Muturi warns against judicial dictatorship

The National Assembly has called for mutual respect and smooth co-ordination in discharging constitutional duties by the three arms of government.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

NGOs deny anniversary fete cost Sh100m

The National Non-Governmental Organisations Co-ordination Board has dismissed claims that an event to mark its 25th anniversary cost taxpayers' over Sh100 million.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

CID officer murders wife, commits suicide in suspected love triangle

A Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer shot himself after killing his wife in a suspected love triangle at Kamiti Corner in Nairobi.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Speaker Muturi warns against judicial dictatorship

The National Assembly has called for mutual respect and smooth co-ordination in discharging constitutional duties by the three arms of government.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Muturi urges judiciary to respect parliament

The parliamentary leadership has called for mutual respect and coordination in discharging constitutional duties by the three arms of government.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Kenya enters Sh60b deal to end power blackout

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has unveiled new plans to expand the country's electricity access and reduce power supply interruptions in the next 5years.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

IPOA faults crackdown on refugees in Eastleigh

A police watchdog has faulted the recent crackdown on refugees and alleged illegal aliens in Eastleigh and other parts of Nairobi saying it does not among other issues observe human rights issues.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

We'll send you to jail, Serem warns MCAs

The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has opened a new battlefront with MCAs, warning they would be prosecuted and jailed for reckless spending on trips, leisure and hiring of support staff.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Study: Police stations poorly equipped

The poor state of police stations in the country contributes to the high level of crime, a study says.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

CORD's 13-point agenda is not new, fires Kidero

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero Tuesday downplayed Monday’s Saba Saba rally by his party, Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD), saying the issues raised are already known to Kenyans.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Nairobians avoid city over Sabasaba violence fears

Most work stations and business premises in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) Monday remained closed for fear of violence during the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy's (CORD) Saba Saba rally at Uhuru Park.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Members of County Assemblies unaware of Senate functions

Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) have asked the Government to run a civic education programme to enable them understand the functions of the Senate.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Reduce foreign trips, MCAs advised

Senate Speaker Ekwe Ethuro has asked Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to stop making unnecessary overseas trips.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

COTU urges workers to stay at workstations, says Saba Saba rally will be peaceful

Central Organization of Trade Union (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has raised alarm over anxiety generated by saba saba rally noting it’s impact already affecting workflow in some areas.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Police shot dead 1,738 people in five years

Over 60 per cent of about 1,800 people killed in gun-related incidents in the last five years were shot by police, a new report has revealed.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

MPs want military deployed to war-torn counties

North Eastern MPs want the Government to deploy military officers to the war-torn Wajir, Garissa and Mandera counties.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Donors cut down funding for HIV/Aids programmes

Donor funding for non-communicable diseases and HIV and Aids programmes have continued to dwindle.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Kenyan counties seek to drive industrial growth

At least 2,350 acres of land will be set aside in all the counties for the establishment of industrial development and promotion of the informal sector.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Kenya loses Sh2 billion annually to cybercrime

Kenya loses close to Sh2 billion every year due to cybercrime. This according to a report released by the Ministry of Information in conjunction with other stakeholders in the ICT sector.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

EU to continue funding development projects in Kenya

The European Union has said it will continue funding development projects and Humanitarian aid in the North Eastern part of Kenyan despite the pending relations between Kenya and some of its member states.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Lack of pads pushes 22pc girls out of school

Some Sh2.4 billion is required to provide girls with sanitary towels annually. This translates to Sh200 million monthly or Sh50 each for four million girls.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Don’t implement NSSF Act, unions urge

Civil servants want the Government to suspend implementation of the new NSSF Act that is set to take effect on June 1.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Kuppet demands teachers’ allowance

A fresh row is brewing between teachers and the Government over the implementation of the agreement to pay tutors commuter allowances.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

IEBC asks for Sh1 billion more

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) wants the Treasury to allocate at least Sh1 billion for continuous voter registration.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Kaimenyi: University councils mandated to review fees

Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi has clarified that only university councils are mandated to review fees for their institutions.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

‘85pc of Kenyans unhappy with radio talk show hosts’

Media practitioners who have little or no training in journalism form 85 per cent of complaints received by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), a report released by the council has revealed.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

President Uhuru suspends demolition of South B houses

Demolition of buildings that allegedly occupy a piece of land belonging to the Livestock and Fisheries Ministry in South B has been suspended indefinitely following a directive from President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

Kenyans push for release of kidnapped Nigerian girls

Civil society organisations Thursday staged a demonstration in Nairobi to condemn the abduction of hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago

One dies after consuming illicit brew in Kawangware

One person has died and two others hospitalised after consuming illicit brew in Kawangware, Nairobi.

By Immaculate Akello 11 years ago