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Betty Njeru

John Ngumi resigns as Kenya Airways independent director

John Ngumi resigns as an independent non-executive director of Kenya Airways; David Kabeberi takes up role in an interim capacity, KQ announces.

By Betty Njeru 1 day ago

John Ngumi resigns as Kenya Airways independent director

KEBS appoints Esther Ngari acting MD after suspension of Njiraini

KEBS appoints Esther Ngari acting MD after suspension of Njiraini

By Betty Njeru 16 days ago

Jubilee issues fresh demands as bipartisan team meets at Bomas

Jubilee issues fresh demands as bipartisan team meets at Bomas

By Betty Njeru 24 days ago

Ruto affirms Kenya, AU's endorsement of Nancy Karigithu for IMO top post

Ruto affirms Kenya, AU's endorsement of Nancy Karigithu for IMO top post

By Betty Njeru 28 days ago

Ruto appoints Justice Lessit, lawyer Kilukumi to investigate Shakahola massacre

President Ruto appoints Court of Appeal judge Jessie Lessit to head commission probing Shakahola massacre, lawyer Kioko Kilukumi to be the lead counsel.

By Betty Njeru 29 days ago

Ruto appoints Justice Lessit, lawyer Kilukumi to investigate Shakahola massacre

Ex-NCCK Sec Gen Mutava Musyimi to lead team reviewing laws regulating churches

President Ruto appoints former NCCK Secretary General Mutava Musyimi to head a 14-member taskforce to review laws governing churches.

By Betty Njeru 29 days ago

Ex-NCCK Sec Gen Mutava Musyimi to lead team reviewing laws regulating churches

Earthquake or tremor? Kenyans curious following earth shake

By Saturday noon, ‘earthquake’ and ‘tremor’ topped Twitter trends in Kenya, with netizens narrating their experiences.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Earthquake or tremor? Kenyans curious following earth shake

Jubilee to hold special National Delegates Conference as dispute rocks party

Jubilee to hold a special National Delegates Conference on May 22 to review and formulate policies, party leader Uhuru Kenyatta says amid wrangles.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Jubilee to hold special National Delegates Conference as dispute rocks party

EARCF Commander Major General Jeff Nyagah exits DRC mission over safety concerns

East Africa Regional Force Commander Maj. Gen Jeff Nyagah resigns from DRC mission citing threats to his security and frustrations.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

EARCF Commander Major General Jeff Nyagah exits DRC mission over safety concerns

Union officials decry non-payment of teachers at drama festival

The union officials claimed teachers are stranded in Mombasa, with nowhere to go nor anyone to turn to.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Union officials decry non-payment of teachers at drama festival

Moses Kuria off to the U.S. to promote trade ties

Trade CS Kuria leads business delegation to the U.S. to bolster bilateral ties ahead of an investment conference in Nairobi in May; he'll meet State Secretary Blinken.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Moses Kuria off to the U.S. to promote trade ties

UN condemns violence against women in Sudan conflict

The United Nations Women Executive Director has expressed concern over the rising cases of sexual and gender-based violence, as the fighting in Sudan takes a turn for the worst.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

UN condemns violence against women in Sudan conflict

Celebrities, public figures lose blue checkmarks as Musk makes good his threat

Users will now need to pay $8 (Sh1,074) per month to keep the checkmark.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Celebrities, public figures lose blue checkmarks as Musk makes good his threat

Azimio to Kenya Kwanza: Deal with the financial crisis or face the consequences

Azimio has raised more concerns about the skyrocketing prices of food and fuel, a weakening shilling, several loan obligations, and declining forex reserves.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Azimio to Kenya Kwanza: Deal with the financial crisis or face the consequences

Bipartisan talks: Sifuna, Olekina, Millie Odhiambo to lead Azimio's agenda

Azimio bipartisan team: Senators Sifuna (Nbi), Olekina (Narok), Wambua (Kitui); MPs Millie (Suba North), Pkosing (Pokot S.), Otiende (Rarieda), Mnyazi (Malindi).

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Bipartisan talks: Sifuna, Olekina, Millie Odhiambo to lead Azimio's agenda

Kimani Ichung'wah: Government, Opposition dialogue will be an open process

Ichung'wah reiterated that the dialogue will be an open process, centering on the interests of the people.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

Kimani Ichung'wah: Government, Opposition dialogue will be an open process

Azimio protests: You're on your own if caught looting, vandalizing property

Persons who break the law in the guise of protests will bear individual responsibility, Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has warned.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Azimio protests: You're on your own if caught looting, vandalizing property

Standard Group journalists attacked while headed to Kisumu

A team of four Standard Group journalists were Friday evening attacked as they were headed to Kisumu from Kisii, where they had been covering President William Ruto’s visit.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Standard Group journalists attacked while headed to Kisumu

Repair works on Mombasa Road to begin as route floods- Murkomen

Transport CS Murkomen directs KeNHA to build, repair drainages on Mombasa Road to resolve flooding challenges; says rehabilitation of the road to take 18 months.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Repair works on Mombasa Road to begin as route floods- Murkomen

50 CAS appointees sworn in at State House

Their appointments were gazetted by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on Thursday morning.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

50 CAS appointees sworn in at State House

Somalia's Premier Bank acquires majority shares in First Community Bank

Premier Bank Limited acquires 62.5pc of First Community Bank Limited shares after getting approval from the Central Bank of Kenya.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Somalia's Premier Bank acquires majority shares in First Community Bank

Nationwide blackout: Power restored in parts of the country

Kenya Power announces nationwide blackout; says outage caused by system disturbance.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Nationwide blackout: Power restored in parts of the country

