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Hassan Barisa

Candidates sit for KPSEA in one centre over insecurity in Tana River

Candidates in at least eight primary schools which were closed over the recent ethnic clashes in Tana River county will sit for Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) in one centre.

Candidates sit for KPSEA in one centre over insecurity in Tana River

Calm returns after tribal clashes in Tana River

Calm returns after tribal clashes in Tana River

Uneasy calm returns to Tana River after clashes

Uneasy calm returns to Tana River after clashes

Eight killed in renewed clashes in Tana River

Eight killed in renewed clashes in Tana River

Muguka, miraa traders lower prices after Mombasa, Kilifi ban

Muguka consignment from Meru county is being diverted to Garissa and Tana River counties after Mombasa and Kilifi started enforcing the ban last week.

By 5 months ago

Muguka, miraa traders lower prices after Mombasa, Kilifi ban

13 victims of boat tragedy yet to be found

They are among 41 passengers of the boat that capsized along Tana River and Garissa border.

By 6 months ago

13 victims of boat tragedy yet to be found

Muguka, miraa traders lower prices after Mombasa, Kilifi ban

Muguka consignment from Meru county is being diverted to Garissa and Tana River counties after Mombasa and Kilifi started enforcing the ban last week.

By 5 months ago

Muguka, miraa traders lower prices after Mombasa, Kilifi ban

13 victims of boat tragedy yet to be found

They are among 41 passengers of the boat that capsized along Tana River and Garissa border.

By 6 months ago

13 victims of boat tragedy yet to be found

Muguka, miraa traders lower prices after Mombasa, Kilifi ban

Muguka consignment from Meru county is being diverted to Garissa and Tana River counties after Mombasa and Kilifi started enforcing the ban last week.

By 5 months ago

Muguka, miraa traders lower prices after Mombasa, Kilifi ban

13 victims of boat tragedy yet to be found

They are among 41 passengers of the boat that capsized along Tana River and Garissa border.

By 6 months ago

13 victims of boat tragedy yet to be found

Tana River governor forms team to mobilise resources for flood victims

The Tana River County government has formed a seven-member committee to mobilize resources to assist families affected by floods.

By Hassan Barisa 11 months ago

Tana River governor forms team to mobilise resources for flood victims

IDs to be issued within 21 days, PS says

PS Julius Bitok said the government will ensure that identity (ID) cards are issued within 21 days upon application.

By Hassan Barisa 1 year ago

IDs to be issued within 21 days, PS says

Police arrest 15 fraud suspects in Hola

The suspects, who included 10 women and five men allegedly operated their illegal activities in the heart of Hola town.

By Hassan Barisa 1 year ago

Police arrest 15 fraud suspects in Hola

Boda boda man beat well-heeled rivals to ride his way to assembly

Paul Maro won the Mikinduni ward seat on an Orange Democratic Movement party ticket. He dropped out of school in Form Two in 2012, while studying in Hola.

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

Boda boda man beat well-heeled rivals to ride his way to assembly

Uhuru Kenyatta meets Election observers

The election observers emphasized that they have learnt a lot from the elections in Kenya and will share the good example of real democracy, institutional credibility and upholding the rule of law.

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

Uhuru Kenyatta meets Election observers

The last-minute dash

Election 2022: The last-minute dash

By Hassan Barisa 2 years ago

The last-minute dash

Court dismisses petition to remove Guru Nanak officials

The management of Guru Nanak Hospital got a reprieve after the High Court dismissed a petition calling for the ouster of top officials.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Court dismisses petition to remove Guru Nanak officials

Why Ruto speaks like Raila and Raila like Ruto

Ruto in 2013, 2017 repeatedly told the ODM leader to accept the outcomes of the people’s verdict, but roles have changed.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Why Ruto speaks like Raila and Raila like Ruto

Kalonzo, Gideon meet Museveni over South Sudan peace initiative

The talks focused on the status of the security regime of the Revitalised-Agreement on the Resolutions of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Kalonzo, Gideon meet Museveni over South Sudan peace initiative

Kalonzo: Elusive jigsaw in Azimio and Uhuru succession game plan

Formation of major coalition complicated by entry of Kuria and his party, and both are not ready to work with Raila.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Kalonzo: Elusive jigsaw in Azimio and Uhuru succession game plan

Sh20m police house idle months after DP launch

The building was defaced the same day it was launched by Deputy President William Ruto.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Sh20m police house idle months after DP launch

Raila’s headache as ODM leaders split over nomination

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and a number of senior officials are rooting for universal suffrage.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Raila’s headache as ODM leaders split over nomination

All eyes on IEBC as envoys demand free and fair elections

The envoys engaged top government officials - led by CS Fred Matiang’i - on the country’s preparedness to hold credible polls.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

