Lucy Wambui Kananu Stories

DPP approves manslaughter charges against Body by Design clinic owners over woman’s death
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 01, 2025

Kananu died on October 6, 2024, following a botched operation at Omnicare Medical Limited, also known as Body by Design, located on Kabarsiran Avenue...

Why Kenya is currently not the best destination choice for investors - KAM
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 28, 2025

KAM says the country’s business environment is rallying behind its aforementioned neighbours in critical industry aspects such as the cost of producti...

Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa fires army chief ahead of planned protests
Reuters  |  Mar 26, 2025

Mnangagwa, who took charge after a military coup that ousted longtime ruler Robert Mugabe in 2017, is facing growing dissent within his ZANU-PF party,...

Campbell Scott case: Murder suspect to face trial as co-accused becomes state witness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Ingonga dropped charges against Mutinda, who has been directed to assist the police in capturing two other suspects who remain at large.

Kenyan traders struggle as exports to key African markets decline first time in six years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

Despite the challenges, Uganda remained Kenya’s largest export destination, buying goods worth Sh125.30 billion in 2024.

New AUC Chair sets sights on peace in Eastern DRC, South Sudan in first official visit to Angola
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 21, 2025

Their meeting reaffirmed the AU's commitment to "advancing peace, security, and sustainable development across the continent," with both leaders placi...

Kenya Kwanza-ODM agreement is not a coalition, says National Assembly Minority Whip Osoro
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Osoro emphasised that ODM members have already been working informally within the government, and this agreement aims to formalise this arrangement.

Tanzania ex-minister Makamba reconciles with President Samia months after Cabinet dismissal
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 25, 2025

The public display of warmth between the two suggests that the rift may now be resolved, thereby restoring his standing within the government.

Protesters in Libya disrupt oil loading operations at Es Sidra, Ras Lanuf ports
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

Protests have also disrupted oil operations previously, including in January last year when they forced a shutdown of production at the Sharara oilfie...

Matatu operators, hawkers ordered to vacate Nairobi CBD stages and streets at night for cleaning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Nairobi's hawkers have also been ordered to remove their wares from the streets and lanes by 10 pm daily to make way for cleaning operations by city w...

Senegal PM Sonko to Macron: France destabilises Africa more than it secures it
Ousmane Sonko  |  Jan 07, 2025

"I want to say that, in the case of Senegal, this statement is totally wrong. No discussion or negotiation has taken place to date and the decision ta...

Senegal, Chad accuse French President Macron of 'contempt' over remarks on African 'ingratitude'
Gelle Dheere  |  Jan 07, 2025

Sonko reminded Macron that if African soldiers—often forcibly mobilised, mistreated, and ultimately betrayed—had not fought during World War II to def...

Three members of outlawed Superpower group arrested over murder in Eastleigh
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 30, 2024

The three – Hassan Ali Zahir, Omar Sultan Omar and Suleiman Abdi were arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing Emmanuel Inyanza, a resident of Third...

French President Macron backs Ethiopia's debt restructuring efforts
Reuters  |  Dec 22, 2024

Last month, Ethiopia and IMF agreed on the second review of a $3.4 billion financing programme.

Counties' use of manual payrolls creates loopholes for ghost workers – Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 14, 2024

Despite the clear directives, a new report indicates that counties are still in breach of these requirements.

France says 'merci' as Notre-Dame Cathedral rises from ruins of 2019 fire
Reuters  |  Dec 08, 2024

Five years ago, on the evening of April 15, 2019, dismayed Parisians rushed to the scene and TV viewers worldwide watched horrified as the fire raged...

Police and youth in Kamukunji’s California Ward team up to tackle crime
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 07, 2024

The collaboration between a local police station and community leaders aims to provide meaningful opportunities for young people

Pressure mounts for independent bus safety inspections to curb road crashes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

Data from the National Police Service has revealed that 4,282 fatalities have been recorded from road crashes in 2024.

Kenya’s private sector growth up for second month but outlook remains gloomy
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 05, 2024

The agriculture, manufacturing and construction sectors recorded declined sales, latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index shows.

Kenya losing Sh3 billion daily to corruption, manufacturers association says
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The government's efforts to reform the economy and encourage industrialisation are being undermined by the widespread corruption that drains public fu...

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