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Winnie Were Wanzetse

Donald Trump is hired!

Donald Trump has won the US elections. In a shocking twist of events, Trump went on to clinch the victory, winning 276 of the college votes against Hillary Clinton's 218.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Donald Trump is hired!

Samsung speaks out on faulty Galaxy Note7

Samsung speaks out on faulty Galaxy Note7

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Kenya Judiciary to interview all applicants for CJ and DCJ

Kenya Judiciary to interview all applicants for CJ and DCJ

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

St Patrick's School Iten dormitory goes up in flames

St Patrick's School Iten dormitory goes up in flames

By Winnie Were Wanzetse and Michael Ollinga 8 years ago

This 'girl' is not available, Ababu tells DP Ruto

Oh, we are being bankrolled by Jubilee, oh we are moles, oh, we have been paid 100m to wreck ODM... All that is hogwash.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

This 'girl' is not available, Ababu tells DP Ruto

Rev. Sapit enthroned as 6th Archbishop of ACK

Most Reverend Jackson Nasoore ole Sapit has been officially enthroned as the 6th Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) at a ceremony held at the All Saints Cathedral.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Rev. Sapit enthroned as 6th Archbishop of ACK

Mama Lucy Kibaki laid to rest at emotional ceremony

Mama Lucy was buried shortly after 4pm in a memorable ceremony which was preceded by a service in which her close family and friends eulogised her for being generous, warm-hearted and a firm believer in family values.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Mama Lucy Kibaki laid to rest at emotional ceremony

Mama Lucy Kibaki's remains come home

The Kenya Airways plane bearing Mama Lucy Kibaki's remains has touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Mama Lucy Kibaki's remains come home

In pictures: Kenya sets ivory and rhino horns on fire in historical event

In a statement, President Kenyatta called for total ban on ivory trade before setting on fire the first of the eleven stockpiles in a semi-circle of tusks at the Nairobi National Park.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

In pictures: Kenya sets ivory and rhino horns on fire in historical event

ODM official drums up support for Gender Bill

Passing the bill would ensure that both men and women have an opportunity to fully participate in the leadership and Development of Kenya.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

ODM official drums up support for Gender Bill

Gitobu Imanyara: Lucy Kibaki was a fierce, unapologetic defender of her family

Gitobu Imanyara has sent his condolences to former President Mwai Kibaki on the passing of Kenya’s former First Lady Lucy Kibaki.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Gitobu Imanyara: Lucy Kibaki was a fierce, unapologetic defender of her family

Health CS Maillu to launch research hub: NACC

The launch will be presided over by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, MoH, Dr Cleopa Maillu at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nairobi.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Health CS Maillu to launch research hub: NACC

Uhuru, Raila applaud ICC 'no case to answer' verdict against Ruto and Sang

Uhuru said the conclusion of the case also meant an end to the nightmare for Kenya and declared that the country would now fully embark on “efforts towards nation building, promotion peace and security”.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Uhuru, Raila applaud ICC 'no case to answer' verdict against Ruto and Sang

No case to answer for Ruto, Sang: ICC

There has been a sigh of relief for Deputy President William Ruto and journalist Joshua arap Sang after ICC declared they have no case to answer.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

No case to answer for Ruto, Sang: ICC

Former UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali dies, aged 93

Boutros passed away in a hospital in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, 16 February 2016 after being admitted for a broken pelvis.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Former UN Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali dies, aged 93

IEBC rolls out voter registration plan

The exercise is scheduled to run from February 15 to March 15, 2016 across 1,450 wards.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

IEBC rolls out voter registration plan

In pictures: Injured KDF soldiers airlifted to Wilson Airport

Four injured KDF personnel of the al Shabaab attack have been airlifted to Wilson Airport for treatment following a deadly attack on their camp in Somalia early Friday.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

In pictures: Injured KDF soldiers airlifted to Wilson Airport

In pictures: Kisumu takes to the streets in support of Raila

Raila's supporters took to the streets earlier today in support of the former prime Minister following the directive to have him arrested for failing to appear before the EACC.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

In pictures: Kisumu takes to the streets in support of Raila

Strathmore management now apologises for botched security drill

We empathise with each and every student, parent, family, colleague and stakeholder who suffered injuries, trauma and inconveniences,” the statement read.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Strathmore management now apologises for botched security drill

Sigh of relief for Kenyan teachers as September salaries to be paid

Education CS Fred Matiang'i has announced that teachers will start receiving their September salaries as from Monday 30/11/15.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Sigh of relief for Kenyan teachers as September salaries to be paid

Kenya: Rescue operations for 14 missing persons suspended in Migori flooding incident

County Deputy Commissioner James Mabeya says the operation has been suspended for three days for the bodies to come afloat.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 8 years ago

Kenya: Rescue operations for 14 missing persons suspended in Migori flooding incident

Embattled CS Waiguru resigns

Embattled Devolution and Planning Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru has resigned citing health concerns

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

Embattled CS Waiguru resigns

Tanzania decides: Thousands turn up to vote in landmark polls

Tanzanians turned up in droves to vote in presidential and general elections Sunday, in what is expected to be the tightest race and landmark polls in the history of East Africa's most populous country.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

Tanzania decides: Thousands turn up to vote in landmark polls

Zimbabwean Minister’s daughter found dead in her apartment

The University of Cape Town has confirmed that student Zanele Moyo, the daughter of Zimbabwean Higher Education Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo, was found dead in her private, off-campus flat on Saturday morning, 17 October 2015.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

Zimbabwean Minister’s daughter found dead in her apartment

Prof Ongeri now airlifted to Nairobi in stable condition

Kenya's envoy to UN-Habitat Prof Sam Ongeri has now been airlifted to Nairobi in stable condition.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

Prof Ongeri now airlifted to Nairobi in stable condition

JICA volunteers pay 50th Anniversary Courtesy Call on DP Ruto

The Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCVs) today paid a courtesy call on H.E. the Deputy President William Ruto at his official residence in Karen.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

JICA volunteers pay 50th Anniversary Courtesy Call on DP Ruto

Poor investment decisions is what ails KQ, says Senate committee

The prima facie evidence so far gathered shows that the airline faces major problems which the committee is looking deeply into with management as well as other stakeholders.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

Poor investment decisions is what ails KQ, says Senate committee

Kenya is a hotbed of vibrant culture, Uhuru tells GES

In an emotional praise for his motherland, President Uhuru described Kenya as a hotbed of vibrant culture, spectacular natural beauty and wonderful people.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

Kenya is a hotbed of vibrant culture, Uhuru tells GES

Kasarani-Mwiki residents protest poor road conditions

Commuters between Kasarani and Nairobi CBD have been forced to walk to and from Roysambu as demonstrators block the Kasarani-Mwiki road to protest against its poor state.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

Kasarani-Mwiki residents protest poor road conditions

Motorists' nightmare as heavy downpour hits again

Many motorists were trapped in traffic gridlock after heavy rains that pounded the city on Monday evening rendered many roads impassable.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

Motorists' nightmare as heavy downpour hits again

Tighten noose around tax evaders, Atwoli and Sossion say

Francis Atwoli, who is the longest serving COTU Boss and KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion claim tax evasion stands between Sh137 and 145 billion.

By Winnie Were Wanzetse 9 years ago

Tighten noose around tax evaders, Atwoli and Sossion say

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