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SRC says it will 'consider' Ruto's proposal to delay salaries for State officers

By Betty Njeru   2023-07-01 15:02:14

SRC defends move to review salaries for State officers; chairperson Lyn Mengich says the commission will consider President Ruto’s proposal to delay increment.

KNUT second Vice chairperson John Wesonga is dead

By Betty Njeru   2023-07-06 18:19:21

KNUT second Vice National chairperson John Wesonga dies at a Nairobi hospital after a long illness, Union Secretary-General Collins Oyuu confirms.

Calls for arrest of Raila Odinga are misguided- legal experts

By Betty Njeru   2023-07-08 20:36:46

Legal experts now argue that the suggestion to have Raila Odinga arrested is ill-advised.

Kenya loses Sh3 billion daily from protests, KEPSA says

By Betty Njeru   2023-07-12 19:27:51

KEPSA projects Kenya loses Sh3b daily owing to looting and property destruction occasioned by protests, says the country cannot afford existing political activities.

Finance Act 2023: M-Pesa charges go up as calls, SMS and data rates decrease

By Betty Njeru   2023-07-29 20:36:50

Safaricom revises M-Pesa, SMS, call and data charges to reflect new excise duty rates after Appeal Court lifted conservatory orders suspending Finance Act 2023.

New UK envoy to Kenya Neil Wigan reports for duty

By Betty Njeru   2023-08-15 13:41:19

UK's new High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan formally takes up his position as Head of Mission at the British High Commission in Nairobi.

Machogu announces appointments of new VCs

By Betty Njeru   2023-08-26 07:16:03

Education CS Machogu appoints new VCs to 13 universities; Prof Benedict Mutua to head TUK, Prof Nathan Ogechi- Kisii and Prof Thomas Cheruiyot to University of Eldoret.

Apologise or else...Waiguru tells Njeri Maina

By Betty Njeru   2023-08-26 19:54:24

Governor Waiguru is now demanding an apology from the Kirinyaga Woman Rep, including having the ‘defamatory statements’ retracted.

Power outage: Davis Chirchir, Kenya Power CEO summoned

By Betty Njeru   2023-08-26 16:26:32

Parliament summons Energy CS Davis Chirchir, Kenya Power CEO Joseph Siror over nationwide power outage; to appear before Energy committee on Thursday, Aug 31.

DPP appeals court decision to acquit Babu Owino in DJ Evolve shooting case

By Betty Njeru   2023-09-01 20:42:38

DPP appeals court decision to acquit Embakasi East MP Babu Owino in case where he was charged with misuse of firearm in shooting of DJ Evolve, says evidence not duly considered.

Ruto appoints former Energy CS Charles Keter as his advisor

By Betty Njeru   2023-09-14 17:11:35

President William Ruto appoints former Energy CS Charles Keter as his advisor on Great Lakes Region affairs.

Kuria: 'You can throw stones at me all you want,' fuel prices will still go up

By Betty Njeru   2023-09-16 23:59:14

Kuria, who has recently irked a section of Kenyans with his remarks averred that the citizenry ought to hear the truth, devoid of sugarcoating.

Bobi Wine arrested upon arrival at airport- Party

By Betty Njeru   2023-10-05 15:56:53

Uganda Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine arrested on arrival at Entebbe International Airport, his party NUP says.

Inside Ruto's four-day tour of Nyanza

By Betty Njeru   2023-10-05 20:09:24

President Ruto to begin 4-day Nyanza tour tomorrow, Friday, he will visit Kisumu, Homa Bay, Siaya and Migori counties; to chair cabinet meeting at Kisumu State Lodge.

U.S Embassy in Nairobi issues security alert

By Betty Njeru   2023-10-13 18:02:14

US Embassy in Nairobi issues security alert for American nationals, warns against visiting areas frequented by foreigners and tourists citing ‘imminent terror attacks.’

No relief for motorists as fuel prices go up again

By Betty Njeru   2023-10-14 21:48:20

New fuel prices; Petrol goes up by Sh5.72, diesel by Sh4.48, and Kerosene by Sh2.45 effective midnight, to retail at Sh217.36, Sh205.48, and Sh204.58 in Nairobi.

Kenya partners with Huawei to drive digital transformation agenda

By Betty Njeru   2023-10-16 21:44:44

Kenya hopes that key sectors such as education, ICT infrastructure, e-government, digital energy, and others will benefit from the agreement.

Why Ruto wants SGR deal extended to Uganda, DRC

By Betty Njeru   2023-10-17 18:00:33

Ruto said the deal will open up Kenya and the larger African region for business while connecting Chinese investors to the continent.

Ezra Chiloba resigns from Communications Authority position

By Betty Njeru   2023-10-19 17:55:15

Ezra Chiloba resigns as Director-General of the Communications Authority of Kenya weeks after his suspension, he has been in the position for two years.

Impact of war on women and girls in Gaza alarming as global bodies call for ceasefire

By Betty Njeru   2023-10-25 18:45:45

More than 493,000 girls and women have been displaced from their homes in Gaza, as the war between Israel and Hamas escalates.