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Emmanuel Kipchumba

Seven residents burnt to death and scores injured in Pumwani night fire

At least seven people died, a dozen injured and more than 50 households destroyed following Tuesday’s night fire that razed Kitui village in Pumwani, Nairobi.

Seven residents burnt to death and scores injured in Pumwani night fire

Cost of animal feeds to reduce

Cost of animal feeds to reduce

Taxes will not fund medical scheme, doctors' unions clarify

Taxes will not fund medical scheme, doctors' unions clarify

Looming shutdown in counties over cash crisis

Looming shutdown in counties over cash crisis

Shutdown looms in counties over cash crisis

Counties across Kenya are facing a severe financial crisis that could force them to halt operations entirely by January.

Shutdown looms in counties over cash crisis

Sounds of the city: Toothless county fails to bite as residents continue to agonise over noisy night clubs

For many Nairobi residents, sleepless nights have become the norm, thanks to loud noise that comes from nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and even churches in their neighbourhoods.

Sounds of the city: Toothless county fails to bite as residents continue to agonise over noisy night clubs

Catholic bishops slam Ruto over killings, high taxes and corruption

While calling on Kenyans to avoid applauding political lies, the bishops urged the State to focus on pressing issues like education, healthcare, among others.

Catholic bishops slam Ruto over killings, high taxes and corruption

KRA boss denies claims of harassment at airport

KRA has responded to allegations of harassment and extortion by customs officials at JKIA, Nairobi, with Chairman Anthony Mwaura acknowledging describing the incidents as isolated.

KRA boss denies claims of harassment at airport

Atwoli: Trump's presidency will restore Godly values

Francis Atwoli, the Secretary-General of COTU, expressed appreciation, highlighting that Trump's victory was met with excitement among Kenyan workers.

Atwoli: Trump's presidency will restore Godly values

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

Challenges in accessing safe drinking water and sanitation are driving many Kenyans to unsafe consumption.

Kenyans drink dirty water due to poor management, study says

Agriculture experts seek to boost crop production systems

Agriculture experts have said holistic and coordinated efforts is key to building resilient and sustainable plant health systems.

Agriculture experts seek to boost crop production systems

Man shot as police seal off Uhuru Park

One person sustained gunshot injuries at Uhuru Park after daylong running battles between youths and police, who blocked access to the recreational facility.

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.

By 2 months ago

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

By 2 months ago

$Multimedia University student beaten by police suffered fractured leg$

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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

By 2 months ago

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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 months ago

Nakuru water feted for good service

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