Esther Nyambura

Ruto chairs UDA meeting in Nairobi (Photos)

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-02 16:52:03

President William Ruto is chairing the National Steering Committee meeting at UDA headquarters in Nairobi; party elections featuring in discussions.

KRA's Antony Mwaura, KPLC's Joy Mdivo to chair UDA grassroots polls

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-02 16:24:23

UDA appoints Anthony Mwaura and Joy Mdivo as National Elections Board and Election Dispute Resolution Committee chairpersons respectively; grassroot elections to run from April 26- Aug 24.

Explained: Why demand letters matter in a lawsuit

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-04 15:58:56

It is common for demand letters to be ignored or for the defense to delay a response. But, according to a legal expert, the move might be costlier than one might think.

Tourism sector to reach peak in 2024: Report

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-05 16:13:06

The 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) estimates that the tourism sector’s global economic contribution could hit up to a high of Sh1.45 trillion this year.

Government declares Wednesday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-09 18:46:44

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki declares Wednesday, April 10, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

Three more health unions issue strike notice

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-09 13:35:12

Their strike comes amid the doctors' strike which entered its third week on April 4.

Medics on the street despite Kindiki's directive

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-09 20:03:47

Public health officers, nutritionists, and pharmaceutical technologists issue an indefinite strike notice beginning April 9, cite government’s failure to absorb staff and poor pay.

Ruto was honest on doctors' strike, says Atwoli

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-11 20:51:31

COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli affirms that Ruto's recent statements regarding the ongoing doctors' strike reflected honesty about the government's financial constraints in meeting their demands.

DRC Consul-General nominee, Charles Githinji, equates GDP to population

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-12 14:58:18

His response deemed surprising for a Consul-General nominee, underscores the expectation that such appointees should have fundamental economic knowledge

Government targets to issue 1 million passports by the end of the year

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-12 18:27:30

Immigration Principal Secretary Julis Bitok says the government is targeting to issue at least 1 million passports by the end of the year.

Eight buffaloes electrocuted in Nakuru

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-12 20:51:24

Eight buffaloes electrocuted near Lake Nakuru National Park after coming into contact with high voltage power lines, Kenya Power containing situation, KWS says.

DCI officers arrests 41 in suspected oil siphoning racket

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-13 15:15:27

DCI officers arrest 41 people suspected of siphoning fuel at a yard on Lunga Lunga Rd, Nairobi; impound 5 tankers with 6,000 litres of petrol and 17,020 litres of diesel.

Be careful, AG Muturi urges road users as road accident fatalities increase

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-13 17:58:29

In response to the alarming road accident numbers, AG Justin Muturi issues a stern call to action, urging Kenyan citizens to exercise utmost caution while navigating the roads.

Police arrest suspected drug trafficker in Mombasa

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-13 17:08:26

DCI detectives arrest a suspected Mombasa-based drug trafficker in Kisauni; recover heroin worth over Sh500,000, Sh1 million in cash and 4 mobile phones.

Brace for heavy rains next week, weatherman says

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-13 20:30:29

Kenya Met warns of heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds from April 13-18; says 43 counties to be affected including Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa.

Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria faces six charges over Sh140m publicity tender

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-14 08:55:35

Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and 7 county officials to face six charges including abuse of office and money laundering in the Sh140m publicity tender saga, DPP Ingonga orders.

Twelve Ol Kalou NG-CDF officials to be charged over Sh62 million roads deal saga

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-14 08:54:52

Twelve Ol Kalou NG-CDF officials including chairperson John Kariuki to be charged over Sh62 million roads deal saga, DPP Ingonga directs.

Ex-National Museums Director-General Mzalendo Kibunja faces charges over alleged Sh400m pay to ghost workers

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-14 08:56:17

Ex-National Museums Director-General Mzalendo Kibunja faces charges over alleged Sh400m pay to ghost workers

Let's talk, CS Nakhumicha tells medics

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-16 21:18:52

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha says the government is ready for talks with health practitioners to bring an end to the ongoing strike which is in its fifth week.

Response initiative to deal with food insecurity launched

By Esther Nyambura   2024-04-16 15:39:03

The Ministry of Interior has launched the 100 Days Rapid Response Initiative to deal with food insecurity in the country.