Boniface Kariuki is dead, family says

Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira says Kariuki was confirmed dead today at 3.15pm.

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Boniface Kariuki is brain-dead, family says

Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira, they were called by the hospital on Saturday midnight and informed of the patient's state, life support machine cannot be switched off due to legal issues.

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Kenyan engineers get recognition for global mobility

Kenyan Engineers have reached a historic milestone after the Engineers Board of Kenya acceded to the Washington Accord as a Provisional Signatory.

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Lack of market data delays State plan to industrialise counties

Delay by county governments to map out value chains has slowed down efforts to set up County Aggregation and Industrial Parks across the country.

By 3 months ago

Women activists in Kilifi face threats as they lead fight against violence

Women activists in Marafa, Kilifi County, are facing threats as they fight gender-based violence (GBV) even as new data shows worrying levels of abuse.

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Report: How women and girls bear the brunt of Sudan war

When the day broke on Monday, July 16, 2023, Batul, a Sudanese nurse, was at her home in the Kafouri area of Khartoum with her daughter, who has a heart condition.

By 3 months ago

Court bars lawyer Letangule from defaming PS Korir over Sh2.7B land dispute

Milimani Commercial Magistrate Becky Cheloti Mulemia grants temporary injunction orders restraining the respondents from further publishing defamatory statements.

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Officials linked to Sh2.7B Kenya Railways land deal dismiss fraud claims

Officials linked to the Sh2.7 billion Kenya Railways land acquisition in Embakasi South have dismissed claims of fraud, terming the allegations misleading and malicious.

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Luo professionals to sponsor Orengo's ouster for critising Ruto

Professionals from the Luo community have threatened to sponsor an impeachment motion against Siaya Governor James Orengo for criticising the broad-based government.

By 3 months ago

Manufacturers might have to layoff staff after Trump tariffs, KAM says

Days after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a ten percent tariff on all goods exported from Kenya and other African countries, the manufacturing sector is facing potential job cuts.

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ASALs PS Harsama denies claims of malpractice in relief food distribution

Asals Principal Secretary Kello Harsama has denied claims of taking 80 per cent of relief food meant for Asal counties to Marsabit, saying the region is categorized under the 23 Asal counties.

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Mudavadi concerned about cost implications of public participation process

Mudavadi said the government was torn between prioritising public participation funding or using taxpayer money to meet other essential needs.

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Relief for mothers in Narok as hospital offers specialised services

At Talek Health Centre, in Narok, once the patient walks in, tests are done, and they speak virtually to a specialist from Gertrude's Hospital.

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Of horses and donkeys: Will a third candidate benefit from Ruto-Raila resentment?

Many Kenyans have voiced their discontent with the political alliance between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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Ruto-Raila pact fuels uncertainty ahead of 2027 General Election

Political uncertainty is mounting ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, with concerns growing over the alliance between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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Youth leaders threaten legal action over IEBC selection panel shortlist

Two youth leaders have threatened to sue the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel, accusing it of excluding young people from the recruitment process.

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Why most Kenyans cannot access SHA services

Stakeholders in the health sector have identified some of the challenges facing implementation of Social Health Authority (SHA) across the country.

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MCAs disrupt summit, insist on Ruto's attendance

Members of various county assemblies on Monday boycotted an address by Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, demanding President William Ruto’s presence at the 5th Legislative Summit 2025.

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Samburu leaders call out police for slow response to banditry attacks in Baragoi

This comes hours after six people were shot dead and eight others injured in a cattle rustling conflict in Baragoi, Samburu County.

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Lobby groups urge State to restore trust in Judiciary

International Commission of Jurists, KHRC condemn recent attacks on judiciary officers, says complaints should be communicated legally, call for truce between CAJ and JSC.

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Civil society bashes MPs for attacking Auditor General

Civil Society Organizations have criticized MPs for attacking Auditor General Nancy Gathungu and Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o.

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The familiar names interested in IEBC top job

Former CRJ Anne Amadi, former IEBC CEO James Oswago and Charles Nyachae are among 37 applicants for IEBC chairperson post.

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Support for million children under threat amid aid freeze- UNICEF

UNICEF warns that global foreign aid cuts threaten support for millions of children, urges donors to sustain funding for critical programs amid US decision to pause funding.

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Editors condemn attacks on journalists in Majengo

The Kenya Editors Guild has condemned police officers for assaulting journalists covering Majengo protests on Wednesday.

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Saccos unlikely to recover full losses in Kuscco scandal, regulator says

Saccos unlikely to recover full losses in Kuscco scandal, regulator, Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) says

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We will explain SHA issues if given a chance-Health CS

Health CS Deborah Barasa acknowledges Auditor General’s report on SHA discrepancies exceeding Sh100b, says issues will be addressed in Parliament if given a chance.

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Kisii strange disease: Health PS gives new directive

Health PS Mary Muthoni issued the directive after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of fecal contamination in the water supply.

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'Move on' Ruto tells off Social Health Insurance Fund critics

President William Ruto tells off critics of the Social Health Authority saying new system prevents fraudulent claims, gives Kenyans equal access unlike NHIF

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How govt broke the law when setting up SHA

The office of the Auditor General has highlighted five ways the government contravened the law, when setting up the Social Health Authority system.

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Why Kenya's diplomacy is under scrutiny as it prepares to host UN human rights hub

Kenya's diplomatic standing is under renewed focus as Nairobi prepares to host a regional human rights hub.

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Nairobi County officials suspended after dumping garbage at Stima Plaza

Two Nairobi County Officials suspended following the dumping of garbage outside Stima Plaza last Monday, Governor Johnson Sakaja tells MPS.

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Human-Wildlife conflict victims to be compensated in 90 days, CS Miano says

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says victims of human-wildlife will now be compensated in three months, after filing a formal complaint.

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Boniface Kariuki is dead, family says

Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira says Kariuki was confirmed dead today at 3.15pm.

By 1 month ago

Boniface Kariuki is brain-dead, family says

Family spokesperson Emily Wanjira, they were called by the hospital on Saturday midnight and informed of the patient's state, life support machine cannot be switched off due to legal issues.

By 1 month ago

Kenyan engineers get recognition for global mobility

Kenyan Engineers have reached a historic milestone after the Engineers Board of Kenya acceded to the Washington Accord as a Provisional Signatory.

By 1 month ago

Lack of market data delays State plan to industrialise counties

Delay by county governments to map out value chains has slowed down efforts to set up County Aggregation and Industrial Parks across the country.

By 3 months ago

Women activists in Kilifi face threats as they lead fight against violence

Women activists in Marafa, Kilifi County, are facing threats as they fight gender-based violence (GBV) even as new data shows worrying levels of abuse.

By 3 months ago

Report: How women and girls bear the brunt of Sudan war

When the day broke on Monday, July 16, 2023, Batul, a Sudanese nurse, was at her home in the Kafouri area of Khartoum with her daughter, who has a heart condition.

By 3 months ago

Court bars lawyer Letangule from defaming PS Korir over Sh2.7B land dispute

Milimani Commercial Magistrate Becky Cheloti Mulemia grants temporary injunction orders restraining the respondents from further publishing defamatory statements.

By 3 months ago

Officials linked to Sh2.7B Kenya Railways land deal dismiss fraud claims

Officials linked to the Sh2.7 billion Kenya Railways land acquisition in Embakasi South have dismissed claims of fraud, terming the allegations misleading and malicious.

By 3 months ago