'Not on my watch', Ruto declares stand on same-sex relations

Gayism debate: Pres. Ruto says Kenya won’t allow same-sex relationships; states he respects the courts, but doesn’t agree with ruling on homosexuals’ freedoms.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

'Not on my watch', Ruto declares stand on same-sex relations

KRA clears air on tax relief suspension after uproar

KRA clarifies it has suspended reliefs in the form of refunds, waivers and debt write-offs; says tax reliefs on salary and other charges remain in place.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

KRA clears air on tax relief suspension after uproar

Matiang'i has not fled, his lawyer Danstan Omari says

Ex-Interior CS Fred Matiang'i travelled to the UK last Sunday to attend to family matters, his lawyer Danstan Omari says, denying speculation that he fled.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Matiang'i has not fled, his lawyer Danstan Omari says

Drought: USAID gives Kenya Sh16b in food aid

USAID offers Sh16b in food donation to Kenya; says aid will help meet the needs of 1.3 million people across the country.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Drought: USAID gives Kenya Sh16b in food aid

Jill Biden's itinerary: US First Lady championing women's empowerment

Jill, who is in Kenya on the invitation of Rachel echoed the United States’ commitment to partner with Kenya to build better opportunities and a better future.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Jill Biden's itinerary: US First Lady championing women's empowerment

Kuria offers KU's Prof Wainaina buyout for China Square lease

Kuria, who has been vocal on Kenya’s position as regards the US-China trade war said the Chinese are welcome but not to trade.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Kuria offers KU's Prof Wainaina buyout for China Square lease

Raila Odinga: I asked to leave AU job

Raila Odinga says he had asked to be excused from his role as Africa Union High Representative for Infrastructure to deal with other pressing needs.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Raila Odinga: I asked to leave AU job

Experts predict depressed rains from March to May in the Horn of Africa

This could be the sixth failed consecutive rainfall season, as the Horn of Africa grapples with a severe drought.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Experts predict depressed rains from March to May in the Horn of Africa

Did government get CAS shortlist right? Senator Cherargei reflects

Debate is rife online on whether the president will make competency-based appointments.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Did government get CAS shortlist right? Senator Cherargei reflects

BBC expose: Finlays suspends two employees accused of sexually exploiting women

James Finlays Kenya suspends two of its contractors featured in a BBC investigative report that exposed the sexual exploitation of women working in Kericho tea plantations.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

BBC expose: Finlays suspends two employees accused of sexually exploiting women

Ex-Governor Kibwana, Bishop Oginde shortlisted for EACC chairperson seat

The candidates include former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana, Bishop David Oginde, and Lawyer Charles Kanjama, who will face off in two-day interviews.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Ex-Governor Kibwana, Bishop Oginde shortlisted for EACC chairperson seat

Ruto names presidential taskforce to establish a National lottery

Pres. Ruto appoints task force on establishment of National Lottery; team, that will be in operation for 3 months, will review Gambling Bill, among other tasks.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Ruto names presidential taskforce to establish a National lottery

Trade CS Kuria gazettes three new Export Processing Zones

Trade CS Moses Kuria gazettes parts of Bonje in Kwale County, Bombolulu in Mombasa, and Mavoko in Machakos as Export Processing Zones.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Trade CS Kuria gazettes three new Export Processing Zones

MCK Board recruitment hits a snag

ICT CS Eliud Owalo postpones for 14 days publishing of shortlisted candidates for Media Council of Kenya chairperson and Board members pending petition hearing.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

MCK Board recruitment hits a snag

Nairobi: ODM MPs visit Rigathi Gachagua

Gachagua said the visit was meant to align their development agendas and emphasise that the Ruto administration does not discriminate, despite one’s political affiliation.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Nairobi: ODM MPs visit Rigathi Gachagua

EAC Heads of State want armed groups out of DR Congo by April

AU summit: EAC Heads of State direct withdrawal of all armed groups in Eastern DR Congo by March 30, recommend immediate cessation of hostilities.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

EAC Heads of State want armed groups out of DR Congo by April

Pads debacle: Senator Gloria Orwoba contemplates quitting Twitter

Orwoba was on Tuesday kicked out of Senate for an inappropriate dress code.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Pads debacle: Senator Gloria Orwoba contemplates quitting Twitter

Jubilee NEC properly removed Kioni and Murathe, Registrar of Political Parties says

Political Parties Registrar says Jubilee NEC properly ejected officials including Kioni, Murathe; asks party to observe its Constitution in disciplinary process.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Jubilee NEC properly removed Kioni and Murathe, Registrar of Political Parties says

Ruto wants KRA to withdraw lawsuits against county governments

President Ruto asks KRA to withdraw lawsuits against counties and adopt alternative dispute resolution; discourages State agencies from suing each other.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Ruto wants KRA to withdraw lawsuits against county governments

Jeremiah Kioni maintains he is still Jubilee Secretary General

Kioni confirmed being in receipt of petitions against four Jubilee members, notifying them of the intent to appear before the Party’s disciplinary committee.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Jeremiah Kioni maintains he is still Jubilee Secretary General

CS Machogu reveals link between his family and the Magohas

Machogu revealed on Thursday, February 9, how Magoha took his son under his wing.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

CS Machogu reveals link between his family and the Magohas

Dr. Barbara: My mum fasted when I told her I want to marry Magoha

Mourners converged at the Consolata Shrine in Nairobi on Thursday for a requiem mass to honour and remember the late Magoha.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Dr. Barbara: My mum fasted when I told her I want to marry Magoha

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