David Omwoyo’s tenure as MCK CEO renewed 5 more Years
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH NOV,2021-Media Council of Kenya (MCK) CEO David Omwonyo has been handed a 5-year term extension to serve in office until July 2027.
Kenya Records 11 New COVID-19 Cases, Positivity Rate Now At 0.5pc
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH NOV,2021-The Ministry of Health has announced 11 new COVID-19 infections, tested from a sample size of 2,463 people in the last 24
Govt on high alert over new micron COVID-19 variant
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,28TH NOV,2021-The Government has no plans to deny people from Countries hit by the new Omicron COVID-19 variant entry into the Country. Health
I will remain neutral in Kirinyaga gubernatorial race-DP Ruto
BY DPPS/KIRINYAGA,28TH NOV,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has said UDA nominations for the Kirinyaga governor race will be free and fair. He said residents are the
Raila vows to push on with unity call
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,28TH NOC,2021-ODM leader Raila Odinga has vowed to press on with his push to unite the county before and after 2022 General Elections.
Waiguru, Ngirici supporters clash as DP Ruto tours Kirinyaga
BY DPPS/KIRINYAGA,28TH NOV,2021-Security was on Sunday beefed up at the Kianyaga ACK, Kirinyaga county, during Deputy President William Ruto’s visit. Ruto received a rousing welcome
Kenya records 42 new COVID19 cases as positivity rate now stands at 0.8 per cent
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2021-The Covid-19 positivity rate now stands at 0.8 per cent after 42 people tested positive Friday, from a sample size of 4,
Willy Paul unveils New Album ‘The African Experience’
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2021-Kenyan singer Willy Paul has released a new album that he has been working on for over a year now, dubbed ‘The
Court declines to issue temporary orders suspending vaccination directive
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2021-The High Court has declined to suspend the government’s directive requiring everyone seeking in person government services to be fully vaccinated and
President Kenyatta leads commissioning of 320 Cadets at Kenya Military Academy Lanet
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2021-320 Allied Cadets have been commissioned at the Kenya Military Academy after completing their academic and military training. Kenya Military Academy Commandant
Court barres Sonko from Further Publishing Defamatory Video, Audio Against Governor Kananu
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2021-Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu has obtained orders barring her predecessor Mike Sonko from publishing defamatory statements against her. This was after Kananu
Nick Mwendwa re-arrested, day after graft case closed
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,26TH NOV,2021-Suspended FKF President Nick Mwendwa was on Friday re-arrested, a day after the Director of Public Prosecutions closed a graft case against
Positivity rate at 0.9% as Kenya records 46 new COVID19 cases
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH NOV 2021-The Ministry of Health has reported 46new cases of coronavirus from a sample size of 4,913 tested in the last 24
Anthony Mwaniki nominated for PSC chairperson post
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH NOV,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta has nominated Amb Antony Mwaniki as the Public Service Commission chairperson. A parliamentary committee will now conduct approval hearings.
WIPER DECIDES :Kalonzo endorsed to run for President
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH NOV,2021-Wiper party on Thursday nominated its leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency during its NDC. The Wiper National Delegates Convention took place
I’m not leaving election preparedness committee-CJ Koome tells UDA
BY CORRESPONDENT, 25TH NOV,2021-Chief Justice Martha Koome has faulted the United Democratic Alliance for asking her to resign from the Technical Working Committee for Election
DCI George Kinoti elected to Interpol executive committee
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH NOV,2021-The Director of Criminal Investigations, George Kinoti, has been elected to the Interpol executive committee. Kinoti was elected during the 89th session
A kitale prison officer Shoots Himself Dead
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,25TH NOV,2021-A police investigation has been launched in Lessos town, Kitale county, after a prisons department officer shot himself multiple times in his
At Least 5 Dead In Mogadishu Blast
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 25 -At least five people killed were killed in car bombing in Mogadishu Thursday, in what was blamed on Al Shabaab terrorists.
Mwendwa off the hook as State says it Will Not Pursue Charges Against him
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,25TH NOV,2021-The government now says it will not pursue charges against Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa, who it had accused of
Hii kiti si ya mama yangu, DPP tells his accusers
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,25TH NOV,2021-The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji maintains that persons seeking his ouster from office have nothing on him. The DPP,
Kenya records 35 new COVID19 cases from a sample size of 4,246 tested in the last 24 hours.
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH NOV,2021-The Ministry of Health on Wednesday recorded 35 new Covid-19 cases from a sample size of 4,246 tested in the last 24
Govt to extend KAZI KWA VIJANA program to June 2022
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 24- Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has announced the extension of Kaazi Mtaani programme until the end of next year in June,
Kenya commits to lead efforts towards reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030-Uhuru
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH NOV,2021-Kenya has committed to use Ksh 6,874 billion to reduce her greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030. Out of this figure,
The seventh devolution conference get underway in Makueni
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,24TH NOV,2021-Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is expected to officially open the seventh devolution conference in Wote, Makueni. Raila arrived at the conference
Kenya, South Africa sign 8 agreements on bilateral cooperation
BY PSCU,PRETORIA,23RD NOV,2021-Kenya and South Africa on Tuesday signed eight key bilateral agreements, ushering in a new dawn of cooperation between the two African nations.
