Maureen Kinyanjui

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ruto climate change Featured image for Counties to get Sh9bn to help local communities tackle climate change impacts
Fri 26 Jul, 2024 14:29
Counties to get Sh9bn to help local communities tackle climate change impacts
Featured image for Counties to get Sh9bn to help local communities tackle climate change impacts

The Treasury said on Thursday that the funds will be distributed over five years through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programme.


Maureen Kinyanjui Featured image for Governor Abdulswamad to Ruto: Be true to your word, drop cases against protestors
Fri 26 Jul, 2024 13:35
Governor Abdulswamad to Ruto: Be true to your word, drop cases against protestors
Featured image for Governor Abdulswamad to Ruto: Be true to your word, drop cases against protestors

The Mombasa County boss also told President Ruto that those who were injured and killed during the protest must be compensated.


National Featured image for Why I retained Kindiki in the security docket - Ruto
Thu 25 Jul, 2024 15:19
Why I retained Kindiki in the security docket - Ruto
Featured image for Why I retained Kindiki in the security docket - Ruto

In return, Kindiki told the President that he had his full support in the decision he had made for the interest of the country.


Wandayi Featured image for Sifuna claims 4 Raila men joining Ruto cabinet lack ODM blessings
Thu 25 Jul, 2024 09:55
Sifuna claims 4 Raila men joining Ruto cabinet lack ODM blessings
Featured image for Sifuna claims 4 Raila men joining Ruto cabinet lack ODM blessings

Senator Sifuna further accused the media of misrepresenting the Raila Odinga-led party's position on the matter.


William Ruto Featured image for Ruto’s 20 man cabinet to be vetted next week
Thu 25 Jul, 2024 06:40
Ruto’s 20 man cabinet to be vetted next week
Featured image for Ruto’s 20 man cabinet to be vetted next week

Kithure Kindiki, Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee, will be the first to be vetted on August 1 as he appears before the committee on appointments at 8 am


ruto Featured image for Nominated CSs express gratitude to President Ruto
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 18:35
Nominated CSs express gratitude to President Ruto
Featured image for Nominated CSs express gratitude to President Ruto

The nominees now await their names to be forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting before they are formally appointed by the President to take over the dockets.


Raila Featured image for Headache for Raila in replacing key ODM men nominated as CSs
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 18:12
Headache for Raila in replacing key ODM men nominated as CSs
Featured image for Headache for Raila in replacing key ODM men nominated as CSs

As Raila navigates the stormy waters in Azimio, he also faces a headache replacing the four CS nominees in his ODM party and Parliament.


National Featured image for Oparanya, Joho appointed to cabinet as Ruto names second batch of CS nominees
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 13:47
Oparanya, Joho appointed to cabinet as Ruto names second batch of CS nominees
Featured image for Oparanya, Joho appointed to cabinet as Ruto names second batch of CS nominees

Other notable opposition members Ruto has named to be part of his cabinet are Nominated MP and ODM Chairman John Mbadi who has been proposed to head the powerful Ministry of National Treasury and Econ...


National Featured image for President Ruto to address the nation at 1 pm
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 12:08
President Ruto to address the nation at 1 pm
Featured image for President Ruto to address the nation at 1 pm

It is widely expected that the President will announce the remaining nominees of his cabinet.


Police reforms Featured image for Pay rise for police, prison officers to begin this month - Ruto
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 11:52
Pay rise for police, prison officers to begin this month - Ruto
Featured image for Pay rise for police, prison officers to begin this month - Ruto

President Ruto spoke during the swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed Prisons Service Commissioner General, Patrick Aranduh Mwiti.


National Featured image for LSK condemns rise of politically radicalised groups during anti-govt demos
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 10:55
LSK condemns rise of politically radicalised groups during anti-govt demos
Featured image for LSK condemns rise of politically radicalised groups during anti-govt demos

LSK has also faulted the police whom they claim allowed the perpetrators of goonism and violence to reign fear and terror among innocent Kenyans.


National Featured image for Kenyans have 7 days to submit views on nominated CSs ahead of vetting
Wed 24 Jul, 2024 08:00
Kenyans have 7 days to submit views on nominated CSs ahead of vetting
Featured image for Kenyans have 7 days to submit views on nominated CSs ahead of vetting

This is after President William Ruto on Tuesday officially submitted to the National Assembly names of the 10 Cabinet nominees for consideration and approval by the House.


Soipan Tuya Featured image for Soipan Tuya set to become Kenya’s third female Defence CS
Tue 23 Jul, 2024 17:41
Soipan Tuya set to become Kenya’s third female Defence CS
Featured image for Soipan Tuya set to become Kenya’s third female Defence CS

The Kenya High alumni has a master's degree in law from the University of Washington and a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Nairobi.


