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Jacob Ngetich

Trusted Confidant: Mudavadi cements his place as key player in Ruto's govt

With the sour political relationship between President Ruto and his deputy, the Head of State has found a 'safe pair of hands' in working with Mudavadi.

By Jacob Ngetich 4 months ago

Trusted Confidant: Mudavadi cements his place as key player in Ruto's govt

ANC top organs unanimously clear merger with UDA

ANC top organs unanimously clear merger with UDA

By Jacob Ngetich 4 months ago

Why Kenya's politics favours turncoats

Why Kenya's politics favours turncoats

By Jacob Ngetich 4 months ago

Government commits to paying Sh165b pending bills

Government commits to paying Sh165b pending bills

By Jacob Ngetich 5 months ago

New guidelines give Ruto power to micro manage state corporations

The new guidelines will set a high threshold in state agencies where employees with a record of three years poor performance will lose their jobs.

By Jacob Ngetich 6 months ago

New guidelines give Ruto power to micro manage state corporations

Fresh scramble for Africa, this time through carbon credit - a new method

Blue Carbon alone has control of over 24.5 million hectares on the African continent, which includes land used by communities.

By Jacob Ngetich 8 months ago

Fresh scramble for Africa, this time through carbon credit - a new method

Mudavadi puts civil servants on notice over wastage of resources

He said consolidation of State Agencies aims at ending duplicity of functions that is tantamount to wastage. PCS calls for end to silo-mentality, self-turfs, lethargy, and inefficiency.

By Jacob Ngetich 8 months ago

Mudavadi puts civil servants on notice over wastage of resources

Murkomen, Cherargei war exposes soft underbelly of Rift Valley politics

The desire to stand tall and attract President William Ruto's eye and the angling to take over as the region's supremo has triggered infighting and political machination.

By Jacob Ngetich 8 months ago

Murkomen, Cherargei war exposes soft underbelly of Rift Valley politics

Duale in shuttle diplomacy over Horn of Africa security

Duale visited Cairo where he met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. He has been pushing for a strong Kenya presence in the region's tranquility.

By Jacob Ngetich 9 months ago

Duale in shuttle diplomacy over Horn of Africa security

Why Uhuru shelved AU job bid in favour of Raila

Murathe said Uhuru was not sure the government would have supported him, a factor which was crucial for the success of such a bid, adding that he now fully supports Raila for the top job.

By Jacob Ngetich 9 months ago

Why Uhuru shelved AU job bid in favour of Raila

Why things seem to be falling apart between Ruto, Judiciary

With the war between the two arms gathering tempo, the question is who will blink first between the Executive who has the yam, and the Judiciary who has the knife.

By Jacob Ngetich 11 months ago

Why things seem to be falling apart between Ruto, Judiciary

You've no right to lecture Ruto, Malala tells Azimio leader

Malala insisted that Raila has never won the presidency to be able to guide anyone on how to rule.

By Jacob Ngetich 11 months ago

You've no right to lecture Ruto, Malala tells Azimio leader

Sakaja: Challenges we faced, my dreams for Nairobians in 2024

With a population of over four million people in Nairobi, Governor Johnson Sakaja has the huge task of ensuring the regains its beauty while remaining an attraction to international guests.

By Jacob Ngetich 11 months ago

Sakaja: Challenges we faced, my dreams for Nairobians in 2024

Murkomen alleges sabotage at JKIA, wants IG to open probe

Murkomen has written to the Inspector-General of Police Japheth Koome to investigate possible economic sabotage following the failure of backup generators at the JKIA.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Murkomen alleges sabotage at JKIA, wants IG to open probe

Reflection: 34 years later, Asunta Wagura writes 'goodbye to HIV...'

Today operating from 20 TASKER Street, St. Catharines Ontario, Canada, Asunta, 34 years after she was condemned by her principal, remains alive and is a busy woman.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Reflection: 34 years later, Asunta Wagura writes 'goodbye to HIV...'

Confusion over PM and Prime CS in new report

Teams want a referendum to amend the Constitution to adopt a hybrid parliamentary system, propose joint appointment of a reputable firm or a consortium of firms to audit the 2022 election.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Confusion over PM and Prime CS in new report

Kemsa lays off 400 staff as it readies for Rutocare

Acting Chief Executive Andrew Mulwa said that the new board is committed to bring change and has reduced the number of employees from 962 to 562.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Kemsa lays off 400 staff as it readies for Rutocare

Gachagua to represent Ruto in Belgium meeting

Gachagua will represent President William Ruto, at the Global Gateway Forum hosted by the European Commission in the Capital, Brussels.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Gachagua to represent Ruto in Belgium meeting

Arrest criminals in Sondu clashes, say Azimio leaders

Azimio la Umoja leaders have demanded the arrest of perpetrators of the killings along the volatile Kisumu-Kericho border in Sondu.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Arrest criminals in Sondu clashes, say Azimio leaders

Senator Cheruiyot demands transfer of police in Sondu

Senator Cheruiyot has appealed to IG Koome and Interior CS Kuthure Kindiki to transfer all officers in Sondu for failing to stop clashes along the volatile Kericho- Kisumu border.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Senator Cheruiyot demands transfer of police in Sondu

Agroecology is critical in the wake of climate change - expert

Agroecology is an ecological and social approach to agriculture offering solutions for (1) production, (2) marketing and (3) consumption of food.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Agroecology is critical in the wake of climate change - expert

