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Former IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati dies at 64 after long illness
Feb 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Wafula Chebukati, who led Kenya’s electoral commission through two of the country’s most contentious elections, has passed away at the age of 64....
Anne Waiguru unveils key socio-economic development projects in Mwea
Feb 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru on Wednesday distributed water pipes, fittings, and community equipment to residents of Mwea, as part of ongoing county projects....
Bill pushing for order, accountability in boda boda sector set for debate by MPs
Feb 19, 2025 at 02:18 PM
The boda boda industry in Kenya could soon undergo major reforms as the National Assembly prepares to deliberate on the Public Transport (Motorcycle Regulation) Bill, 2023....
Nairobi hosts more than 250 leaders to enable cities to adapt to climate change
Feb 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Nairobi is hosting a transformative gathering as over 250 influential leaders from across Africa converge to explore how cities can adapt and thrive in the face of climate change....
Standard Media Group Sacco, Machakos County lock horns over road construction
Feb 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In Mavoko Sub-County, residents of Standard Media Group Sacco are pushing for an investigation into what they believe to be a fraudulent attempt to carve out a public road through ...
KEPSHA chair Johnson Nzioka dies in tragic Nairobi-Mombasa Highway crash
Feb 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Kenya’s education sector has lost a key figure following the tragic death of Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association (KEPSHA) National Chairman Johnson Nzioka in a road accident ...
Kirinyaga among top-ranked counties as Waiguru highlights development gains
Feb 12, 2025 at 01:06 PM
A recent survey by research firm Infotrak has ranked Murang’a, Homa Bay, and Kirinyaga among Kenya’s best-performing counties, highlighting strides made in key devolved functio...
JKIA set for major upgrades as Ruto's Cabinet approves sweeping reforms
Feb 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
President William Ruto on Tuesday chaired a Special Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi, where the Cabinet approved the 2025 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) and greenlit extensiv...
Omari drags KCB to court over ‘false’ CRB listing, seeks Sh20 million in damages
Feb 11, 2025 at 07:13 PM
Prominent city lawyer Danstan Omari has dragged Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) to court, accusing it of wrongly blacklisting him with the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) over a loan he ...
Kenya ranked 121st in global corruption index as report warns of worsening crisis
Feb 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Kenya has been ranked 121st out of 180 countries in the latest global corruption index, painting a grim picture of persistent graft despite marginal progress....
Waiguru’s health agenda expands as new Kirinyaga facilities tackle lifestyle diseases
Feb 07, 2025 at 06:36 PM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has reinforced her administration’s commitment to universal health coverage by rolling out new medical facilities aimed at tackling lifestyle dise...
Media fraternity mourns death of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela
Feb 07, 2025 at 01:04 PM
Kenyan broadcasting veteran Leonard Mambo Mbotela has passed away at the age of 85 at a hospital in Nairobi following a short illness, his family confirmed on Friday....
Kenya’s Sh83.5 billion lifeline in jeopardy as Trump pulls the plug on foreign aid
Feb 06, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Kenya could be staring at a financial crisis in key sectors following United States President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend foreign aid for 90 days....
35,000 jobs at risk in Kenya as Trump shuts down USAID global operations
Feb 05, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Kenya faces a major employment crisis as over 35,000 workers under USAID-funded programmes brace for job losses following the agency’s impending shutdown....
Aga Khan IV: Spiritual leader and billionaire philanthropist dies at 88
Feb 05, 2025 at 11:04 AM
His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and a globally influential businessman, has passed away at the age of 88....
Govt directs parents to enrol all school-going chidren in SHA by end of February
Jan 31, 2025 at 04:07 PM
Parents and guardians have until the end of February to ensure their school-going children are registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), following a directive from the Mi...
Kirinyaga County launches GIS lab to modernise land records and curb fraud
Jan 30, 2025 at 06:35 PM
Kirinyaga County has taken a bold step toward transforming land administration by launching a Geographic Information System (GIS) laboratory at its headquarters in Kutus....
Khalif Kairo's legal nightmares persist as another case lands him in court again
Jan 29, 2025 at 07:24 PM
Joseph Kairu Wambui, better known as Khalif Kairo, a second-hand car dealer and owner of Kai and Karo Limited, found himself facing serious fraud charges at Milimani Law Courts on ...
Sarah Wairimu charged afresh with murder of tycoon husband Tob Cohen
Jan 29, 2025 at 06:26 PM
Sarah Wairimu Kamotho was on Wednesday formally charged before the High Court Kibera with the murder of her husband, Dutch billionaire Tob Chichou Cohen, marking a dramatic turn in...
Ogilvy Africa launches Ogilvy One to transform customer engagement
Jan 28, 2025 at 06:43 PM
Ogilvy Africa has introduced Ogilvy One, a pioneering initiative aimed at reshaping the way businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa connect with their customers....
Govt ready to shut down social media in national security crisis, Kabogo warns
Jan 28, 2025 at 02:59 PM
ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has reassured the public that the government does not intend to shut down social media platforms under normal circumstances...
NTSA proposes underride protection, new regulations for commercial vehicles
Jan 27, 2025 at 01:52 PM
The Draft National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Service Vehicles) Regulations, 2025, propose a critical new safety feature for commercial vehicles: the i...
Govt launches Mpox vaccination campaign as Marburg threat looms
Jan 23, 2025 at 05:52 PM
Kenya is rolling out an urgent response to contain the rising cases of Mpox while preparing for the potential spread of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)....
How Kirinyaga County has empowered butchers to spur local leather industry
Jan 23, 2025 at 03:48 PM
The Kirinyaga County Government, in partnership with the National Government, has embarked on a comprehensive training program for butchers on properly handling hides and skins, in...
Africa urged to reclaim its narrative as media bias costs Sh544 billion annually
Jan 22, 2025 at 04:48 PM
A clarion call for Africa to reclaim its narrative resonated at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where renowned communications expert Gina Din-Kariuki urged the cont...
Kenya’s youth carve their own path as economic pressures mount, study shows
Jan 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Kenyan youths, grappling with limited opportunities and mounting financial pressures, are carving a new path to survival through side hustles and entrepreneurial ventures....
Anne Waiguru urges Mt Kenya to stay united, rejects opposition calls
Jan 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Anne Waiguru has strongly advised the people of Mt. Kenya to resist any attempts by certain leaders to steer them away from the government, stressing the importance of remaining lo...