All eyes on IEBC as envoys demand free and fair elections

High Court awards former KVDA boss Sh23.4 million for wrongful dismissal

In a virtual court session on Friday, Justice Abuodha ruled that the termination of the former MD’s contract was unfair and unlawful.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

High Court awards former KVDA boss Sh23.4 million for wrongful dismissal

Time now up for public officers joining politics

Law provides that civil servants resign at least six months before General Election date.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Time now up for public officers joining politics

State and private sector players inject Sh2.3 trillion into housing

PS Charles Hinga unveiled the show houses of the project that is expected to be completed next year

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

State and private sector players inject Sh2.3 trillion into housing

OKA has no list of demands to join Azimio, says Kalonzo

There has been pressure from all quotas for the OKA team to team up with Azimio to guarantee a round one win against Kenya Kwanza.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

OKA has no list of demands to join Azimio, says Kalonzo

Kenya Kwanza flag bearer to be known soon, says Mudavadi

Kenya Kwanza brings together Deputy President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance, ANC and Moses Wetang'ula's Ford Kenya.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Kenya Kwanza flag bearer to be known soon, says Mudavadi

Kalonzo’s next move may seal Ruto, Raila fate in August poll

Kalonzo Musyoka’s Eastern region has approximately two million votes that could tilt the outcome of elections.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Kalonzo’s next move may seal Ruto, Raila fate in August poll

DP Ruto vows to make public his pact with Mudavadi

Dr William Ruto hosted 150 MPs during the UDA Parliamentary Group meeting at his Karen residence, Nairobi, yesterday.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

DP Ruto vows to make public his pact with Mudavadi

Muturi accuses Raila, Ruto of hypocrisy in Mt Kenya vote hunt

Speaker Justin Muturi told Raila to stop being selective in his ‘historical tales’ as he seeks support for his candidature.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Muturi accuses Raila, Ruto of hypocrisy in Mt Kenya vote hunt

Death knell for OKA as Kalonzo, Gideon walk out of Mudavadi’s meeting

Kalonzo Musyoka and Gideon Moi were in Bomas to reciprocate the ANC leader’s attendance of the Wiper and Kanu NDC last year.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Death knell for OKA as Kalonzo, Gideon walk out of Mudavadi’s meeting

DP: Don’t go into coalitions with dishonest politicians

The DP has asked MPs to rise to the occasion and reject any proposed legislation that seeks to serve narrow and personal interests of some leaders.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

DP: Don’t go into coalitions with dishonest politicians

We will not be blackmailed into backing some leaders - Mudavadi

Musalia Mudavadi warned that the Huduma Namba system has serious gaps which elicit minimum public trust.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

We will not be blackmailed into backing some leaders - Mudavadi

ODM boss denies being president’s project for 2022

Raila dismissed claims by Ruto that he was hiding behind President Kenyatta because he was scared of facing his competitors.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

ODM boss denies being president’s project for 2022

Ruto says Raila desperate for Uhuru's nod in next year's polls

William Ruto claims his competitors in 2022 poll are hiding behind the president instead of facing him directly.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Ruto says Raila desperate for Uhuru's nod in next year's polls

Court consolidates two IEBC tender cases

Justice James Makau gave the interested parties 14 days to respond.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Court consolidates two IEBC tender cases

We are not folding our small parties, Kiunjuri tells Ruto

Mwangi Kiunjuri has warned Deputy President William Ruto against his call for six-piece voting pattern.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

We are not folding our small parties, Kiunjuri tells Ruto

Raila promises free education to university

Raila Odinga emphasised on the need to guarantee universal education access to all.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Raila promises free education to university

Raila to tour Nyeri for two days from tomorrow

Raila Odinga will tomorrow begin a tour of Nyeri County with the climax being an Azimio La Umoja rally on Saturday.

By Jacob Ngetich 2 years ago

Raila to tour Nyeri for two days from tomorrow

Politics, revenue collection fuel inter-county border disputes

Political interference and revenue collection are among issues fuelling inter-county boundary disputes in at least 15 counties.

By Jacob Ngetich 3 years ago

Politics, revenue collection fuel inter-county border disputes

Jubilee MPs to tour 35 counties ahead of NDC

MPs allied to President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party have planned major rallies in 35 counties in the build-up to the NDC slated for November 30.

By Jacob Ngetich 3 years ago

Jubilee MPs to tour 35 counties ahead of NDC

Kemsa to sack all staff on contract terms

Hundreds of employees under contract at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) will not get a renewal.

By Jacob Ngetich 3 years ago

Kemsa to sack all staff on contract terms

Battle for Mt Kenya: Ruto gets a bit rough on the edges

Mt Kenya leaders accuse Ruto of demeaning them in front of electorate after Kiraitu and Nyoro came under fire for supporting Raila.

By Jacob Ngetich 3 years ago

Battle for Mt Kenya: Ruto gets a bit rough on the edges

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