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Hesborn Birisi

Let my academic journey inspire hope among the less privileged

Born in the heart of Biticha village, deep in the rural landscape of Nyamira County, I grew up in circumstances that many would consider impossible to overcome.

Let my academic journey inspire hope among the less privileged

It’s over for Sonko

It’s over for Sonko

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Lawyer likens Sonko to King Louis

Lawyer likens Sonko to King Louis

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Sonko’s daughter enjoyed lavish New York trip on county funds, Senate told

Sonko’s daughter enjoyed lavish New York trip on county funds, Senate told

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Kenya, Somaliland sign pact

They revealed that cooperation is not only geared towards economic development but also sustaining the security in the Horn of Africa.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Kenya, Somaliland sign pact

Msambweni poll: Muthama arrested as Msambweni votes

Muthama and former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale have been leading a campaign for independent candidate Feisal Bader

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Msambweni poll: Muthama arrested as Msambweni votes

Committee formed to mend Kenya-Somalia diplomatic rift

The government official lamented the deplorable diplomatic relations between the two countries adding that a lot was at stake.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Committee formed to mend Kenya-Somalia diplomatic rift

BBI assures peace, which has a price- Govt Spokesman Oguna

Oguna urged Kenyans to read the BBI document and make informed decision based on their own conscience and not rhetoric by political leaders.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

BBI assures peace, which has a price- Govt Spokesman Oguna

Msambweni decides

Msammbweni by-election begins as IEBC announces safety rules.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Msambweni decides

Late MP Murunga fathered child with Wangui- DNA test

DNA test reveals MP fathered one of the two children with a mistress.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Late MP Murunga fathered child with Wangui- DNA test

Police officer, two guards arrested over robbery at Chandaria’s home

Police Constable Jared Makambe who was guarding the home of the businessman has been arrested alongside Judah Wafula Stephen Omwega.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Police officer, two guards arrested over robbery at Chandaria’s home

Industrialist Manu Chandaria’s home raided by robbers

The police said the gang members escaped to the neighbouring Karura forest albeit with gun injuries.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Industrialist Manu Chandaria’s home raided by robbers

Kenya will need Sh6b for climate change project in 2030

Some of the attendees were 10 African countries among them DRC, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda and Zimbabwe.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Kenya will need Sh6b for climate change project in 2030

Another medic, 28, succumbs to Covid-19

Dr Stephen Mogusu, a 28-year-old medical officer died at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Another medic, 28, succumbs to Covid-19

Multiple-question referendum squarely within the law- DP Ruto

The DP is continuing his push for a non-contested referendum saying No and Yes campaign will divide the country.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Multiple-question referendum squarely within the law- DP Ruto

Garissa terror attack convict found dead in Kamiti prison

But according to the police report, Rashid Charles Mbereso, a Tanzanian used a rope to end his life after battles with mental problems.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Garissa terror attack convict found dead in Kamiti prison

Our grievances in BBI so far addressed, says Mudavadi

President Kenyatta Mr Odinga hailed the BBI proposals saying the country’s political gains will be boosted upon the adoption of the changes.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Our grievances in BBI so far addressed, says Mudavadi

Consensus possible even with ongoing signature collection - Ruto

DP Ruto says building consensus cannot be dimmed by the launch of the signature collection.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Consensus possible even with ongoing signature collection - Ruto

IEBC okays BBI signature collection forms

The commission has not only okayed the form format but has also given recommendations, directing signatories to fill in details in all the places

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

IEBC okays BBI signature collection forms

Kinoti: We're not reopening PEV cases but probing fresh threats

Kinoti delinked police activities from political interference saying the law enforcers are keenly fulfilling their duties

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Kinoti: We're not reopening PEV cases but probing fresh threats

We’re digging out PEV perpetrators- Kinoti

DCI boss says criminal cases are timeless, adding that even after 10 years, the offenders can still face the law

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

We’re digging out PEV perpetrators- Kinoti

After weeping for doctors, Nyikal now defends his stint at MOH

The legislator conceded having served at the ministry but said his achievements were undone.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

After weeping for doctors, Nyikal now defends his stint at MOH

Biden and Harris now to turn to well-wishers as Trump withholds transition funds

The group has re-examined its strategy to help Biden and Harris run the office from January 20, 2021

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Biden and Harris now to turn to well-wishers as Trump withholds transition funds

Meru Law Courts closed over Covid-19 cases

The suspension, which begins tomorrow, will be effective for two weeks to allow for intervention measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Meru Law Courts closed over Covid-19 cases

