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Ronald Kipruto

Glowing tribute to journalist Tinina in her final journey

Journalists, government officials, and politicians join friends and family in paying last respect. Mourners share memories of her, which filled those present with tears and laughter in equal measure.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Glowing tribute to journalist Tinina in her final journey

FKE wants state to reinstate licenses of blacklisted security firms

FKE wants state to reinstate licenses of blacklisted security firms

By Ronald Kipruto 2 months ago

Over 200 Ethiopians arrested as police hunt for human traffickers

Over 200 Ethiopians arrested as police hunt for human traffickers

By Ronald Kipruto 2 months ago

Kenya to chair key regional body in latest agricultural reforms

Kenya to chair key regional body in latest agricultural reforms

By Ronald Kipruto 2 months ago

Matatu welfare, motorists reject State plan to toll roads

Peter Murima, chairman MAK, said: "We know that this public roads in nature cannot be privatized. You cannot privatize existing public roads anywhere in the world."

By Ronald Kipruto 3 months ago

Matatu welfare, motorists reject State plan to toll roads

How EPRA, ministries dropped the ball on Embakasi death plant

Despite rejections and warnings, dangerous gas plant slipped through the cracks resulting in tragedy. Illegal gas plant run by convicted criminals.

By Macharia Kamau and Ronald Kipruto 3 months ago

How EPRA, ministries dropped the ball on Embakasi death plant

Clerics petition Parliament to ban gay relations

Religious leaders drawn from Muslim and Christian faiths signed a petition to be tabled in Parliament seeking to prohibit gay relations in the country.

By Ronald Kipruto 3 months ago

Clerics petition Parliament to ban gay relations

Cotu report reveals why most Kenyans are now struggling

According to the report, the cost of living has been on the increase over the past year thereby reducing the purchasing power.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Ronald Kipruto 3 months ago

Cotu report reveals why most Kenyans are now struggling

Govt aims for 100 per cent clean cooking in four years

More than 2,000 Nairobi Residents on Wednesday received clean cooking gas is in line with the government's objective of environment conservation.

By Ronald Kipruto 4 months ago

Govt aims for 100 per cent clean cooking in four years

Technical University of Kenya to lay off staff amid financial woes

The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) is set to lay off some of its staff as part of its new strategic plan to cope with financial challenges and the economic downturn.

By Ronald Kipruto 4 months ago

Technical University of Kenya to lay off staff amid financial woes

President Ruto to open international labour meet in Nairobi

The congress hosted by the COTU will convene over 500 delegates, including Trade Unionists and leaders from across Africa and beyond.

By Ronald Kipruto 5 months ago

President Ruto to open international labour meet in Nairobi

Atwoli re-elected president of international labour body

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli re-elected as President of the Organization of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU), for the third time.

By Ann Musungu and Ronald Kipruto 5 months ago

Atwoli re-elected president of international labour body

Guards laud pay rise order after 'long suffering'

Guards will now get a gross salary of Sh30,000 PSRA set the minimum wage at Sh18,994, house allowance of Sh2,849.11 and Sh8,156.81 as overtime allowance.

By Ronald Kipruto 5 months ago

Guards laud pay rise order after 'long suffering'

We have stepped up readiness for El Nino, says Gachagua

The government has rolled out a raft of measures to combat the negative effects of the heavy rains being experienced in the country.

By Ronald Kipruto 5 months ago

We have stepped up readiness for El Nino, says Gachagua

DPP commits to protect media freedom, rights of journalists

Remarks come after media stakeholders criticise ODPP for not acting on cases involving journalists. MCK boss says 110 cases of attack on journalists reported this year alone.

By Ronald Kipruto and Olivia Odhiambo 6 months ago

DPP commits to protect media freedom, rights of journalists

Kenya's fertility rate going down as population to hit 70m by 2050

According to the annual United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) report, although fertility level declined, the population has continued to grow from 10.9 million in 1969 to 47.6 million in 2019.

By Ronald Kipruto 6 months ago

Kenya's fertility rate going down as population to hit 70m by 2050

Kenyan appointed ILO representative for five East African countries

Khamati is a former employee of the Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU-K).

By Ronald Kipruto 6 months ago

Kenyan appointed ILO representative for five East African countries

UDA elections in limbo after two groups differ over dates

UDA top brass will meet on November 2 to discuss the planned grassroots elections. Malala defended the difference of opinion, saying UDA is democratic and accommodates all.

By Brian Otieno and Ronald Kipruto 6 months ago

UDA elections in limbo after two groups differ over dates

IGAD launches youth charter

IGAD together with Horn of Africa Youth Network, Save the Children and Plan International among other stakeholders started the initiative in 2019.

By Ann Musungu and Ronald Kipruto 7 months ago

IGAD launches youth charter

KRA official allegedly pocketed Sh130,000 to release contaminated sugar

The money is believed to have been an inducement to allow access to a warehouse in Thika where the sugar was stored.

By Ronald Kipruto and Brian Otieno 7 months ago

KRA official allegedly pocketed Sh130,000 to release contaminated sugar

Rivers agency starts cleanup exercise ahead of heavy rains

In a broader context, the clean-up exercise will include mapping and restoration, drainage and hydrology reclamation, as well as the protection of riparian land.

By Okumu Modachi and Ronald Kipruto 7 months ago

Rivers agency starts cleanup exercise ahead of heavy rains

Kenya, UK in new pact to strengthen growing trade ties

The signing of a memorandum of understanding between the ministry and the British Chamber of Commerce Kenya sets up the framework for further cooperation between the two countries.

By Noel Nabiswa and Ronald Kipruto 7 months ago

Kenya, UK in new pact to strengthen growing trade ties

KDF recruitment drill leaves many disheartened

To be eligible, prospective recruits needed to be former NYS trainees, possess a certificate of good conduct and have the necessary educational documents.

By Catherine Imuraget and Ronald Kipruto 7 months ago

KDF recruitment drill leaves many disheartened

Rights groups claim Ruto ignored promise on extra-judicial killings

Concerned that majority of the victims are youth constituting about 65 per cent, the IMLU boss accused the Head of State of failing to keep his promise to protect young people from police brutality.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Ronald Kipruto 7 months ago

Rights groups claim Ruto ignored promise on extra-judicial killings

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