- Kibugu Coffee Farmer’s Cooperative society in Embu county has benefited from a 700,000 shillings revolving fund that will facilitate purchase of affordable renewable energy gadgets to assist farmers conserve the environment. The fund is courtesy of the Rainforest Alliance and Mitsubishi…
- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has promised to resolve the garbage menace across Nairobi County. Speaking after touring the city on Saturday Sakaja, directed his team to look into the crisis within the next few days promising to have a city of order, dignity and opportunity for all. Toured various…
- The Ministry of Education has extended by 10 days the selection of schools by grade six learners transitioning to Junior secondary. The deadline for the process that had been slated for August 30, 2022 has been extended to September 10, 2022. EDUCATION Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha in his…
- Various Kenyan professionals in partnership with the law society of Kenya have called on the incoming regime to maintain fidelity to the constitution and the rule of law. During celebrations to mark the 12th Anniversary on Saturday since the promulgation of the 2010 constitution of Kenya, the…
- Two people died on Saturday afternoon after they were swept by raging waters as they tried to cross the flooded Kerio River in Tirioko Ward Tiaty Constituency of Baringo County following heavy rains in the region. The two were in the company of other villagers who were on their way to a market in…
- The national rugby sevens team ‘Shujaa’ qualified for the main cup quarter finals of the ongoing final round of the World Rugby Sevens Circuit in Los Angeles, USA. Kenya beat Scotland 20-10 to record their second win in group D after previous triumph against England and a loss to...
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- The construction of Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu County is in it’s final phase and will soon be handed over to Kiambu County government. Modern Precast Kenya Limited Director Chandreshbhai babariya says so far 600 million shillings have been spent and approximately 300 million shillings will be…
- Lenana High school 7 aside rugby team took advantage of playing at home, to register a comfortable 15-5 win over Jamhuri High school to advance to the quarter finals as the Nairobi County secondary schools Term Two Games entered day two Saturday at Lenana High School grounds . The team...
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- He got a lot of rejections while looking for funding to establish a manufacturing company, but he didn’t give up. Today, he is the Chairman of Bidco Oil Refineries, the largest manufacturer of edible oils in East and Central Africa. One on One with Kenya’s entrepreneur and industrialist Vimal Shah…
- Various Kenyan professionals in partnership with the Law Society of Kenya have called on the incoming regime to maintain fidelity to the constitution and the rule of law. During celebrations to mark the 12th Anniversary since the promulgation of the 2010 constitution of Kenya, the professionals led…
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has issued a stern warning to politicians plotting to disrupt gubernatorial elections in Mombasa County. The electoral body assures stakeholders security has been heightened to ensure the exercise on Monday August 29, 2022 is seamless. Juney…
- Two people died on Saturday afternoon after they were swept by raging waters as they tried to cross the flooded Kerio River in Tirioko Ward Tiaty Constituency of Baringo County following heavy rains in the region.
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- The Ministry of Education has extended by 10 days the selection of schools by grade six learners transitioning to Junior secondary . The deadline for the process that had been slated for August 30, 2022 has been extended to September 10, 2022. Grade Six students are expected to join Junior...
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- Transport along Mai Mahiu-Limuru road was paralyzed for hours on end, following an accident involving a truck near Mai Mahiu town blocking the entire narrow road. Tens of drivers and their passengers spent two nights on the section of the road following the massive jam caused by the accident.
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- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati has dismissed the presidential petition by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance Presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua, describing it misleading and seeking to discredit the commission. In his…
- The national rugby sevens team ‘Shujaa’ registered mixed results in its two opening group D matches at the final round of the World Rugby Sevens series in Los Angeles, USA. Kenya lost 14-33 to Samoa in its opening match before recovering in the second game to beat England 19-14....
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- Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance leader Raila Odinga has assured the United Nations of the country’s stability even with the pending petition before the Supreme Court challenging the presidential election results. Raila who spoke at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation offices at Upper Hill…
- Russia has blocked the adoption of a joint declaration by a United Nations conference on nuclear disarmament. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is reviewed by its 191 signatories every five years, aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Russia objected to a draft text citing “grave…
- The Prime Minister of Pakistan has said the “magnitude of the calamity” is bigger than expected, after visiting flood-hit areas. Shehbaz Sharif was speaking from Sindh province – which has had nearly eight times its average August rainfall. The floods have killed nearly 1,000 people across Pakistan…
- Quick action by the police saved Ugenya legislator, David Ochieng’s home from suspected arsonists who wanted to set it ablaze in protest of his decision to ditch the Azimio coalition for Kenya Kwanza. And today, the residents vented their anger at the Ugenya Constituency Development Fund offices in…
- The Azimio la Umoja has cancelled a series of activities planned for Sunday and next week after consultations from the party leadership. In an earlier statement that has since been withdrawn, the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance had planned to hold a rally in Kibra tomorrow followed by a seven-…
- World and Olympic champion Estelle Mossely will be one of the key attendees of the celebration to mark the International Boxing Day in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The celebrations will be marked this weekend August 27th-28th 2022. Estelle, reigning IBO light weight champion was…
- Liverpool got their season off and running in devastating fashion, equalling the Premier League’s biggest victory with a 9-0 demolition of Bournemouth at Anfield. Monday’s defeat at Manchester United confirmed Liverpool’s worst start to a Premier League season in a decade but the rampant Reds…
- The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Saturday filed responses, affidavits and submissions to the petitions challenging the results of the 9th August 2022 General Election at the Supreme Court of Kenya. There are a total of nine petitions, eight of which challenged the results…
- Erik ten Hag secured his first away win as Manchester United manager as Bruno Fernandes’ fine volley was enough to give his side a narrow 1-0 win over Southampton at St Mary’s. After an even start on the south coast, a flowing United move 10 minutes into the second half...
