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News Featured image for Fake fertiliser scandal: CS Linturi will not be impeached, insiders claim
Mon 13 May, 2024 15:24
Fake fertiliser scandal: CS Linturi will not be impeached, insiders claim
Featured image for Fake fertiliser scandal: CS Linturi will not be impeached, insiders claim

CS Linturi's survival seems assured, as Article 152 (9) grants final authority to the recommendations put forth by the committee.


river nyando kisumu Featured image for Kenya floods: Ministry says key health services provided at IDP camps
Sun 05 May, 2024 22:21
Kenya floods: Ministry says key health services provided at IDP camps
Featured image for Kenya floods: Ministry says key health services provided at IDP camps

Amoth highlighted key services such as water chlorination, waste disposal, and immunisation via the dispatch of teams to villages.


Old Kijabe dam' Featured image for Questions linger as deadly rains, floods ravage Kenya
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 21:06
Questions linger as deadly rains, floods ravage Kenya
Featured image for Questions linger as deadly rains, floods ravage Kenya

Government sources say a record 300 people have lost their lives, with 185,297 individuals displaced by the floods.


school reopening Featured image for Photos: Learners left stranded after CS Machogu postpones schools' reopening
Mon 29 Apr, 2024 11:49
Photos: Learners left stranded after CS Machogu postpones schools' reopening
Featured image for Photos: Learners left stranded after CS Machogu postpones schools' reopening

Parents wondered why the communication was issued hours before students began travelling, causing panic and confusion countrywide.


Zarina Patel Featured image for Tribute to Zarina Patel by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Sun 28 Apr, 2024 08:19
Tribute to Zarina Patel by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Featured image for Tribute to Zarina Patel by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

You, sister Zarina Patel...You always marched step by step with all seekers of justice.


Headlines Featured image for Ethiopia set for mega Addis Ababa airport upgrade as traveller numbers grow
Sun 21 Apr, 2024 20:09
Ethiopia set for mega Addis Ababa airport upgrade as traveller numbers grow
Featured image for Ethiopia set for mega Addis Ababa airport upgrade as traveller numbers grow

The New Addis Ababa International Airport project will cost between £1.6 billion and £2.5 billion.


Regional Featured image for Ethiopia faces pressure to devalue its currency to secure IMF rescue loan

Robbery Featured image for Exclusive: Suspects behind robbery and shooting of Eastleigh businessman found dead
Thu 11 Apr, 2024 06:28
Exclusive: Suspects behind robbery and shooting of Eastleigh businessman found dead
Featured image for Exclusive: Suspects behind robbery and shooting of Eastleigh businessman found dead

The three are reported to have travelled to Mombasa to purchase a motor vehicle with the Sh3.9 million loot that was stolen from Adan at the time of the robbery, from where they were arrested.


Tourism Featured image for Kenyan conservationists urge Tanzania to restrict trophy hunting to protect elephants
Wed 10 Apr, 2024 23:12
Kenyan conservationists urge Tanzania to restrict trophy hunting to protect elephants
Featured image for Kenyan conservationists urge Tanzania to restrict trophy hunting to protect elephants

The killing of the three elephants, including one with tusks weighing 50 kg each, has raised concerns about the impact of trophy hunting on Kenya's elephant population.


Northern Kenya Featured image for Rehabilitation works begin at the Isiolo county mortuary
Wed 10 Apr, 2024 13:04
Rehabilitation works begin at the Isiolo county mortuary
Featured image for Rehabilitation works begin at the Isiolo county mortuary

The inclusive design of the renovation project includes provisions for Muslim funeral arrangements, acknowledging the religious diversity of the region.


Waste management Featured image for City Hall lacks full ownership of Dandora dumpsite, report reveals
Wed 10 Apr, 2024 09:55
City Hall lacks full ownership of Dandora dumpsite, report reveals
Featured image for City Hall lacks full ownership of Dandora dumpsite, report reveals

The Auditor General in her report says City Hall risks loss or misappropriation of the land if the ownership is not regularised.


Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Featured image for State sets May 1 deadline for inspection of school buses
Wed 10 Apr, 2024 08:07
State sets May 1 deadline for inspection of school buses
Featured image for State sets May 1 deadline for inspection of school buses

CS Murkomen ordered that all school vehicles carrying learners be restricted to operate between 6 am and 7 pm.


ramadan 2024 Featured image for Ruto leads Kenyans in wishing Muslims Eid Mubarak
Wed 10 Apr, 2024 07:31
Ruto leads Kenyans in wishing Muslims Eid Mubarak
Featured image for Ruto leads Kenyans in wishing Muslims Eid Mubarak

The President emphasized the importance of inter-faith understanding as a pillar of peace, love, and unity in Kenya.


