prices reduced by Sh10 in latest EPRA monthly review

EPRA review: Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene down by Sh5.30, Sh10.00 and Sh18.68 per litre respectively; to retail at Sh193.84, Sh180.38 and Sh170.06 effective midnight.

Fuel prices reduced by Sh10 in latest EPRA monthly review

Kenya recalls Benylin cough syrup over safety concerns

Pharmacy and Poisons Board has directed outlets countrywide to stop distribution of Benylin, a popular brand of children's cough syrup.

Kenya recalls Benylin cough syrup over safety concerns

Dedan Kimathi University: Sh180 share from Ruto's donation sparks debate

In the poll results, she says students who supported the sharing of funds were 51 per cent.

Dedan Kimathi University: Sh180 share from Ruto's donation sparks debate

'Tawe' leader George Natembeya defends movement

Natembeya: As the Luhya community, we've not been able to take part in those leadership positions. Which Luhya made Mudavadi the Prime CS?

'Tawe' leader George Natembeya defends movement

'Expect nothing else' Ruto tells doctors as KMPDU strike enters week 4

KMPDU wants the 2017 CBA implemented first, and the medical interns paid as per the terms of the agreement.

'Expect nothing else' Ruto tells doctors as KMPDU strike enters week 4

Kalonzo accuses Kenya Kwanza of plotting to frustrate NADCO report implementation

Kalonzo Musyoka accuses Kenya Kwanza of barring implementation of the NADCO report, asks Ruto and Raila to give way forward after the court stopped adoption of the report.

Kalonzo accuses Kenya Kwanza of plotting to frustrate NADCO report implementation

How Christians determine Easter dates

Have you ever wondered why Easter dates keep changing every year? How are the dates determined? Sometimes the world marks the Easter Holiday in March and sometimes it is celebrated in April.

How Christians determine Easter dates

Six demands by clinical officers as KUCO announces nationwide strike

Kenya Union of Clinical Officers to join ongoing doctors’ strike effective midnight, chairman Peter Wachira says all legal mechanisms have been exhausted.

Six demands by clinical officers as KUCO announces nationwide strike

CS Linturi, PS Ronoh issue contradicting directives on fertilizer sale

Farmers across the country are in a dilemma after the Ministry of Agriculture issued contradicting directives in the last one week.

CS Linturi, PS Ronoh issue contradicting directives on fertilizer sale

Former CS Echesa arrested for alleged involvement in extortion ring

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa has been arrested by detectives attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); lawyer says he is undergoing 'inhumane torture'.

Former CS Echesa arrested for alleged involvement in extortion ring

State disburses Sh30 billion for secondary, university funding

The government has released Sh30.5 billion for secondary school capitation and university students’ scholarships.

State disburses Sh30 billion for secondary, university funding

Ruto asks parastatal heads to slash budget by 30 per cent

President William Ruto holds a meeting with Parastatal Heads and Chief Executive Officers at State House, Nairobi this morning.

Ruto asks parastatal heads to slash budget by 30 per cent

Fridah Mokaya officially takes over as Chief Registrar of Judiciary

Mokaya takes over from Ann Amadi, whose term ended on January 12 this year.

Fridah Mokaya officially takes over as Chief Registrar of Judiciary

Help us save our lake, Lamu resident associations plead

Lake Kenyatta gives sustenance to more than 60,000 locals of Mpeketoni, Lamu County as a source of water, food, cattle keeping and income.

Help us save our lake, Lamu resident associations plead

PHOTOS: Christian faithful mark Palm Sunday across the country

Palm Sunday commemorates when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.

PHOTOS: Christian faithful mark Palm Sunday across the country

Health CS Nakhumicha threatens to sack striking doctors

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha threatens to sack doctors participating in the ongoing strike; says plans by ministry to recruit qualified unemployed medics underway.

Health CS Nakhumicha threatens to sack striking doctors

Alcohol has made my family weep, DP Gachagua pleads with students to quit

Gachagua said the reason he has stayed committed to battling the culture of death that is substance abuse is because his family has once been a victim.

