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Collins Kweyu

MP Salasya challenges government to create jobs locally

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has urged the government to use skilled graduates to create employment and fight the rate of unemployment in the country.

MP Salasya challenges government to create jobs locally

Residents call on MP to apologize over remarks

Residents call on MP to apologize over remarks

ODM faces tense grassroots elections in Nairobi

ODM faces tense grassroots elections in Nairobi

Woodley residents divided over court ruling on estate

Woodley residents divided over court ruling on estate

LSK urges police boss, DPP to resolve rising murder cases

LSK has called on the Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Igonga and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to urgently address cases of extra judicial killings in the country.

LSK urges police boss, DPP to resolve rising murder cases

NGO's boss denies stealing goods worth Sh20 million

Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Veterans for Peace Nelson Muakara Sechere faces allegations of stealing goods worth Sh16 million.

NGO's boss denies stealing goods worth Sh20 million

Self proclaimed prophetess Mary Akatsa is dead

Self proclaimed prophetess Sinaida Mary Akatsa of Jerusalem Church of Christ in Kawangware, Nairobi, died on Saturday in Nairobi from health complications.

Self proclaimed prophetess Mary Akatsa is dead

How former MP lost Sh2.8 million in fake land deal

The widow of former Kuria East MP, the late Shadrack Manga testified in a case where their former workman was charged with allegedly defrauding them Sh2.8 million in a bogus land deal.

By 2 months ago

How former MP lost Sh2.8 million in fake land deal

To succeed at home and abroad, you need to be disciplined, Big Ted tells creatives

Former Kenyan envoy to Los Angeles in the US Thomas Kwaka has advised youths in the creative economy to keep discipline.

By 2 months ago

To succeed at home and abroad, you need to be disciplined, Big Ted tells creatives

Students urged to maintain high degree of discipline

Students have been asked to maintain a high degree of discipline as a way of leading a better life after school.

By 2 months ago

Students urged to maintain high degree of discipline

Clergy urge Ruto, Gachagua to meet over impeachment

A section of the clergy has called for a meeting between President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua to resolve the the latter’s pending impeachment.

By 2 months ago

Clergy urge Ruto, Gachagua to meet over impeachment

Champions of governance awards launched to recognise positive impact

An award to recognise organisations and individuals making a positive impact in society has been launched.

By 2 months ago

Champions of governance awards launched to recognise positive impact

Suspect in trouble for allegedly sending offensive SMS to Woman Rep

Police have been given two days to hold a suspect arrested for allegedly sending abusive messages to Migori Woman Representative, Fatuma Zainabu Mohmmed.

By 2 months ago

Suspect in trouble for allegedly sending offensive SMS to Woman Rep

Dagoretti High School closed following student unrest

Students at Dagoretti High School in Nairobi have been sent home following unrest on Sunday evening.

By 3 months ago

Dagoretti High School closed following student unrest

Government chemist testifies in Maina Njenga's drugs court case

A senior government chemist was on Thursday put to task why he did not conduct sampling and weighing of the drugs at his Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) station.

By 3 months ago

Government chemist testifies in Maina Njenga's drugs court case

City court issues arrest warrant against alleged land fraudster

A city court has issued a warrant of arrest on an alleged land fraudster after he absconded court proceedings for the past two years.

By 3 months ago

City court issues arrest warrant against alleged land fraudster

Househelp in court for stealing child at DoD

A househelp who allegedly stole a child under her care at the Department of Defense has been charged in court.

By 3 months ago

Househelp in court for stealing child at DoD

Wetang'ula's court battle over pricey dogs slated for next week

Dog handler claims that National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula in June 2021, contracted him to supply him with two male German Shepherd dogs but he declined to pay Sh348,100

By 3 months ago

Wetang'ula's court battle over pricey dogs slated for next week

Age factor will not deter my AU chairmanship quest, Raila says

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has criticised a group of leaders in the country who oppose his African Union Chairmanship (AUC) on the grounds of age.

By 3 months ago

Age factor will not deter my AU chairmanship quest, Raila says

Police intervene to prevent clash over NSSF land dispute

Police intervened on Monday, to prevent a clash between National Youth Service (NYS) members and security personnel allegedly hired to protect National Social Security Fund (NSSF) land in the city.

By 4 months ago

Police intervene to prevent clash over NSSF land dispute

Speaker Wetangula sued over dog meal

A businessman has sued Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula for allegedly defaulting in payment of dog supply.

By 4 months ago

Speaker Wetangula sued over dog meal

Mother cries for justice following daughter's death in Ngong

A mother in Ngong, Kajiado County, is crying for justice after her daughter died two weeks ago under unclear circumstances.

By 4 months ago

Mother cries for justice following daughter's death in Ngong

PWDs push for disabled woman CS in Ruto cabinet

People living with disabilities have asked President William Ruto to appoint one disabled woman to the position of Cabinet Secretary.