Lufthansa Group Featured image for Lufthansa Group expands its presence in East Africa
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 21:36
Lufthansa Group expands its presence in East Africa
Featured image for Lufthansa Group expands its presence in East Africa

Lufthansa's holistic approach embodies its unwavering dedication to fostering growth and opportunity in East Africa.


News Featured image for Kindiki declares medics strike unlawful, orders crackdown on striking doctors
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 10:37
Kindiki declares medics strike unlawful, orders crackdown on striking doctors
Featured image for Kindiki declares medics strike unlawful, orders crackdown on striking doctors

CS says striking doctors have attempted to intimidate and threaten violence against health workers who have opted out of the "unlawful" industrial action.


Shariah Featured image for Ruto: Hustler fund to have Shariah-compliant component for Muslims
Tue 09 Apr, 2024 09:48
Ruto: Hustler fund to have Shariah-compliant component for Muslims
Featured image for Ruto: Hustler fund to have Shariah-compliant component for Muslims

Muslim leaders had earlier expressed concerns that the Hustler fund is not Muslim friendly.


william ruto iftar dinner Featured image for Ramadan 2024: Ruto hosts Iftar dinner, urges unity of religions
Mon 08 Apr, 2024 22:00
Ramadan 2024: Ruto hosts Iftar dinner, urges unity of religions
Featured image for Ramadan 2024: Ruto hosts Iftar dinner, urges unity of religions

In his address, President Ruto assured the gathering that Kenyans will unite, regardless of their religions, and focus on the nation's growth.


treasury kenya Featured image for Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors
Mon 08 Apr, 2024 21:36
Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors
Featured image for Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors

The proposal follows a summons for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to appear before the Senate within 14 days to address audit queries.


Subsidised fertiliser Featured image for Ruto calls for arrest of culprits distributing fake fertilisers
Mon 08 Apr, 2024 14:26
Ruto calls for arrest of culprits distributing fake fertilisers
Featured image for Ruto calls for arrest of culprits distributing fake fertilisers

The President spoke after making an impromptu visit to the National Cereal and Produce Board in Eldoret where he called for the fast distribution of fertiliser.


News Featured image for Nairobi Expressway experiences hitch on mobile money payment
Mon 08 Apr, 2024 12:44
Nairobi Expressway experiences hitch on mobile money payment
Featured image for Nairobi Expressway experiences hitch on mobile money payment

The Moja Expressway Company stated that updates will be provided as soon as the issue is resolved.


News Featured image for City Hall owes lawyers more than its own revenue - Auditor General
Mon 08 Apr, 2024 11:42
City Hall owes lawyers more than its own revenue - Auditor General
Featured image for City Hall owes lawyers more than its own revenue - Auditor General

The report indicates that out of a legal list of 832 cases, 11 advocates are owed more than Sh10 million.


Theft Featured image for Nairobi OCS arrested for stealing vehicle from police station
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 22:00
Nairobi OCS arrested for stealing vehicle from police station
Featured image for Nairobi OCS arrested for stealing vehicle from police station

The vehicle, a Mazda Demio valued at Sh600,000, was disposed of for only Sh50,000.


Tabitha Karanja Featured image for Keroche Breweries among 25 alcohol manufacturers facing license revocation
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 21:02
Keroche Breweries among 25 alcohol manufacturers facing license revocation
Featured image for Keroche Breweries among 25 alcohol manufacturers facing license revocation

Kindiki, in a statement released on Friday, said that only three out of the 29 manufacturers and distillers of second-generation alcohol have been permitted to resume production.


NTSA Featured image for Alarm as road accidents claim 1,189 lives since January
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 11:14
Alarm as road accidents claim 1,189 lives since January
Featured image for Alarm as road accidents claim 1,189 lives since January

Some 98 drivers have lost their lives in road accidents. This is a decrease compared to 108 in the same period last year.


News Featured image for Auditor General flags Nairobi county's Sh20 billion financial irregularities
Fri 05 Apr, 2024 09:25
Auditor General flags Nairobi county's Sh20 billion financial irregularities
Featured image for Auditor General flags Nairobi county's Sh20 billion financial irregularities

Nairobi's financial woes deepen as it grapples with a staggering debt of over Sh100 billion, including outstanding legal fees and stalled projects worth Sh1.36 billion.