Alcohol has made my family weep, DP Gachagua pleads with students to quit

Frida Mokaya is the new Judiciary Chief Registrar

JSC picks Frida Boyani Mokaya as the new Chief Registrar of the Judiciary for a five-year term, she replaces Anne Amadi, CJ Martha Koome announces.

Frida Mokaya is the new Judiciary Chief Registrar

Government shuts down 359 pharmacies, 452 agrovets in nationwide crackdown

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki tells cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto that 359 pharmacies and 452 agrovets have been shut down since the nationwide crackdown began.

Government shuts down 359 pharmacies, 452 agrovets in nationwide crackdown

We will send officers to Haiti after carribean countries form presidential council, Ruto says

Kenya to lead UN Security Support Mission to restore peace in Haiti after the US and other partners form a Presidential Council to manage the situation, President William Ruto says.

We will send officers to Haiti after carribean countries form presidential council, Ruto says

Sakaja to work with police to restore order in the city

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has pledged to work with security officers, to ensure order is restored in the city.

Sakaja to work with police to restore order in the city

Wikipedia launches campaign for female inclusivity across Africa

Wikimedia feted Librarian Caroline Mwaura and Faith Mwanyolo on the International Womens Day, both Kenyans, for their efforts in women's inclusivity across the country.

Wikipedia launches campaign for female inclusivity across Africa

EACC Lawyer lands global role at the Criminal Law Committee

A lawyer, investigator with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has been appointed as a liaison officer for the Criminal Law Committee.

EACC Lawyer lands global role at the Criminal Law Committee

Former Tanzania President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is dead

Tanzania's second President Ali Hassan Mwinyi, 98, dies after a long illness while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, President Samia Suluhu announces.

Former Tanzania President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is dead

Ruto rallies Kenya Kwanza MPs to back Housing Levy

Ruto defended his economic agenda, saying he was committed to easing the national debt, widening the tax base and minimizing borrowing.

By 2 months ago

Ruto rallies Kenya Kwanza MPs to back Housing Levy

Two suspects linked to Kang'ethe's escape arrested

Two suspects have been arrested, in connection with the escape of Kelvin Kang'ethe's escape from police custody.

By 2 months ago

Two suspects linked to Kang'ethe's escape arrested

Fact check: Wanted fugitive Kelvin Kang'ethe has not been arrested

Police have denied reports that a suspect, Kelvin Kang’ethe who escaped custody at Muthaiga Police Station has been arrested.

By 2 months ago

Fact check: Wanted fugitive Kelvin Kang'ethe has not been arrested

Governors raise alarm over revenue sharing stalemate

The Council of Governors (COG) says recent talks on revenue sharing with the stakeholders from the National Government have stalled.

By 2 months ago

Governors raise alarm over revenue sharing stalemate

Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, netizens differ over BBC's 'tax collector' article

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has differed sharply with Kenyans on social media, over an article published by the BBC on Monday, December 18.

By 3 months ago

Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, netizens differ over BBC's 'tax collector' article

Carrefour Supermarket fined Sh1.1bn for unfair treatment of suppliers

Carrefour Supermarket has been slapped with a fine of Sh1.1 billion by the Competition Authority of Kenya for unfair treatment of its suppliers; and asked to amend all supplier contracts.

By 4 months ago

Carrefour Supermarket fined Sh1.1bn for unfair treatment of suppliers

What you need to know about Form One placement for 2023 KCPE candidates

Education CS Ezekiel Machogu says all 1.4 million 2023 KCPE candidates placed in secondary schools, to report on January 15, 2024

By 4 months ago

What you need to know about Form One placement for 2023 KCPE candidates

Kenya is not involved in DRC internal affairs, Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi says

Kenya has distanced itself from claims of involvement in the internal affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By 4 months ago

Kenya is not involved in DRC internal affairs, Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi says

Nairobi in list of African cities to receive Sh500m to fight air pollution

Air pollution is one of the most urgent global issues. Almost no urban area has air quality that meets the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

By 4 months ago

Nairobi in list of African cities to receive Sh500m to fight air pollution

'The sacrifices will pay off' Ruto on economy

President William Ruto says the economy is on an upward trajectory, ranked 29th fastest growing by the World Bank; GDP grew at a rate of 5.4pc in the last six months.

By 4 months ago

'The sacrifices will pay off' Ruto on economy

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