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Teresia Karanja

Sixth suspect arrested in Nakuru M-Pesa killings as manhunt widens

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-04 11:20:16

An AK-47 rifle and three rounds of ammunition were also recovered, as police affirmed their commitment to intensify the manhunt for more suspects.

Governor Nyong'o grateful for Ruto, Raila's visit to Kisumu

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-04 12:34:43

He described the donation as a profound testament to the former Prime Minister’s unwavering belief that every Kenyan deserves decent and affordable shelter.

DCI arrests suspects in Nairobi-Mombasa highway robbery spree

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-04 13:44:32

On May 19, 2025, the two suspects were presented before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Voi, where detectives were granted a 14-day custodial order to continue their investigations.

Kenya commends global climate change body for support grants

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-05 11:42:36

Kenya has applauded the global climate change body for approving over USD900 million to fund climate-resilient development projects.

Ruto hosts governors at State House, pushes for agricultural reforms

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-05 13:42:26

Ruto said the two levels of government will harmonise and consolidate the operations of agencies and departments under the Ministry of Agriculture.

Police arrest two robbery suspects, recover AK-47 in Buuri East

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-05 16:42:02

Determined to complete their mission, the robbers shattered a glass shelf containing mobile phones and made away with 15 smartphones.

IG Kanja urges commanders to uphold integrity, serve with honour

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-06 16:49:40

Inspector General of the National Police Service, Mr Douglas Kanja, held the National Police Service Commanders’ Conference yesterday.

Man sentenced to death for robbery with violence in Kawangware

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-10 10:28:55

Khanga was formally charged on November 15, 2024, by the ODPP. The case was concluded within six months—a notable demonstration of judicial efficiency.

China backs Kenya's health sector reforms in new Sh64.5billion partnership

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-10 11:15:21

Kenya has historically relied on China as a close development partner, having received billions in investments for infrastructure projects, including roads and railways.

Health Ministry, WHO partner to strengthen tobacco control measures

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-10 12:41:30

WHO affirmed its support for strengthening national laboratory capacity for the independent verification of tobacco products.

EACC banks on Gen Zs to fight corruption

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-13 13:26:36

EACC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Youth Council to strengthen its collaboration and partnership in the fight against corruption.

Affordable houses best cure for perennial slum fires, Ruku says

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-13 17:39:58

The government is considering building affordable houses in all the slums across the country.

Lake Turkana Wind Power spent Sh2.6b on taxes

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-16 11:45:43

According to the 2024 sustainability report dubbed 'Beyond Turbines: Impacting Kenya, Empowering People', the farm spent some Sh117 billion on energy cost savings.

Food4Education calls for enhanced budgets to sustain school feeding initiatives

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-16 14:20:28

The government must embrace people-centred innovation that leverages accessible and widely adoptable technology to optimise, reduce costs, and collect data for informed growth

Four officers in Baby Pendo case barred from crime scene, granted bail

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-16 17:16:00

Muigai granted each accused person a bond of one million shillings with two sureties of 500,000 shillings each.

Oluga urges counties to prioritise HIV prevention amid rising youth infections

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-18 12:48:33

 Dr Oluga said nearly 6,000 new HIV infections were recorded among individuals aged 15 to 24 which is troubling.

IJM demands justice over Boniface Kariuki's shooting

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-18 15:08:29

International Justice Mission (IJM) has raised concerns about law enforcement officers turning against the citizens they are mandated to protect.

Gachagua accuses Sakaja of sponsoring goons in Nairobi protests

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-18 16:05:00

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja of sponsoring goons to attack peaceful protesters during demonstrations in the county.

Ruku calls for Ubuntu-inspired leadership to transform Africa

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-19 10:44:02

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on African youth to lead the continent’s transformation by embracing the African philosophy of Ubuntu.

Din-Kariuki: Kenyan voice at global migration dialogue at Cambridge symposium

By Teresia Karanja   2025-06-20 11:40:06

Born and raised in Kenya, Dr Din-Kariuki draws on both personal and historical experience. Her grandfather left India in the 1930s as a stowaway and built a life in Kenya.