Uhuru Park Featured image for Governor Sakaja declares free access to renovated Uhuru Park, IDs required
Thu 04 Apr, 2024 18:47
Governor Sakaja declares free access to renovated Uhuru Park, IDs required
Featured image for Governor Sakaja declares free access to renovated Uhuru Park, IDs required

Sakaja outlined plans for a management system to maintain order and security within the park.


News Featured image for Sakaja makes a U-turn, says recording Kanjo Askaris is allowed
Thu 04 Apr, 2024 17:04
Sakaja makes a U-turn, says recording Kanjo Askaris is allowed
Featured image for Sakaja makes a U-turn, says recording Kanjo Askaris is allowed

On Monday, the Governor gave full authority to county officers popularly known as kanjos to arrest Kenyans recording them during raids.


News Featured image for Ghana honours President William Ruto with highest distinction
Thu 04 Apr, 2024 14:28
Ghana honours President William Ruto with highest distinction
Featured image for Ghana honours President William Ruto with highest distinction

Ruto was recognised for his unwavering commitment to accountability for all citizens.


william ruto in ghana Featured image for Ruto pushes for more intra-Africa trade under AfCFTA
Thu 04 Apr, 2024 13:00
Ruto pushes for more intra-Africa trade under AfCFTA
Featured image for Ruto pushes for more intra-Africa trade under AfCFTA

The Kenyan leader expressed full support for the flagship agency's mandate to enhance integration and eliminate trade barriers across the continent.


News Featured image for Doctors reject government's internship proposals, demand fulfilment of 2017 CBA
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 22:19
Doctors reject government's internship proposals, demand fulfilment of 2017 CBA
Featured image for Doctors reject government's internship proposals, demand fulfilment of 2017 CBA

The government on Tuesday asked the doctors to end their strike, saying the salary arrears have been paid and that trainee doctors would be hired from Thursday.


Susan Nakhumicha Featured image for Babu Owino intends to file notice of motion to impeach Health CS Susan Nakhumicha
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 21:02
Babu Owino intends to file notice of motion to impeach Health CS Susan Nakhumicha
Featured image for Babu Owino intends to file notice of motion to impeach Health CS Susan Nakhumicha

The Embakasi East MP seeks to table the removal of CS Nakhumicha once the House recess ends.


william ruto in ghana Featured image for Kenya, Ghana strengthen trade and investment ties with seven MoUs
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 19:13
Kenya, Ghana strengthen trade and investment ties with seven MoUs
Featured image for Kenya, Ghana strengthen trade and investment ties with seven MoUs

The agreements cover cooperation in sectors such as science and technology, tourism, education, governance, and defence.


terrorism Featured image for Report reveals rise in terror-related deaths despite decrease in attacks
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 19:08
Report reveals rise in terror-related deaths despite decrease in attacks
Featured image for Report reveals rise in terror-related deaths despite decrease in attacks

June emerged as the deadliest month in 2023, witnessing 58 injuries and 58 fatalities.


raila odinga doctors strike Featured image for Doctors' strike: ODM critises state response to crisis, demands action
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 15:17
Doctors' strike: ODM critises state response to crisis, demands action
Featured image for Doctors' strike: ODM critises state response to crisis, demands action

Led by party leader Raila Odinga, they accuse the government of responding inadequately to a serious crisis.


News Featured image for Health crisis: Doctors reject government offer to end ongoing strike
Wed 03 Apr, 2024 13:01
Health crisis: Doctors reject government offer to end ongoing strike
Featured image for Health crisis: Doctors reject government offer to end ongoing strike

The doctors rejected the proposal, asserting that it did not meet the terms outlined in the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).


shimo la tewa prison Featured image for Shimo La Tewa prison staff banned from posting "wrong" messages on social media
Wed 27 Mar, 2024 09:46
Shimo La Tewa prison staff banned from posting "wrong" messages on social media
Featured image for Shimo La Tewa prison staff banned from posting "wrong" messages on social media

It warns the staff to be cautious not to send the "wrong" message to anyone, for in so doing one may get arrested without a warrant.


Politics Featured image for Justice and Legal Committee removes limits on CAS appointees
Mon 18 Mar, 2024 10:01
Justice and Legal Committee removes limits on CAS appointees
Featured image for Justice and Legal Committee removes limits on CAS appointees

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee in its report on the National Government Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 had initially set the maximum number of CASs at 22 just like CSs.


Somalia Featured image for Somalia President Hassan Sheikh in Eritrea for 2-day working tour
Sun 17 Mar, 2024 22:25
Somalia President Hassan Sheikh in Eritrea for 2-day working tour
Featured image for Somalia President Hassan Sheikh in Eritrea for 2-day working tour

Presidents Hassah and Isaias are expected to discuss regional issues such as security and the Red Sea access deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland.


