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Hazem Shabat

World's inaction as Palestinians continue to suffer disappointing

The decades-long struggle for justice and self-determination continues, with the current situation in the Gaza Strip serving as a stark reminder of the ongoing plight of Palestinian People.

By 6 months ago

World's inaction as Palestinians continue to suffer disappointing

Why African countries should not rally behind desperate Israel

Why African countries should not rally behind desperate Israel

By Hazem Shabat 10 months ago

Author of article on journalist's killing biased in favour of Israel

Author of article on journalist's killing biased in favour of Israel

By Hazem Shabat 2 years ago

International community has let Palestinians down for 74 years

International community has let Palestinians down for 74 years

By Hazem Shabat 2 years ago

CS Matiang'i warns of likely closure of several universities

Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi has warned higher learning institutions operating on interim accreditation certificates that are long overdue that the

By Joseph Sosi 6 years ago

CS Matiang'i warns of likely closure of several universities

Nairobi Senator Sakaja sets up critical meeting with young parliamentarians

'<p >Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja has revealed his planned meeting with at least 50 members of parliament from both Jubilee and NASA before the presidential polls repeat

By Joseph Sosi 7 years ago

Nairobi Senator Sakaja sets up critical meeting with young parliamentarians

Blow to ODM as KNUT's Wilson Sossion declines nomination offer

<p >The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-general Wilson Sossion early this year came under fierce criticism from unionists and politicians as many accused him of using his position to advance his political interests

By Thomas O 7 years ago

Blow to ODM as KNUT's Wilson Sossion declines nomination offer

Details of the Statehouse meeting that could save former senator from political cold

<p >Presidnet Uhuru Kenyatta’s meeting at Statehouse with Nairobi County leaders elected on Jubilee party seemed to be a strategy on how the party seeks to run the county assembly affairs and details of who the party prefers for various positions

By Joseph Sosi 7 years ago

Details of the Statehouse meeting that could save former senator from political cold

President Uhuru pleased with Kidero's move as Sonko takes over Nairobi

<p >President Uhuru Kenyatta has lauded former Nairobi governor Evans Kidero for putting up a democratic spirit as he handed over his command to the new governor Mike Sonko at Uhuru Park on Monday

By Joseph Sosi 7 years ago

President Uhuru pleased with Kidero's move as Sonko takes over Nairobi

Reprieve for Kenyans as NEMA announces exemption from plastic bags ban

<p >The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has granted sections of plastic bag manufacturers and users reprieve a week to the implementation of the plastic bags ban that was to take effect on Monday next week

By Joseph Sosi 7 years ago

Reprieve for Kenyans as NEMA announces exemption from plastic bags ban

Nyamira residents scramble for bread and soda as governors draw clear distinctive line

<p>More elected governors are taking the oath of office in memorable events with a number seeking to slash millions allocated for their inauguration ceremonies saying the money could serve other electorate needs

By Sammy Omingo 7 years ago

Nyamira residents scramble for bread and soda as governors draw clear distinctive line

Sonko and Igathe list top notch celebrities to grace inauguration ceremony

<p >Nairobi County’s incoming governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko took up the expense for his inauguration ceremony set to be held at Uhuru Park off the taxpayers’ shoulders despite having invited top notch East African artists

By Jay S 7 years ago

Sonko and Igathe list top notch celebrities to grace inauguration ceremony

Hilarious things fans are telling Victor Wanyama as Tottenham faces Chelsea

<p >All eyes will be on Tottenham Hotspur’s Victor Wanyama today as they face Chelsea at Wembley Stadium starting 6pm

By Ureport Sports 7 years ago

Hilarious things fans are telling Victor Wanyama as Tottenham faces Chelsea

Kenyans react after KHRC board member is held at JKIA trying to leave for Czech Republic

<p > Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions following the detainment of Maina Kiai, a Kenya Human Rights Commission board member as he sought to travel out of the country

By Ureport 7 years ago

Kenyans react after KHRC board member is held at JKIA trying to leave for Czech Republic

Wetangula makes announcement that could break NASA unity

<p >Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetangula has said he will be an active participant in the proceeds of the petition filed by NASA at the Supreme Court challenging the declaration of Uhuru Kenyatta as the winner of the August 8 general election

By Jacob Khausi 7 years ago

Wetangula makes announcement that could break NASA unity

Relaxed Jubilee politicians ignoring tough complaints in NASA's petition

<p >A good number of Jubilee MPs and Senators have come out to dismiss the presidential elections petition filed on Friday by the NASA coalition legal team at the Supreme Court to an extent that they have declared that they will overthrow the matter in court

