Elijah Maingi

Elijah Maingi is a trained Journalist with an extensive expertise in newspaper reporting, freelance and feature writing, sub-editing among others.

 Gen Z Vow Continued Pressure After Ruto’s Cabinet Dismissal

Following President William Ruto’s decision to dissolve his entire cabinet, a segment of Kenyan youth, notably Generation Z, has pledged to persist in their demands until all issues raised during the Finance Bill 2024 protests are addressed. In a forum held shortly after Ruto’s announcement, the youths emphasized that this …

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Trade Unions Applaud President Ruto’s Cabinet Dissolution

The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has endorsed President William Ruto’s decision to dissolve the Cabinet, describing it as bold and decisive. In a statement, Secretary General Francis Atwoli expressed that this move is a crucial step towards addressing the concerns and hopes of Kenyans. “Today’s decision by President …

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Fired Cabinet Secretaries React to President Ruto’s Decision

Cabinet Secretaries who were dismissed by President William Ruto on Thursday have responded to the decision, expressing gratitude to the Head of State for giving them the opportunity to serve the country. Taking to social media, former Defence CS Aden Duale thanked the President for entrusting him with such a …

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Presidential Moves: Dismissing Cabinets in Times of Crisis

Previous presidents have typically responded to crises by restructuring their governments, often through mass dismissals of Cabinet members. One notable example occurred in November 2005 when President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya, facing opposition to a constitution he supported, disbanded his entire Cabinet. This move was prompted by a referendum in …

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Ruto Fires Entire Cabinet Amid Gen Z Pressure

President William Ruto has fired his entire Cabinet following demands for reform from Generation Z youths. Only Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi of Foreign Affairs remain, Ruto announced on Thursday. “After careful reflection and listening to the voices of Kenyans, I have decided, within the powers …

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Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe Signs 2024/2025 Performance Contracts

Kitui, July 10, 2024– Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe today presided over the signing of the Performance Contracts for the 2024/2025 fiscal year with members of the executive, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and excellence in service delivery.   Speaking at the county headquarters, Governor Malombe emphasized that …

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Dr. Kimwele Leads Tour of Kitui Show Grounds Ahead of Agricultural Show, Event Prep at 95%

Kitui County’s CECM for Agriculture and Livestock, Dr. Stephen Mbaya Kimwele, engaged in a discussion with the Planning and Organizing Committee of the Kitui Agricultural Show. Following this, he led a tour of the Kitui Show Grounds alongside the County Assembly’s Sectoral Committee on Agriculture, Water, and Irrigation.   The …

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TSC Sends Termination Letters to Protest-Involved Interns

Intern teachers at Junior Secondary Schools, who have been engaged in protests seeking permanent employment, have reportedly begun to receive termination notices from their employer, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The alleged letters, dated June 6, seen by The Star, cite professional misconduct as the reason for termination. According to …

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Kirinyaga County Gov’t Initiates Rapid Road Rehabilitation in Flood-Damaged Areas

Governor Anne Waiguru of Kirinyaga County has announced a swift response to the infrastructure challenges brought about by recent floods. The county has launched a rapid road rehabilitation initiative aimed at restoring the transportation network damaged during heavy rains in April and May. The initiative, introduced by Governor Waiguru, entails …

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Study: Half of Kenyan Women Do Not Know their ‘Fertile Days’

Do you know when you’re most fertile? According to the KDHS, the majority of women in Kenya don’t. A recent analysis indicates that over half of Kenyan women are unaware of their fertile window, the specific days in their menstrual cycle when they can conceive. Only about 38.1% of women …

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