Elijah Maingi

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

Kitui Governor Hosts Officials Ahead of Day of the African Child Celebrations

Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe on Wednesday welcomed officials from the national Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to his office boardroom in Kitui for a strategic meeting. The discussions centered around the upcoming launch of the Day of the African Child (DAC), scheduled for June 9, 2024, at Ithookwe …

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“We’ve Provided Digital Training to 390,000 Youth,” Says Owalo

Over the past year, the government has offered digital training to more than 390,000 young people and has generated 139,000 online job opportunities, revealed Eliud Owalo, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and The Digital Economy. Addressing the audience at the inauguration of the Jitume ICT Hub in Ruiru town …

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Makueni: Heavy Rains Reduce Crop Production By 30%

Persistent rainfall in Makueni County over the past three months has taken its toll on crop production, with maize and beans experiencing a 30% reduction, according to Mr. Samuel Mburu, the County Crops Officer (CCO). Mr. Mburu reported that the county’s maize output stands at 420,000 bags, cultivated across 100,800 …

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One Dead, Several Injured as Plane Hits Turbulence

One individual has passed away and several others have sustained injuries due to severe turbulence encountered by a flight traveling from the UK to Singapore. The aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER operated by Singapore Airlines under flight SQ321 departing from London Heathrow, was compelled to reroute to Bangkok. Singapore Airlines confirmed …

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Two NHIF Employees in Court to Halt Transition to Social Health Authority

In a bid to stall the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA), two Kenyan individuals have swiftly filed a case under urgent circumstances, requesting judicial intervention until the matter is fully heard and decided. Gwaragwara Nkosi and Khadija Ali, both employed by …

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Floods Crisis: 7 Schools Remain Shut in Isiolo

Education authorities, educators, and political figures convened on May 20, 2024, in Merti town, Isiolo County, to confront the aftermath of floods that have left several schools closed. Merti Sub County bore the brunt of the recent flooding, triggered by the overflow of River Ewasongiro, which inundated schools, residences, and …

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Costly Tour? List of Leaders Who Accompanied Ruto in US

President Ruto’s delegation accompanying him during his three-day state visit to the United States on May 20, 2024, included a roster of prominent figures from the Kenyan government, as well as notable individuals from the private sector. Among those accompanying him were Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Defense CS Aden …

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KUCCPS Releases 2023 KCSE Placement Results

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced the release of placement outcomes for the 2023 KCSE candidates. Released on May 21, 2024, these results determine the university and college placements for students who completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in 2023. KUCCPS reports …

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NICCO Movers Ltd Expands Fleet with Eight New Buses Financed by Co-operative Bank

NICCO Movers Ltd, under the leadership of Director John Kiambo, has taken delivery of the second batch of eight buses, part of a larger order of 30 vehicles. This acquisition is financed by Co-operative Bank and facilitated by Thika Motor Dealers, represented by General Manager of Sales & Marketing, Mr. …

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Government Bans Livestock Grazing in Forests

In a significant move towards sustainable reafforestation and environmental conservation, the government has instituted a ban on livestock grazing in all public forests across the country. Addressing the press at Kona Baridi, Ngong in Kajiado County, Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya emphasized that the practice of allowing livestock grazing in …

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