National oil agency in discussions with stakeholders over revamp strategy

The countrywide public participation follows Cabinet's approval last month that seeks to restructure the State corporation and split it into three subsidiaries, under one holding company.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

National oil agency in discussions with stakeholders over revamp strategy

I'm sorry, Mishra now tells Ruto for going against him in last year's polls

In a statement on Friday, Former Kesses MP Swarup Mishra said the Kalenjin community had honoured him.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

I'm sorry, Mishra now tells Ruto for going against him in last year's polls

PSV trader laments on prices and unfair competition on transport business

The escalating fuel prices are posing a serious barrier to public service vehicle (PSV) operators who are already battered by thin margins on tickets.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

PSV trader laments on prices and unfair competition on transport business

No industrialised nation on course to reach net-zero goals

Climate action serves as a robust engine for poverty reduction, employment and wealth creation and economic transformation.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

No industrialised nation on course to reach net-zero goals

Counties set aside Sh3 billion for climate change

COG chairperson Anne Waiguru said the devolved units are in the forefront to deliver a catalysed low carbon economy and sustainable development.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Counties set aside Sh3 billion for climate change

Duale tours India with army chiefs for security meetings

Aden Duale said Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) from India will give expertise to KSL as it seeks to to be leading ship building firm.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Duale tours India with army chiefs for security meetings

Why technology is the answer to agricultural production challenges

ACAT will focus exclusively on what science, technology, and innovation (STI) can do to drive transformation in agricultural output and food systems on the continent.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Why technology is the answer to agricultural production challenges

Owalo at the head of new push to edge Raila out of Nyanza politics

Owalo's dalliance with President Ruto's administration appears to have thrust him to the core of Nyanza's political succession battle and economic transformation.

By Harold Odhiambo, Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Owalo at the head of new push to edge Raila out of Nyanza politics

Wandayi condemns police brutality on protesters in Nyanza

Wandayi said that police deployed in Nyanza and across the country else must at all times act in accordance with the Constitution and the law.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Wandayi condemns police brutality on protesters in Nyanza

Kindiki assures Kenyans of security ahead of protests

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans of security even as Azimio takes to the streets to protest against the high cost of living.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Kindiki assures Kenyans of security ahead of protests

Kenyans on edge as Ruto goes for Uhuru over resumption of demos

Uhuru is the Azimio Council Chairman and has been accused of having a hand in demos with investigations focusing on the role money played in the demos, and its source

By Kamore Maina and Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Kenyans on edge as Ruto goes for Uhuru over resumption of demos

Ruto talks tough on new climate change funding

President Ruto said new financial order will help the world overcome poverty and climate change noting that the financial architecture must be of equals.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Ruto talks tough on new climate change funding

Engineers to play key role in economic agenda, says Ruto

President William Ruto said agro-industrial manufacturing for value addition is the most viable means of growing manufactured exports.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Engineers to play key role in economic agenda, says Ruto

Ruto says AU member states will benefit more from stronger union

President Ruto pushes for merging of AU Summit and AU Commission chairpersons, says potential for intra-Comesa trade is enormous.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Ruto says AU member states will benefit more from stronger union

Furious Ruto fires warning shot to State officers over corruption

On Monday, President Ruto cracked the whip at Kemsa and a day later, reorganised the PSs in changes that affected seven.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Furious Ruto fires warning shot to State officers over corruption

For the Record: Ruto spills the beans on fall out with Uhuru

Ruto admits to the folly of agreeing to dissolution of URP to form Jubilee Party. He says saving his allies during the purge meant a public confrontation with Uhuru, so he kept off.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

For the Record: Ruto spills the beans on fall out with Uhuru

Kericho senator seeks to sue multinationals selling off businesses

Cheruiyot said a trend has emerged where the multinationals overlook key stakeholders including the county leadership when undertaking crucial decisions that have far-reaching consequences.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Kericho senator seeks to sue multinationals selling off businesses

Kiraitu takes over as National Oil Corporation chairman, promises turnaround

NOC was incorporated in April 1981 under the Companies Act, Cap 486 of the Laws of Kenya with a mandate to participate in all aspects of the petroleum industry.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Kiraitu takes over as National Oil Corporation chairman, promises turnaround

Board chair vows to fix tax body by December

The chairman said he was keen to have employees who are determined to help President William Ruto's government collect taxes and not looking at where to steal.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Board chair vows to fix tax body by December

Cabinet clears the way for selling of parastatals as MP denied say

Privatisation Bill, 2023, allows Treasury to privatise public enterprises without Parliament's approval.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Cabinet clears the way for selling of parastatals as MP denied say

Yatani coerced me into approving billions, says Controller of Budget

Dr Margaret Nyakang'o, the Controller of Budget, shared with the committee conversations with the former National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yattani coercing her into making approvals.

By Frankline Sunday and Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Yatani coerced me into approving billions, says Controller of Budget

Cost of imports to go up soon following KRA order on cargo

From March 1, consolidated cargo will be charged based on valued and not Sh200 per kilo. KRA says the order is aimed at ensuring fairness, equity and effectiveness to all taxpayers.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Cost of imports to go up soon following KRA order on cargo

Fred Matiang'i jets back, set to appear before DCI

Last week, Dr Matiang'i was summoned by the DCI for investigation over what they alleged to be a possible fake raid at his Karen home.

By Jacob Ngetich 1 year ago

Fred Matiang'i jets back, set to appear before DCI

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