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How the Hustler fund exposed the realities of Kenya's two cities

Kenyans do not know that micro-credit is the most expensive credit in the country, the risk to the lender is very high, with defaults rates stretching up to 50 per cent.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 hr ago

How the Hustler fund exposed the realities of Kenya's two cities

MTRH feted for best healthcare practices

MTRH feted for best healthcare practices

By Peter Ochieng 3 hrs ago

Eastern African legislators urge gov'ts to increase agriculture budget to combat hunger

Eastern African legislators urge gov'ts to increase agriculture budget to combat hunger

By Xinhua 6 hrs ago

Savannah Cement ups rivalry with Sh37b Kitui clinker plant

Savannah Cement ups rivalry with Sh37b Kitui clinker plant

By Patrick Alushula 7 hrs ago

Juniors ready to battle at Mega City Mall chess tournament in Kisumu

Over 300 junior chess masters will battle it out in seven categories as the first edition of the Mega City Mall Junior Chess tournament debuts on Saturday in Kisumu.

By Washington Onyango 18 hrs ago

Juniors ready to battle at Mega City Mall chess tournament in Kisumu

Kenyan ref Mary Njoroge set for World Cup Playoff Duty

World Governing body FIFA on Thursday selected Kenyan referee Mary Njoroge to officiate at the playoff tournament for the 2023FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand.

By Washington Onyango 22 hrs ago

Kenyan ref Mary Njoroge set for World Cup Playoff Duty

Jail term for man who defiled minor reduced

In his appeal, the man had argued that the trial magistrate erred by convicting and sentencing him without seeing that his right to a fair trial was violated.

By Lynn Kolongei 22 hrs ago

Jail term for man who defiled minor reduced

Parliament approves seven nominees to Commission on Revenue Allocation

The National Assembly has approved seven nominees to Commission on Revenue Allocation

By Edwin Nyarangi 23 hrs ago

Parliament approves seven nominees to Commission on Revenue Allocation

Egerton University's VC, eight council members jailed for 30 days

Employment and Labour Relations Court found them guilty of contempt of court for disobeying a May 30, 2022, order to pay lecturers full salaries.

By Daniel Chege 1 day ago

Egerton University's VC, eight council members jailed for 30 days

God's plan': Family flees amid catastrophic Nigeria floods

The flooding that began in June has become the deadliest in more than a decade, according to authorities of this West African nation. More than 600 have been killed.

By AP 1 day ago

God's plan': Family flees amid catastrophic Nigeria floods

MPs' vetting of Cabinet secretaries was a charade, waste of time

Despite the fact that some of the appointees had integrity issues, the committee conveniently disregarded information that is in public domain and approved all of them.

By Jane Waiti 1 day ago

MPs' vetting of Cabinet secretaries was a charade, waste of time

Bill seeks prosecution of public officials who snub House resolutions

Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana has sponsored a Bill in the Senate that seeks to have government officials who fail to implement Parliament resolutions jailed or fined.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

Bill seeks prosecution of public officials who snub House resolutions

Preacher who convinced men to surrender their wives to him under investigation

The leader of small polygamous group near the Arizona-Utah border had taken at least 20 wives, most of them minors.

By AP 2 days ago

Preacher who convinced men to surrender their wives to him under investigation

Rift Valley, Nairobi had highest number of rape, defilement cases last year

Kenya recorded a total of 10,442 sex-related and gender-based violence cases in the year 2021/2022.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 days ago

Rift Valley, Nairobi had highest number of rape, defilement cases last year

What ails our public service

A public service that is people-centric and competent will yield in promoting the aspirations of Kenyans, bolster patriotism and uphold the dignity of Kenyans.

By Justina Wamae 2 days ago

What ails our public service

Why able men fled from Kiambu to Rift Valley in 1917

Some scholars believe that Arthur’s intervention saved many lives and unlike in other theatres of action in Tanganyika the mortality rate of the soldiers was three per cent.

By Amos Kareithi 2 days ago

Why able men fled from Kiambu to Rift Valley in 1917

Tong Il Moo Do: All set for international tourney

Preparations for the 10th edition of the Mombasa International Open Tong Il Moo Do tournament have intensified with over 40 teams expected to participate

By Washington Onyango 2 days ago

Tong Il Moo Do: All set for international tourney

Football: Lions FC beat Laibon to lift Senator Kiptoyot Cup

Lions FC from Soin/Sigowet constituency walked home with a Sh1.2m in cash prize as the winners of the third edition of the Senator Kiptoyot football tournament

By Nikko Tanui 2 days ago

Football: Lions FC beat Laibon to lift Senator Kiptoyot Cup

We have lowered the bar for public appointments

Although the president has the prerogative to appoint anyone he feels suitable to perform certain tasks, he has a constitutional duty to uphold the rule of law.

By Editorial 2 days ago

We have lowered the bar for public appointments

IEBC clears Tim Kipchumba for Elgeyo Marakwet Senate race

IEBC clears lawyer Tim Kipchumba of the Party for Peace and Development, to vie for the Elgeyo Marakwet Senate seat.

By Jacob Ng'etich 3 days ago

IEBC clears Tim Kipchumba for Elgeyo Marakwet Senate race

Impressive Menengai Oilers lead Kenya Cup after two rounds

Last season’s runners up Menengai Oilers are top of the 2022-2023 Kenya Cup standings after two rounds.

By Washington Onyango 3 days ago

Impressive Menengai Oilers lead Kenya Cup after two rounds

Sex outside marriage among citizens, tourists banned in Indonesia

Indonesia’s Parliament passed a long-awaited and controversial revision of its penal code Tuesday that criminalizes extramarital sex for citizens and visiting foreigners alike.

