BY CORRESPONDENT,KWALE,16TH DEC 2017-Deputy president William Ruto has urged the governors to work together closely with the national government in order to achieve the development
Month: December 2017
President Kenyatta says he was satisfied with progress of second phase of SGR
BY KORIR JUMA/PSCU,16TH DEC 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing construction of the second phase of the standard gauge
NASA Co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka expected to jet back into the country
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,16TH DEC 2017-The National Super Alliance NASA’s co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka is expected to jet back into the country latter on today (Saturday December
ANC gathers to choose leader to replace Jacob Zuma
BY BBC NEWS, 16TH DEC 2017-South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) is preparing to choose a new party leader to succeed President Jacob Zuma.
This is why Busia county’s blood bank could soon go dry
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,16TH DEC 2017-Busia county government could be staring at a possibility of running out of blood to give to critically ill patients after
Kenyan scolar Calestous Juma passes on after been unwell for some time.
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,15TH DEC 2017-US-based Kenyan scholar Calestous Juma is dead.His death comes just sliightly over five months after he was named as one of
Governor Nanok to continue serving council of governors for six months
BY CORESPONDENT,KWALE,15TH DEC 2017-The current council of governors Chair Josephat Nanok will serve the council for the next six months after which he will relinquish
Ethnicity rampant in public universities-UASU
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAKURU,15TH DEC 2017-The worrying levels of tribalism in public universities have reached unacceptable levels with the Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) calling upon government
Zanzibar books ticket to CECAFA cup final after beating Uganda 2-1 in second semi final,they play Harambee stars on Sunday
BY SAMSON MBII,CORRESPONDENT,15TH DEC 2017-Zanzibar has proofed powerful for Uganda Cranes beating them 2-1 in the second CECAFA cup semi final staged at the Moi
Embrace consultations and you must also grow thick skin,President Uhuru Tells CJ Maraga
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,15TH DEC 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday urged Chief Justice David Maraga to ignore unnecessary criticisms directed towards that Judiciary as well as
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: ‘Manchester United haven’t approached Mesut Ozil’
BY SAMSON MBII,15TH DEC 2017-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has insisted that Manchester United have not contacted the Gunners regarding a move for Mesut Ozil. With
Twist and turns continue between Governor Waiguru and Narc-K leader Martha Karua over petition
BY CORRESPONDENT,NYERI,15TH DEC 2017-The twist and turns pitting Kirinyaga county governor Ann Waiguru and Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua over petition challenging Waiguru’s victory seems to
Iran supplied Yemen rebels with ballistic missile – US
BY BBC NEWS ,14TH DEC 2017-The US permanent representative to the UN, Nikki Haley, has accused Iran of supplying Yemen’s rebel Houthi movement with missiles
Harambee stars make it to CECAFA cup finals after beating Burundi 1-0 in semi final
BY CORRESPONDENT,14TH DEC 2017-The National soccer team Harambee Stars has made it to the finals of this year’s CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup after beating Burundi
Human Rights Watch report says police were behind human rights violations mated on Women during elections protests
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,14TH DEC 2017-A report by Human Rights Watch says that police were behind human rights violations that were meted on women during the
All is well between us,Governor Sonko says of the rumuor on fallout with deputy
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,14TH DEC 2017-There was not bad blood between Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and his deputy Polycarp Igathe. This is a statement from Govoner
Death sentence unconstitutional,supreme court declares
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,14TH DEC 2017-The Supreme Court has declared section 204 of the penal code which prescribes a mandatory death sentence for murder as unconstitutional.
Kicks and blows rock Knut Mombasa meeting
BY KORIR JUMA,CORRESPONDENT,MOMBASA,14TH DEC 2017-It was every man for himself at a teachers’ conference held in Mombasa on Thursday over the leadership of Kenya National
President Uhuru Kenyatta opens governors conference in Mombasa
BY CORRESPONDENT,MOMBASA,14TH DEC 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially opened the governors conference in Mombasa. Addressing the governors who have gathered in a hotel in Kwale
Drama in parliament as John Mbadi is thrown out for anti-Uhuru remarks
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,14TH DEC 2017-There was drama in the National Assembly on Thursday mid morning session leading Minority Leader John Mbadi been thrown out of
11 trade union officials holding public office ordered to relinquish them
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,13TH DEC 2017– 11 trade union officials among them Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary-General William Sossion holding public offices have been ordered
Jubilee Members of parliament rejects nominees to parliamentary service Commission
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,13TH DEC 2013-Jubilee party will have to go back to the drawing board after members of parliament affiliated to the party rejected the
Government officials visits deadly Sachangwan spot,Announce measures to curb cases of accidents
BY CORRESPONDENT,NAKURU,13TH DEC 2017-Just a day after over 15 people lost their lives at the deadly Sanchangwan hot spot on Nakuru-Eldoret highway,government officials have visited
Dominant Chelsea ease to victory over Huddersfield Town
BY SAMSON MBII,13TH DEC 2017-Chelsea have returned to winning ways in the Premier League by brushing aside Huddersfield Town 3-1 at the John Smith’s Stadium
US ready for North Korea talks without preconditions, says Tillerson
BY BBC NEWS,13TH,2017-The US is “ready to talk any time” with North Korea without preconditions, says Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. His statement appeared to
Let us meet in court,Education CS Fred Matiang’i tells those not satisfied with the new text book policy
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,13TH DEC 2017-Education cabinet secretary Fred Matiangi says the government will not change its position on the new text book policy announced by
repatriation of Somalia refugees from Daadab planned for Wednesday postponed
BY CORRESPONDENT,DAADAB,13TH DEC 2017-The scheduled repatriation of Somalia refugees leaving in Daadab refugee camp that was planned for today Wednesday December 13, has been postponed.
