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Water ministry signs deal with global water institute to strengthen Kenya's irrigation sector
The two institutions will collaborate on technical expertise, research and innovation to strengthen national irrigation projects
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Water ministry signs deal with global water institute to strengthen Kenya's irrigation sector
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Ruto's Ukambani tour blurs political lines as Kalonzo allies join
Ruto's development tour of Ukambani, which began on Wednesday in Makueni County, has stirred political debate.
By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Ruto's Ukambani tour blurs political lines as Kalonzo allies join
Young women graduate from nita to power homes with clean energy technologies
Twenty-three girls have graduated from the KAWI Green Africa programme after a thorough training of how to install and maintain home solar systems.
By Philip Muasya 2 months ago
Young women graduate from nita to power homes with clean energy technologies
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Kalonzo's long and loyal journey with Raila: A tale of trust, betrayal and resilience
The fallen former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who sought Kenya's presidency five times without success, leaves behind a political legacy intertwined with resilience and alliances.
By Philip Muasya 3 months ago
Kalonzo's long and loyal journey with Raila: A tale of trust, betrayal and resilience
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Confusion in Kitui as Ruto suspends tour following Raila's death
The president was scheduled to land at Kwa Siku in Mwingi West where he was expected to commission tarmack works for Kwa Siku - Migwani - Mbondoni road.
By Philip Muasya 3 months ago
Confusion in Kitui as Ruto suspends tour following Raila's death
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How Ruto seeks a share of Kalonzo's turf as six-day tour starts
The President is expected to launch roads, affordable housing, among other projects. Ruto's allies upbeat as Wiper leaders confident the overtures won't work.
By Philip Muasya 3 months ago
How Ruto seeks a share of Kalonzo's turf as six-day tour starts
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Power games unfold as Ruto begins tour of Kalonzo turf
The president's visit to Ukambani is largely interpreted as a clever political move to infiltrate Kalonzo's backyard and sway his support ahead of 2027 presidential election.
By Philip Muasya 3 months ago
Power games unfold as Ruto begins tour of Kalonzo turf
PS Omollo inspects final touches ahead of Mashujaa day celebrations in Kitui
PS Omollo toured Ithookwe Stadium, which has been under construction for four months. He assessed the infrastructural readiness, logistical planning and security arrangements.
By Philip Muasya 3 months ago
PS Omollo inspects final touches ahead of Mashujaa day celebrations in Kitui
Residents' decade-long thirst ends as Kangu Kangu water project finally flows
With a 20-litre jerrican now costing a paltry Sh5, the project has brought huge relief to the locals.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Residents' decade-long thirst ends as Kangu Kangu water project finally flows
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Kamba delicacy and a granny's wit rock Devolution Conference
Thousands of people gathered in Homa Bay County for Devolution Conference, one small corner at the Kitui exhibition booth kept attracting people like bees to nectar.
By Philip Muasya 5 months ago
Kamba delicacy and a granny's wit rock Devolution Conference
Stop luring Kalonzo to join the government, senators tell Ruto
Five opposition senators have told President William Ruto to drop his bid to woo Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka into his government.
By Philip Muasya 5 months ago
Stop luring Kalonzo to join the government, senators tell Ruto
Kitui deploys portable ultrasound devices to curb maternal deaths
Kitui County has deployed 63 portable ultrasound devices to rural villages to assist pregnant mothers and reduce maternal deaths.
By Philip Muasya 5 months ago
Kitui deploys portable ultrasound devices to curb maternal deaths
Governor Malombe nominates three candidates for key county positions
Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has nominated three candidates to fill top positions in his administration, and forwarded the names to the County Assembly for vetting.
By Philip Muasya 5 months ago
Governor Malombe nominates three candidates for key county positions
Police officer shoots, kills girlfriend, her friend at Kanyonyoo market
Constable Bernard Siambe is now being hunted after being linked to the murder of his girlfriend, Joy Mutisya, and her friend, only identified as Judy.
By Philip Muasya and Hudson Gumbihi 5 months ago
Police officer shoots, kills girlfriend, her friend at Kanyonyoo market
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How deadly teething traditions are claiming children's lives in Ukambani
The practice involves slicing open a child's teething gums with crude tools, ostensibly to cure teething-related diarrhoea and fever.
By Philip Muasya 5 months ago
How deadly teething traditions are claiming children's lives in Ukambani
State won't suppress freedom of expression, Kindiki says
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government will not gag free speech because it is enshrined in the constitution.
By Erastus Mulwa and Philip Muasya 6 months ago
State won't suppress freedom of expression, Kindiki says
Kindiki alleges coup plot, warns protest organizers will be treated as terrorists
There is a calculated scheme by some forces to overthrow President William Ruto's government, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has claimed.
By Philip Muasya 7 months ago
Kindiki alleges coup plot, warns protest organizers will be treated as terrorists
Kindiki now blames Church, diplomats for youth protests
Kindiki claimed that calls on the young people to exercise their right to picket incited Wednesday demonstrations.
By Philip Muasya 7 months ago
Kindiki now blames Church, diplomats for youth protests
Kindiki woos Ukambani MCAs as Wiper rebels face sanctions
DP Kindiki rallies Kamba leaders to back the Government Development Agenda.
By Philip Muasya 7 months ago
Kindiki woos Ukambani MCAs as Wiper rebels face sanctions
Kitui boosts farming outreach with 21 new motorbikes for extension officers
Kitui empowers farmers with a mobility drive to promote modern Agriculture.
By Philip Muasya 7 months ago
Kitui boosts farming outreach with 21 new motorbikes for extension officers
Kalonzo fights for Ukambani as Ruto makes serious incursion
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been rallying crowds across the region, alongside opposition allies like Rigathi Gachagua and Eugene Wamalwa among others.
