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All eyes on IEBC as Joseph Kinyua's team says it is ready for transition

Both Ruto and Raila camps exude confidence of winning State House as Kinyua team assured Kenyans of smooth change of guard. Chebukati to announce the president-elect before end of seven-day period

By Judah Ben-hur and Edwin Nyarangi 7 hrs ago

All eyes on IEBC as Joseph Kinyua's team says it is ready for transition

Future presidents should work well with their deputies

Future presidents should work well with their deputies

By Gerald Kithinji 15 hrs ago

Uhuru Kenyatta laid foundation for devolution in new structure

Uhuru Kenyatta laid foundation for devolution in new structure

By Josphat Thiongó 2 days ago

The making of Azimio: Political milestone for handshake duo

The making of Azimio: Political milestone for handshake duo

By Barrack Muluka 6 days ago

Dam scandal that jolted the Jubilee legacy

The Kimwarer and Arror saga elicited storm within the Jubilee party-led government. Rift Valley leaders accused Uhuru of using the matter to politically undermine Ruto.

By Evans Kipkura 7 days ago

Dam scandal that jolted the Jubilee legacy

It's mixed bag for Nyanza region as mega projects yet to take off

A number of road projects are still incomplete, including the Sh1.3b Ahero interchange which was started in 2017. The construction of the much-awaited Sh25b Koru-Soin dam is yet to kick off.

By Washington Onyango 8 days ago

It's mixed bag for Nyanza region as mega projects yet to take off

How 1,000 cats, dogs were left homeless in barracks

As the soldiers returned home, Kenyans and an estimated 1,000 cats, monkeys, dogs and other pets were poised to suffer immeasurable loss.

By Amos Kareithi 9 days ago

How 1,000 cats, dogs were left homeless in barracks

Ruto: My plan for Kenya's Sh8 trillion debt

“Our debt today is a challenge; we need to deal with it. We are not sitting pretty we are living beyond our means.”

By Fred Kagonye 17 days ago

Ruto: My plan for Kenya's Sh8 trillion debt

Good news for private schools as government offers incentives

7,000 new classes have been constructed across the country, leaving a huge deficit for private schools. Magoha says condition placed on private schools is the existence of a laboratory.

By Mike Kihaki 19 days ago

Good news for private schools as government offers incentives

Judge says Prince Harry can sue UK govt over security plan

Prince Harry can take the British government to court over his security arrangements in the U.K., a judge in London ruled Friday.

By Associated Press 21 days ago

Judge says Prince Harry can sue UK govt over security plan

Jubilee scorecard should help you decide on who to vote for

With 4 million undecided voters, the scorecard offers voters a rights-based lens to listen to the deputy presidential and presidential debates this week and make the right choices on August 9.

By Irungu Houghton 28 days ago

Jubilee scorecard should help you decide on who to vote for

Jubilee scores poorly in Amnesty's ratings

Report says the Jubilee government failed to address unequal and inefficient food distribution and food wastage.

By Judah Ben-Hur 30 days ago

Jubilee scores poorly in Amnesty's ratings

The debt-fuelled hits and misses that will define Uhuru's legacy

Uhuru, who has taken loans nearly three times as much as what his three predecessors borrowed combined, believes he will be vindicated.

By Dominic Omondi 1 month ago

The debt-fuelled hits and misses that will define Uhuru's legacy

Big budgets reigned supreme amid wastage

Projects in roads and rail, and education have been close to the President Uhuru Kenyatta’s heart.

By Patrick Alushula 1 month ago

Big budgets reigned supreme amid wastage

Uhuru's grand projects: Boon or mere white elephants?

The string of mega projects has left in its wake a country saddled with huge debts and a citizenry that's worse off than a decade ago. Were they worth the trouble, then? Time will tell.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Uhuru's grand projects: Boon or mere white elephants?

When a bribe threatened to tear the Maasai apart

Maasailand was a no-go zone, not only for Europeans but other communities as well.

By Peter Muiruri 1 month ago

When a bribe threatened to tear the Maasai apart

National administrative officers will be safe in Raila Odinga's government

Azimio places premium on the law and in view of the foregoing, allays any concerns that it is planning to phase out administrative officers in the event it assumes power in August 2022.

By Onyango Omolo 1 month ago

National administrative officers will be safe in Raila Odinga's government

Martha Karua to Ruto: Azimo government will protect you

Martha Karua however said Deputy President William Ruto cannot be trusted with presidential powers since he is likely to be vengeful.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Martha Karua to Ruto: Azimo government will protect you

Welfare officers want uniform criteria for awarding bursaries

Some NG-CDF funds such as Igembe South in Meru and Nyeri town give bursaries to all secondary school, college and university applicants provided there is proof they are in school.

By Wainaina Ndung'u 1 month ago

Welfare officers want uniform criteria for awarding bursaries

Tough options for next regime as Senate okays Sh10tr debt ceiling

When Kibaki took over from the late President Moi in 2002, Kenya's debt was about Sh630 billion while Mzee Jomo Kenyatta left it at Sh1.17 billion by the time he died in 1978.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 month ago

Tough options for next regime as Senate okays Sh10tr debt ceiling

Governor Oparanya urges successor to build on his Sh94b development

Governor Wycliffe Oparanya urged the next regime to take advantage of the sound structures he has put in place to steer the county to greater heights.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Governor Oparanya urges successor to build on his Sh94b development

KCB sues Nairobi County over Sh4b decade-long loan dispute

KCB is demanding Sh4.2 billion and Sh9 million in costs. Its chief executive officer raised concern about the county’s default to the Treasury CS in 2019 but the situation has not changed.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

KCB sues Nairobi County over Sh4b decade-long loan dispute

Counties hold the key to elusive food security

In 2020, we faced yet another maize deficit and imported approximately 277,350 tones (3.1 million 90kg bags), mostly from Uganda and Tanzania.

