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Emmanuel Kipchumba

Africa pushes for climate justice at COP 29, seeks $1.3tr financing promise

As the countdown to COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan gathers pace, Africa is intensifying its push for a more robust and equitable climate financing framework.

Africa pushes for climate justice at COP 29, seeks $1.3tr financing promise

Kenyans drink dirty water due to poor management, study says

Kenyans drink dirty water due to poor management, study says

Agriculture experts seek to boost crop production systems

Agriculture experts seek to boost crop production systems

Man shot as police seal off Uhuru Park

Man shot as police seal off Uhuru Park

Nairobi's city's slums sanitation upgrade bid launched

the initiative is part of its four action research projects that rely on local partners to implement interventions that address key urban challenges, particularly for marginalised communities.

Nairobi's city's slums sanitation upgrade bid launched

NCIC warns Gachagua impeachment risks dividing country

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has warned that the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, could divide the country.

NCIC warns Gachagua impeachment risks dividing country

Report: Africa wildlife population declined by 76 per cent in 50 years

According to the report, the way energy is produced and consumed is the principal driver of climate change, with increasingly severe impacts on people and ecosystems.

Report: Africa wildlife population declined by 76 per cent in 50 years

Crisis looms as clinical interns down tools

Crisis is looming in public hospitals as clinical interns down tools to protest unpaid salaries, lack of medical cover, and poor working conditions.

Crisis looms as clinical interns down tools

Government to refund patients who paid own fees during SHA rollout

The government has announced that patients who paid for healthcare services out-of-pocket since the rollout of the Social Health Authority (SHA) began will be refunded.

Government to refund patients who paid own fees during SHA rollout

Lecturer's unyielding battle with four types of cancer

Jane Frances, a 58-year-old lecturer, was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2014, a rare and aggressive form of the disease.

Lecturer's unyielding battle with four types of cancer

State to refund patients who paid out-of-pocket after SHA rollout

The government has promised to refund patients who paid for healthcare services out of pocket since the roll out of Social Health Authority (SHA)

State to refund patients who paid out-of-pocket after SHA rollout

Wanjigi fears for his life after blood is splashed at his home

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has expressed fears for his life after unknown men allegedly splashed blood at the gate of his Muthaiga home in Nairobi.

Wanjigi fears for his life after blood is splashed at his home

Mukuru kwa Reuben fires leave residents in pain and agony

Residents of Nairobi’s Mukuru kwa Reuben slum are still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating fire that razed their homes and belongings on Monday morning.

Mukuru kwa Reuben fires leave residents in pain and agony

Lengthy disciplinary process major frustration for police

Limited access to medical facilities and the lengthy disciplinary processes remain some of the major concerns frustrating police officers across the country.

Lengthy disciplinary process major frustration for police

Trade unions call for inclusion in Africa trade agreement

COTU and ITUC-Africa advocated for gender equality and the vital role women play in Africa’s trade landscape, especially in cross-border trade.

Trade unions call for inclusion in Africa trade agreement

Atwoli criticises Gachagua for opposing Marikiti traders' relocation

Francis Atwoli faulted DP Rigathi Gachagua for opposing Sakaja's plan to relocate traders from Marikiti Market to the new Kangundo Road market.

Atwoli criticises Gachagua for opposing Marikiti traders' relocation

Aladwa backs Nyongo's call to support government

Makadara MP George Aladwa has reiterated the need for ODM members to heed Nyong'o's call and give ideas to contribute to good policies.

Aladwa backs Nyongo's call to support government

Civil society rejects Ruto's committee on university funding model

Elimu Bora Working Group has criticised President William Ruto's decision to appoint a 129-member national committee to review the new university funding model

Civil society rejects Ruto's committee on university funding model

CAK nominee vows to protect consumers from rogue firms

The nominee for the position of director general at the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has vowed to protect consumers from unfair market practices.

CAK nominee vows to protect consumers from rogue firms

Multimedia University student beaten by police suffered fractured leg

The Multimedia University student brutally assaulted by police officers on Tuesday during protests is admitted to a hospital in Rongai

$Multimedia University student beaten by police suffered fractured leg$

Digital riders seek legal protections, fair treatment

Digital boda-boda riders now want the government to enact laws that will allow them receive fair treatment in the industry.

Digital riders seek legal protections, fair treatment

Climate change agenda in 2024 ASK show

This year's Agricultural show in Nairobi will be based on climate change, Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Chief Executive Officer Bratram Muthoka has announced.

Climate change agenda in 2024 ASK show

Desparate wait for travellers as CS holds talks to end JKIA strike

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was thrown into a state of paralysis following aviation workers strike that led to cancellation of flights

Desparate wait for travellers as CS holds talks to end JKIA strike

Nairobi's Ngara gas explosion leaves trail of destruction

The fire is believed to have started at a hotel in the neighbourhood and quickly spread to nearby stalls that stored gas cylinders.

