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Candidate dies, four give birth as KCSE kicks off

A Form Four candidate died in Meru hours before the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations kicked off Monday.

Candidate dies, four give birth as KCSE kicks off

A month after SHA rollout, patients suffer amid system flaws

A month after SHA rollout, patients suffer amid system flaws

How abrasive Gachagua courted trouble from day one

How abrasive Gachagua courted trouble from day one

KPSEA kicks off amid uneasy in some regions

KPSEA kicks off amid uneasy in some regions

Public divided over Gachagua's impeachment

Some Kenyans optimistic courts would come to Gachagua’s rescue while others hail Prof Kindiki's nomination.

Public divided over Gachagua's impeachment

Boost for environment as many plant trees on Mazingira Day

In Meru, tens of residents came out to plant 70,000 trees at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) in aid of cancer patients under the care of Meru Hospice.

Boost for environment as many plant trees on Mazingira Day

Low turnout, confusion over venue rock Rigathi's ouster public participation

In some regions, less than six people turned up for the exercise with a few other areas that conducted the exercise registering mixed reactions.

Low turnout, confusion over venue rock Rigathi's ouster public participation

Chaos, disinterest mark DP Gachagua's public impeachment forums

What would have been an expression of views from Kenyans over Gachagua’s conduct, turned into a disapproval of President William Ruto’s leadership.

Chaos, disinterest mark DP Gachagua's public impeachment forums

Low turnout marks day two of public participation in Gachagua impeachment

Low turnout witnessed in Limuru constituency on day two of public participation in DP Gachagua's impeachment; security beefed up in Nyeri after Friday's protests.

Low turnout marks day two of public participation in Gachagua impeachment

Calm in Nyanza, North Eastern as residents take part in impeachment hearings

In Kakamega, opinions were divided. While some praised the DP’s loyalty to President Ruto, others protested, arguing both should vacate office.

Calm in Nyanza, North Eastern as residents take part in impeachment hearings

'No Gachagua, No Ruto' chants in Nakuru as residents oppose impeachment

Public participation in DP Gachagua impeachment stalls at Nakuru ASK grounds after exercise turned chaotic; Kiambu residents stage a walkout, citing discontent with the process.

'No Gachagua, No Ruto' chants in Nakuru as residents oppose impeachment

Dialysis patients bear brunt of chaotic transition to SHA

Patients requiring life-saving procedures in both private facilities and some public hospitals are facing uncertainty due to confusion surrounding the transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund

Dialysis patients bear brunt of chaotic transition to SHA

Patients' pain and confusion mark transition to SHA

Uncertainty was palpable in hospitals nationwide, where some patients had to wait for their details to be approved while others were turned away.

Patients' pain and confusion mark transition to SHA

DP Gachagua: This is why MPs want me impeached

The countdown for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political fate is in the offing, with the much-anticipated filing of the highly publicised impeachment motion in Parliament.

DP Gachagua: This is why MPs want me impeached

Angry Kenyans raise concerns over SHIF rollout

Kenyans are unaware of the fund’s benefits but believe it is a ploy by the State to raid people’s pockets with some wondering why the scheme is compulsory and rushed implementation.

Angry Kenyans raise concerns over SHIF rollout

Things fall apart: Why South Rift governors are not sitting pretty

Four South Rift governors are not having it any easy as waves of discontent hit their administration over unfulfilled election promises.

Things fall apart: Why South Rift governors are not sitting pretty

Calls for county shutdown gain heat as cash crunch bites

CoG Finance committee chairman Fernandes Barasa says the National Treasury owes counties Sh104 billion.

Calls for county shutdown gain heat as cash crunch bites

Disquiet in Ukambani as Ruto accused of sidelining region

The president appears to be losing his grip on the lower Eastern region as his key allies protest what they call the sidelining of the Kamba community from the mainstream Government.

Disquiet in Ukambani as Ruto accused of sidelining region

Staff take to streets as learning in public universities grinds to a halt

The education sector is facing a fresh paralysis after lecturers in public universities went on strike, disrupting learning

Staff take to streets as learning in public universities grinds to a halt

Inside Ruto's stalled projects

Save for affordable housing programmes taking shape in some parts of the country, other infrastructural projects promised by the administration are in a sorry state.

Inside Ruto's stalled projects

Raila: A baton handover and not letting it go

Raila has shed off his role in ODM to Nyong’o temporarily as he concentrates on AUC chair bid with the decision not auguring well with key Raila allies.

Raila: A baton handover and not letting it go

From diamond rings to high-end electronics, the luxury items Wanjigi's family lost during police raid

The family claims police seized a Patek Philippe Calatrava watch worth Sh1.3 million ($10,000) and a vintage Casio Dual Time Film watch valued at Sh260,000 ($2,000).

From diamond rings to high-end electronics, the luxury items Wanjigi's family lost during police raid

Workers desperate as cash crunch persists in counties

Workers are suffering following delays by the National Treasury to disburse funds to counties as persistent salary delays affect service delivery.

