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Brian Ukaya

Road closure alert: Section of Thika Road to be closed for three days

The Kenya National Highways Authority has announced the closure of a section of the Thika Superhighway at the Mangu Road junction (Njomoko)

By Brian Ukaya 4 years ago

Road closure alert: Section of Thika Road to be closed for three days

Sonko rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital

Sonko rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital

By Brian Ukaya 4 years ago

High Court suspends Sonko’s new parking fee

High Court suspends Sonko’s new parking fee

By Brian Ukaya 4 years ago

Ethics, digital age reporting to dominate Kenya Editors Guild convention

Ethics, digital age reporting to dominate Kenya Editors Guild convention

By Brian Ukaya 4 years ago

Dr Macharia Irungu appointed new Kenya Pipeline Corporation MD

Former Gulf Africa Petroleum Corporation CEO Dr. Macharia Irungu has been appointed the new Kenya Pipeline Managing Director.

By Brian Ukaya 4 years ago

Dr Macharia Irungu appointed new Kenya Pipeline Corporation MD

Paul Nderitu: Is this Kenya’s luckiest man?

It has been a tough year for many Kenyans. But one Paul Nderitu seems to have found favour among the gods.

By Brian Ukaya 4 years ago

Paul Nderitu: Is this Kenya’s luckiest man?

Sky-fall: British broadcaster apologises for tall tale

British broadcaster Sky News has come out to apologise for running an investigative story on a stowaway who fell from a Kenya Airways plane in London.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Sky-fall: British broadcaster apologises for tall tale

Four arrested trying to defraud lecturer in car deal gone wrong

Four suspects were on Wednesday arrested by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers after they tried to defraud a lecturer Sh567, 000

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Four arrested trying to defraud lecturer in car deal gone wrong

Sonko sends stern warning to 'parking cartels'

According to Sonko, the parking cartels ask for as little as Sh100 from motorists in order for them to be able to park at reserved parking spaces

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Sonko sends stern warning to 'parking cartels'

City roads closed for construction

Motorists have been advised to avoid the junction of Ring Road Parklands this week due to ongoing construction work that is scheduled to take place

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

City roads closed for construction

Boni Khalwale roughed up in Kibra

The former legislator was roughed up by rowdy youths on his way to YMCA Polling Station

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Boni Khalwale roughed up in Kibra

Former Kibra MP Ken Okoth's widow votes at Old Kibera primary

The wife of former Kibra MP Ken Okoth has cast her vote in the ongoing by-election at the Old Kibera Primary polling station.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Former Kibra MP Ken Okoth's widow votes at Old Kibera primary

IN PICTURES: Kibra goes to the polls

The Swahili saying ‘Hayawi huwa’ has come to be for Kibra residents as the day they pick their next member of parliament is today.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

IN PICTURES: Kibra goes to the polls

List of candidates battling it out in Kibra-by-elections

24 candidates are set to go head to head in the Kibra by-elections

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

List of candidates battling it out in Kibra-by-elections

UoN lecturer whose dead son was found in her house not fit to stand trial

The lecturer who was identified as Hannah Inyama had earlier on told police that her son fell and died in the house.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

UoN lecturer whose dead son was found in her house not fit to stand trial

Ethic music group apologises days after Ezekiel Mutua called for their arrest

Early last week, Ezekiel Mutua had asked the DCI to arrest members of the music group

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Ethic music group apologises days after Ezekiel Mutua called for their arrest

Former Kasarani MP Elizabeth Ongoro presents herself to EACC

Ongoro is currently being probed by EACC officials.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Former Kasarani MP Elizabeth Ongoro presents herself to EACC

Legendary comedian John Witherspoon dies aged 77

Comedian John Witherspoon of the “Friday” fame has died at the age of 77.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Legendary comedian John Witherspoon dies aged 77

Government releases guidelines on use of fireworks during Diwali

The new rules and regulations are meant to help ensure that this year's Diwali and Hindu New Year celebrations go on without any hitches.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Government releases guidelines on use of fireworks during Diwali

Nairobi roads that will remain closed this weekend

The affected roads include: Uhuru Highway, Kenyatta Avenue, Harambee Avenue, Bunyala Road, Lusaka Road, Haile Selassie and Waiyaki Way.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Nairobi roads that will remain closed this weekend

Uhuru launches construction of JKIA-Westlands Expressway

President Uhuru Kenyatta has today officially launched the construction of JKIA-James Gichuru road Express way project.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Uhuru launches construction of JKIA-Westlands Expressway

Ethiopians steal the show in Berlin Marathon

The BMW Berlin Marathon has kicked off with Kenyan elite athletes set to attempt to hold on to the Kenyan title set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2018.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Ethiopians steal the show in Berlin Marathon

Parents furious as students are sent home over ‘bread fees’

The parents from Ndakaini Mixed Day Secondary School who sort anonymity said they had been forced to pay an extra Sh960 for bread each term

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Parents furious as students are sent home over ‘bread fees’