By VOA 3 days ago

Sex outside marriage among citizens, tourists banned in Indonesia

How Hustler Fund stacks up against other kitties

The Hustlers Fund, which is set to get Sh50 billion to lend to individuals and small and medium businesses, is the largest of them all.

By Macharia Kamau 3 days ago

How Hustler Fund stacks up against other kitties

Journalists seek govt intervention during end of year event

Kenyan journalists have implored the national government to come to the aid of media houses undergoing difficult financial times.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 days ago

Journalists seek govt intervention during end of year event

Cheplelachbei Primary School pupils wow netizens in viral video

Ian was the lead anchor in the trending video. He introduced his colleagues who acted as TV correspondents reporting from the drought-stricken areas in Turkana.

By Edward Kosut 4 days ago

Cheplelachbei Primary School pupils wow netizens in viral video

Residents demand answers after ADC guard shoots boy

Residents of Endebess in Trans Nzoia are up in arms following the shooting of a minor by an officer guarding an Agricultural Development Corporation farm.

By Martin Ndiema 4 days ago

Residents demand answers after ADC guard shoots boy

Red-hot Oilers ready to improve on last season's Kenya Cup feat

Menengai Oilers chairman Simpson Osiemo is confident his side will improve on their last season’s performance after kicking off

By Washington Onyango 4 days ago

Red-hot Oilers ready to improve on last season's Kenya Cup feat

Kenya hosts forum seeking to raise Africa's stake in academic research

The academy will bring together 75 PhD, masters and post-doctorate students together with their supervisors from 22 universities across 18 African countries.

By Mark Oloo 4 days ago

Kenya hosts forum seeking to raise Africa's stake in academic research

Many schools are fertile grounds for mental health disorders

Something is awfully wrong when children feel pushed to the wall, that they perceive their only way out is ending it all to stop the physical or mental injuries they are encountering.

By Esther Muiruri 4 days ago

Many schools are fertile grounds for mental health disorders

Kenya, Africa lag behind in fertiliser use

Report shows that fertiliser consumption is increasing in Africa but at a slower rate.

By Moses Omusolo 4 days ago

Kenya, Africa lag behind in fertiliser use

Why most ERP projects are not providing expected value

Implementation stage requires more time, work and acceptance from many managers and areas of an organisation, but the work does not stop there.

By Marius Wessels 5 days ago

Why most ERP projects are not providing expected value

Why the 51 principal secretaries hold the key to Kenya's success

As State departmental leaders, Principal Secretaries turn the wheels of a ministry forward.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 days ago

Why the 51 principal secretaries hold the key to Kenya's success

New PSs should deliver on Ruto's 'Plan' for Kenya

The appointment of the Principal Secretaries was a key step in ensuring a functional government

By Editorial 6 days ago

New PSs should deliver on Ruto's 'Plan' for Kenya

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974 will be dismantled after the tournament

Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament.

By Associated Press 6 days ago

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974 will be dismantled after the tournament

Senegalese male MP slaps female MP

Massat Samb, an opposition MP, walked over and slapped Amy Ndiaye Gniby of the ruling coalition Benno Bokk Yakaar which led to a scuffle.

By Fred Kagonye and Agencies 6 days ago

Senegalese male MP slaps female MP

Man serving 15-year sentence for defiling minor freed after reform, training

The man was initially charged with defilement for engaging in an indecent act with a 16-year-old girl while he was 19 contrary to the Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006.

By Robert Amalemba 6 days ago

Man serving 15-year sentence for defiling minor freed after reform, training

Police arrest man as probe into girl's defilement in hospital ward widens

According to statements, the man separated from his wife a few months ago and has been defiling the victim ever since.

By Benard Lusigi 6 days ago

Police arrest man as probe into girl's defilement in hospital ward widens

51 PSs sworn in as President tells them to serve diligently

The PSs appointments were gazetted on November 1 after the National Assembly concluded debate on their vetting reports

By Josphat Thiong’o 6 days ago

51 PSs sworn in as President tells them to serve diligently

Early political rifts a bad sign for counties

Parliament and county assemblies are in many ways compromising accountability yet the poor Kenyan public pays top dollar keep them on the job.

By Mark Oloo 6 days ago

Early political rifts a bad sign for counties

Police are weak link in war against gender violence, say women MPs

Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (Kewopa) said some of them have been victims of GBV but police did not offer meaningful help.

By Edwin Nyarangi 6 days ago

Police are weak link in war against gender violence, say women MPs

We'll pay you soon, CS Owalo to media houses on advert debts

The government has pledged to offset the debts it owes media houses following advert placements.

By Mate Tongola 7 days ago

We'll pay you soon, CS Owalo to media houses on advert debts

President Ruto swears in 51 Principal Secretaries

President William Ruto on Friday, December 1 presided over the swearings-in of 51 Principal Secretary appointees.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

President Ruto swears in 51 Principal Secretaries

Public gives five memos on proposal to amend IEBC Bill

Committee chairperson George Murugara (Tharaka MP) said Kenyans were given a chance to make their presentation on the Bill tabled in the National Assembly

By Edwin Nyarangi 7 days ago

Public gives five memos on proposal to amend IEBC Bill

Parliament adopts report calling for the suspension of IEBC Four

JLAC recommends suspension of the IEBC commissioners pending determination of the tribunal.

By Josphat Thiong’o 7 days ago

Parliament adopts report calling for the suspension of IEBC Four

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