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Jacob Ngetich

DCI probe Gachagua office over alleged link to Gen Z protests

DCI officials have grilled seven officials working at the DP office for alleged involvement in aiding the protests by providing cash to some of the youths.

By 3 months ago

DCI probe Gachagua office over alleged link to Gen Z protests

Agency eyes more honey markets after US deal

Agency eyes more honey markets after US deal

By Jacob Ng'etich 8 months ago

Ex-CS Rotich makes comeback to centre of power

Ex-CS Rotich makes comeback to centre of power

By Jacob Ng'etich 9 months ago

Duale lauds US peace initiatives in Horn of Africa

Duale lauds US peace initiatives in Horn of Africa

By Jacob Ng'etich 9 months ago

Technology key to transform agriculture, says ex-Nigerian president

Africa is home to 60 per cent of the world's arable land, and yet the continent finds itself grappling with food insecurity, pests and diseases, notes former Nigerian president, Jonathan.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Technology key to transform agriculture, says ex-Nigerian president

KVDA water projects turn bandit prone counties to lush green farms

A report by KNCHR shows that systemic failure by successive governments to address the rampant marginalization retarded socio-economic development in the volatile area.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

KVDA water projects turn bandit prone counties to lush green farms

Sakaja condemns crackdown on hawkers, woos French investors

Sakaja gave the affected hawkers Sh10,000 compensation each to rebuild their businesses.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Sakaja condemns crackdown on hawkers, woos French investors

Duale calls for investment in intelligence gathering to fight insecurity

The CS emphasized that early warning systems and the adoption of a whole-of-government approach were key in addressing security challenges.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Duale calls for investment in intelligence gathering to fight insecurity

Ruto, Gachagua's U-turn on demolitions

On Sunday, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned the demolitions terming them human rights violation.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Ruto, Gachagua's U-turn on demolitions

Mudavadi denies row with Kuria over office space

The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary has said that there are no wrangles in the allocation of office space to Cabinet Secretaries and portfolio designation.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Mudavadi denies row with Kuria over office space

State to increase Gogo plant capacity to 8.9MW

The project will improve the efficiency of the plant, optimally utilize the good inflows from River Kuja and achieve a higher output, thereby improving power supply in the region.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

State to increase Gogo plant capacity to 8.9MW

Facing Uhuru: Ruto, Gachagua's about-turn

Ruto embraces Uhuru's policies and praises him for foresight in shipyard refurbishment. Gachagua promises to protect Uhuru and forbids politicians from insulting him.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Facing Uhuru: Ruto, Gachagua's about-turn

Clean fuel: State to hand out free gas cylinders to poor households

The government plans to ring-fence an Sh18 per litre anti-adulteration levy collected on domestic kerosene. The Cabinet has also proposed removal of the taxes on locally manufactured cylinders.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Clean fuel: State to hand out free gas cylinders to poor households

Nandi governor welcomes construction of modern stadium in Kapsabet

The governor said the construction of the facility is the best way to honour the region which has produced many famed athletes.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Nandi governor welcomes construction of modern stadium in Kapsabet

Waiguru says counties to support community health promoters programme

Waiguru said counties require technical and financial support in actualizing the UHC.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Waiguru says counties to support community health promoters programme

Mudavadi says climate change major hindrance to food security

Musalia Mudavadi noted that the spectre of climate change is universal, but its repercussions are severe in countries like Kenya which must be supported by compensation.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Mudavadi says climate change major hindrance to food security

Kenyan exports to Netherlands double on stronger trade ties

Kenya is now the second-largest destination of Kenyan exports in the world and the largest in Europe with over EUR300 million (Sh47 billion) worth of flowers and Sh7 billion worth of avocados.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Kenyan exports to Netherlands double on stronger trade ties

Chebukati returns to public limelight with tweets on polls

Since Chebukati's exit, IEBC has been wobbling, with no commissioner and only the Chief Executive Officer is in office and can't make any tangible headway.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Chebukati returns to public limelight with tweets on polls

Mudavadi now orders probe into KPLC's inflated electricity bills

Mudavadi's move follows an adverse report by the Auditor General and public outrage over the inflated power bills. ISC is under the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Mudavadi now orders probe into KPLC's inflated electricity bills

Raila's former chief agent Kanchory declares interest in presidency

Saitabao Ole Kanchory has declared interest in the State House race in the 2027 General Election.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Raila's former chief agent Kanchory declares interest in presidency

ODM party NEC to decide fate of rebel lawmakers

The rebels are Esther Passaris, Tom Ojienda, MPs Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Caroli Omondi (Suba South), Gideon Ochanda (Bondo), Paul Abuor (Rongo) and Felix Oduor (Lang'ata).