Ramadan Featured image for How Muslims cope with hunger, thirst during Ramadan fast
Sat 16 Mar, 2024 08:11
How Muslims cope with hunger, thirst during Ramadan fast
Featured image for How Muslims cope with hunger, thirst during Ramadan fast

It is common for young people to fast for part of the day or one day during the weekend. This way, they enjoy the Saum they are participating in and also become accustomed to the full fasting which th...


News Featured image for Nation journalist attacked at gunpoint, links ambush to 'controversial article'
Fri 15 Mar, 2024 23:43
Nation journalist attacked at gunpoint, links ambush to 'controversial article'
Featured image for Nation journalist attacked at gunpoint, links ambush to 'controversial article'

On Monday, the journalist wrote an article saying Maribe had been appointed to the ministry headed by former Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria.


News Featured image for Business as usual in hospitals ahead of crunch talks to avert medics' strike
Thu 14 Mar, 2024 09:53
Business as usual in hospitals ahead of crunch talks to avert medics' strike
Featured image for Business as usual in hospitals ahead of crunch talks to avert medics' strike

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice across various hospitals revealed it was business as usual as patients were seen being attended to by medical staff.


Yoweri Museveni Featured image for President Kagame endorses Raila Odinga's bid for AU Commission job
Tue 12 Mar, 2024 23:38
President Kagame endorses Raila Odinga's bid for AU Commission job
Featured image for President Kagame endorses Raila Odinga's bid for AU Commission job

The AUC chairperson position is set to become vacant next year, with the incumbent, Chad's Moussa Faki.


News Featured image for Fire damages staff quarters at Lang'ata Women's Prison in Nairobi
Mon 11 Mar, 2024 21:29
Fire damages staff quarters at Lang'ata Women's Prison in Nairobi
Featured image for Fire damages staff quarters at Lang'ata Women's Prison in Nairobi

Seven staff quarters were affected, Kenya Red Cross Society says.


ramadan 2024 Featured image for In pictures: Activity slows as Ramadan begins
Mon 11 Mar, 2024 19:02
In pictures: Activity slows as Ramadan begins
Featured image for In pictures: Activity slows as Ramadan begins

Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting, acts of charity and a focus on avoiding conflict, is expected to end on April 10.


Refugees Featured image for Refugees married to Kenyans sue government over citizenship
Mon 11 Mar, 2024 09:11
Refugees married to Kenyans sue government over citizenship
Featured image for Refugees married to Kenyans sue government over citizenship

The petitioners argue that the government's refusal to change their statuses has denied them the opportunity to live with their husbands.


Ramadan Featured image for Understanding Ramadan
Sun 10 Mar, 2024 11:03
Understanding Ramadan
Featured image for Understanding Ramadan

Ramadan is also known as the Month of the Quran, as Muslims believe that the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad in the cave of Hira during this holy month.


women empowerment Featured image for Sacco promotes financial inclusion of pastoral women
Sun 10 Mar, 2024 07:03
Sacco promotes financial inclusion of pastoral women
Featured image for Sacco promotes financial inclusion of pastoral women

A group of women in Samburu County who successfully persuaded their husbands to sell off their animals during the recent drought, Kenya's worst in 40 years, and save the money in a SACCO are happy tha...


Senate Public Accounts Committee Featured image for Isiolo Governor fined Sh500,000 for snubbing Senate Committee over audit queries
Sat 09 Mar, 2024 07:44
Isiolo Governor fined Sh500,000 for snubbing Senate Committee over audit queries
Featured image for Isiolo Governor fined Sh500,000 for snubbing Senate Committee over audit queries

Senator Fatuma Dullo implored Isiolo residents to demand services from the leadership including the county government saying, all elected leaders had the mandate to fulfil.


President William Ruto Featured image for Shot in the arm for FGM fight in Isiolo as survivors network launched
Thu 07 Mar, 2024 21:43
Shot in the arm for FGM fight in Isiolo as survivors network launched
Featured image for Shot in the arm for FGM fight in Isiolo as survivors network launched

Communities that practice FGM consider it as a way to prepare girls for adulthood and marriage with those who have not undergone the cut faced with rejection and perceived as outcasts.


Water Project Featured image for Strong governance measures key to sustainable water projects in Isiolo - report
Thu 07 Mar, 2024 08:19
Strong governance measures key to sustainable water projects in Isiolo - report
Featured image for Strong governance measures key to sustainable water projects in Isiolo - report

A study that examined the functionality of nine County Climate Change Fund (CCCC) water investments in the county found that residents were not getting value for many of the projects.