Maureen Kinyanjui Featured image for JKIA is not for sale! Mudavadi assures Kenyans
Tue 23 Jul, 2024 14:37
JKIA is not for sale! Mudavadi assures Kenyans
Featured image for JKIA is not for sale! Mudavadi assures Kenyans

However, Mudavadi told the MPs that the Kenya Kwanza administration had plans to modernise the airport and build a new terminal.


Raila Featured image for We are not in talks with Ruto’s govt for any coalition - ODM
Tue 23 Jul, 2024 12:53
We are not in talks with Ruto’s govt for any coalition - ODM
Featured image for We are not in talks with Ruto’s govt for any coalition - ODM

"Any ODM member who makes themselves available to join the Kenya Kwanza cabinet or any other position should know that they do so without the blessing or support of the Party," Sifuna added.


protected Featured image for Explainer: What Protected Areas Act says ahead of anticipated JKIA demos
Tue 23 Jul, 2024 12:03
Explainer: What Protected Areas Act says ahead of anticipated JKIA demos
Featured image for Explainer: What Protected Areas Act says ahead of anticipated JKIA demos

A protected area, as highlighted in the Protected Areas Act, is a place where extra precautions are taken to prevent unauthorised entry while also maintaining public safety and order.


Press freedom Featured image for Media council calls for dialogue with government amid increased cases of attacks against journalists
Tue 23 Jul, 2024 08:45
Media council calls for dialogue with government amid increased cases of attacks against journalists
Featured image for Media council calls for dialogue with government amid increased cases of attacks against journalists

MCK said the government is expected to stop police from harassing journalists while out in the field covering conflicts to avert escalating conflict.


road crash Featured image for Kenya fifth in Africa among countries with most road crash deaths
Tue 23 Jul, 2024 07:30
Kenya fifth in Africa among countries with most road crash deaths
Featured image for Kenya fifth in Africa among countries with most road crash deaths

In the first week of July alone, 101 people died in road crashes across the country.


Maureen Kinyanjui Featured image for Fact Check: Viral video of Ruto being "heckled" in Bomet is manipulated
Tue 23 Jul, 2024 06:27
Fact Check: Viral video of Ruto being "heckled" in Bomet is manipulated
Featured image for Fact Check: Viral video of Ruto being "heckled" in Bomet is manipulated

The original footage of the Head of State was taken on March 16, 2024, when Ruto visited Bomet county to launch several development projects in Chepalungu and Bomet town.


National Featured image for IEBC selection panel to be gazetted next week - Wetang’ula
Mon 22 Jul, 2024 19:16
IEBC selection panel to be gazetted next week - Wetang’ula
Featured image for IEBC selection panel to be gazetted next week - Wetang’ula

Ruto affirmed his commitment to fully implementing the new electoral law, in line with the recommendations of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report.


protests Featured image for Parliament suffered Sh94M in damages in anti-Finance Bill protests – Wetang’ula
Mon 22 Jul, 2024 17:17
Parliament suffered Sh94M in damages in anti-Finance Bill protests – Wetang’ula
Featured image for Parliament suffered Sh94M in damages in anti-Finance Bill protests – Wetang’ula

The Occupy Parliament protesters on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, broke through parliament barricades while opposing the passage of the Finance Bill, 2024.


University fund Featured image for Over 150,000 students risk missing out on university admission due to Helb budget cuts
Mon 22 Jul, 2024 10:15
Over 150,000 students risk missing out on university admission due to Helb budget cuts
Featured image for Over 150,000 students risk missing out on university admission due to Helb budget cuts

The Helb allocation for the Financial Year 2024-2025 was reduced by Sh710 million, while the Universities Fund was cut by Sh2.6 billion.


President William Ruto Featured image for Julius Migos Ogamba: Machogu's running mate nominated as Education CS
Fri 19 Jul, 2024 18:01
Julius Migos Ogamba: Machogu's running mate nominated as Education CS
Featured image for Julius Migos Ogamba: Machogu's running mate nominated as Education CS

The two, Ogamba and Machogu, were vying on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket but lost to ODM's Simba Arati.


President William Ruto Featured image for Kindiki, Duale make a come back in Ruto's new Cabinet
Fri 19 Jul, 2024 16:35
Kindiki, Duale make a come back in Ruto's new Cabinet
Featured image for Kindiki, Duale make a come back in Ruto's new Cabinet

Former Trade CS Rebecca Miano was nominated as the Attorney General in the new changes.


Transport Featured image for Transport projects face major setbacks due to significant budget cuts
Fri 19 Jul, 2024 13:10
Transport projects face major setbacks due to significant budget cuts
Featured image for Transport projects face major setbacks due to significant budget cuts

The state department budget was initially allocated Sh51.63 billion, whereas Sh35.23 billion was earmarked for development and Sh16.4 billion for recurrent expenditure.


