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Wetang’ula orders urgent probe into Kasipul MP’s killing, demands enhanced security for leaders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Following the killing of the MP, Speaker Wetang’ula said he had instructed the police boss to take swift action and report back to the House.

Retired pilot who flew presidents Moi and Kibaki dies in Mombasa Road crash
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Ngunyo, who was married to nominated Senator Betty Batuli Montet, had an illustrious career as a pilot.

Sweden to tighten gun laws after mass shooting at school
Reuters  |  Feb 07, 2025

Seven women and four men between 28 and 68 years of age died in Tuesday's attack, including the suspect.

Human Rights Watch alleges government unit behind wave of abductions
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to the HRW report, the abduction squad otherwise known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU) operates within the precincts of The Directorate...

Chikungunya: Rising threat in Africa amid climate change and poor sanitation
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 19, 2024

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever, severe joint pain, and sometimes rash and muscle pain.

Nairobi water workers embroiled in leadership dispute threaten to strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The union’s actions have raised the possibility of a water shortage for millions of Nairobi residents unless the dispute is resolved.

Why Marikiti onion traders are not keen to move to Kangundo Road Market
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 12, 2024

The traders argue that the many lorries bringing onions and pineapples from Tanzania cannot be accommodated at the yet-to-be-occupied Kangundo Road Ma...

Andiego and Mogunde reach Africa boxing finals, Ochieng and Okaka win bronze
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 23, 2024

Kenya's Liz Andiego and Boniface Mogunde have advanced to the finals of the Africa Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo, marking a strong showin...

Man arraigned over claims of robbing friend Sh350,000 at gunpoint
Joseph Ndunda  |  Oct 17, 2024

Nyandege, who hails from Ekerenyo village in Nyamira, lured Omwenga from Nakuru to Nairobi under the guise of selling him a car.

Anti-govt protests: Reprieve for DP Gachagua's allies as court temporarily stops their prosecution
Joseph Ndunda  |  Sep 27, 2024

Justice Mugambi directed the petitioners to serve their petition to the respondents – DCI and ODPP before the close of business on Friday, September 2...

DP Gachagua takes 'Marikiti war' to Nairobi Governor Sakaja's doorstep
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 20, 2024

Gachagua wondered why there was a sudden need to relocate the traders from the market which has been in existence since 1966.

Why Sh800m market on Kangundo Road remained unused for six years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 14, 2024

The new market, located in Mowlem Ward, Embakasi West Sub-County, whose construction started in 2017, was completed a year later.

Reprieve for city's Marikiti traders as court halts relocation to Kangundo Road
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 13, 2024

They claim that the county's failure to explain the reasons for the relocation constitutes a violation of their rights.

City Hall says no turning back on relocation of traders from Marikiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2024

The Sh800 million New Wakulima Market is located in Mowlem Ward, Embakasi West sub-county.

Sifuna faults forced relocation of traders from Wakulima Market, urges talks
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 12, 2024

The drama has cast a spotlight on the over Sh500 million Kangundo Road Market that has remained unoccupied since it was completed seven years ago.

City Hall to relocate Ruai market traders ahead of Kangundo Road expansion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 21, 2024

The County Government of Nairobi had issued the traders with an eviction notice but concerns were raised of not providing an alternative trading place...

Brigadier Paul Njuguna takes helm of KDF's Strategic Communications Unit
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 26, 2024

Before his appointment to Stratcomm, Njuguna has been serving as Head of Postgraduate Studies and Director of Corporate Communications at the National...

Kilifi residents protest rising insecurity cases after shooting incident
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 25, 2024

Residents are now calling on the national government, through the Ministry of Interior, to immediately replace the police officers serving in the area...

Banks given 3 years to comply with Sh10bn capital threshold
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 24, 2024

The goal is to strengthen the banking sector's resilience and increasebanks' capacity to finance large-scale projects, Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njug...

Senate Public Accounts Committee faults treasury over tax on foreign donor funds
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 19, 2024

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir of Mombasa emphasised the project's importance, citing the city's strategic position as a growing regional logistics hub.

Small banks face uncertainity in govt's plan to raise capital requirement ten times
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 17, 2024

Kenya has nearly 39 licenced banks, and more than half of them may be affected by the CBK's new measure. Out of these, only 9 banks control the lion's...

Rwanda's stringent gun laws elicit debate
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 17, 2024

Former lawmaker Eugene Barikana was fined Rwf 500,000 by the Nyarugenge Primary Court earlier this month after being found guilty of possessing an AK4...

Ruto boards private jet once again in luxurious flight to Italy
Amina Wako  |  Jun 14, 2024

He flew aboard an Embraer EMB-135BJ Legacy 600, a private jet chartered from VSR Ventures, an aviation consultancy company based in New Delhi, India.

Treasury reverses the excise duty hike on mobile money transfers
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jun 14, 2024

Safaricom had argued that raising the tax on mobile money transfers would undermine financial inclusion efforts and could potentially drive users towa...

Tourism, sports, culture budget doubles to Sh23.7bn for 2024/25 Fiscal Year
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2024

Ndung’u said the government plans to also focus on strengthening the infrastructure for arts and culture and supporting cultural production and the cr...

Treasury allocates Sh23.7 billion to manufacturing sector to boost job creation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 13, 2024

He noted that through strong economic fundamentals, together with renewed investor confidence, a total of 848,200 new jobs were generated in the econo...

Treasury CS unveils Sh54.6 billion plan for agricultural transformation
Terry Muriuki  |  Jun 13, 2024

The CS highlighted the government's commitment to transforming Kenya's agricultural landscape, ensuring food security, and fostering inclusive economi...

Sh193.4 billion earmarked for infrastructure in 2024/25 budget
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2024

Sh69.5 billion is allocated for road maintenance activities with Ndung’u saying regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and usability of road...

State announces stringent measures to curb public sector spending
Amina Wako  |  Jun 13, 2024

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission will conduct a thorough audit of public payrolls during this period to eliminate ghost workers and ensure com...

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