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Jacob Ngetich

Cabinet approves Sh63b for Arror, Kimwarer dams

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration stopped construction of the twin dams in Elgeyo Marakwet county over claims of corruption.

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 days ago

Cabinet approves Sh63b for Arror, Kimwarer dams

Did Uhuru team pay Sh6 billion for air in Telkom deal?

Did Uhuru team pay Sh6 billion for air in Telkom deal?

By Jacob Ng’etich 9 days ago

State to revive Sh63b Kimwarer, Arror dams in deal with Italians

State to revive Sh63b Kimwarer, Arror dams in deal with Italians

By Jacob Ng’etich 10 days ago

Where the rain started beating Matiang'i

Where the rain started beating Matiang'i

By Jacob Ng’etich 13 days ago

Senator Osotsi wants Supreme Court decisions reviewed

Legislator seeks to introduce a Bill to allow review of apex court rulings through a referendum. Where Kenyans are dissatisfied by the court's resolutions, they should review that decision.

By Jacob Ng’etich 20 days ago

Senator Osotsi wants Supreme Court decisions reviewed

Sh1 trillion tax 'debt' at heart of KRA purge

Money lost because of tax abandonment, exemption and refunds to undeserving cases. Board chair says the country loses Sh428 billion per year in the Port of Mombasa alone.

By Jacob Ng’etich 23 days ago

Sh1 trillion tax 'debt' at heart of KRA purge

Matiang'i's woes deepen as EACC investigates his worth

The agency is seeking information on his worth when he took office as CS in 2013. It wants Certified Copies of Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities forms for years 2012 to 2022,

By Jacob Ng’etich 23 days ago

Matiang'i's woes deepen as EACC investigates his worth

Raila bows out of Africa Union job eight months shy of contract

Raila said he had to exit as AU High Representative for Infrastructure and Development role, citing availability challenges. The position elevated him to a continental statesman.

By Jacob Ng’etich 1 month ago

Raila bows out of Africa Union job eight months shy of contract

Former Wajir governor among CAS hopefuls

Ahmed Ali Muktar was governor for about a year after Mohamud Ali was impeached. He then vied for a seat on President William Ruto's UDA party but lost.

By Jacob Ng’etich 1 month ago

Former Wajir governor among CAS hopefuls

Mudavadi hails his 'earthquake' decision and speech, a year later

Prime Cabinet Secretary says his aim was to disrupt the status quo in Kenya’s politics. He says the real earthquake was working with Ruto and winning the election last year.

By Jacob Ng’etich 1 month ago

Mudavadi hails his 'earthquake' decision and speech, a year later

Lands CS backs move to digitise property records and transactions

The conversion of the land records and upload to Ardhisasa, the National Land Information system launched on April 27, 2021, covers a third of the city land.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Lands CS backs move to digitise property records and transactions

Raila to address Kamukunji rally as Azimio resumes public forums

Opposition chief who left the country for South Africa on January 13 returns tomorrow. Leaders will use the ‘people’s baraza’ to discuss events of August 15 at Bomas of Kenya.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Raila to address Kamukunji rally as Azimio resumes public forums

Lobbying in high gear as more State jobs up for grabs

The Employment and Labour Court in October last year suspended plans to establish the office of CAS, pending determination of a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Lobbying in high gear as more State jobs up for grabs

Affordable housing plan takes shape as President unveils first phase

On Friday, he unveiled the first phase of the 5,000 affordable housing programme for Homa Bay County during his two-day working tour of Nyanza region.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Affordable housing plan takes shape as President unveils first phase

Kenya to benefit from Sh720 billion Ubuntu health fund

Kenya is set to benefit from Sh720 billion (6 billion dollars) health fund that targets to eradicate poverty diseases endemic in Africa.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Kenya to benefit from Sh720 billion Ubuntu health fund

Put citizens first in your work, Mudavadi tells CSs

He says it is time to put the country on the path to prosperity by combating corruption. He says his office is ready to coordinate government functions to deliver on pledges.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Put citizens first in your work, Mudavadi tells CSs

Trader's concept that aims to raise capital locally to fund projects

A businessman has developed an innovation that seeks to ensure Kenyans earn points for every purchase made which will form part of investment capital from the economy.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Trader's concept that aims to raise capital locally to fund projects

Group wants Hustler Fund declared illegal

Case threatens the heart of President Ruto's pledges to the Hustler nation. Expected to begin in February, it will be one of the high-profile cases for the year 2023.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Group wants Hustler Fund declared illegal

Uhuru allies casualties as Ruto appoints new parastatal chairpersons

Some of Uhuru’s allies have either been dropped or moved to less glamorous positions as Ruto continues to pick his allies and loyalists to replace Uhuru's.

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 months ago

Uhuru allies casualties as Ruto appoints new parastatal chairpersons

Salat family embroiled in Sh100m property tussle

The family of politician Nick Salat has been caught up in a controversy over a Sh100 million property dispute in Nairobi’s Kileleshwa

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 months ago

Salat family embroiled in Sh100m property tussle

Inside William Ruto's pitch for multi-billion business deals in the US

International firms such as VIsa, Google and Microsoft have pledged to do business in the country. Hustler Fund also got a shot in the arm with companies saying they will support it.

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 months ago

Inside William Ruto's pitch for multi-billion business deals in the US

Kidney transplant at KNH eases cost for patients, overseas trips

KNH established a Sh150 million kidney transplant laboratory at the Renal department. A six-man team has overseen tens of kidney matches and 12 successful transplants.

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 months ago

Kidney transplant at KNH eases cost for patients, overseas trips

Ruto awards Chebukati, parliamentary leaders state commendations

The highest to be decorated was First Class: Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH) His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 months ago

Ruto awards Chebukati, parliamentary leaders state commendations

Cabinet gives Sh17 million November salary to drought relief kitty

The National Steering Committee on Drought Response has received more than Sh590 million in just a week after the launch of the appeal for donations for hunger-mitigation measures.