By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago

Counties hold the key to elusive food security

Brace for a huge shift in county leadership

This year’s elections bear telltale signs of a revolution, albeit mild. A case in point is the shift of affiliation in what were hitherto secure voting blocs for ethnic chieftains.

By Eric Wamanji 2 months ago

Brace for a huge shift in county leadership

UK govt issues licence for Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

The British government has issued a licence that permits the sale of Chelsea to a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly

By Reuters 2 months ago

UK govt issues licence for Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Didmus Barasa wanted over branding of GK vehicle with UDA party colours

Police are looking for Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa after a government vehicle was found branded with UDA colours complete with his campaign portrait.

By Omelo Juliet 2 months ago

Didmus Barasa wanted over branding of GK vehicle with UDA party colours

Proposed education framework to benefit students under the IGAD block

Students under the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) block will soon be able to study in any of the member states.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Proposed education framework to benefit students under the IGAD block

Government in a spot over woman's death in Saudi

Details have now emerged that the National Employment Authority is yet to escalate the matter to the Ministry of Labour for action.

By Pkemoi Ngénoh 2 months ago

Government in a spot over woman's death in Saudi

Mau Mau veterans sue State for 'interfering with compensation'

They argued that the government has instead taken a disinterested and nonchalance stand in regard to processing the compensation.

By Collins Kweyu 2 months ago

Mau Mau veterans sue State for 'interfering with compensation'

Construction of a Sh249m 'smart' market to end fish hawkers' woes

The modern market in Karai Centre, Naivasha, will provide cold storage facilities powered by solar energy.

By Antony Gitonga 2 months ago

Construction of a Sh249m 'smart' market to end fish hawkers' woes

Governor who turned State House into chicken farm

Government House, the imposing structure now known as State House, was constructed in 1907 with designs by British architect Sir Herbert Baker.

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

Governor who turned State House into chicken farm

MP dies after standoff with anti-govt protesters

Ruling party parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala died after a standoff with anti-government protesters.

By Reuters 3 months ago

MP dies after standoff with anti-govt protesters

Busia County Government gives 533 ECDE tutors permanent jobs

The Busia County Government has absorbed 533 Early Childhood Development Education teachers as permanent employees.

By Benard Lusigi 3 months ago

Busia County Government gives 533 ECDE tutors permanent jobs

Next government should overhaul economic policies

Overambitious policies would be a waste of time and resources as witnessed with Uhuru’s Big Four Agenda which has turned out to be too costly to taxpayers.

By Wilson Sossion 3 months ago

Next government should overhaul economic policies

Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told

Workers in county governments have called for amicable resolution of disputes to avoid damages and job losses.

By Victor Nzuma 3 months ago

Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told

Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told

Workers in county governments have called for amicable resolution of disputes to avoid damages and job losses.

By Victor Nzuma 3 months ago

Handle workers' disputes better, county governments told

It's possible that we have a deep state

It is true deep state exists like it does in many nations, but it manifests itself in different versions.

By Babere Kerata Chacha 3 months ago

It's possible that we have a deep state

For better leadership let's revamp Kenya School of Government

We cannot make giant development strides if we do not walk into knowledge and deploy that knowledge to all sectors of our society.

By Isaac Kalua 3 months ago

For better leadership let's revamp Kenya School of Government

East and Horn of Africa prepare for 'the worst drought in decades'

Agricultural workers in the east and Horn of Africa are preparing for their most severe drought in 40 years.

By Wanjohi Kabukuru 3 months ago

East and Horn of Africa prepare for 'the worst drought in decades'

Group seeks Nyeri County government aid to get 2,500 acres from Catholic Church

A group that has been seeking to repossess over 2,500 acres from the Catholic Church is seeking the help of Nyeri County government for their case.

By Wainaina Ndung’u 3 months ago

Group seeks Nyeri County government aid to get 2,500 acres from Catholic Church

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i tells chiefs to remain firm

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has told chiefs to discharge their duties without fear of intimidation by politicians during campaigns.

By Lydiah Nyawira 3 months ago

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i tells chiefs to remain firm

Murang’a residents in calls for a second Level Four hospital

Murang'a residents are up demanding for establishment of a Level Four health facility to serve them after years of neglect.

By Boniface Gikandi 3 months ago

Murang’a residents in calls for a second Level Four hospital

Everything you need to know about buying Treasury Bonds

For those who fear risk, a government bond is the safest kind of investment. They are a secure, medium- to long-term investment.

By Graham Kajilwa 4 months ago

Everything you need to know about buying Treasury Bonds

As Jubilee exits, independent offices must reflect on future

When Jubilee took power in 2013, a strategy of “subsume or subdue” was gradually applied, effected through reduced or delayed funding, withdrawal of support by the bureaucracy.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

As Jubilee exits, independent offices must reflect on future

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