By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 7 months ago
Kalonzo fights for Ukambani as Ruto makes serious incursion
Kindiki defends record ahead of President's visit to Ukambani
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday led a high profile delegation to Ukambani in what appears to be a strategic plan to woo the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Philip Muasya, Erastus Mulwa and Stephen Nzioka 7 months ago
Kindiki defends record ahead of President's visit to Ukambani
Kalonzo kicks off 2027 presidential bid
Kalonzo accused Ruto's administration of orchestrating abductions and disappearances of Kenyans.
By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 7 months ago
Kalonzo kicks off 2027 presidential bid
Opposition leaders vow to deny Ruto a second term
The Wiper Leader is expected to declare his intention to run against President Ruto in 2027. Tseikuru meeting was part of the process of cobbling together a coalition for the election.
By Philip Muasya and Erastus Mulwa 8 months ago
Opposition leaders vow to deny Ruto a second term
Kalonzo: Ruto plotting to rig 2027 election
Kalonzo claimed that the president had panicked as the opposition coalesced together to unseat him.
By Philip Muasya 8 months ago
Kalonzo: Ruto plotting to rig 2027 election
Opposition leaders vow to forge united front to take on Ruto in 2027
Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua has reaffirmed the opposition's commitment to stick together in their resolve to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 presidential elections.
By Philip Muasya 8 months ago
Opposition leaders vow to forge united front to take on Ruto in 2027
I will defeat you even if you appoint yourself as IEBC chair, Kalonzo tells Ruto
Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa have slammed President William Ruto for allegedly attempting to control the IEBC ahead of the 2027 elections.
By Philip Muasya 8 months ago
I will defeat you even if you appoint yourself as IEBC chair, Kalonzo tells Ruto
CS: New border police stations to get extra officers
The government will in the next three weeks deploy police officers to the eight police stations constructed by the Kitui county government along the bandit-stricken border with Tana River County.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
CS: New border police stations to get extra officers
Kitui county to get Sh800M stadium ahead of Mashujaa Day
Kitui County is set to get a 10,000-seater stadium ahead of this year's Mashujaa Day national celebrations that will be hosted in the county on October 20.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Kitui county to get Sh800M stadium ahead of Mashujaa Day
Kitui county banks on industrial park to unlock economic potential
Kitui County has set aside 1,500 acres of land for an industrial park in efforts to drive economic growth and create job opportunities.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Kitui county banks on industrial park to unlock economic potential
State adds pain to terror attack victims and their kin, 10 years on
The government has not paid Sh496 million compensation as ordered by court in last year. Al Shabaab militants killed 148 people, most of them Garissa University students, on April 2, 2015.
By Philip Muasya and Lewis Nyaundi 9 months ago
State adds pain to terror attack victims and their kin, 10 years on
Health strategy gives Makueni's malnourished fighting chance
Malnutrition, especially among newborns and children under five, has been on the rise in Makueni, prompting the county government to invest heavily in tackling the issue.
By Philip Muasya 9 months ago
Health strategy gives Makueni's malnourished fighting chance
Kalonzo warns UDA, ODM against constituting IEBC without consulting opposition
Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the UDA coalition led by Ruto and the Raila against constituting the IEBC without consulting the opposition.
By Philip Muasya 10 months ago
Kalonzo warns UDA, ODM against constituting IEBC without consulting opposition
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From scraps to style: Glass artisan creates eco-friendly masterpieces
Tosheka Products repurpose glass waste into reusable household items to conserve environment. Statistics show 48 tonnes of waste in Nairobi is glass.
By Philip Muasya 11 months ago
From scraps to style: Glass artisan creates eco-friendly masterpieces
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Sunflower farming brightens life in semi-arid Kitui village
At the sleepy Kyandula trading centre in Kitui South, a group of women gathers around a specialised posho mill, readying a sack full of sunflower seeds.
By Philip Muasya 11 months ago
Sunflower farming brightens life in semi-arid Kitui village
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Bernard Kavuli: I was stripped, beaten severely and denied food
Bernard Kavuli, narrated how he was grabbed at a petrol station in Ngong on December 22, 2024, and bundled into a car.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Bernard Kavuli: I was stripped, beaten severely and denied food
Knec withholds KCSE results of school linked to Kalonzo
All the 92 candidates who sat for KCSE at Mama Malia Academy, a school associated with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have had their results withheld by the Kenya National Examination Council.
By Philip Muasya, Erastus Mulwa and Stephen Nzioka 1 year ago
Knec withholds KCSE results of school linked to Kalonzo
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Kala-azar: Body-wasting disease, leaves tragedy in its wake
Dr Hussein Buro, Director of Clinical Services at Garissa Teaching and Referral Hospital, says that kala-azar is endemic in parts of Garissa and Kitui county.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Kala-azar: Body-wasting disease, leaves tragedy in its wake
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Woman's dream for an education comes true despite early marriage
Poverty forced Winfred Vaati to marry a man who promised to pay her school fees.However, the man became abusive and she left him three years later but with two babies.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Woman's dream for an education comes true despite early marriage
Kenya is on the right track, says Kindiki
DP Kithure Kindi said that two years after Ruto came into office, the economy has shown good signs of growth, with the shilling gaining steadily against the dollar.
By Philip Muasya 1 year ago
Kenya is on the right track, says Kindiki
GSU officer dies by suicide in Mandera
North Eastern
By Fred Kagonye
38 mins ago
Inside chemical castration push for child sex offenders
National
By Marion Kithi
46 mins ago
Winnie Odinga: Bold emergence igniting fierce struggle over ODM's political future
Politics
By David Odongo and Brian Kisanji
2 hrs ago