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Jacob Ngetich

Inside Sh5b NOC-Rubis deal to revamp cash-strapped oil marketer

Rubis hopes to benefit from the comparative advantage that NOC has but has been unable to utilise because of its stock of debt owed to local banks.

Inside Sh5b NOC-Rubis deal to revamp cash-strapped oil marketer

Making of an all-powerful presidency

Making of an all-powerful presidency

Saints' old boys set to raise Sh4.5m fees for needy students

Saints' old boys set to raise Sh4.5m fees for needy students

Last laugh: Inside UhuRuto battle over Sh13bn city land

Last laugh: Inside UhuRuto battle over Sh13bn city land

Mudavadi urges Kenya, Ethiopia to remove trade barriers

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi has called on Kenya and Ethiopia to remove tariff and non-tariff barriers to ease trade.

By 2 months ago

Mudavadi urges Kenya, Ethiopia to remove trade barriers

Isolating Uhuru? Ruto took his base, party and now has Raila

To Uhuru’s dismay, his once monolithic Jubilee Party was reduced to a shell. Deal between Ruto and Raila could hand the latter an influential continental job and thus exit politics.

By 2 months ago

Isolating Uhuru? Ruto took his base, party and now has Raila

Ruto's two systems of government

President Ruto’s dual circles of power challenge traditional governance dynamics. Former Treasury CS Henry Rotich takes key role in fiscal affairs and budget policy.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's two systems of government

Current media crisis caused by digital break, says CS Owalo

Minister says government has registered huge successes in revenue collection after reviving digital services but he has formed a working group to deliberate on the future of the Fourth Estate

By 2 months ago

Current media crisis caused by digital break, says CS Owalo

DCI seeks Interpol help to nab trader over Sh1.35b land fraud

Davis Nathan Chelogoi, former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner is implicated in the forgery of land title and other documents of an 18-acre land located at Lower Kabete.

By 3 months ago

DCI seeks Interpol help to nab trader over Sh1.35b land fraud

Ruto to work away from State House to allow renovation

Architects had warned that parts of the expansive colonial structure had become unfit for habitation and recommended construction of a new building.

By 3 months ago

Ruto to work away from State House to allow renovation

Unneighbourly conduct: Is Kenya the main regional haven for diplomatic bad boys?

In the last few months, Kenya has found itself caught up in the complexities of regional political conflicts that are threatening to rob the country of its former appeal as the honest arbitrator.

By 3 months ago

Unneighbourly conduct: Is Kenya the main regional haven for diplomatic bad boys?

AG Muturi under siege amid talk that his advise is being ignored

Attorney General Justin Muturi’s antagonists, sources say, have hatched an elaborate plan to isolate him from key decision making.

By 3 months ago

AG Muturi under siege amid talk that his advise is being ignored

The hustlers' din outside my office reminds me who I'm here to serve

As the top government diplomat, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi assures that President William Ruto's trips abroad are strategic in terms of trade and investment.

By 4 months ago

The hustlers' din outside my office reminds me who I'm here to serve

Duale: I'll go herd my camels when Ruto's tenure as president ends

Defence Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale says he misses Parliament and plans to retire from public office with President William Ruto in 2032, if he wins a second term.

By 4 months ago

Duale: I'll go herd my camels when Ruto's tenure as president ends

Why country totters on issues of extradition, fugitives threat

MP Nelson Koech says new legislation will enhance extradition of foreign fugitives by eliminating any room for delay of criminal justice without justification.

By 4 months ago

Why country totters on issues of extradition, fugitives threat

Tower of Babel: Bickering CSs in blame game and at cross-purpose

Ministers encroach into other dockets in what is seen as a lack of unity of purpose. Despite clear executive orders, the disjointed operations have exposed the soft underbelly of Kenya Kwanza.

By 4 months ago

Tower of Babel: Bickering CSs in blame game and at cross-purpose

Kuria on forgiving Uhuru, working with Ruto and ties with Gachagua

Kuria says he has one question for Uhuru Kenyatta if he were to meet him today or in the future. The answer to that question will determine whether he will forgive the former Head of State.

By 4 months ago

Kuria on forgiving Uhuru, working with Ruto and ties with Gachagua

Ugly past: Why the country was once a haven and hub for fugitives

MP says Kenya is no longer a preferred destination for those running away from justice. Fugitives give the country a wide berth, due to robust intelligence and comprehensive laws.

By 4 months ago

Ugly past: Why the country was once a haven and hub for fugitives

Ruto flings open Kenya's doors to the world with free visa gamble

President reassured the country that heavy taxation was paying off and the country was not in debt distress. He expressed optimism that economic indicators point to a bright future.

By 4 months ago

Ruto flings open Kenya's doors to the world with free visa gamble

Sakaja eyes Sh19b from new land rates starting January

Sakaja said the 1980 Valuation Roll has been overtaken by events given the monumental development in the city as opposed to over four decades ago.

By 4 months ago

Sakaja eyes Sh19b from new land rates starting January

Discord rocks Rift Valley as local leaders fight for Ruto's attention

Transport CS Murkomen has threatened to sue Senator Cherargei for alleged defamation which is seen as part of sibling rivalry in the President’s backyard.

By 4 months ago

Discord rocks Rift Valley as local leaders fight for Ruto's attention

Murkomen directs agency to ensure seafarers safety

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed the Kenya Maritime Authority to certify all lake users and seafarers to ensure safety.

By 4 months ago

Murkomen directs agency to ensure seafarers safety

Dialogue team's radical austerity measures to ease Kenyans' burden

While they want executive expansion, proposals are to reduce government expenditure. Commissions are to be collapsed or merged for efficiency.