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- Shock and grief has engulfed Naitore village in Kabage village of Laikipia West after a man killed his 12 years old step son by hanging him on a tree before he hanged himself on the same tree. According to Rumuruti police station officers, the 42 year old man identified as...
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- A police officer is being held at Masii Police station in Mwala Sub County after he allegedly broke into the office of the OCS at the station where he is attached and stole Ksh 71, 000 cash bail. Constable Paul Chege Lore is alleged to have broken into his boss’s...
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- Tens of drivers and passengers were stranded for two nights along the Mai Mahiu-Limuru road following a massive traffic jam caused by a truck that had been involved in an accident. Drivers using the Mai Mahiu-Limuru road now want the road expanded following perennial traffic jams they say has…
- Governors have resumed offices following Thursday’s oath of office ceremony across 45 counties. The County bosses have now settled down to business even as they embark to fulfill their campaign pledges to the electorate.
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- Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has pledged to undertake sweeping reforms at Embu Level Five Teaching and Referral Hospital. Mbarire visited the facility a day after being sworn into get first hand information from health workers and patients.
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- Lagdera Member of National Assembly elect Abdikadir Hussein has promised to construct a mega dam in Modogashe in a bid geared toward addressing the water crisis in the region that has been hit by drought for the past years.
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- A section of residents in Ugenya constituency took to the streets of Sega town to protest the decision by the area member of parliament elect, David Ochieng’ to join Kenya Kwanza alliance. Business at the township came to standstill as the protesters decried what they termed as being auctioned…
- Elected leaders from Bonchari constituency, Kisii County have teamed up to strategy on how to collectively steer development in the region. During a consultative meeting Member of Parliament elect Dr. Charles Onchoke and elected Members of the County Assembly, the leaders vowed to forge a common…
- Busia sugar industries has accused Busia weighbridge management of harassment and non-compliance of court orders for holding their truck for more than four months.
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- A tanker transporting fuel to a nearby Country has overturned in Limuru along Kamandura- Mai mahiu road. According to eye witnesses the truck overturned at around 1 pm on Friday night.
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- Nyandarua governor Moses Kiarie Ndirangu Badilisha has called upon contractors to complete a Potato Cold Store that is under construction to cushion farmers from losses. The facility is expected to assist farmers add value to their potatoes as well as offer job opportunities for youths in Nyandarua…
- Kericho Governor Dr. Erick Mutai has put on notice doctors employed by the county government who spend more time in their private facilities. He ordered the county chief pharmacist to sit with members in various sub-county hospitals and come up with a report on the challenges the facilities are…
- A fuel tanker has overturned in Limuru along Kamandura Mai Mahiu road barely six months after an LPG gas tanker exploded where several vehicles were burnt to ashes. Limuru Deputy Police Commander Antony Gitonga is now calling upon all drivers to be very cautious while driving the stretch after the…
- As millions of people in the Greater Horn of Africa have already “suffered the longest drought in 40 years,” parts of the region are bracing for a fifth consecutive failed rainy season, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported. The forecast for October to December, issued at the…
- Microsoft has appointed Phyllis Migwi as the Kenya Country Manager. Phyllis has a track record as a leader and a business catalyst known for driving growth in technology over the last two decades. She has experience in strategy and operations leadership, brand development, marketing and program…
- The September 5 Supreme Court decision on the recent Presidential election is one of the big cases of the year that everyone is waiting for. Once again, Kenya’s Judiciary is facing its biggest test when it determines a presidential election petition filed by Azimio la Umoja candidate Raila Odinga…
- A section of the Members of Parliament has vowed to push for the revival of the Constituencies Development Fund (CDF) once they resume office after the kitty was banned by the Supreme Court. They argued that CDF helped in initiating development projects in the constituencies. Led by Westlands MP,…
- Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF), General Robert Kibochi, presided over the ground-breaking ceremony of Lanet Regional Hospital at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet, Nakuru County. The Level IV hospital whose construction kicks off in earnest becomes the fourth of its kind within the Kenya…
- Inspector General of Police Hilary Mutyambai on Friday appointed his Deputy to perform his duties in an acting capacity. In a statement sent to newsrooms, Mutyambai said Deputy Inspector General of Police Noor Gabow until his return. The Inspector General said that he will be away from office to…
- Kenya recorded 12 new Covid-19 cases on Friday from a sample size of 1,048 tested in the last 24 hours. The country’s positivity rate is at 1.1%. The total number of confirmed cases in Kenya now stands at 338,105 from a cumulative test of 3,850,723 conducted since March. Of the confirmed cases,...…
- “I shall not ask you to stop, we are coming for you,” the new Meru County Chief Executive Officer warned Thursday as she officially took charge of county affairs. Speaking after taking the oath of office, Mwangaza was categorical that, under her leadership, corrupt individuals will have nowhere to…
- “I shall not ask you to stop, we are coming for you,” the new Meru County Chief Executive Officer warned Thursday as she officially took charge of county affairs. Speaking after taking the oath of office, Mwangaza was categorical that, under her leadership, Mwangaza was categorical that corrupt…
- 2018 Commonwealth bronze winner Christine Ongare was among the big names that boxers that advanced to the finals of the National Africa boxing trials championship at Kaloleni social hall, Nairobi. The event entered the second day Friday and will culminate Saturday with the announcement of the…
- The national men’s cricket team beat Nepal by 18 runs during the second match of their ongoing T20 International series match at Gymkhana Sports Club, Nairobi. Kenya avenged the loss they suffered against Nepal in the opening day of the championship. Nepal won the toss and decided to...
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- President-elect William Ruto has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga challenging the declaration by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairman Wafula Chebukati that he won the August 9 2022 Presidential race. In…
