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Vincent Achuka

How discreet lobbying, alliances turned tide in favour of Nyaribo

Nyamira Governor becomes the first county boss to survive two impeachment attempts. Ongoing tensions between governor and MCAs threaten effective service delivery.

By Vincent Achuka 2 months ago

How discreet lobbying, alliances turned tide in favour of Nyaribo

How death and SGR fallout forced Jimi Wanjigi out of the dark power circle

How death and SGR fallout forced Jimi Wanjigi out of the dark power circle

By Vincent Achuka 3 months ago

Roadblocks ahead of Kenya's deployment to Haiti

Roadblocks ahead of Kenya's deployment to Haiti

By Vincent Achuka 6 months ago

Both sides of DRC conflict should come to negotiating table soon

Both sides of DRC conflict should come to negotiating table soon

By Vincent Achuka 9 months ago

Ruto has very little to offer today as he addresses 'broke' citizens

Ruto finds himself grappling with the same enduring issues as his predecessors, with his first year in power turning out to be a baptism by fire, as he confronts pressing challenges.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

Ruto has very little to offer today as he addresses 'broke' citizens

DR Congo faces uncertain future as peacekeepers leave days to poll

EACRF has begun withdrawing troops from Eastern DRC, leaving behind a region that experienced peace for a few months, a first in several years but now faces an uncertain future.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

DR Congo faces uncertain future as peacekeepers leave days to poll

Fierce gang boss set to welcome Kenya police in Haiti mission

Nicknamed 'Barbeque' due to his practice of burning his victims alive, Jimmy Cherizier has become one of the faces of the multi-layered issues plaguing Haiti.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

Fierce gang boss set to welcome Kenya police in Haiti mission

Haiti: Kenya's mission exposes officers to risky, untested waters

While the security forces heading to Haiti have experience battling the al-Shabab, bandits and slum residents during riots, they will be on alien ground once in Port-au-Prince.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

Haiti: Kenya's mission exposes officers to risky, untested waters

Carbon credits may top agenda as UN climate forum begins

Blue Carbon has been ramping up similar contracts across Africa taking up tens of millions of acres of carbon sinks that it will use to trade to other gulf countries.

By Vincent Achuka 1 year ago

Carbon credits may top agenda as UN climate forum begins

Parliament to ignore DCI summonses against MPs

Based on the fore-going case under investigation, it does not arise from performance of duties of a Member of Parliament.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Parliament to ignore DCI summonses against MPs

Jitters over new police housing scheme

The National Police Service and Kenya Prison Services are swarmed by mass requests for transfers

By Vincent Achuka and Weldon Kipkemoi 5 years ago

Jitters over new police housing scheme

Parallel investigations in Rome over dams scandal

CS Chelugui fights to clear his name and says contracts were signed when his Devolution counterpart Eugene Wamalwa was in charge of the ministry.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Parallel investigations in Rome over dams scandal

The referendum date question

It is now clear the three main political camps want a referendum, but they still cannot agree on when it should be held.

By Vincent Achuka and Jacob Ng’etich 5 years ago

The referendum date question

Controversy hits Devolution ministry over food supply tender

Controversy has hit the Ministry of Devolution over a tendering process of food

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Controversy hits Devolution ministry over food supply tender

Caroline Mwatha's spirit lives on

Your legacy remains. You were a voice of reason. The community can attest to that

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Caroline Mwatha's spirit lives on

Why Kenya is furious with Somalia

Kenya insists the boundary runs parallel to the line of latitude

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Why Kenya is furious with Somalia

Wajir Governor calls for unity after court win

The governor promised that his administration will not discriminate any region

By Vincent Achuka and Ismail Noor 5 years ago

Wajir Governor calls for unity after court win

Yet another woman in Kori’s life emerges

Kiambu’s mama nguo claims he met man at the centre of wife’s murder, in 2007 and has been raising their son alone.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Yet another woman in Kori’s life emerges

Why Kori may walk free over wife's murder

Kiambu Senior Principal Magistrate Stella Atambo allowed the police on January 30 to hold Kori and Wangui for two weeks as they carry out more probe.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Why Kori may walk free over wife's murder

Controversy over inclusion of LPG in new Kipevu Oil Terminal

KPA insists this change in design is according to a government policy of increasing access to LPG.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Controversy over inclusion of LPG in new Kipevu Oil Terminal

Police probe death at Mudavadi house

“A postmortem will be conducted on Monday to establish the cause of death."

By Vincent Achuka and Farell Ogolla 5 years ago

Police probe death at Mudavadi house

How cars are stolen, cut into parts in two hours

In Kariobangi, cars get dismantled by the minute and on a 24-hour basis -- a stolen car is pulled apart for spare parts within two hours.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

How cars are stolen, cut into parts in two hours

Has Matiangi's new government role made him Kisii spokesman?