Detectives gatecrash house party, arrest 44 teenagers

The sleuths have blamed the rampant disappearance on criminal elements organising house parties.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Detectives gatecrash house party, arrest 44 teenagers

Kiambu records alarming Covid cases as country’s caseload climbs by 1,459

The county’s Covid-19 cases shot more than seven times from 40 cases it posted on Wednesday

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Kiambu records alarming Covid cases as country’s caseload climbs by 1,459

BBI signature collection launch postponed

BBI Secretariat Co-chairpersons Junet Mohamed and Dennis Waweru have said the team will not be able to roll out the exercise from Thursday.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

BBI signature collection launch postponed

‘It’s not fair,’ Dr Nyikal breaks down over Covid-19 negligence

Seme MP Dr James Nyikal broke into tears while expressing his views on how the sector was mismanaged.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

‘It’s not fair,’ Dr Nyikal breaks down over Covid-19 negligence

What if Trump refuses to concede?

Biden’s campaign team issued a warning of possible forceful ejection on November 6 after the incumbent developed signs of disputing the results.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

What if Trump refuses to concede?

ODM denies outfoxing NASA partners in funding, blames registrar

ODM denies 'grabbing' all the political parties proceeds decries skewed approach by the registrar in allocating the money.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

ODM denies outfoxing NASA partners in funding, blames registrar

Between PSC and President, who calls the shots in the Magoha affair?

Prof Magoha found himself at the centre of criticism after berating Uasin Gishu County Education Director Gitonga Mbaka during a stakeholders meeting.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Between PSC and President, who calls the shots in the Magoha affair?

Passenger caught ferrying 'white substance' suspected to be heroin at JKIA

The police said the traveller, whose nationality is yet to be revealed, was heading to Italy at the time he was arrested.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Passenger caught ferrying 'white substance' suspected to be heroin at JKIA

From military choppers to leading Ghana: Life of fallen Jerry Rawlings

Ex-Ghana President Jerry Rawlings dies at hospital in Accra, Ghana.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

From military choppers to leading Ghana: Life of fallen Jerry Rawlings

‘My stand on Covid vaccine taken out of context,’ says Kagwe

A viral clip has been circulated on social media showing the CS marvelled and asking the vaccine works.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

‘My stand on Covid vaccine taken out of context,’ says Kagwe

It’s highest 24-hour death toll, 1,216 new Covid cases for Kenya

The figure takes country’s total number of deaths to 1,180 at a period that the government leading a crackdown on those who dare flout Covid-19 rules.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

It’s highest 24-hour death toll, 1,216 new Covid cases for Kenya

World leaders yet to acknowledge Biden’s win

Standard Digital looks at the countries yet to acknowledging Biden’s win.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

World leaders yet to acknowledge Biden’s win

Where’s Trump’s Vice President Mike Pence?

Donald Trump has demanded a recount and filed cases to that effect.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Where’s Trump’s Vice President Mike Pence?

Kenya urged not to deport Tanzanian ex-MP Godbless Lema

Lissu, Lema and Chadema Party Charmain Freeman Mbowe had planned protests against the elections which they termed as fraudulent.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Kenya urged not to deport Tanzanian ex-MP Godbless Lema

Police to tighten grip on enforcement of Covid protocols

IG said the police will team up with officers drawn from the counties and national Covid-19 to ensure adherence to the Ministry of Health protocols.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Police to tighten grip on enforcement of Covid protocols

All basic learning classes to reopen in January

The President said plans are underway to ensure that other learners in other classes also join their colleagues in school early next year.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

All basic learning classes to reopen in January

Uhuru spares Kenyans expected lockdown

Uhuru falls short of announcing a lockdown as Covid-19 positivity rate increases.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Uhuru spares Kenyans expected lockdown

Lusaka hails court’s nullification of 24 National Assembly laws

He said the ruling reaffirmed the need to uphold the role of the Senate in handling affairs of devolution.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Lusaka hails court’s nullification of 24 National Assembly laws

‘I want to save Museveni too,’ says Bobi Wine

Ugandan MP Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has been cleared to vie for the presidency.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

‘I want to save Museveni too,’ says Bobi Wine

Ugandan police deliver presidential candidate for nomination barefoot

The Ugandan press reveals Amuriat was violently arrested and put in a police truck and forcefully driven to the Kyambogo Cricket Grounds.

By Japheth Ogila 4 years ago

Ugandan police deliver presidential candidate for nomination barefoot

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