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Steven Kisuli Muendo

Anglican church opposes impeachment plan, ask Ruto and Gachagua to dialogue

The church said instead, that President William Ruto should do what it takes and create room for dialogue with his deputy to end the current ensuing squabbles in government.

Anglican church opposes impeachment plan, ask Ruto and Gachagua to dialogue

Over 200 Embakasi residents left homeless after demolitions

Over 200 Embakasi residents left homeless after demolitions

EV Firm Spiro unveils new plant in Nairobi

EV Firm Spiro unveils new plant in Nairobi

Poor air aiding preterm births, respiratory diseases in Nairobi

Poor air aiding preterm births, respiratory diseases in Nairobi

Lack of chastity, defined roles for men and women pose threat to families

Traditional and religious values, which serve as pillars of family cohesion and strength, now contend with external cultural influences that sometimes-run counter to human nature

Lack of chastity, defined roles for men and women pose threat to families

Changing gender roles and lack of chastity seen as threats to families

Traditional religious and cultural values, long regarded as pillars of family cohesion and strength, now confront external influences that often clash with these ideals.

Changing gender roles and lack of chastity seen as threats to families

Media told to find alternative ways of raising revenue

Impact of social media has led to dwindling revenue streams and the emergence of citizen-journalism compounding competition with the traditional media.

Media told to find alternative ways of raising revenue

Somaliland mobile money service gets GSMA certification

Somaliland’s telecommunications company Telesom has received recognition for its mobile money service ZAAD from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA).

Somaliland mobile money service gets GSMA certification

Media urged to go digital to tap shifting consumer trends

African print media needs to go digital in the face of changing consumer needs and digital disruptions

Media urged to go digital to tap shifting consumer trends

PS calls for concerted efforts to curb air pollution in Nairobi

An air quality monitoring station at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi will relay real-time data on air pollution in the city and inform policies and actions.

PS calls for concerted efforts to curb air pollution in Nairobi

Hold me accountable, question my decisions, Ruto says

Ruto said he has no problem being held accountable and reiterated his commitment to lead an open government.

Hold me accountable, question my decisions, Ruto says

Kenyan elected president of Commonwealth architects lobby

Former National Construction Authority chairman Stephen Oundo has been elected President of the Commonwealth Architects Association

Kenyan elected president of Commonwealth architects lobby

Keep off unlicensed Saccos, cautions Cooperatives CS

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has warned Kenyans against investing in unlicensed or unregulated Saccos

Keep off unlicensed Saccos, cautions Cooperatives CS

Lands CS Wahome vows to fight quacks in construction industry

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has directed the Board of Registration for Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) to rein in on quacks in the construction industry.

Lands CS Wahome vows to fight quacks in construction industry

Adani-JKIA takeover deal to be availed

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has promised to avail to the aviation workers, the documents of the JKIA expansion and refurbishment deal by Adani Group.

Adani-JKIA takeover deal to be availed

Africa to take one stand on security, climate change and peace issues

The Horn of Africa is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Climate-related security threats intensify health, food, water, and energy insecurities across Africa.

Africa to take one stand on security, climate change and peace issues

Family Bank half year profit up 15.4pc to Sh2.3b

Family Bank Group has posted a Sh2.32 billion profit before tax in the first six months of 2024.

Family Bank half year profit up 15.4pc to Sh2.3b

SRC scorecard: We've saved Sh11 billion in six-year fiscal overhaul

This was achieved through freezing allowances, salary structures and expenditures. However, the wage bill has increased and is expected to grow further.

SRC scorecard: We've saved Sh11 billion in six-year fiscal overhaul

Kware murders: Families want DNA results released

The families of Kenyans murdered and dumped in the Kware dumpsite have called for resumption of the retrieval of bodies in the wasteyard.

Kware murders: Families want DNA results released

Africa plans to take common stand on climate change, peace and security

President William Ruto has welcomed plans by Africa to take a common position on climate change, peace and security.

Africa plans to take common stand on climate change, peace and security

Maasai Mara University sues VC over Sh215m embezzlement case

Maasai Mara University has sued Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo over Sh215 million allegedly embezzled in her second tenure.

Maasai Mara University sues VC over Sh215m embezzlement case

Understanding your chest CT and PET scans in lung cancer detection

Lung cancer significantly contributes to the overall cancer burden, with approximately 1,200 new cases and over 800 deaths recorded each year.

Understanding your chest CT and PET scans in lung cancer detection

Maser surpasses Sh645 billion valuation, emerges seventh unicorn of Africa

Maser, the consumer electronics company founded by Prateek Suri, has officially joined the prestigious ranks of Africa’s unicorns.

