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As more police officers are deployed to Haiti, Kenyans put government in a spot over insecurity at home
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Kenyans have demanded urgent action from the government to restore order and prioritise local security over international missions.

Eight Tana River officials charged with fraud in Sh9 million irregular procurement freed on bail
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 19, 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission apprehended the suspects following an investigation into procurement malpractices.

Most residents of Wajir, Lamu and Isiolo unaware of state's affordable housing programme – KNBS report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

The KNBS report shows that 46.4 per cent of Kenyans have no information about the initiative, with only 53.5 per cent being aware of it.

TikTok stops working for US users, disappears from Apple, Google stores
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

There have been signs TikTok could make a comeback under Trump, who has said he wants to pursue a "political resolution" of the issue.

Gachagua accuses government of allowing disruption of Nyeri prayer event by Maina Njenga
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

The presence of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga and his followers caused confusion and panic, prompting the evacuation of Pastor Dorcas who was has...

IPOA probing police officers involved in deadly confrontation with locals at Duka Moja in Narok
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

Aggrieved locals had barricaded the busy road, demanding compensation for their losses, leading to a standoff with police attempting to restore traffi...

Two-month power outage paralyses Tana River County operations
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 17, 2025

Kenya Power cut off electricity in November 2024 because of an outstanding bill exceeding Sh1.5 million.

Galana-Kulalu project secures Sh12.5 billion investment to boost Kenya's food security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

The National Treasury has confirmed that the project is among three major Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives set to mobilise a total of Sh64...

Report exposes mismanagement of Nairobi's health fund, other county resources
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to the report, the county government has failed to develop clear rules for how the fund should be used, leading to unaccounted spending.

Workers at Moi University receive long-awaited salary arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

The payment covers arrears for October, November, and December, and was disbursed on Tuesday evening.

Urban Kenyans push for rent regulation as households spend heavily on housing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

Four out of 10 Kenyans living in urban areas want the government to regulate rent to curb arbitrary increases by landlords.

Sports Disputes Tribunal orders Gor Mahia to hold elections in 90 days
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Sports Disputes Tribunal has declared Gor Mahia Football Club's Executive Committee's continued stay in office unlawful and ordered the club to co...

Taxes account for 46 per cent of fuel prices as state increases levies to meet revenue targets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kenya's dependence on fuel taxes has deepened in recent years as the government seeks more revenue from this vital commodity.

China gives a wary welcome to influx of American 'TikTok refugees' on RedNote
Reuters  |  Jan 16, 2025

The app has in recent days been transformed into an unexpected bilateral channel for US-China exchanges.

Counties to join Treasury’s single account system as state streamlines management of public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Under the TSA system, public funds will be managed more centrally, reducing idle balances in various accounts held by government agencies and counties...

Fire breaks out at University of Nairobi’s Taifa Halle causing extensive damage
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Police were quickly mobilised to secure the area and prevent theft while firefighters worked tirelessly to control the flames.

Pressure mounts on NIS boss Noordin Haji as lobby calls for his resignation over abduction scandal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

The Justice Alliance also expressed frustration with Police IG Kanja's claim of ignorance regarding the perpetrators of the abductions.

Nakuru overtakes Kiambu to become Kenya’s second-largest county by GDP size
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nakuru now boasts a nominal Gross County Product (GCP) of Sh785.75 billion as of 2023, compared to Sh760.8 billion of Kiambu.

House committee gives nod to Ruto's three diplomatic nominees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The three individuals include Ababu Namwamba as the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), Andrew Kar...

Influx of hawkers in Eastleigh sparks concerns
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 15, 2025

Officially, hawkers in Eastleigh are allowed to conduct business starting at 5 p.m., as the mornings are reserved for shop owners and mall businesses.

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