State House budget cuts Featured image for State House warns budget cuts could threaten its operations
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 18:50
State House warns budget cuts could threaten its operations
Featured image for State House warns budget cuts could threaten its operations

State lodges are places used by the President of Kenya for official and private functions.


National Featured image for State reassures of media independence in wake of violence meted out on journalists
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 16:09
State reassures of media independence in wake of violence meted out on journalists
Featured image for State reassures of media independence in wake of violence meted out on journalists

The government has assured media houses that it has no intentions of interrupting their mandate.


william ruto cabinet Featured image for Over two-thirds of Kenyans support cabinet dissolution – TIFA poll
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 11:45
Over two-thirds of Kenyans support cabinet dissolution – TIFA poll
Featured image for Over two-thirds of Kenyans support cabinet dissolution – TIFA poll

Only 38 per cent suggested that President Ruto would retain a few Cabinet Secretaries, while eight per cent opined that all 21 CSs should have been retained.


Postal Corporation of Kenya Featured image for Posta Kenya increases Mpost charges for individuals, corporates
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 10:59
Posta Kenya increases Mpost charges for individuals, corporates
Featured image for Posta Kenya increases Mpost charges for individuals, corporates

The new changes will result in a 2,200 per cent price increase for corporate box holders and a 400 per cent increase for individual box holders.


National Featured image for No bullet wounds found on Kware bodies – State pathologist
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 10:34
No bullet wounds found on Kware bodies – State pathologist
Featured image for No bullet wounds found on Kware bodies – State pathologist

Oduor reported that one of the bodies exhibited head injuries, while another showed signs of strangulation.


Raila Odinga Featured image for Raila apologises to media fraternity after attack on journalists by goons at Azimio event
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 08:40
Raila apologises to media fraternity after attack on journalists by goons at Azimio event
Featured image for Raila apologises to media fraternity after attack on journalists by goons at Azimio event

Azimio principal Kalonzo Musyoka was addressing the press when the youths stormed the area claiming they would not allow any leader to disrespect Raila.


Maureen Kinyanjui Featured image for Police ban protests in Nairobi CBD 'until further notice'
Thu 18 Jul, 2024 07:11
Police ban protests in Nairobi CBD 'until further notice'
Featured image for Police ban protests in Nairobi CBD 'until further notice'

Acting IG of Police noted that they had received credible intelligence that some organised criminal groups are planning to take advantage of the protests planned for Thursday to execute attacks and ev...


President William Ruto Featured image for Mudavadi appointed acting CS in 21 ministries as Ruto gazettes dismissal of staff
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 18:22
Mudavadi appointed acting CS in 21 ministries as Ruto gazettes dismissal of staff
Featured image for Mudavadi appointed acting CS in 21 ministries as Ruto gazettes dismissal of staff

In a gazette notice dated July 11, President Ruto said that Mudavadi will take over the role of CS in all the ministries.


speaker wetangula Featured image for No journalist barred from covering Parliament proceedings: Wetang'ula
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 16:10
No journalist barred from covering Parliament proceedings: Wetang'ula
Featured image for No journalist barred from covering Parliament proceedings: Wetang'ula

To demonstrate goodwill, the PSC permitted media access while instructing journalists to closely comply with the established guidelines, including the dress code.


protests Featured image for Veteran Journalist Macharia Gaitho narrates arrest ordeal, vows to take legal action
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 13:42
Veteran Journalist Macharia Gaitho narrates arrest ordeal, vows to take legal action
Featured image for Veteran Journalist Macharia Gaitho narrates arrest ordeal, vows to take legal action

"That Francis Gaitho they claim they are looking for—I am twice his age. He does not live where I live and does not drive the same car as me. It is me they were looking for; it is me they were trailin...


News Featured image for Justice Majanja joins list of eminent Kenyans who chose cremation
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 12:26
Justice Majanja joins list of eminent Kenyans who chose cremation
Featured image for Justice Majanja joins list of eminent Kenyans who chose cremation

Over the years, wealthy and prominent politicians, church leaders, and sports personalities have chosen cremation, some against the will of their relatives and clans.


protests Featured image for UN concerned over learners' safety as agency condemns police conduct during anti-govt demos
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 12:05
UN concerned over learners' safety as agency condemns police conduct during anti-govt demos
Featured image for UN concerned over learners' safety as agency condemns police conduct during anti-govt demos

UNICEF's Kenya Representative Shaheen Nilofer stated that every child's safety should always be prioritised by security officers.


rwanda president paul kagame Featured image for Ruto congratulates Kagame after landslide win in Rwanda's presidential poll
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 09:28
Ruto congratulates Kagame after landslide win in Rwanda's presidential poll
Featured image for Ruto congratulates Kagame after landslide win in Rwanda's presidential poll

President Ruto affirmed that he was looking forward to continue strengthening the bilateral ties between Kenya and Rwanda.


