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Sh96.95 million spent on boreholes that failed to produce water, audit shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Sh49.7 million was allocated to projects that have been delayed and Sh47.2 million spent on non-productive boreholes.

36 counties flagged for violating employment laws, mismanaging wage bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kisii County was found to have the highest wage bill, at a staggering 60 per cent, followed by Mombasa at 57 per cent with Laikipia, Elgeyo Marakwet,...

Murang'a Seal appoints Yusuf Chipo as new head coach
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 02, 2025

Njogu stepped down as head coach after the team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Shabana FC, marking the latest change in leadership at the club.

Rwanda and Belgium are at odds over the DRC: what’s led to the latest low point
The Conversation  |  Apr 02, 2025

Relations between the two countries have been deteriorating steadily in 2025. In February, Rwanda suspended a five-year (2024-2029) €95 million (US$10...

Court grants police 14 days to hold suspects in Gaala Aden’s murder case
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2025

Gaala, a refugee, was murdered after refusing to marry a 55-year-old man who is among the arrested suspects. She endured 27 days of beatings before su...

Kenya embraces e-mobility as global electric vehicle sales surge
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kenya is following the global trend with a sharp increase in electric vehicle and motorcycle adoption.

Soccer-Messi's bodyguard banned from touchline at Inter Miami games
Reuters  |  Apr 01, 2025

Major League Soccer has now decided to take full control of matchday security and Cheuko will only be permitted in the locker room and mixed zones.

Spiced coffee: A comforting beverage with rich layers of depth and complexity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 01, 2025

Variations like India's masala coffee, Yemen's qishr, and modern spiced lattes blend warm spices with milk for a creamy, aromatic experience.

Health CS Duale: SHA to provide Sh550,000 in annual coverage for cancer patients
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Duale said reimbursement for intensive care unit and high dependency unit services has been significantly increased, rising from Sh4,480 to Sh28,000 p...

KUCCPS opens 63 support centres to assist KCSE candidates with course applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

KUCCPS CEO Mercy Wahome announced that the centres will be operational from April 2 to April 13, 2025, providing guidance to applicants seeking placem...

UDA MP struggles to justify need for Ruto’s Mt Kenya visit for development to happen
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

As Ruto embarks on his tour, all eyes will be on how the region receives him and whether his visit will mend the growing political cracks within his s...

Illegal water users in Nairobi given until April 30 to regularise their supply
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

The operation is aimed at eliminating unauthorised water access in Nairobi and its environs to ensure fair distribution and maintain water quality.

He's a pathological liar- Gachagua hits back at Ruto over Sh10bn blackmail claim
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The two have been at odds since Gachagua’s removal from office, with their exchanges growing increasingly hostile.

I built the road to his doorstep - Ruto slams Gachagua over Mt. Kenya neglect claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The President further dismissed concerns over political tensions in the region, maintaining that his relationship with Mt. Kenya voters remains intact...

Sh10 billion deal: How I was blackmailed by Gachagua- Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Ruto further recalled an instance where Gachagua allegedly offered him a deal, claiming that he could make him a one-term president unless he received...

Ruto: Why I have not visited Mt Kenya for six months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The head of state is set to embark on a five-day tour of Mt Kenya starting Tuesday, April 1, during which he will visit nine counties. This will be hi...

Zimbabwe police deploy to block demonstrations against Mnangagwa
Reuters  |  Mar 31, 2025

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party said in January it wanted to extend Mnangagwa's term in office by two years until 2030.

Senator Onyonka: Why we think it's Matiang’i and not Maraga’s moment
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 01, 2025

Onyonka dismissed Maraga’s grand dream, arguing that the former CJ is not well-versed in the challenges currently afflicting the country.

Tanzanian government rejects opposition party Chadema's call to postpone 2025 election
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Chadema remains adamant that the election cannot go ahead without substantial electoral reforms.

Will ex-CJ Maraga’s presidential dream excite Kenyans? Observers give their take
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 31, 2025

Maraga, who has been toying with the idea of moving to the House on the Hill following support from Gen Z, the country’s youngest voters and aggressiv...

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