Workers desperate as cash crunch persists in counties

In his own words: KEMRI founder Dr. Davy Koech shares his story - VIDEO

At 28, Davy Koech co-founded the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) with Prof. Mutuma Mugambi in 1979, becoming its youngest director.

In his own words: KEMRI founder Dr. Davy Koech shares his story - VIDEO

Health workers threaten to strike over salary delays, medical cover

The Health sector is facing another crisis if medics make good their threat to down their tools if their demands to county governments are not met in the next two weeks.

Health workers threaten to strike over salary delays, medical cover

Kemsa distributes mosquito nets to curb malaria in three counties

The ambitious campaign will see at least 290,000 mosquito nets issued to households in counties that have reported a spike in highland malaria, which has already claimed lives.

Kemsa distributes mosquito nets to curb malaria in three counties

Parents face unplanned costs after teachers call off strike

Many parents expressed frustration over the lack of coordination, which has resulted in unnecessary financial burdens and stress.

By 2 months ago

Parents face unplanned costs after teachers call off strike

State distributes mosquito nets to curb malaria in Baringo, Narok

Global Fund through the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa), has embarked on distribution of mosquito nets in malaria endemic regions across the country.

By 2 months ago

State distributes mosquito nets to curb malaria in Baringo, Narok

Moi University bank accounts attached over Sh185m debts

Moi University’s bank accounts have been attached over Sh185 million debt owed to a contractor.

By 2 months ago

Moi University bank accounts attached over Sh185m debts

Anxiety among KCSE candidates and parents as teachers stay put

Many students have been sent home while others are studying on their own with defiant Kuppet members say they would not obey court orders to resume work.

By 2 months ago

Anxiety among KCSE candidates and parents as teachers stay put

Striking teachers defy court order, series of meetings to end stalemate

Daylong meetings and a court order was what it took to stop strike but teachers still adamant. Push to have school heads ensure teachers are in school enforced by employer.

By 2 months ago

Striking teachers defy court order, series of meetings to end stalemate

High school teachers down tools as primary records low turnout

While Knut members reported to schools, Kuppet began a nationwide strike. Schools reported low turnout due to uncertainty.

By 2 months ago

High school teachers down tools as primary records low turnout

Parents resist order to register learners on Shif, want details

Most parents say the deadline given was too short, no public participation. They claim State wants to use students to enroll adults in the scheme.

By 2 months ago

Parents resist order to register learners on Shif, want details

Teachers finalise plans to down tools next week

On Thursday, the union officials said all the 46,000 Junior Secondary teachers must also be employed permanently and on pensionable terms.

By 2 months ago

Teachers finalise plans to down tools next week

University students anxious as confusion over funding model persists

Anxiety has gripped parents and university students over the new funding model for universities and technical colleges that is based on family income.

By 2 months ago

University students anxious as confusion over funding model persists

Pain and suffering as county staff go without salaries for months

Nearly all employees of the 47 counties have not been paid July and June salaries. CoG blames the National Treasury for delaying release of some Sh60 billion.

By 2 months ago

Pain and suffering as county staff go without salaries for months

Uneasy calm in Western, Coast and Nyanza as protesters keep off streets

There was heavy police presence in major towns across the regions even as traders shut businesses for fear of looting.

By 2 months ago

Uneasy calm in Western, Coast and Nyanza as protesters keep off streets

Police repulse pockets of protesters in Ukambani

Although there was a heavy presence of anti-riot police across major towns, businesses remained closed in Emali township, along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway.

By 2 months ago

Police repulse pockets of protesters in Ukambani

Police clamp down on 'Nane Nane' protests

Many shops were shut down out of fear of looting and vandalism, as police and protesters played a tense game of cat and mouse throughout the day.

By 2 months ago

Police clamp down on 'Nane Nane' protests

State warns its workers as youth vow to go back to streets today

PS Public Service Amos Gathecha said some workers have been participating in the anti-government protests through their social media platforms.

By 2 months ago

State warns its workers as youth vow to go back to streets today

Nairobi Burger Week Introduces Bean-Based Dishes with BeansOnTheMenu Initiative

Nairobi Burger Week will highlight bean-based burgers and gourmet dishes.

By 2 months ago

Nairobi Burger Week Introduces Bean-Based Dishes with BeansOnTheMenu Initiative

Inside the scramble for Raila's two deputies

The posts of the two deputy party leaders and chairperson of the party have ushered in a campaign mood in the Orange party.

By 2 months ago

Inside the scramble for Raila's two deputies

Forgotten: Politicians busy striking deals as victims of State brutality suffer

Victims of police brutality are a forgotten lot as politicians share Cabinet slots and various regions embark on celebrations for the appointments.

By 3 months ago

Forgotten: Politicians busy striking deals as victims of State brutality suffer

Coast gets Sh4b as Ruto promises more goodies in charm offensive

Ruto used the tour to drum up support for the formation of the government of national unity, where leaders backed his decision to nominate and join the Cabinet.

By 3 months ago

Coast gets Sh4b as Ruto promises more goodies in charm offensive

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