National Featured image for "Terrifying and shameful!" Media Council expresses outrage over shooting of journalist
Wed 17 Jul, 2024 07:50
"Terrifying and shameful!" Media Council expresses outrage over shooting of journalist
Featured image for "Terrifying and shameful!" Media Council expresses outrage over shooting of journalist

Media Council CEO David Omwoyo termed the incident as shameful and terrifying.


WHO Featured image for Kenya road crash survivors spend Sh46 billion annually on treatment - Health PS
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 18:34
Kenya road crash survivors spend Sh46 billion annually on treatment - Health PS
Featured image for Kenya road crash survivors spend Sh46 billion annually on treatment - Health PS

According to the WHO, Kenya has Africa's fifth-highest rate of road traffic deaths. 


protests Featured image for Catholic bishops call for an end to abductions, killings during protests
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 14:41
Catholic bishops call for an end to abductions, killings during protests
Featured image for Catholic bishops call for an end to abductions, killings during protests

"We are a country with laws that govern how law and order should be dispensed. This is illegal and criminal. It must stop."


NTSA Featured image for NTSA: June 2024 ranked most dangerous month for travel so far
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 13:48
NTSA: June 2024 ranked most dangerous month for travel so far
Featured image for NTSA: June 2024 ranked most dangerous month for travel so far

411 lives were lost in road crashes, a reduction from 439 in 2023.


President Ruto Featured image for Explainer: How Kenya's cabinet appointment process is done
Tue 16 Jul, 2024 12:03
Explainer: How Kenya's cabinet appointment process is done
Featured image for Explainer: How Kenya's cabinet appointment process is done

The appointment process for cabinet secretaries involves nomination by the President and subsequent approval by the National Assembly.


National Featured image for Women leaders want gender desk at police stations revived over Kware deaths
Mon 15 Jul, 2024 21:58
Women leaders want gender desk at police stations revived over Kware deaths
Featured image for Women leaders want gender desk at police stations revived over Kware deaths

The reactions came after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations confirmed the arrest of the main suspect behind the killing of several women whose bodies were dumped in an abandoned quarry.


News Featured image for National Police Service Commission advertises for Deputy IG positions
Mon 15 Jul, 2024 08:03
National Police Service Commission advertises for Deputy IG positions
Featured image for National Police Service Commission advertises for Deputy IG positions

All interested and qualified applicants have until Wednesday, July 17 at 5 pm to submit their applications.


Maureen Kinyanjui Featured image for "There's nothing to hide", DCI says as they invite public to autopsy of bodies discovered in Mukuru
Mon 15 Jul, 2024 07:00
"There's nothing to hide", DCI says as they invite public to autopsy of bodies discovered in Mukuru
Featured image for "There's nothing to hide", DCI says as they invite public to autopsy of bodies discovered in Mukuru

DCI Director Amin Mohamed stressed that they have nothing to hide and they aim to be able to resolve the murders.


Thika superhighway Featured image for NTSA data ranks Thika Superhighway the most dangerous road in Nairobi
Sun 14 Jul, 2024 22:40
NTSA data ranks Thika Superhighway the most dangerous road in Nairobi
Featured image for NTSA data ranks Thika Superhighway the most dangerous road in Nairobi

Many pedestrians prefer shortcuts, such as jumping over ditches to cross roads, instead of using existing footbridges


Raila Odinga Featured image for ODM calls for firing of Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei ahead of national dialogue
Fri 12 Jul, 2024 17:03
ODM calls for firing of Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei ahead of national dialogue
Featured image for ODM calls for firing of Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei ahead of national dialogue

However, shortly after this statement, Japhet Koome resigned as the police IG. State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohammed said Ruto had appointed Douglas Kanja in an acting capacity.


protests Featured image for NCIC probes 43 cases of hate speech with 2 already in court
Fri 12 Jul, 2024 13:23
NCIC probes 43 cases of hate speech with 2 already in court
Featured image for NCIC probes 43 cases of hate speech with 2 already in court

NCIC's chairperson, Samuel Kobia, revealed that the 43 cases are part of 67 reports filed in the last quarter.


National Featured image for IPOA registers 10 complaints of unlawful arrests and abductions during protests
Fri 12 Jul, 2024 12:55
IPOA registers 10 complaints of unlawful arrests and abductions during protests
Featured image for IPOA registers 10 complaints of unlawful arrests and abductions during protests

However, IPOA reported that it is unable to access more victims who have yet to record their cases. 


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