Selfie saves matatu conductor from serving jail term

The tout who had been identified as John Kinuthia was arrested along Waiyaki Way and taken to Kabete police station before being arraigned in court.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Selfie saves matatu conductor from serving jail term

Developing story: Seven pupils killed as classroom collapses in Dagoretti

Seven pupils confirmed dead and several others injured after a wall collapses on them at Precious Talent Academy in Dagoretti, Nairobi.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Developing story: Seven pupils killed as classroom collapses in Dagoretti

Skimpily dressed Akothee barred from Parliament

There was drama today in Parliament after singer Akothee showed up in what looked like a “mini skirt” prompting Parliament security to block her

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Skimpily dressed Akothee barred from Parliament

Dandora nurses suspended after woman gives birth outside hospital gate

Two nurses from Dandora Health Centre have been suspended following an incident at the facility where a woman is reported to have given birth outside

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Dandora nurses suspended after woman gives birth outside hospital gate

Identity of 7 bodies lying at Mama Lucy Hospital revealed

Seven bodies that had been lying at the Mama Lucy Hospital have been identified.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Identity of 7 bodies lying at Mama Lucy Hospital revealed

DCI launch probe into viral video of boy threatening school mate

The whole incident began over the weekend when the video of the boy hurling insults to his classmate surfaced online.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

DCI launch probe into viral video of boy threatening school mate

Mariga is a registered voter, IEBC rules

The IEBC Dispute Resolution Committee has this morning cleared Jubilee Party nominee Macdonald Mariga to vie for the Kibra by-election.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Mariga is a registered voter, IEBC rules

Why you risk going to jail for 6 years if found mistreating chicken

Through the official twitter handle, the DCI has come out to condemn the mistreatment of chicken

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Why you risk going to jail for 6 years if found mistreating chicken

‘Mtu wa Census’ gets fee cleared by former University

During an interview with a local media house, Collins Kiprono narrated how he had struggled to make ends meet doing odd jobs

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

‘Mtu wa Census’ gets fee cleared by former University

PHOTOS: Multimedia University students block Magadi Road

The vehicle that hit the student was impounded by police but the driver is still at large.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

PHOTOS: Multimedia University students block Magadi Road

Harambee Stars starting lineup for Uganda clash named

Newly appointed Harambee Stars coach Francis Kimanzi has named the starting lineup for today’s friendly match against Uganda Cranes.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Harambee Stars starting lineup for Uganda clash named

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei breaks half marathon world record

Kenyan runner Brigid Kosgei has won the elite women's race at the Great North Run and the process setting the course with a time of 64:28.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Kenya's Brigid Kosgei breaks half marathon world record

Footballer Mariga submits nomination application for Kibra MP seat [Photos]

McDonald Mariga has officially joined the Kibra Parliamentary race if a video that has gone viral online is anything to go by.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Footballer Mariga submits nomination application for Kibra MP seat [Photos]

MCA Ahmed Salama to be charged with drug trafficking

Police arrested a member of Mombasa County Assembly on Monday over drug trafficking allegations

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

MCA Ahmed Salama to be charged with drug trafficking

Shooting: Shooter Onyango wins Gold at Northern Nationals

NGAO Vice-Chair Sammy Onyango won gold in the Expert category at the Northern Nationals shooting tournament.

By Brian Ukaya and Robert Abongo 5 years ago

Shooting: Shooter Onyango wins Gold at Northern Nationals

Engineer Sammy Onyango wins Gold at Northern Nationals, promoted to Master shooter

International Defence Pistol Association (IDPA) shooting Expert and National Gun Owners Association (NGAO) Vice Chair Sammy Onyango has won gold in th

By Brian Ukaya and Robert Abong'o 5 years ago

Engineer Sammy Onyango wins Gold at Northern Nationals, promoted to Master shooter

Lobby wants corrupt politicians shot in public to end impunity

Lobby says if endorsed by Kenyans through a referendum, the proposal will end the runaway corruption in the country.

By Mireri Junior and Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Lobby wants corrupt politicians shot in public to end impunity

Expert shooter Onyango set for 2019 Northern Nationals

IDPA shooting Expert Sammy Onyango is set to represent Kenya in the 2019 Northern Nationals shooting tournament in South Africa

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Expert shooter Onyango set for 2019 Northern Nationals

Thika road nightmare: Why you will be stuck in traffic for hours

Early this week motorists were caught up in traffic that stretched back past Roysambu Roundabout.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Thika road nightmare: Why you will be stuck in traffic for hours

Laboso to be buried in Kisumu: husband

The late Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso will be buried in Kisumu County, her husband Edwin Abonyohas said.

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Laboso to be buried in Kisumu: husband

Leaders troop to Lee Funeral Home after Laboso's death [Photos]

It’s such a sad day, particularly for women leaders who lost a great friend and one of the three female governors in Kenya

By Brian Ukaya 5 years ago

Leaders troop to Lee Funeral Home after Laboso's death [Photos]

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