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MPs demand compensation for victims, survivors of Webuye accident
Kenya’s Parliament has censured the Ministry of Transport over its slow response to the deadly Webuye accident, demanding compensation for victims and accountability from David Chirchir and the NTSA.
By Joe Ombuor 1 month ago
MPs demand compensation for victims, survivors of Webuye accident
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Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
A political showdown is brewing in National Assembly of Kenya as the Azimio Coalition and factions within the Orange Democratic Movement contest the position of Minority Leader.
By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago
Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
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Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement will hold a joint parliamentary meeting to review the 10-Point Agenda report amid criticism from some ODM members over its direction.
By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
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Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
The National Assembly has approved the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, paving the way for a Sh5 trillion fund amid debate over oversight and debt risks.
By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 
By Joe Ombuor 3 months ago
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.
By Joe Ombuor 3 months ago
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
MPs demand compensation for victims, survivors of Webuye accident
Kenya’s Parliament has censured the Ministry of Transport over its slow response to the deadly Webuye accident, demanding compensation for victims and accountability from David Chirchir and the NTSA.
By Joe Ombuor 1 month ago
MPs demand compensation for victims, survivors of Webuye accident
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Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
A political showdown is brewing in National Assembly of Kenya as the Azimio Coalition and factions within the Orange Democratic Movement contest the position of Minority Leader.
By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago
Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
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Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement will hold a joint parliamentary meeting to review the 10-Point Agenda report amid criticism from some ODM members over its direction.
By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Premium
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
The National Assembly has approved the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, paving the way for a Sh5 trillion fund amid debate over oversight and debt risks.
By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 
By Joe Ombuor 3 months ago
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.
By Joe Ombuor 3 months ago
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
MPs demand compensation for victims, survivors of Webuye accident
Kenya’s Parliament has censured the Ministry of Transport over its slow response to the deadly Webuye accident, demanding compensation for victims and accountability from David Chirchir and the NTSA.
By Joe Ombuor 1 month ago
MPs demand compensation for victims, survivors of Webuye accident
Premium
Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
A political showdown is brewing in National Assembly of Kenya as the Azimio Coalition and factions within the Orange Democratic Movement contest the position of Minority Leader.
By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago
Showdown looms over Minority Leader position
Premium
Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Orange Democratic Movement will hold a joint parliamentary meeting to review the 10-Point Agenda report amid criticism from some ODM members over its direction.
By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza, ODM to review 10-point plan
Premium
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
The National Assembly has approved the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, paving the way for a Sh5 trillion fund amid debate over oversight and debt risks.
By Joe Ombuor 2 months ago
Questions asked on Sh5tr Infrastructure Fund debt, oversight
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family by surprise. 
By Joe Ombuor 3 months ago
Idah Odinga: Raila's wish to be buried within 72 hours caught us by surprise
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
Jeremiah Kioni has been appointed as one of the Jubilee Party’s deputy party leaders following fresh changes within the outfit.
By Joe Ombuor 3 months ago
Jeremiah Kioni demoted from Jubilee party SG role
Nairobi's Wilson Airport to get new control tower
Nairobi’s Wilson Airport will soon have a modern air traffic control tower to replace the 50-year-old squat structure currently serving the airfield.
By Joe Ombuor 9 years ago
Nairobi's Wilson Airport to get new control tower
How Sh1,000 built yoghurt processing firm
Esther Mburu Kituyi is proof that persistence, not capital, is what leads to entrepreneurial success.
By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago
How Sh1,000 built yoghurt processing firm
Genes greatest cause of eye cell deformation
Experts say the eye cancer, scientifically known as retinoblastoma (RB), usually develops in early childhood before the age of five. Nearly half of the eye cancer cases are associated with a hereditary genetic defect.
By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago
Genes greatest cause of eye cell deformation
Wonders of Lagos
We know them as mshikaki in Kenya. The skewered mouth-watering pieces of roast meat we so relish turn into suya across the continent in Nigeria.
By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago
Wonders of Lagos
New machine saves potato farmers costs and time
A potato revolution is coming to Kenya as more farmers adopt mechanised farming styles in traditional growing areas of Nyandarua County.
By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago
New machine saves potato farmers costs and time
Sweet discovery added flavour to her fish
Imagine sipping tea or coffee accompanied with baked, dough coated fish buns. It was a first for me when fish farmer Zinath Deen welcomed me to a cup of tea at her farm house in Boyani, Vihiga County.
By Joe Ombuor 10 years ago
Sweet discovery added flavour to her fish