By 2 months ago

Nairobi's Ngara gas explosion leaves trail of destruction

Here's why the new identity cards will have an expiry date

The need to meet International Standards is one of the reasons your national identity card will have an expiry date, PS for Immigration and Citizen services, Julius Bitok, has revealed.

By 2 months ago

Here's why the new identity cards will have an expiry date

EAC Cabinet Secretary Askul vows to mitigate effects of climate change in Asal regions

Askul has promised to prioritise mitigation of effects of climate change in Asal regions, promoting peaceful coexistence among communities and improving food and nutrition security.

By 2 months ago

EAC Cabinet Secretary Askul vows to mitigate effects of climate change in Asal regions

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi detained, to be presented in court

Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi has been detained at the Kamukunji police station, shortly after appearing before the Regional Investigation Officer at the Nairobi area police station.

By 2 months ago

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi detained, to be presented in court

Multi agency team rolls out crackdown on fake pesticides

According to the PCPB, the operation, also targets pesticides sold in open-air markets through hawking, car boot sales and temporary structures.

By 2 months ago

Multi agency team rolls out crackdown on fake pesticides

Stay away from forests, Duale warns land grabbers

The Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has put on notice grabbers of forest land saying that it will not happen under his watch.

By 2 months ago

Stay away from forests, Duale warns land grabbers

Nairobi digital boda operators threaten to strike over harassment by 'Kanjo'

Riders under the Digital Boda Drivers and Deliveries Association of Kenya have issued a 14-day strike notice to the government over failure to set price regulation policies.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi digital boda operators threaten to strike over harassment by 'Kanjo'

Kanja's fate in limbo as he awaits House endorsement, or rejection

The designate police boss has been acting as IG since resignation of Japhet Koome.

By 3 months ago

Kanja's fate in limbo as he awaits House endorsement, or rejection

Engineers' lobby asks State to pay pending bills

IEK President Shammah Kiteme noted that the matter, if addressed, has the potential to bring immediate relief to many businesses.

By 3 months ago

Engineers' lobby asks State to pay pending bills

Postmortem on bodies recovered from Kware dumpsite kicks off

The postmortem on bodies recovered from Kware dumpsite in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi, began Monday evening at City mortuary.

By 3 months ago

Postmortem on bodies recovered from Kware dumpsite kicks off

Pain, grief and agony as families mourn fallen kin

Pain, grief and agony engulfed the air as family members, relatives and friends gathered in various city hospitals to view the bodies of those shot during the Tuesday protests.

By 4 months ago

Pain, grief and agony as families mourn fallen kin

Nakuru water feted for good service

Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company has been feted by the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) for outstanding performance in service delivery in the water sector.

By 4 months ago

Nakuru water feted for good service

CRA unveils guide to assist counties raise more revenue

The model covers trade licensing fees, building plan approval fees, parking fees, market access fees and housing rent.

By 4 months ago

CRA unveils guide to assist counties raise more revenue

Kenya to export one million kilos of tea to China as it eyes Sh211b

Tea export earnings to May this year have increased from Sh68.73 billion to Sh88.28 billion.

By 4 months ago

Kenya to export one million kilos of tea to China as it eyes Sh211b

South Sudan's opposition wants elections postponed

Pagan Amum said South Sudan is having a deep national crisis, with a torn social fabric and failure in the talks was not an option.

By 4 months ago

South Sudan's opposition wants elections postponed

Cleric eulogises Journalist Shadrack Mitty as devout Christian

Apostle Peter Manyuru of Jesus Teaching Ministry where Mitty was an ardent worshipper described him as his spiritual son who supported the ministry.

By 4 months ago

Cleric eulogises Journalist Shadrack Mitty as devout Christian

Two injured in Nairobi gas tanker explosion

The tanker was ferrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) when it burst into flames at Stage Mpya terminus, leaving people scampering for safety.

By 5 months ago

Two injured in Nairobi gas tanker explosion

Gikomba traders count losses after demolition of stalls

Traders termed the demolitions inhumane and out of touch with the reality of the suffering Kenyans.

By 5 months ago

Gikomba traders count losses after demolition of stalls

Nacada bans billboards promoting alcohol near schools

Nacada expressed concern over the increased promotion of alcoholic drinks and alcohol use through billboards erected near schools in the country.

By 5 months ago

Nacada bans billboards promoting alcohol near schools

State, EU launch Sh36 billion green energy project

The government in partnership with the European Union has launched the Green Resilient Electricity System Programme for Kenya, with the support of Global Gateway.

By 5 months ago

State, EU launch Sh36 billion green energy project

EACC recommends prosecution of FKF president, Jirongo over graft

The list of the individuals is contained in EACC quarterly report covering the period from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024.

By 5 months ago

EACC recommends prosecution of FKF president, Jirongo over graft

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