By Jay S 7 years ago

Relaxed Jubilee politicians ignoring tough complaints in NASA's petition

Matiang'i to appear in court after tough times at security docket

<p >Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i rose to the glimmering repute immediately he was reassigned to the education sector where he swept major ills as examination cheating monster and brought significant reforms

By Jay S 7 years ago

Matiang'i to appear in court after tough times at security docket

Police brutality against civilians is unacceptable

<p>Reports by the Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNHRC) that 24 protesters had been killed in clashes with security forces after the declaration of the presidential election results last Friday create a sad picture in a democratic society where protection of human rights is expected to reign supreme

By David Sonye 7 years ago

Police brutality against civilians is unacceptable

Governor elect and his deputy caught up in drama before they are sworn in

<p >There was drama during an event where Bungoma County Governor elect Wycliffe Wangamati gave his acceptance speech on Friday as the wife of his deputy ended up being dragged out of the venue on acting in protest saying she had been left out in the proceeds of the ceremony

By Ureport Bungoma 7 years ago

Governor elect and his deputy caught up in drama before they are sworn in

Mudavadi takes break from NASA responsibilities after challenging Uhuru victory

<p >NASA coalition’s founder and Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has for a long time camped in Nairobi being the campaigns head for Raila Odinga’s bid for presidency whose fate has now been left for the determination of the Supreme Court

By Jay S 7 years ago

Mudavadi takes break from NASA responsibilities after challenging Uhuru victory

Bloggers unite after Robert Alai's arrest over sensitive story he published

<p >Bloggers across the political divide are up in arms over the arrest of Robert Alai following a sensitive story touching on the family of a senior member of the society published on his blog

By Thomas O 7 years ago

Bloggers unite after Robert Alai's arrest over sensitive story he published

Raila's staunch supporter predicts doom for NASA at Supreme Court

<p >NASA coalition principals were on Friday night led by a team of at least 20 lawyers as they filed their petition at the Supreme Court on the declaration of Uhuru Kenyatta as the president elect for the August 8 general elections

By Jay S 7 years ago

Raila's staunch supporter predicts doom for NASA at Supreme Court

Family of the lady murdered alongside Chris Msando says police are leaving them in the dark

<p >The family of the young lady who was murdered alongside IEBC ICT manager Chris Msando was laid to rest at her parent’s home in Gachie in a secret ceremony where videos and photographs were allowed

By Thomas O 7 years ago

Family of the lady murdered alongside Chris Msando says police are leaving them in the dark

Raila's planned address to the nation postponed

<p>The NASA coalition's much awaited statement on their way forward will not be made on today as had been announced by Raila Odinga during his addressto the coalition supporters at a rally in Kibera

By UREPORT 7 years ago

Raila's planned address to the nation postponed

Ababu Namwamba under sharp criticism over his message on NASA's defeat

<p >Labour Party Leader Ababu Namwamba lost his Budalangi Parliamentary seat in the just concluded general elections to an ODM candidate

By Thomas O. 7 years ago

Ababu Namwamba under sharp criticism over his message on NASA's defeat

Donald Trump administration speaks on Uhuru's re-election, calls for constitutional dispute resolution

<p >The White House has congratulated Uhuru Kenyatta on his re-election on August 8 general elections and his subsequent declaration as president elect by IEBC

By Jay S 7 years ago

Donald Trump administration speaks on Uhuru's re-election, calls for constitutional dispute resolution

Kenyans react as IEBC portal keeps tallying results even after declaring Uhuru as president elect

<p >In the last two days, observant Kenyans expressed shock and wondered why the elections body had results for presidential candidates still updating with numbers growing even after the winner had been declared President elect alongside his deputy

By Jay S 7 years ago

Kenyans react as IEBC portal keeps tallying results even after declaring Uhuru as president elect

Powerful forces could be working for the removal of CS over his medling in Mt Kenya politics

<p>A powerful cabinet secretary is not sitting easy after the polls

By Grapevine 7 years ago

Powerful forces could be working for the removal of CS over his medling in Mt Kenya politics

Ruracio tragedy might have ended Jubilee campaigners plan to end three months 'dry spell

<p >Former SONU vice-chairperson Irene Kendi, who once deputised Babu Owino, been a Jubilee force in Meru County

By Kepha Onserio 7 years ago

Ruracio tragedy might have ended Jubilee campaigners plan to end three months 'dry spell

NASA bosses must accept poll defeat or go to court

<p>The dispute arising from announcement of the presidential election results is assuming a dangerous trajectory

