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Okumu Modachi

PS Omollo urges review of cybersecurity curriculum

The Ministry of Interior has called for a review of the curriculum on cybersecurity to put up with the fast-evolving advancements in technology.

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

PS Omollo urges review of cybersecurity curriculum

Nairobi to host forum on recognition of prior learning in October

Nairobi to host forum on recognition of prior learning in October

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Unequal terrain: Why boys feel more secure in school than girls

Unequal terrain: Why boys feel more secure in school than girls

By Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Gachagua on the warpath

Gachagua on the warpath

By Ndung'u Gachane and Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Rule of law is cornerstone of democracy, Ruto tells public servants

President Ruto directs government institutions to adhere to the rule of law, saying support by all arms of government will help the police to perform their functions diligently

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Rule of law is cornerstone of democracy, Ruto tells public servants

African economies look up to ASIAEXPO 2024 to boost agribusiness'

Kenya will be among countries seeking to benefit from new technologies in agriculture in Russia in an agribusiness exhibition event that will bring global economies together next month.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

African economies look up to ASIAEXPO 2024 to boost agribusiness'

TSC puts headteachers on notice over safety guidelines in schools

TSC said it shall take firm disciplinary action against those flouting the guidelines with the Education Ministry announcing immediate inspection of all public and private boarding schools.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

TSC puts headteachers on notice over safety guidelines in schools

TSC issues new directives amid learners' safety concerns

TSC directs all school heads and deputies to be present within school premises always to ensure learners' safety, and warns of stern action if found defying guidelines.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

TSC issues new directives amid learners' safety concerns

Raila steps back as Nyong'o puts on big ODM shoes

After nearly 15 years at the helm of the Orange Democratic Movement party, Raila Odinga Wednesday began his retirement journey

By Brian Otieno and Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Raila steps back as Nyong'o puts on big ODM shoes

Chaos as police clash with traders at Marikiti

Police lob teargas to disperse traders at Marikiti Market in Nairobi protesting alleged relocation to Kangudo Road Market; traffic disrupted on Haile Sellasie avenue.

By Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Chaos as police clash with traders at Marikiti

Eight officers interdicted over escape of 13 suspects from Gigiri police cells

Gigiri Sub County police commander, Officer Commanding Station and six other officers were on Tuesday interdicted over the escape of 13 suspects from custody.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Eight officers interdicted over escape of 13 suspects from Gigiri police cells

Comedian Erick Omondi leads referendum push to reduce counties

The Sisi kwa Sisi movement now wants the number of counties reduced from 47 to eight with the abolishment of senatorial, Nominated MP and Woman Representative positions.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Comedian Erick Omondi leads referendum push to reduce counties

Implement law to empower marginalised groups, State urged

For decades, the vulnerable communities argue, have had limited representation in high offices, thereby missing out on the decision making table.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Implement law to empower marginalised groups, State urged

Report reveals rise in online child sexual abuse

Teenagers aged between 12 and 17 years are facing a shocking rise in online sexual exploitation and abuse, a new report now reveals.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Report reveals rise in online child sexual abuse

Aviation workers threaten to down tools over JKIA leasing deal

Aviation workers have threatened to down tools in protests against the planned lease of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to a private operator.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Aviation workers threaten to down tools over JKIA leasing deal

How last minute changes led to Raila's ODM shake-up

ODM previously had two deputy party leader positions, recently vacated by Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho (Mining) and Wycliffe Oparanya (Co-operatives).

By Brian Otieno and Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

How last minute changes led to Raila's ODM shake-up

Businessman Manu Chandaria launches biography

Businessman Many Chandaria has launched his biography, detailing his successes in business and philanthropy.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Businessman Manu Chandaria launches biography

UDA ousts Malala despite dawn court order stopping NEC

Malala was declared persona non grata and EALA MP Hassan Omar installed as the new UDA Secretary General during a NEC meeting convened by chairperson Cecily Mbarire.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

UDA ousts Malala despite dawn court order stopping NEC

Kalonzo rejects ODM picks for House leadership

Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected the list of ODM nominees for parliamentary leadership positions left vacant by leaders nominated to Cabinet.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Kalonzo rejects ODM picks for House leadership

Worry as survey reveals 900,000 adolescents idle

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics says huge percent not engaged economically.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Worry as survey reveals 900,000 adolescents idle

Judiciary launches bench book on sexual trafficking

Justice Koome spoke in Nairobi on Tuesday during the launch of the Kenya Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking in Persons for sexual exploitation.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Judiciary launches bench book on sexual trafficking

Police give President Ruto deaf ear, arrest peaceful protestors

In what seems like information falling on deaf ears, the police went ahead to conduct more arrests of protestors a day after the president's directives.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Police give President Ruto deaf ear, arrest peaceful protestors

Youths march in Nairobi to honour victims of anti-government protests

They laid flowers along Kenyatta Avenue to honour more than 50 people who have died so far since the protests began a month ago.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Youths march in Nairobi to honour victims of anti-government protests

Nairobi CBD a ghost town in anticipation of protests

Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) is today akin to a ghost town with very minimal activities owing to planned anti-government protests.

By Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

Nairobi CBD a ghost town in anticipation of protests

Civil societies defend Ford Foundation after Ruto offensive

Civic organisations have denied government claims that they are funding protests, saying their financial reports and activities are accessible to the State.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Civil societies defend Ford Foundation after Ruto offensive

Church calls for an end to extra-judicial killings

Archbishop Jackson ole Sapit calls for end to extra-judicial killings and abduction of innocent Kenyans.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Church calls for an end to extra-judicial killings

Police seal off Uhuru Park as planned protest loses pace

Uhuru Park, the preferred venue for a planned rally on Wednesday, organised by the Gen Zs and Millennials protesting against the government remains clear.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Police seal off Uhuru Park as planned protest loses pace

Shock after six bodies retrieved from dumpsite, all were female

All the recovered bodies were female, and most of them had been dismembered.

By Okumu Modachi and John Mwangi 4 months ago

Shock after six bodies retrieved from dumpsite, all were female

Nairobi: CBD back to life, normal business operations resume

Most shops that would have otherwise remained closed for fear of planned demonstrations today, were opened.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Nairobi: CBD back to life, normal business operations resume

Churches hold memorial services to honour youths killed in protests

They expressed resolute conviction that the deaths of their fallen colleagues will not be in vain. It was a solemn moment at All Saints Cathedral when the names of killed protestors were read.

By James Wanzala and Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Churches hold memorial services to honour youths killed in protests

How survivors of police brutality during protests continue to suffer

A victim said police attempted to force him to sign a charge sheet accusing him of robbery as hospital bills continue to pile even after the Health CS said victims will be treated at no cost.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

How survivors of police brutality during protests continue to suffer

Political leaders reject SRC salary increase to avert public outrage

The pay rise comes few days after the President announced austerity measures to reduce expenditure by Sh346 billion.

By Ndungu Gachane and Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Political leaders reject SRC salary increase to avert public outrage

Netizens protest Finance Bill, arrest of Billy Simani on X space

Roads Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had a heated exchange with the Space moderators after he was pushed to reveal the whereabouts of Billy Simani

By Okumu Modachi and Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

Netizens protest Finance Bill, arrest of Billy Simani on X space

Your death will not be in vain, family of Rex Masai says

Distraught parents and friends demand justice for Rex Kanyike who was shot dead on Thursday. Father says he has lost a son who was humble, hardworking and generous.

By Okumu Modachi 4 months ago

Your death will not be in vain, family of Rex Masai says

More varsity students smoking bhang, Nacada

More than half of the youths (596,336 out of 1,137,288) abusing drugs and substances are addicts most of whom are between 25 to 35 years of age.

By Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

More varsity students smoking bhang, Nacada

Proposed Finance Bill threatens job security, warns bankers

Bankers have warned of loss of jobs in the country due to looming reduced investments should the proposed Finance Bill sail through.

By Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

Proposed Finance Bill threatens job security, warns bankers

Atwoli re-elected member of International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the fifth time

COTU-K Secretary General Francis Atwoli will continue to serve as a member of global workers lobby group governing body after his reelection for a record fifth time.

By Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

Atwoli re-elected member of International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the fifth time

Relinquish Margaret Kenyatta Hospital to KNH, Kariobangi residents urge county

Residents of Kariobangi North Ward have urged the county government Nairobi to relinquish Margaret Kenyatta Hospital to the national government.

By Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

Relinquish Margaret Kenyatta Hospital to KNH, Kariobangi residents urge county

State plans to embark on police reforms plan from next month

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government has committed about Sh6.5 billion in the next financial year for the implementation of reforms.

By Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

State plans to embark on police reforms plan from next month

State roll out plans to increase police, prison officers pay

Police officers may soon have their salaries increased if the new service reforms are implemented.

By Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

State roll out plans to increase police, prison officers pay

Rangwe residents demand local court for easier access to justice

Residents of Rangwe in Homa Bay have called for the establishment of a local court to alleviate the need to seek judicial services in neighbouring sub-counties.

By Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

Rangwe residents demand local court for easier access to justice

Bar and restaurant owners reject proposal for permit to play music

Kenya Copyright Board through Collective Management Organisation (CMO) wants businesses to renew licenses for playing music.

By Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

Bar and restaurant owners reject proposal for permit to play music

The public will soon have access to private organisations' information

The public will soon have access to information about non-profit organisations' activities, the government has announced.

By Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

The public will soon have access to private organisations' information

Flood victims want transparency in relief cash transfers

Displaced families have claimed that the money could be landing in the pockets of undeserving individuals.

By Okumu Modachi 6 months ago

Flood victims want transparency in relief cash transfers

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