Nyeri county government thrown into mourning again as A ward representative dies
BY CORRESPONDENT,NYERI,12TH DEC 2017-Nyeri county government has been plunged into mourning once more after a ward representative from the County collapsed and died on Tuesday
NTSA’s Francis Meja exonerates his officers from blame after Sachangwan accident ,blames careless driving
BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,12TH DEC 2017-Just hours after multiple car crash resulted to loss of close to 20 lives at Sachangwan area along Nakuru-Eldoret highway early
Death toll from Kamukuywa bridge accident rises to 19
BY KORIR JUMA/CORRESPONDENT,12TH DEC 2017-The number of people who have died so far following a tragic road accident that occurred at Kamukuywa bridge along Eldoret-Kitale
State honors individuals who have exemplified spirit of nationalism as Kenya marked 54th Jamhuri
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,12TH DEC 2017-Several Kenyans have been honored by government as the country marked the 54 Jamhuri day on Tuesday December 12 . Those
President Uhuru Kenyatta presides over 54th Jamhuri day ,warns that nobody will be allowed to undermine the constitution
BY JOHN WERU/KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,12TH DEC 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday led the nation in marking 54th Jamhuri day celebrations where he has urged the opposition
15 people feared dead in crash at Sachangwan on Nakuru -Eldoret highway
BY CORRESPONDENT,12TH DEC 2017-At least 15 people feared dead following multiple car crash at Sachangwan, along Nakuru-Eldoret highway.The accidents involved a modern coast bus traveling
President Kenyatta leads the nation in marking 54th Jamhuri day
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,12TH DEC 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to lead the Nation Today in marking 54 years of internal self rule after gaining independence
Mohammed Salah named BBC African Footballer of the Year
BY SAMSON MBII,BBC 12TH DEC 2017- Egyptian Mohamed Salah has been voted BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2017. Following a record number of
Kamukuywa bridge accident claims 14 lives
BY CORRESPONDENT,MATUNDA,12TH DEC 2017-Fourteen people have died after the vehicle they were traveling in was involved in a tragic accident on Monday night along the
Drama in a Machakos court as man pulls out a gun aiming Wavivya Ndeti’s son
BY KORIR JUMA/CORRESPONDENT,MACHAKOS,11TH DEC 2017-,Drama ensued on Monday in a Machakos Court after a man pulled out a gun and allegedly threatened the son of
Airtel may be on its way out of East Africa,now targeting west Africa
BY EURIDICE NZIOKA,NAIROBI,11TH DEC 2017-Mobile phone services provider Airtel may be on its way out of Kenya and indeed east Africa region. Analysts say the
Tottenham Hotspur draw Juventus in Champions League, while Chelsea get Barcelona
BY SAMSON MBII,11H DEC 2017-Tottenham Hotspur have been drawn against Juventus in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Antonio Conte’s Chelsea have been
New York Port Authority attack: Man held after Manhattan blast
BY BBC NEWS,11TH DEC 2017-A man is being held after an attempted terror attack at New York City’s main bus terminal. “Terrorists won’t win,” Mayor
President Kenyatta insists that time for politics is over,it is time to serve Kenyans
BY JOHN WERU/PSCU, 11TH DEC 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated his position that he will not engage in any politics related talks. Speaking on Monday
Failure by NASA leader Raila Odinga to withdraw from repeat poll as well deliberate acts by NASA to sabotage IEBC highlights Supreme court rulling
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,11TH DEC 2017-The along waited full ruling on reasons why petitions filed in the apex court challenging the legitimacy of the repeat presidential
I G Boinet summoned in court over failure to arrest failure to arrest PS Saitoti Torome
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,11TH,2017-Inspector-General of Police Joseph Boinnet finds himself entangled in a contempt of court case facing Defence Principal Secretary Saitoti Torome after he was
Women forum urges government to urgently organize National Dialogue to foster healing in the country
BY JOHN WERU,NAIROBI,11TH DEC 2017-Kenya women consultative forum has urged the government to ensure that it calls for a national dialogue in order to bring
Supreme court judges to issue full ruling on petitions challenging outcome of repeat poll
BY NAMULONGO PETER,NAIROBI,11TH DEC 2017-Kenyans will Today (Monday December 11) know reasons for dismissing petitions filed by Harun Mwau and Njonjo Mue together with Khelef
CRIME:Police launch investigation after Man kills his lover in Kitale
BY CORRESPONDENT,KITALE, 11TH DEC 2017-Police in Kitale have launched investigations into an incident in which a 25 year old man has killed his lover in
Jerusalem: Netanyahu sees EU following US recognition
BY BBC NEWS,11TH DEC 2017-Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says he expects European countries to follow the US in recognising Jerusalem as his country’s capital. He
Matiang’i reads riot act on universities offering bogus services,says they will be shut
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,11TH DEC 2017-Education cabinet secretary Fred Matiang’i has sounded a warning to institutions of higher learning in the country offering poor training services
President Uhuru condemns Killing of Tanzania’s soldiers while in peace keeping mission in DRC
BY KORIR JUMA,NAIROBI,10TH DEC 2017-President Uhuru Kenyatta has send a massage of condolences to his Tanzania’s counterpart John Mgufuli following killing of 15 Tanzanian soldiers
Netanyahu: Palestinians must face reality over Jerusalem
BY BBC NEWS,10TH DEC 2017-Israel’s prime minister has said Palestinians must “get to grips with” the reality that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital in order to