By 4 months ago

Dialogue team's radical austerity measures to ease Kenyans' burden

Technology key to transform agriculture says ex-Nigerian President

Goodluck Jonathan noted that Africa, is home to more than 60 per cent of the world's arable land, and yet, find itself grappling with food insecurity, pests and diseases.

By 5 months ago

Technology key to transform agriculture says ex-Nigerian President

Judiciary bigwigs pick Dubai for accounting induction by Icpak

The seminar is supposed to enlighten the commissioners on board management. All commissioners are said to be in attendance.

By 5 months ago

Judiciary bigwigs pick Dubai for accounting induction by Icpak

Ruto warns squatters on State land they will pay market rates

President William Ruto has directed that Kenyans residing on government land and willing to pay the market value be spared from losing their homes through demolition.

By 5 months ago

Ruto warns squatters on State land they will pay market rates

Ruto climbs down, to cut travel by Sh500m to help disabled learners

Funds will be used to build a manufacturing plant for assistive devices for learners. The government has recruited 56,000 teachers to ensure children get quality education.

By 5 months ago

Ruto climbs down, to cut travel by Sh500m to help disabled learners

William Ruto: The flying president

Out of the 407 days that President Ruto has been in power, he has spent 83 days out of the country visiting over 45 cities in 38 countries.

By 5 months ago

William Ruto: The flying president

Exposed: Illegal allocation and invasion of Mavoko land

The task force was mandated to examine and inquire into the allocation of land to individuals or corporations. Court ruled that EAPC was the legitimate owner of the 12,000-acre land in Athi River.

By 6 months ago

Exposed: Illegal allocation and invasion of Mavoko land

How NHC lost 348 acres of land in Athi River to private developers

A report by a taskforce formed to investigate land issues in Mavoko indicated that NHC lost the land and never got a title deed for another property it procured.

By 6 months ago

How NHC lost 348 acres of land in Athi River to private developers

Ruto set to launch ambitious health care programme

President William Ruto will launch UHC during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho.

By 6 months ago

Ruto set to launch ambitious health care programme

Wetangula urges CJ to streamline criminal justice system

Wetang'ula, who has had the privilege of serving in the Legislature and Judiciary, emphasized his understanding of the tensions that often brew between these two arms of government.

By 6 months ago

Wetangula urges CJ to streamline criminal justice system

Kindiki names terror suspects in Boni Forest, Lamu attacks

The list includes several names, among them two Tanzanians, a German, United Kingdom nationals, and Bangladeshi individuals, with the majority being Kenyans.

By 6 months ago

Kindiki names terror suspects in Boni Forest, Lamu attacks

County to provide shelter for demolition victims, says Machakos deputy governor

Machakos deputy governor says the government should have negotiated with the victims and ensure they acquire the land legally rather than cause them suffering by destroying their businesses and homes.

By 6 months ago

County to provide shelter for demolition victims, says Machakos deputy governor

Power play in Ruto government one week after Cabinet changes

A letter by Felix Koskei addressed to the Attorney General, all Cabinet Secretaries and Principal Secretaries, meant to designate each ministry a physical office, has created controversy.

By 6 months ago

Power play in Ruto government one week after Cabinet changes

Mudavadi calls for long term solution to refugee crisis

Musalia Mudavadi noted that solutions must consider refugees and host communities, transitioning from camps to integrated settlements under the Shirika Plan.

By 6 months ago

Mudavadi calls for long term solution to refugee crisis

Cabinet writes off Sh117b sugar millers debt

Treasury is working on waiving tax penalties and interest within 30 days. Cabinet endorses LPG growth policy and re-development of hydropower plant in Migori.

By 6 months ago

Cabinet writes off Sh117b sugar millers debt

Sakaja, Kilonzo Jnr urge faithfuls to shun divisive politics and preach unity

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and his Makueni counterpart Mutula Kilonzo Jnr have urged Kenyans to embrace national unity regardless of political affiliation.

By 6 months ago

Sakaja, Kilonzo Jnr urge faithfuls to shun divisive politics and preach unity

KRA boss reshuffles customs managers to boost operations

The new Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga has reshuffled customs chief managers.

By 6 months ago

KRA boss reshuffles customs managers to boost operations

Two officers per station to be picked for Haiti job

OCSs are instructed to select officers with a minimum of five years of active service in the national police service, and these officers must be aged between 20 and 55 years.

By 6 months ago

Two officers per station to be picked for Haiti job

Musalia Mudavadi: Ruto's blue-eyed boy takes his place as top diplomat

Even before getting new job, Mudavadi has been representing Ruto at global events. Prime CS joins the list of longest-serving ministers, having joined Cabinet in 1989.

By 6 months ago

Musalia Mudavadi: Ruto's blue-eyed boy takes his place as top diplomat

Graft and greed hurting Kenyans, sending investors to other countries - Raila

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga said the Kenya Kwanza government was wallowing in corruption and the situation was getting worse.

By 6 months ago

Graft and greed hurting Kenyans, sending investors to other countries - Raila

Ruto orders budget cuts in ministries amid tough economic times

The Head of State says there is a need for the government to exercise prudence in resource utilisation, noting that wastage and corruption would not be tolerated.

By 6 months ago

Ruto orders budget cuts in ministries amid tough economic times

Farmer banks on new farming model to grow healthier food

Tucked in the middle of a noisy quarry harvesting environment is Sylvia Kuria’s agroecology farm (a type of farming that works with nature).

By 6 months ago

Farmer banks on new farming model to grow healthier food

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