Maser surpasses Sh645 billion valuation, emerges seventh unicorn of Africa

KISE to host expo on specialised learning materials, assistive devices

Kenya Institute of Special Education(KISE) will host an expo in early September on specialised learning materials, assistive devices and technology.

KISE to host expo on specialised learning materials, assistive devices

I'm coming for you, Oparanya tells Hustler Fund defaulters

CS Oparanya mentioned that the government will soon implement a system to track defaulters, ensuring they are pursued to repay the loans for the benefit of others.

I'm coming for you, Oparanya tells Hustler Fund defaulters

Boost for trainees in GIZ-Strathmore backed digital skills training programme

Between July and August 2024, the training brought together over 110 participants (nearly 50 per cent female) from across seven participating EAC countries.

Boost for trainees in GIZ-Strathmore backed digital skills training programme

Wanjigi family narrate harrowing experiences during police raid

The family members of politician Jimmy Wanjigi have narrated their harrowing experiences when police raided their Muthaiga home on Thursday evening.

Wanjigi family narrate harrowing experiences during police raid

CUEA celebrates 40 years of faith,innovation,research,excellence and community service

In 1994, it was known as the Catholic Higher Institution of East Africa (CHIEA) before it was given an interim charter in 1990 and later a full charter in 1992.

CUEA celebrates 40 years of faith,innovation,research,excellence and community service

Return of many city fires as more property razed amid County unpreparedness

Property worth millions of shillings was razed down at the Mukuru kwa Njenga slum, just days after another fire killed four at Toi Market, in Nairobi.

Return of many city fires as more property razed amid County unpreparedness

PS Omollo: Police reforms in Maraga report to cost Sh108 billion

It will cost taxpayers a whopping Sh108 billion to implement former Chief Justice David Maraga's taskforce reform recommendations.

PS Omollo: Police reforms in Maraga report to cost Sh108 billion

Developers moot special economic zones' lobby

The lobby aims to promote best practices and enhance national and regional SEZ governance.

Developers moot special economic zones' lobby

Construction project managers and architects reject new building code

The 327-page code aims to ensure a safe, better, quality and well-coordinated construction industry.

Construction project managers and architects reject new building code

Geologist warns of impending dry boreholes in Nairobi

In 2016, Nairobi County reported 4,000 illegal boreholes that had been dug without authorisation from the supervising authority which is the Water Resources Management Authority.

Geologist warns of impending dry boreholes in Nairobi

Hotel group bets on new dining model to draw customers

Hotel chain PrideInn is banking on specialty restaurants to boost business and improve dining and customers’ experience.

Hotel group bets on new dining model to draw customers

KBS acquires electric bus in bid to upgrade fleet

The new bus will ply from the Nairobi Central Business District to Kibera, Kenyatta National Hospital and Utawala routes.

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KBS acquires electric bus in bid to upgrade fleet

Transporters threaten to strike over hiked road maintenance levy

Associations of long distance drivers, offline and digital taxi operators, and matatu operators termed the government decision to increase the levy from Sh18 to Sh25 illegal and discriminatory.

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Transporters threaten to strike over hiked road maintenance levy

Report: Kenyan creatives embrace AI but wary of its bias and threats

Kenyan creatives are rapidly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and using it to catalyse their creative process.

By 2 months ago

Report: Kenyan creatives embrace AI but wary of its bias and threats

Residents say Mukuru quarry has been dumping site for bodies

Before the news of the recovery of bodies from Kware dumpsite in Embakasi South constituency, Nairobi, residents say the place has been a dumping site for bodies.

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Residents say Mukuru quarry has been dumping site for bodies

Tuya hosted big climate summit and planted trees

A lawyer by profession, Tuya had only served the Ministry for 21 months.

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Tuya hosted big climate summit and planted trees

Residents want Kajiado County to take over Amboseli National Park

Residents want the national government to transfer the management of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County.

By 2 months ago

Residents want Kajiado County to take over Amboseli National Park

Tough laws shoot down efforts to grow drone technology

Tight regulations by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) are hindering the growth of the nascent drone technology sector in the country.

By 2 months ago

Tough laws shoot down efforts to grow drone technology

Mombasa faces widespread threat of floods, report

The general flood risk across the county, the report says, is high despite the low numbers of people affected on record in recent floods

By 2 months ago

Mombasa faces widespread threat of floods, report

Youth gather at Holy Family Basilica to remember victims of anti-government protests

A mass honouring victims of police brutality was held in Nairobi, to remember lives lost during recent anti-government protests that claimed over 40 lives.

By 2 months ago

Youth gather at Holy Family Basilica to remember victims of anti-government protests

Expert panel launched to accelerate Africa's tourism and travel

This pioneering initiative brings together top communications and marketing experts and leaders from across the world to arm tourism and destination management organizations.

By 2 months ago

Expert panel launched to accelerate Africa's tourism and travel

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