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Mercy Odhiambo

12 new coronavirus cases as firms produce masks

Mass manufacturing of masks has started locally and in a few days, they will in distribution channels.

By Mercy Odhiambo 4 years ago

12 new coronavirus cases as firms produce masks

Police kill man in mistaken identity

Police kill man in mistaken identity

By Mercy Odhiambo 6 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: Louis Otieno, the untold story

EXCLUSIVE: Louis Otieno, the untold story

By Mercy Odhiambo 6 years ago

Nairobi becomes a ghost city as exodus to rural areas continues

Nairobi becomes a ghost city as exodus to rural areas continues

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Ghost city as exodus to rural areas continues

With just a day to the general election, the usual hustle and bustle in the city was no more.

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Ghost city as exodus to rural areas continues

Kibicho: We are '150,000 officers ready' for the elections

Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho said after casting their ballot, voters would be expected to stay at least 400 metres away from a polling station as required by law.

By Paul Thoronjo and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Kibicho: We are '150,000 officers ready' for the elections

State directs Kalonzo, Kuria and Nyong'o to apologise over remarks on Msando

NASA presidential running mate Kalonzo Musyoka, Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria and Kisumu Senator Anyang’ Nyong’o have been told to apologise for making unsavoury remarks.

By Rawlings Otieno and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

State directs Kalonzo, Kuria and Nyong'o to apologise over remarks on Msando

Raila defends daughter in NGO account claim

The family of Opposition chief Raila Odinga has dismissed claims that his daughter Rosemary Odinga's Key Empowerment Foundation had been accepting foreign funds for political activities.

By Jennifer Anyango and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Raila defends daughter in NGO account claim

Uber to offer disabled persons free rides to poll centres

Uber has teamed up with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to provide free rides for people with disabilities who are registered voters to and from the polling stations.

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Uber to offer disabled persons free rides to poll centres

Close family members recount last moments shared with Msando

Kin say he was very jovial on Friday morning and, as usual, briefed them about how his day would go.

By Akello Odenyo and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Close family members recount last moments shared with Msando

Sunday church service with city prophetess Mary Akatsa

Once the gate is locked, there is no knocking or making noise; you wait patiently for an order from her for the door to be opened.

By Mercy Odhiambo and Jennifer Anyango 7 years ago

Sunday church service with city prophetess Mary Akatsa

Kenneth tears into Kidero, Sonko credentials

Nairobi governorship candidate Peter Kenneth tore into his opponents' credentials and urged the city residents to vote for him.

By Mercy Odhiambo and Jennifer Anyango 7 years ago

Kenneth tears into Kidero, Sonko credentials

Ugali back on menu as maize flour hits shelves again

Kenyans can now enjoy their favourite meal after retailers in the central business district started stocking maize flour.

By Jennifer Anyango and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Ugali back on menu as maize flour hits shelves again

Pain of tenants at the hands of caretakers

They are easily noticeable with their huge bunches of keys and air of authority that often goes beyond good manners.

By Mercy Odhiambo and Jennifer Anyango 7 years ago

Pain of tenants at the hands of caretakers

12 new cases reported as cholera spreads in Nairobi

Twelve new cases of cholera have been reported in Nairobi as the outbreak continues to give national and county government health officials sleepless nights.

By Nasibo Kabale and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

12 new cases reported as cholera spreads in Nairobi

Early train departure leaves Nairobi commuters stranded in Syokimau

Scores of passengers were Monday stranded at the Syokimau Railway Station after the train departed earlier than usual.

By Jennifer Anyango and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Early train departure leaves Nairobi commuters stranded in Syokimau

Give us Sh2 billion to bring down illegal buildings, says State regulator

Construction authority spends as much as Sh3.5 million to professionally demolish one building.

By Mercy Odhiambo and Jennifer Anyango 7 years ago

Give us Sh2 billion to bring down illegal buildings, says State regulator

NASA principals caught up in sibling rivalry

Ugly scenes of sibling rivalry in coalition parties were witnessed on Friday as NASA campaigned in the city.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

NASA principals caught up in sibling rivalry

Raila, Kalonzo, Mudavadi caught up in sibling rivalry

Ugly scenes of sibling rivalry in coalition parties were witnessed on Friday as NASA campaigned in the city. The rivalry between TJ Kajwang’ of ODM and ANC’s Elizabeth Ongoro was at play and almost turned violent when NASA leaders hit the road.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Raila, Kalonzo, Mudavadi caught up in sibling rivalry

Nairobi's smoking zones not meant for women

The habit is still seen as a men-only affair, making it hard for women to light up in public.

By Mercy Odhiambo and Jennifer Anyango 7 years ago

Nairobi's smoking zones not meant for women

The deaf cry foul after names struck off from nomination list

?Members of the Association of People with Disability yesterday protested against the removal of the deaf from party nomination lists.

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

The deaf cry foul after names struck off from nomination list

Nubians mark Eid Ul Fitr with Special prayers in Nairobi

Community lauds move to issue them with a title deed for the 288 acres of land left of the Kibra military reserve.

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Nubians mark Eid Ul Fitr with Special prayers in Nairobi

Appoint Knec CEO, Knut tells Matiang'i

Union demands recruitment of substantive exams agency boss

By Mercy Odhiambo and Augustine Oduor 7 years ago

Appoint Knec CEO, Knut tells Matiang'i

Striking nurses demonstrate in Nairobi streets

Hundreds of striking nurses on Monday took to the streets to demonstrate against failure by the Government to consider their controversial collective bargaining agreement.

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Striking nurses demonstrate in Nairobi streets

Civil servants risk missing July pay

With a day to recess, MPs are yet to pass Bill allowing release of money to governments

By Luke Anami and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Civil servants risk missing July pay

County workers risk missing July salary

CRA warn that failure to pass Division of Revenue Bill will imply no pay for workers in July

By Luke Anami and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

County workers risk missing July salary

Crisis as fall armyworms attack large seed farms

The fall army worm is deadly with the potential of destroying a whole farm in a very short time.

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Crisis as fall armyworms attack large seed farms

Women earn much less than men, reports says

It could take 118 years for men and women to earn equal pay for the same amount of work in Kenya.

By Mercy Odhiambo and Nasibo Kabale 7 years ago

Women earn much less than men, reports says

House help wins brand new car in Sh50 church raffle

She sent money to her parents and was left with Sh59, which she donated in support of the project.

By Akello Odenyo and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Activist Boniface Mwangi cleared to contest Starehe seat

Starehe MP aspirant and activist Boniface Mwangi cleared by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to contest the Starehe parliamentary seat.

By Mercy Odhiambo and Jennifer Anyango 7 years ago

Activist Boniface Mwangi cleared to contest Starehe seat

Nairobi Bridge that is home to all kinds of business

The bridge in the heart of Nairobi that was built to link the University of Nairobi and the city centre has attained new meaning for beggars, hawkers, muggers, and even prostitutes.

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Nairobi Bridge that is home to all kinds of business

Raila: No apology on my 10 million vote slogan

The Opposition has vowed to defy a State directive to drop the 10 million vote victory slogan.

By Rawlings Otieno and Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Raila: No apology on my 10 million vote slogan

Kenyans online rescue girl with rare skin disease

Three days ago, Solomon Kimani posted an image on Facebook that shocked the online community into action.

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Kenyans online rescue girl with rare skin disease

Kenya’s online community saves girl with rare skin disease

Internet pictures of emaciated nine-year-old move well-wishers into raising Sh4.5 million.

By Mercy Odhiambo 7 years ago

Kenya’s online community saves girl with rare skin disease

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