Covid positivity rate at 1.1% as Kenya records 53 new cases
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD NOV,2021-Kenya on Tuesday recorded 53 new Covid-19 cases, from a sample size of 5,031 tested in the last 24hours. The positivity rate
Ruto officially receives Waruguru to UDA at Karen residence
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD NOV,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has officially received Laikipia Woman Representative Catherine Waruguru into UDA. Waruguru had said she held more meetings with the
Police thwart Attempted Robbery at a city Bank in Kisumu
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,23RD NOV 2021-There was a standoff at a commercial bank in Kisumu City on Tuesday, November 23, after suspected robbers attempted to forcefully
18 test positive for Covid as Positivity rate stands at 0.5%
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND NOV,2021-The Ministry of Health has recorded 18 new cases of coronavirus from a sample size of 3,982 tested in the last 24
Raila Promises Special Fund To Develop Marginalized Counties If Elected President
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND NOV,2021-Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has promised to address inequality he says has faced counties such as West Pokot
Koome vows firm, swift action on corruption amid ‘Sonko leaks’
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,22ND NOV,2021-Chief Justice Martha Koome has vowed to deal firmly and swiftly with allegations of corruption in the Judiciary as part of her
Nelson Havi ditches ANC for UDA
BY JOAN WANJIKU ,NAIROBI,22ND NOV,2021-Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi has officially joined Deputy President William Ruto-associated party, United Democratic Alliance. Havi was received
I Haven’t Started Campaigns Yet, I’m Just Performing My Duties As DP-Ruto
NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 22 – Deputy President William Ruto now says he has not started campaigns for next year’s presidential election. While answering a question
Miguna could finally return home following court ruling
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,22ND NOV,2021-Lawyer Miguna Miguna hope of returning back to Kenya has been renewed after the High Court on Monday made a ruling in
Ruto attacks Raila Over failed Jubilee promises
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,19TH NOV,2021-Deputy President William Ruto has continued his onslaught against Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga, blaming him for failures of
Police arrest three Suspected Kidnappers In Murang’a After Abducting Woman In Juja
BY UPESI NEWS WRITER,19TH NOV,2021-Three suspected kidnappers were on Friday afternoon arrested in Makenji area of Kandara, Murang’a County. This came only hours after they
2022 elections:Ruto and Raila Most popular-Survey
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 19 – Deputy President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have been named as most preferred candidates in the 2022
88 more Covid-19 cases reported from a sample size of 4681
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH NOV,2021-88 more Covid-19 cases were reported Thursday from a sample size of 4,681 tested in the last 24 hours representing a positivity
3 Terror Convicts Blindfolded, Flown Back To Kamiti Prison After Escape
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH NOV,2021-Three terror convicts who were captured Thursday after a daring escape from Kamiti Maximum Prison are back in jail. The three who
Chelsea ‘leading Manchester United in race for Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana’
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH NOV,2021-Chelsea are reportedly ahead of Manchester United in the race for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana. The 20-year-old only joined the Foxes from Saint-Etienne in the summer of
Five cops Charged In Homa Bay Court Over Murder
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,18TH NOV,2021-The Homa-Bay High Court has charged five police officers with the murder of a middle-aged man in Kamenya village, Rangwe constituency, three
3 Terror Convicts Who Escaped From Kamiti Prison Arrested in Kitui
BY CORRESPONDENT,KITUI,18TH NOV,2021-Three terror convicts who escaped from Kamiti Maximum prison have been arrested in Kitui. Director of Criminal Investigations George Kinoti says the three
Kenya hits 6M of those vaccinated against COVID19
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,17TH NOV,2021-The Ministry of Health on Wednesday announced that the country had surpassed the 6 million mark in the COVID-19 vaccination exercise. Health
Fired Kenya Prisons Boss Wycliffe Ogalo Arrested
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH NOV,2021-Sacked Commissioner-General of the Kenya Prisons Service Wycliffe Ogalo was on Wednesday arrested over the Kamiti Maximum Prison escape. Ogalo was arrested
Uhuru fires Prisons Boss Wycliffe Ogallo After Kamiti Prison Break, John Kibaso Takes Over
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,17TH NOV,2021-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday fired Wycliffe Ogallo as Prisons Commissioner-General following the escape of three dangerous terror convicts from Kamiti Maximum
Covid-19: 75 test positive as 3 succumb
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,16TH NOV,2021-75 people have tested positive for Covid-19. The new cases were recorded from a sample size of 3,854. According to the Ministry
PS Kibicho Orders Administrators To Help In Fighting School Fires
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,16TH NOV,2021-Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho has ordered National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) to take part in efforts to tackle the surging number
Govt Urges for Vigilant In Populated Areas After Uganda Terror Attacks
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH NOV,2021-The government, through Spokesperson Col. Cyrus Oguna, has now urged Kenyans to exercise vigilance while in populated places. This follows two bomb
11 die in tragic Embu accident
BY JOAN WANJIKU,NAIROBI,16TH NOV 2021-At least 11 people have been confirmed dead after a mini bus they were travelling in plunged into River Thura in