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

ODM party NEC to decide fate of rebel lawmakers

Kenya expects to harvest of 43 million bags of maize

Agriculture Principal Secretary Harsama Kello noted that government's decision to supply farmers with subsidized fertilizer has enabled the country to produce enough food to feed itself.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Kenya expects to harvest of 43 million bags of maize

Former Kasarani MP Elizabeth Ongoro joins UDA

Ms Ongoro was a member of Raila Odinga's ODM which she rejoined in 2020 after defecting to the Amani National Congress (ANC) during the 2017 General Election.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Former Kasarani MP Elizabeth Ongoro joins UDA

ODM rebel MPs face disciplinary committee for working with Ruto

The lawmakers are required to show cause why they are going against the wishes of the party whose leadership is critical of President Ruto's administration.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

ODM rebel MPs face disciplinary committee for working with Ruto

Azimio diaspora join signature collection drive to oust Ruto

The Azimio supporters living in the UK, Europe and America appealed to the international community to address the human right abuses, killings and arbitrary arrest of Kenyans.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Azimio diaspora join signature collection drive to oust Ruto

Ruto intensifies county tours to counter protests

Stung by Azimio leader Raila Odinga's push for demonstrations against the high cost of living, sources say the president will tour of the country to launch government projects.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Ruto intensifies county tours to counter protests

Mudavadi says Azimio using supporters for selfish gain

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi regretted that many Kenyans have been blackmailed to support the anti-government protests.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Mudavadi says Azimio using supporters for selfish gain

Tullow seeks new partners to drive Kenya oil project

National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOC) Chairman Kiraitu Murungi said "experts tell us that the Lokichar field asset is quantified at 462 million barrels of 2C recoverable resources."

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Tullow seeks new partners to drive Kenya oil project

State seeks World Bank support for MSMEs sector

CS Simon Chelugui assured that the ministry has dedicated efforts to grow the MSME sector which is key in driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

State seeks World Bank support for MSMEs sector

You risk going to ICC over killing of protesters, Kalonzo warns police boss

Police have been accused of using excessive force against protesters.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

You risk going to ICC over killing of protesters, Kalonzo warns police boss

Mudavadi urges donors to buy relief food from local farmers

Prime CS Mudavadi says buying relief food from local communities will facilitate their socioeconomic wellbeing and enhance their capacities to host the refugees.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Mudavadi urges donors to buy relief food from local farmers

UN boss appoints Kenyan to global anti-malnutrition group

Dr Githinji Gitahi will join other notable global leaders in overseeing the strategic direction of SUN and implementation across the movement to accelerate and scale-up nutrition in Africa.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

UN boss appoints Kenyan to global anti-malnutrition group

Kiraitu says oil production key to end debt crisis

Kiraitu Murungi said the country stands to get more than 8 billion dollars from the Lokichar basin alone, which is enough to cut aid dependency and lift millions of Kenyans out of poverty.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Kiraitu says oil production key to end debt crisis

How Raila sneaked out to sign deal with his competitor, Duale narrates

Off the Record: ODM leader Raila Odinga sneaked out at night from Aden Duale's hotel to go and plot his host's political demise.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

How Raila sneaked out to sign deal with his competitor, Duale narrates

MP calls for regulation of sugar importation

Wanyonyi said that without proper regulation, sugarcane farmers will continue to suffer from unnecessary imports when the millers were churning out millions of bags of sugar across the country.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

MP calls for regulation of sugar importation

State projects economy to grow by 6.1pc

Out of the total projected for the next financial year revenue, the national government is allocated Sh2,177.3 billion, meaning it will be left with about Sh927 billion to fund government programmes.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

State projects economy to grow by 6.1pc

Ruto appoints Muteti as chair of Special Economic Zones Authority Board

Mr Muteti was formerly Sports Kenya Chairman and served as United Republic Party Secretary General.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Ruto appoints Muteti as chair of Special Economic Zones Authority Board

How emissaries, envoys brokered political truce between Raila, Ruto

The talks between Ruto and Raila through emissaries that began on Friday led to truce. US senator and foreign envoys held talks with Raila as pressure piled to call off demos.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

How emissaries, envoys brokered political truce between Raila, Ruto

Ruto's economists say economy is back to stability

Budget deficit reduced and cost of living to come down, advisors claim. State seeking to import fuel on credit to ease dollar shortage.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Ruto's economists say economy is back to stability

MP wants answers on Sh350m legal fees, Yeda's tenure at EADB

Matungulu MP Stephen Mule wants to know if the Director General of East African Development Bank (EADB) Vivienne Yeda was in office legally.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

MP wants answers on Sh350m legal fees, Yeda's tenure at EADB

Government to start yet another round of relief food distribution

A recent report by the Ministry of East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (Asals) said an estimated six million people in 32 counties were facing acute food shortage.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Government to start yet another round of relief food distribution

Kabetesi to head new government's strategic communications office

Mr Kabetesi will be tasked with supervising government strategic communication of policy, its articulation and dissemination in his new patch at the presidency.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Kabetesi to head new government's strategic communications office

Ruto calls out West for skewed financing in the war on pollution

President says the borrowing rates favour countries that are the worst polluters. He warns the financial institutions to stop favouritism and make the playing field level.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Ruto calls out West for skewed financing in the war on pollution

Musalia praises own speech

The real earthquake, the Prime Cabinet Secretary said, is that he worked with Ruto, they won and have formed government.

By Jacob Ng'etich 1 year ago

Musalia praises own speech

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