By Benard Amaya 7 years ago

NASA bosses must accept poll defeat or go to court

Why ODM lost Kajiado governor seat to Jubilee

<p>ODM lost the Kijiado governorship race due to allegations that outgoing Governor David ole Nkedianye sidelined some communities in development and government appointments

By Talk Of The Day 7 years ago

Why ODM lost Kajiado governor seat to Jubilee

How Kenyans can rise above the Raila-Uhuru mentality

<p >We have all been glued to our TVs and Radio this last week following because of elections

By Adelaide Odhiambo 7 years ago

How Kenyans can rise above the Raila-Uhuru mentality

Public servants warned of dire consequences if they like or share anti-government Facebook posts

Public Servants in Australia may have to be vigilant on anti-government posts by their friends while using their personal social media pages and handles to ensu

By Martin Mwale 7 years ago

Public servants warned of dire consequences if they like or share anti-government Facebook posts

Kenyans react after Nakuru Jubilee and ODM supporters play football match

<p >Jubilee Party and ODM supporters over the weekend chose on a football match as a way to bury the hatchet as other parts of the country witnessed violent demonstrations following the announcement that Jubilee’s Uhuru Kenyatta had worn the a second presidency

By Ureport Nakuru 7 years ago

Kenyans react after Nakuru Jubilee and ODM supporters play football match

Campaign chiefs in mortal fear over wasted millions as noisy politician loses tongue and seat

<p>Some campaign managers are living in terror in Rift Valley

By Grapevine 7 years ago

Campaign chiefs in mortal fear over wasted millions as noisy politician loses tongue and seat

Mathare, Kibera residents claim hooligans taking advantage of security situation

<p >The Kenya National Human Commission Rights (KNHCR) has reaffirmed that their work is based on due diligence and verification dismissing accusations that they relied on social media reports

By Joseph Sosi 7 years ago

Mathare, Kibera residents claim hooligans taking advantage of security situation

Police service responds to NASA and human rights commission over killings

<p>The National Police Service takes great exception to untruthful allegations made by some NASA politicians to the effect that the Police are responsible for killing 100 persons and hiding the corpses in body bags

By GEORGE KINOTI 7 years ago

Police service responds to NASA and human rights commission over killings

TBT: Raila had this powerful message about him and Uhuru contrary to their supporters

<p>At a time when the country is heated up with in a hot fix of hate over political outcomes favorable to supporters of one side and disappointing the others, leaders publicly agree that they enjoy friendliness and brotherhood without conditions

By Ureport 7 years ago

TBT: Raila had this powerful message about him and Uhuru contrary to their supporters

EXIT TIME: Nairobi governor's office vacated for Sonko?

<p >A post by Larry Madowo on his facebook page showing two vehicles outside the City Hal entrance and people load them with items packed in cartons did not go so well will him on Friday as he suggested someone was leaving but appeared unaware of who it might have been

By Karani Terrace 7 years ago

EXIT TIME: Nairobi governor's office vacated for Sonko?

Prof Nyong'o makes critical intervention likely to end Kisumu stalemate

<p >Kisumu County governor elect Prof Anyang Nyong’o has appealed to the county residents to be peaceful as they demonstrate their disappointment in the outcome of the general election urging them to embrace nonviolent ways of protesting

By Thomas O 7 years ago

Prof Nyong'o makes critical intervention likely to end Kisumu stalemate

The 9-year-old killed in Mathare Estate

<p >Teachers and pupils at Mathare primary school will be without Moraa Nyarangi, a class four pupil killed by a stray bullet when police confronted protestors in Mathare estate in Nairobi

By Jay S 7 years ago

The 9-year-old killed in Mathare Estate

President Zuma does it again, shows his other side after surviving impeachment

<p >The vote of no confidence motion on South African president Jacob Zuma gained momentum by 51 more votes when he survived a sixth one with a narrow win of just 198 votes in his favor versus 177 seeking his ouster

By Ureport 7 years ago

President Zuma does it again, shows his other side after surviving impeachment

The constituencies yet to send form 34Bs to Bomas with the results to be verified

<p >Here are the constituencies that are yet to submit Form 34B to Bomas of Kenya for IEBC verification with their provisional results as displayed on the IEBC portal

By Ureport 7 years ago

The constituencies yet to send form 34Bs to Bomas with the results to be verified

Security beefed up at Bomas as Kenya awaits IEBC announcement

<p>Security has been beefed up at Bomas of Kenya as IEBC prepares to shortly announce presidential results for the 2017 general elections

By Ureport 7 years ago

Security beefed up at Bomas as Kenya awaits IEBC announcement

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