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Francis Ontomwa

Money, power and respect: Inside the Catholic empire

The Catholic Church has over 10 million adherents and a presence in every corner of Kenya through parishes, schools and hospitals.

Money, power and respect: Inside the Catholic empire

Activists, protest victims condemn Ruto's speech

Activists, protest victims condemn Ruto's speech

Kenya's e-commerce strategy seeks to drive digital economy

Kenya's e-commerce strategy seeks to drive digital economy

Trapped in the crossfire, Kenyan workers plead for evacuation

Trapped in the crossfire, Kenyan workers plead for evacuation

SPECIAL REPORT: Saving Amboseli with brutality and betrayal

What was once a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is now a battleground, with livelihoods, property rights, and conservation all at stake.

SPECIAL REPORT: Saving Amboseli with brutality and betrayal

Willis Ayieko mourned as family awaits autopsy

Willis Ayieko’s body will remain at the morgue until homicide detectives complete their investigations before allowing the family to proceed with post-mortem.

Willis Ayieko mourned as family awaits autopsy

Health ministry convenes crisis meeting amid Polio jab concerns

The Ministry of Health has called a meeting of top experts to address the widespread concerns surrounding the recent polio vaccination campaign.

By 2 months ago

Health ministry convenes crisis meeting amid Polio jab concerns

Kenyan fishermen stranded in Madagascar narrate ordeal

Unscrupulous recruitment agencies are luring local seafarers and fishermen with promises of well-paying jobs on foreign vessels, particularly in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan fishermen stranded in Madagascar narrate ordeal

Tussle between upmarket hotel owner and creditor

Cape Holdings Limited (Under Administration) wants the court to stop Synergy Industrial Credit Limited and its lawyer, Ahmednasir Abdullahi, from interfering with the 14 Riverside complex.

By 2 months ago

Tussle between upmarket hotel owner and creditor

Doctors want Nairobi Hospital board audited, shown the door

The medics accuse the board of engaging in a conflict of interest, alleging some front their firms to trade with the hospital. Divisions have plagued the hospital in recent months.

By 2 months ago

Doctors want Nairobi Hospital board audited, shown the door

How police, KDF tug-of-war over Airwing control puts lives at risk

Police are now pushing for the return of their Airwing, currently under the control of the military.

By 2 months ago

How police, KDF tug-of-war over Airwing control puts lives at risk

Controversial businessman Jared Otieno loses bid to reclaim luxury cars seized by the State

Assets Recovery Agency obtained an order in 2019 to seize the two vehicles, on grounds that Otieno was part of an international con syndicate.

By 2 months ago

Controversial businessman Jared Otieno loses bid to reclaim luxury cars seized by the State

Inside multi-billion-shilling tender eating up Nairobi Hospital

Rival factions are battling for control over lucrative contracts and influence at Nairobi Hospital as the image of the leading healthcare provider comes under the spotlight.

By 2 months ago

Inside multi-billion-shilling tender eating up Nairobi Hospital

Ruto's headache about revolving door at Vigilance House

Under President Ruto, Kenya is set to have two substantive Inspectors General in just two years, with the besieged Gilbert Masengeli currently acting in the role after Koome’s departure.

By 3 months ago

Ruto's headache about revolving door at Vigilance House

The return of killer squads, extrajudicial killings and abductions

Most Kenyans believe the country’s democracy and freedoms are deteriorating every day against Ruto’s promise of upholding rule of law and human rights.

By 3 months ago

The return of killer squads, extrajudicial killings and abductions

Kenya Pipeline boss quizzed over still-born project

A parliamentary committee has ordered an inquiry into how over Sh426 million taxpayers money was lost in the Kenya Pipeline Company’s failed project

By 3 months ago

Kenya Pipeline boss quizzed over still-born project

Lobby group urges UN to withdraw Kenyan police from Haiti

A Haitian lobby group has written to the United Nations Security Council and the United States Congress, to cease security interventions, citing interference from external forces.

By 3 months ago

Lobby group urges UN to withdraw Kenyan police from Haiti

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

Whereas Kenya Pipeline gave the project a clean bill of health, the spill at Kibwezi was a disaster. Company says it cleaned the affected area but locals say they still fear the effects could crop up

By 4 months ago

Kiboko oil leak exposed bad job, affected many people

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Shocking details have emerged, exposing how Kenyan taxpayers may have paid double the cost of constructing the Sh48.4 billion pipeline, Line 5.

By 4 months ago

How taxpayers may have paid twice for a Sh48.4 billion project

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Keter's abduction comes just days after President William Ruto committed to ending arbitrary arrests and abductions linked to the recent countrywide anti-tax protests.

By 5 months ago

Keter abduction sparks fear, fury amidst spate of kidnappings

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

There are reports that the officers had initially been promised Sh100,000 before departure, but were given Sh20,000.

By 5 months ago

Jitters as Kenya's Haiti mission kicks off

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Hours before the first batch of Kenyan police officers depart for the troubled nation of Haiti on a UN-backed mission, silent squabbles are rocking the deployment.

By 5 months ago

Silent jitters as Kenya's police mission to Haiti kicks off

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

The gruesome killing of a protestor in the city has sparked widespread condemnation with lawyers saying the incident only serves to escalate emotions and bitterness among the youth.

By 5 months ago

Police under fire over brutality on Gen Zs peaceful, unarmed protest

Cases to pile up as judicial officials say will handle only urgent cases

Lawyers and litigants sympathise with the cause but are concerned backlog will delay justice.

