Author: John Mbati

Woman linked to murder of Wells Fargo HR Manager dies Oct 31, 2024

Despite being rushed to a hospital in Yala, the woman succumbed to her injuries hours later.

CS Oparanya champions regional trade at EAC MSMEs fair in South Sudan Oct 30, 2024

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya noted that this year's theme aligns closely with Kenya’s "Buy Kenya, Build Kenya" agenda.

Court declares nationwide lecturers’ strike illegal as negotiations fail Oct 30, 2024

The unions, which also include the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU), have accused the government of negligence in fulfilling its commitments made...

Suspect in murder of Wells Fargo HR arrested in Dandora Oct 29, 2024

The suspect, identified as Victor Ouma Okoth, was flushed out of his hideout in Nairobi's Dandora Phase IV last night.

Boniface Mwangi abducted by unknown people Oct 27, 2024

"Six uninformed people went to courage base and forcefully took my husband, Boniface Mwangi, from the house," the wife, Njeri Mwangi, stated.

Mozambique's electoral fraud fuels democratic decline as protests escalate Oct 22, 2024

Both domestic and international observer missions, including the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM), have flagged evidence of widesp...

Gachagua ouster: Petitioners demand fair hearing, say judges acted without CJ Koome order Oct 21, 2024

This turn of events, they claim, raises concerns about the integrity of the judicial process and the petitioners' ability to receive a fair hearing.

Relief as fuel prices drop by up to Sh8 Oct 14, 2024

Super petrol prices dropped by Sh8.18 per litre, while diesel prices were reduced by Sh3.54 per litre, and kerosene by 6.93 per litre.

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai survives impeachmeant Oct 14, 2024

34 senators voted in favour of Mutai's plea, 10, rejected it, and 0 abstained. 

Adani is a reputable company - Raila backs controversial JKIA lease deal Oct 13, 2024

"Time is already running out for the overhaul of the organisation and expansion of JKIA," he stated. 

Nairobi County dismisses reports on Uhuru Park closure Oct 13, 2024

"During these protests, property in the park was vandalised, including the caravan, aeroplanes, sculptures, and toilets," Njeri explained.

CS Oparanya urges Kenyan MSMEs to seize opportunities at EAC Trade Fair in Juba Oct 08, 2024

The annual EAC MSME Trade Fair rotates among East African Community partner states.

My role was to help fight Uhuru, bring Ruto to power - Gachagua laments Oct 07, 2024

"I am now seen as a spent cartridge," Gachagua lamented.

How public participation against my impeachment was biased - Gachagua Oct 07, 2024

"My response was not part of what was presented to the people of Kenya," Gachagua argued.

Ruto finally gives in to IMF demand to audit govt over corruption Oct 07, 2024

IMF had requested Kenya to allow it to conduct the audit before releasing new funding of Ksh77.5 billion.

Rwanda confirms three new Marburg cases Oct 06, 2024

On Sunday, the government began administering vaccine doses to contain the disease.

Former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka declines Ruto’s job over row with DP Gachagua Oct 06, 2024

Munyaka's decision comes amid escalating tensions between President Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who is facing impeachment.

Activist Bob Njagi recalls abduction, threats and survival in detention Sep 23, 2024

While in custody, Njagi was reportedly held at a secret detention centre under dire conditions.

Ruto warns of last-minute rush to implement UN SDG goals Sep 22, 2024

Without urgent changes, he added, the world would face a "sustainable development divide," leaving millions of people in chronic vulnerability.

High Court allows LSK, KHRC to challenge Adani's 30-year JKIA lease Sep 09, 2024

This ruling halts the implementation of the lease agreement, which has faced significant scrutiny and opposition from various stakeholders.

Fire breaks out at Njia Boys Secondary in Meru Sep 08, 2024

Police are yet to release a statement on the fire, which is now the third within three days, targeting schools.

Joho opposes lawsuit challenging his appointment as Mining CS Sep 03, 2024

The former Mombasa Governor was responding to a lawsuit filed by the organisation, Genesis for Human Rights, saying he was unsuitable to be a member o...

CS Joho proposes mineral exploitation as solution to Kenya's rising debt Aug 17, 2024

Joho suggested that, with the country's ample mineral resources, responsible exploitation could help address the Ksh10.5 trillion debt challenge, whic...

Veteran Nation journalist Margaretta wa Gacheru dies after a long illness Aug 09, 2024

Margaretta wa Gacheru, an art, culture, and lifestyle guru, wrote for the Nation Media Group since the early 1990s.

LIVE BLOG: Police, Nane Nane protesters engage in running battles Aug 08, 2024

The youth seek to push for the ouster of President William Ruto, whom they accuse of failing to heed their demands including better governance,, endin...

TSC deregisters 33 teachers after disciplinary hearing Aug 05, 2024

Consequently, a tutor whose name has been removed from the register shall cease to be a teacher immediately and shall not engage in the teaching servi...

Birr dips further after Ethiopia’s PM Abiy targets black markets Aug 02, 2024

“Will some people be hurt by inflation? Yes. But this isn’t about striking gold or birr; it’s about making tough choices with significant benefits,” P...

The IMF ‘kiss of death’ Extended Credit Facility for Ethiopia Jul 30, 2024

It remains to be seen how PM Abiy will navigate these reforms, especially in light of the developments in Kenya and Ghana where both countries are fac...

Ethiopia announces liberalisation of foreign exchange market in historic policy shift Jul 28, 2024

Ethiopia has been under pressure, including from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to move to a market-determined exchange rate to deal with an o...

Rwanda President Paul Kagame votes during presidential election Jul 15, 2024

Kagame did not address the reporters at his polling station. 

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