By 4 months ago

PWDs push for disabled woman CS in Ruto cabinet

Pressure group calls for Mwangaza's impeachment

A pressure group has called on the Senate to initiate comprehensive impeachment proceedings against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

By 4 months ago

Pressure group calls for Mwangaza's impeachment

Do not expose children to drug abuse, parents told

Wambugu urged the parents to desist from smoking cigarettes or consumption of alcohol in front of their children, saying the habit contributes to indiscipline among youngsters.

By 4 months ago

Do not expose children to drug abuse, parents told

Lobby faults Cabinet nominees list amid calls for genuine dialogue

A lobby group has criticised President William Ruto's Cabinet changes that brought on board top Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders.

By 4 months ago

Lobby faults Cabinet nominees list amid calls for genuine dialogue

Lobby faults Cabinet nominees list, calls for genuine dialogue

A lobby group has criticised President William Ruto's Cabinet changes that brought on board top Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders.

By 4 months ago

Lobby faults Cabinet nominees list, calls for genuine dialogue

PS Sing'oei: Government won't allow NGOs to sponsor anarchy

Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'oei has maintained that the government will not allow foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to continue sponsoring anti-government protests in the country.

By 5 months ago

PS Sing'oei: Government won't allow NGOs to sponsor anarchy

Youth taught on dangers of teenage pregnancies

Youths from the informal sector have been sensitised to the dangers of early pregnancies among teenagers.

By 5 months ago

Youth taught on dangers of teenage pregnancies

Nema orders garbage collectors to remove waste from Kangemi

National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has given garbage collectors one week to remove litter dumped in Kangemi, Nairobi.

By 5 months ago

Nema orders garbage collectors to remove waste from Kangemi

Foot burial fees for youths killed in protests, government urged

The government has been urged to compensate families of those killed during the anti-finance bill protests.

By 5 months ago

Foot burial fees for youths killed in protests, government urged

Court told aviation firm was crippled after freezing of Sh9.2 billion

An aviation firm has claimed in court that its business operations were crippled after a bank froze and reversed USD7.2 million (Sh9.2 billion) that had been credited to its bank account.

By 5 months ago

Court told aviation firm was crippled after freezing of Sh9.2 billion

CS urges county to collect garbage from Kangemi memorial park

Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Ole Tuya has urged the Nairobi county government to collect garbage from Kangemi memorial park.

By 6 months ago

CS urges county to collect garbage from Kangemi memorial park

Teenager charged with assaulting traffic cop released

The 19-year-old boy who was accused of attacking traffic police officer along Kamiti Road in Nairobi on June has now been released from the remand.

By 6 months ago

Teenager charged with assaulting traffic cop released

Man in court for impersonating Spice FM host

A man posing as Eric Latiff, who is a host at Standard Group’s Spice FM, was on Monday arraigned for impersonation.

By 6 months ago

Man in court for impersonating Spice FM host

Court orders bank to give records in banking fraud case

A court has directed an investigator to obtain all documents from a bank that is being investigated over alleged banking fraud.

By 6 months ago

Court orders bank to give records in banking fraud case

DPP wants Ian Njoroge denied bail

Prosecution counsel James Gachoka told that court that denying Njoroge bail is in the best interest of the security of the accused person.

By 6 months ago

DPP wants Ian Njoroge denied bail

Traders allege extortion in demolition of buildings on riparian land

Businessman Suresh Kantaria claimed that he had been asked to give a bribe or risk his business premises being demolished.

By 6 months ago

Traders allege extortion in demolition of buildings on riparian land

NITA boss charged over Sh4.8 million tender

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Director General Stephen Ogenga has been charged with awarding Sh4.8 million tender for the supply and repair of training machines to a company.

By 6 months ago

NITA boss charged over Sh4.8 million tender

Three Nigerians, two Kenyans arrested over drug trafficking claims

The court has allowed police to hold three Nigerians and their Kenyan accomplices for 10 days over claims of drug trafficking.

By 6 months ago

Three Nigerians, two Kenyans arrested over drug trafficking claims

Tea firm director denies forging deceased lawyer's signature

Kirubi Kamau was charged with allegedly forging particulars of a lawyer who died 11 years ago as he filed returns at the State Law Office in a bid to edge out four directors of the firm.

By 6 months ago

Tea firm director denies forging deceased lawyer's signature

Court revokes Nyandoro's appointment as Chief Land Registrar

A court has revoked the appointment of David Nyambaso Nyandoro as the Chief Land Registrar.

By 6 months ago

Court revokes Nyandoro's appointment as Chief Land Registrar

Family evicted from Westlands house moves to court

A family that was evicted from a residence in Nairobi on Friday will seek legal redress in court in pursuit of justice.

By 6 months ago

Family evicted from Westlands house moves to court

Fake magistrate in court for defrauding job seeker

A man who allegedly presented himself as a magistrate to a job seeker in one of the court stations has been charged.

By 7 months ago

Fake magistrate in court for defrauding job seeker

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