“He has proved he can be relied on to carry on the leadership mantle,” he says.

By Vincent Achuka and Eric Abuga 5 years ago

Has Matiangi's new government role made him Kisii spokesman?

One hurt after explosion rocks busy Nairobi street

Just a day after the US embassy issued an alert for sustained vigilance, an explosion rocked a Nairobi street sending the public into panic.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

One hurt after explosion rocks busy Nairobi street

Innovation the secret to winning the hearts of digital customers

Gone are the days when consumers would purchase a product or service just to associate with the brand name

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Innovation the secret to winning the hearts of digital customers

Why State’s rushed crude oil export project missed target

Tullow that it has only been able to transport 80,000 barrels of crude to Mombasa against the required 400,000 barrels of oil

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Why State’s rushed crude oil export project missed target

Uhuru moves to stem clash of egos in anti-graft agencies

President Uhuru has moved to stop the clash of egos between the DCI and EACC asking them to collaborate to win the graft war.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Uhuru moves to stem clash of egos in anti-graft agencies

What does arrested suicide bomber widow know about Tuesday attack?

The key to solving how the dusitD2 terror attack was planned, financed and executed lies in what the widow of suicide bomber Mahir Khalid Riziki knows

By Vincent Achuka and Hassan Barisa 5 years ago

What does arrested suicide bomber widow know about Tuesday attack?

The young, educated and privileged enemy in Kenya’s changing face of terror

These are the challenges Tuesday’s attack at dusitD2 hotel complex has presented Kenya’s security apparatus.

By Vincent Achuka and Ali Abdi 5 years ago

The young, educated and privileged enemy in Kenya’s changing face of terror

Mystery woman delivered arms to terrorists from Somalia

A mysterious woman identified as Mariam Abdi played a key role in the delivery of the weapons used in the Dusit D2 terror strike.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Mystery woman delivered arms to terrorists from Somalia

Inside the life of Dusit lead terror suspect

Salim rented a house in a gated estate in Ruaka and a guard says he rarely used the main gate which is manned.

By Vincent Achuka and Kamau Muthoni 5 years ago

Inside the life of Dusit lead terror suspect

Similarities between Westgate and dusitd2 attacks

Security personnel were more swift and organised, compared to the 2013 mall attack.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Similarities between Westgate and dusitd2 attacks

Lobbying on for plum State jobs as holders set to retire

Among those set to retire from public service are Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Lobbying on for plum State jobs as holders set to retire

City’s integrated road, rail projects to reform mass transport services

A study by technology giant IBM in 2011 reported that the Kenyan economy loses Sh50 million daily due to Nairobi’s gridlocks.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

City’s integrated road, rail projects to reform mass transport services

NASA’s choice for Sonko deputy

Sonko reshuffles cabinet and brings in new faces, all women, after numerous exits in recent past.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

NASA’s choice for Sonko deputy

Officials, tycoons collude to stop retake of Sh2b rail land

The land exchanged hands through a lease document forged using a false order from former President Kibaki.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Officials, tycoons collude to stop retake of Sh2b rail land

You must apply for houses, police officers told

Police and prison officers have been informed to apply whether they want to continue living in government procured houses and pay market rates.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

You must apply for houses, police officers told

How slum residents are fighting extrajudicial killings

Right there the residents had finally forced the government to admit it was wrong

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

How slum residents are fighting extrajudicial killings

Puzzle of airline grounded over violation of rules but still flies

The plane, a Fokker 100 with the registration number FY-SIA, has been flying between Nairobi and Mogadishu daily

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Puzzle of airline grounded over violation of rules but still flies

Less people died in accidents in December, NTSA says

This is less by 21 compared to 356 who died over the same period in 2017.

By Vincent Achuka and Cyrus Ombati 5 years ago

Less people died in accidents in December, NTSA says

2019 economic prospects

Survival of rate cap, investor confidence tops business agenda

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

2019 economic prospects

Four shots from police gun killed dreams of top student

Maina, who was shot in Kibera, was buried yesterday amid calls for justice from human rights activists.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Four shots from police gun killed dreams of top student

Putin’s trusted man lands in Nairobi, but what was the mission?

A private jet belonging to one of Russian President Vladmir Putin’s most trusted aides landed in Nairobi this week.

By Vincent Achuka 5 years ago

Putin’s trusted man lands in Nairobi, but what was the mission?

10 ways to spice up festive season in these hard times

From a simple lunch under soothing nature’s beauty to a trip on the smooth road to the north, one can enjoy a holiday that won’t leave them forlorn

By Vincent Achuka 6 years ago

10 ways to spice up festive season in these hard times

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