Faith Chepchirchir Stories

Kenyan athlete Faith Chepchirchir provisionally suspended by AIU over alleged doping
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 08, 2025

Kenyan athlete Faith Chepchirchir Kiprotich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for the bann...

Phase one of Sh7.18bn Nairobi Intelligent Traffic System to kick off in March 
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

An ITS applies information and communication technologies to manage road transport and infrastructure. It employs intelligent cameras, variable timing...

CS Chirchir defends Adani against claims of graft and  tax evasion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

But Gatanga MP Edward Muriu questioned Adani's compliance with governance standards.

State unveils major reforms to enhance passenger experience at JKIA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2024

Customer service is also set to improve, with all airport personnel undergoing enhanced training to ensure travellers experience the highest levels of...

How fraudulent recruitment agency left 1,200 victims in financial ruin
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Investigations have uncovered a complex money laundering scheme allegedly orchestrated by the agency's CEO Judy Jepchirchir.

Chirchir: Kenya ready to shift to electric mobility, cut fossil fuel use
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

Kenya currently spends $500 million (Sh64.5 billion) a month on petroleum imports.

Chirchir: Fuel levy hike to help manage Sh724 billion road maintenance backlog
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

Currently, the government's annual budget for road projects is capped at Sh55 billion.

DCI wants First Choice Recruitment director charged for defrauding 8,000 youths
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2024

The Senate Committee had summoned Jepchirchir to appear before it, but she failed to show up leading to her being fined Sh500,000.

Chirchir says Kenya declined Adani's request for free land near JKIA
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

The senators also questioned the selection process for Adani and the lack of transparency about the deal.

Adani also eyes Kenya’s energy deal amid uproar over JKIA agreement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

The expansion of JKIA is part of broader efforts to enhance Kenya's infrastructure, with energy partnerships and airport development at the forefront...

CS Chirchir under fire for failing to submit JKIA-Adani leasing papers to Senators
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

Davis Chirchir defended the ministry, noting that they are not intentionally withholding information but are prepared to address the “misinformation”...

Intern's death not linked to tender at Treasury - PS Kiptoo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 05, 2024

Kiptoo said Kipchirchir joined the National Treasury under the Public Service Internship Program (PSIP), Cohort 6, on February 1, 2024, and was assign...

LAPSSET countries renew commitment to completing transport corridor projects
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 24, 2024

Lamu Port has constructed the first four berths, but it needs connecting roads in Ethiopia and from the port itself to remain operational.

PARIS 2024: Kipyegon and Ejore cruise to 1500m final as Chepchirchir is eliminated
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 08, 2024

Faith Kipyegon and Susan Ejore will represent Team Kenya in the final of the 1500m at the ongoing Paris Olympics

First half of Ruto's cabinet nominees have combined net worth of Sh4.3billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

Despite stating their work experience and educational background, the nominees were also tasked to publicly declare their net worth.

Chirchir laments about staring at Sh166B pending bills in transport docket as he faces vetting panel
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2024

Despite boasting that the docket he previously led (Energy) had no pending bills except one, which is in court, the nominee noted that when approved h...

Chirchir decries Sh166B pending bills, Sh1T unfunded commitments in transport docket
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 02, 2024

He, however, stated that his previous docket, the Ministry of Energy, has no pending bills, except for one that is currently under litigation.

Transport CS nominee Chirchir taken to task over plans to revive Kenya Airways
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 02, 2024

The vetting committee expressed concern over former Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen's (current Sports CS nominee) failure to fulfil previous promises...

Monica Kivuti shooting: JSC pushes interviews, says court closed until June 24
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 16, 2024

A new schedule for judges of the Court of Appeal will be announced soon, the JSC says, as it pauses activities to honour Kivuti's life and service.

Makadara Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti dies after gun attack in court
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jun 15, 2024

Kîvuti was moved to the Nairobi Hospital on Friday for specialised treatment and Chief Justice Martha Koome visited her in the afternoon. 

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