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 months ago

Cabinet gives Sh17 million November salary to drought relief kitty

Cherera resigns as vice chair of electoral agency

Cherera, in her resignation letter dated December 5, stated that her stay at the IEBC was no longer tenable after failed efforts to deal with corporate governance issues.

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 months ago

Cherera resigns as vice chair of electoral agency

Political rivals renew public spat over IEBC commissioners

President Ruto suspended the four commissioners and formed a tribunal led by Justice Aggrey Muchelule to investigate their conduct.

By Jacob Ng’etich 3 months ago

Political rivals renew public spat over IEBC commissioners

Kenya, Uganda seek collaboration in tourism sector

Uganda’s Consul General in Mombasa Paul Mukumbya says international tourists arriving at the Coast can complete their excursions in Uganda which has different packages from what Kenya offers.

By Jacob Ng’etich 4 months ago

Kenya, Uganda seek collaboration in tourism sector

Musalia Mudavadi makes comeback after decade in political cold

Ruto assigned the ANC leader key roles that place him at the centre of the administration. He is remembered for his steadfast leadership at Treasury in the early 1990s.

By Jacob Ng’etich 5 months ago

Musalia Mudavadi makes comeback after decade in political cold

Governors now want the appointment, salaries of all county staff harmonised

The Council of Governors (CoG) has unanimously moved amendments to the County Governments Act on the appointment and tenure of County Chief Officers.

By Jacob Ng’etich 5 months ago

Governors now want the appointment, salaries of all county staff harmonised

400 girls benefit from free sanitary towels

Menstrual health education needs concerted efforts by the government and NGOs among other development partners. Many girls miss classes or drop out of school due to lack of sanitary towels.

By Jacob Ng’etich 5 months ago

400 girls benefit from free sanitary towels

Voter wants law changed to allow top seat to rotate across the tribes

A voter has written to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeking to collect a million signatures to change the Constitution to allow a rotational presidency.

By Jacob Ng’etich 5 months ago

Voter wants law changed to allow top seat to rotate across the tribes

President William Ruto has his way as opposition camp wavers

President has absolute control of Parliament and has established a communion with churches. Ruto has also quashed the fuel and unga subsidies and lifted the ten-year ban on GMOs.

By Jacob Ng’etich 5 months ago

President William Ruto has his way as opposition camp wavers

Museveni sorry, defends son over his Kenya tweets

Earlier on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda had distanced itself from Gen Muhoozi’s comments

By Jacob Ng’etich 5 months ago

Museveni sorry, defends son over his Kenya tweets

Ruto to open new Wakulima market

The newly constructed Wakulima Market along Kangundo road, Nairobi, will be opened by President William Ruto in three weeks, Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced.

By Jacob Ng’etich 5 months ago

Ruto to open new Wakulima market

Senator Osotsi wants Supreme Court decisions reviewed

Legislator seeks to introduce a Bill to allow review of apex court rulings through a referendum. Where Kenyans are dissatisfied by the court's resolutions, they should review that decision.

By Jacob Ng’etich 20 days ago

Senator Osotsi wants Supreme Court decisions reviewed

Sh1 trillion tax 'debt' at heart of KRA purge

Money lost because of tax abandonment, exemption and refunds to undeserving cases. Board chair says the country loses Sh428 billion per year in the Port of Mombasa alone.

By Jacob Ng’etich 23 days ago

Sh1 trillion tax 'debt' at heart of KRA purge

Matiang'i's woes deepen as EACC investigates his worth

The agency is seeking information on his worth when he took office as CS in 2013. It wants Certified Copies of Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities forms for years 2012 to 2022,

By Jacob Ng’etich 23 days ago

Matiang'i's woes deepen as EACC investigates his worth

Raila bows out of Africa Union job eight months shy of contract

Raila said he had to exit as AU High Representative for Infrastructure and Development role, citing availability challenges. The position elevated him to a continental statesman.

By Jacob Ng’etich 1 month ago

Raila bows out of Africa Union job eight months shy of contract

Former Wajir governor among CAS hopefuls

Ahmed Ali Muktar was governor for about a year after Mohamud Ali was impeached. He then vied for a seat on President William Ruto's UDA party but lost.

By Jacob Ng’etich 1 month ago

Former Wajir governor among CAS hopefuls

Mudavadi hails his 'earthquake' decision and speech, a year later

Prime Cabinet Secretary says his aim was to disrupt the status quo in Kenya’s politics. He says the real earthquake was working with Ruto and winning the election last year.

By Jacob Ng’etich 1 month ago

Mudavadi hails his 'earthquake' decision and speech, a year later

Lands CS backs move to digitise property records and transactions

The conversion of the land records and upload to Ardhisasa, the National Land Information system launched on April 27, 2021, covers a third of the city land.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Lands CS backs move to digitise property records and transactions

Raila to address Kamukunji rally as Azimio resumes public forums

Opposition chief who left the country for South Africa on January 13 returns tomorrow. Leaders will use the ‘people’s baraza’ to discuss events of August 15 at Bomas of Kenya.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Raila to address Kamukunji rally as Azimio resumes public forums

Lobbying in high gear as more State jobs up for grabs

The Employment and Labour Court in October last year suspended plans to establish the office of CAS, pending determination of a petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Lobbying in high gear as more State jobs up for grabs

Affordable housing plan takes shape as President unveils first phase

On Friday, he unveiled the first phase of the 5,000 affordable housing programme for Homa Bay County during his two-day working tour of Nyanza region.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Affordable housing plan takes shape as President unveils first phase

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