By 6 months ago

Cases to pile up as judicial officials say will handle only urgent cases

Magistrate leaves behind family, budding career and broken hearts

Magistrate Monica Kivuti's courtroom presence illuminated the legal proceedings, and her dedication extended beyond the confines of the law.

By 6 months ago

Magistrate leaves behind family, budding career and broken hearts

Untold truth: Westgate hero Lelei's controversial past

To some, Stephen Lelei was a brash, trigger-happy cop. To others, he was an ordinary officer caught in extraordinary circumstances.

By 6 months ago

Untold truth: Westgate hero Lelei's controversial past

Security docket receives second highest allocation at Sh377 billion

The Ministry of Defence will get the lion’s share at Sh173.1 billion, while the National Police Service will get Sh110.6 billion.

By 6 months ago

Security docket receives second highest allocation at Sh377 billion

Court to hear lawsuit challenging deployment of Kenya police to Haiti

The lawsuit questions the government’s ‘blatant disregard’ of a January decision that labeled the deployment unconstitutional and illegal.

By 6 months ago

Court to hear lawsuit challenging deployment of Kenya police to Haiti

Residents protest man's death after arrest by police

Dagoretti OCPD Kivinda Kilonzo says the deceased was attacked by the mob before he was detained but died at Kenyatta National Hospital. The family holds that he was killed at the police post.

By 6 months ago

Residents protest man's death after arrest by police

Buses of peril: A look at past chilling tragedies that cut young learners' lives short

In the wake of a surge in road accidents, a tough-talking Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen on April 9 directed that all school buses be inspected before schools reopen.

By 7 months ago

Buses of peril: A look at past chilling tragedies that cut young learners' lives short

Kalonzo leads Azimio leaders in mourning June Moi

Leaders from the Azimio coalition, led Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, arrived at Kabarnet Gardens mid-morning to pay their respects to the late June Moi.

By 8 months ago

Kalonzo leads Azimio leaders in mourning June Moi

Condolence messages pour in for June Moi

Many who knew June Moi have described her as a woman of charisma and endearing demeanour, a remarkable golfer and polo player who was sporty even during her school days.

By 8 months ago

Condolence messages pour in for June Moi

School buses to undergo inspection by May 1 in new traffic rules

Illegal PSVs that include vehicles like Noah, Probox, and Voxies among others will be impounded and their owners and operators charged in accordance with traffic regulations.

By 8 months ago

School buses to undergo inspection by May 1 in new traffic rules

SPECIAL REPORT: Saving Amboseli with brutality and betrayal

What was once a harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is now a battleground, with livelihoods, property rights, and conservation all at stake.

SPECIAL REPORT: Saving Amboseli with brutality and betrayal

Willis Ayieko mourned as family awaits autopsy

Willis Ayieko’s body will remain at the morgue until homicide detectives complete their investigations before allowing the family to proceed with post-mortem.

Willis Ayieko mourned as family awaits autopsy

Health ministry convenes crisis meeting amid Polio jab concerns

The Ministry of Health has called a meeting of top experts to address the widespread concerns surrounding the recent polio vaccination campaign.

By 2 months ago

Health ministry convenes crisis meeting amid Polio jab concerns

Kenyan fishermen stranded in Madagascar narrate ordeal

Unscrupulous recruitment agencies are luring local seafarers and fishermen with promises of well-paying jobs on foreign vessels, particularly in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan fishermen stranded in Madagascar narrate ordeal

Tussle between upmarket hotel owner and creditor

Cape Holdings Limited (Under Administration) wants the court to stop Synergy Industrial Credit Limited and its lawyer, Ahmednasir Abdullahi, from interfering with the 14 Riverside complex.

By 2 months ago

Tussle between upmarket hotel owner and creditor

Doctors want Nairobi Hospital board audited, shown the door

The medics accuse the board of engaging in a conflict of interest, alleging some front their firms to trade with the hospital. Divisions have plagued the hospital in recent months.

By 2 months ago

Doctors want Nairobi Hospital board audited, shown the door

How police, KDF tug-of-war over Airwing control puts lives at risk

Police are now pushing for the return of their Airwing, currently under the control of the military.

By 2 months ago

How police, KDF tug-of-war over Airwing control puts lives at risk

Controversial businessman Jared Otieno loses bid to reclaim luxury cars seized by the State

Assets Recovery Agency obtained an order in 2019 to seize the two vehicles, on grounds that Otieno was part of an international con syndicate.

By 2 months ago

Controversial businessman Jared Otieno loses bid to reclaim luxury cars seized by the State

Inside multi-billion-shilling tender eating up Nairobi Hospital

Rival factions are battling for control over lucrative contracts and influence at Nairobi Hospital as the image of the leading healthcare provider comes under the spotlight.

By 2 months ago

Inside multi-billion-shilling tender eating up Nairobi Hospital

Ruto's headache about revolving door at Vigilance House

Under President Ruto, Kenya is set to have two substantive Inspectors General in just two years, with the besieged Gilbert Masengeli currently acting in the role after Koome’s departure.

By 3 months ago

Ruto's headache about revolving door at Vigilance House

The return of killer squads, extrajudicial killings and abductions

Most Kenyans believe the country’s democracy and freedoms are deteriorating every day against Ruto’s promise of upholding rule of law and human rights.

By 3 months ago

The return of killer squads, extrajudicial killings and abductions

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