Elijah Maingi

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

Raila Denies Endorsing Ruto’s Housing Initiative

Raila Odinga has rebuffed claims of endorsing President William Ruto’s affordable housing initiative, stressing that neither he nor the Azimio coalition support the programme. In a statement issued through the party’s official channels on Monday, Raila distanced himself and the entire Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition from Ruto’s housing …

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MKU, Strathmore Ranked Among Top Universities in Latest Survey

Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Strathmore University have received recognition as top-ranking institutions in the latest survey. According to the recent performance assessment report by Webometrics, MKU and Strathmore University stand out as the only private higher education institutions among the top ten in the country. The University of Nairobi …

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Bungei-Mradi Area Now Safe After Gas Leak Scare

Nairobi Regional Commander Adamson Bungei has assured residents of Mradi in Embakasi, Nairobi, that the area is now safe and free from any potential hazards following concerns of a possible explosion due to claims of a new gas leak. Responding promptly to the alarm, Bungei visited the site accompanied by …

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Kenyans Might Enjoy Cheaper Electricity, KenGen Says.

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced an increase in hydropower generation following significant water levels in the country’s main dams within the Seven Forks Cascade. The notable performance, particularly at the Masinga Dam, Kenya’s largest, maintaining nearly maximum water levels of 1,056 meters above sea level (mASL) for …

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New Regulations Could Require IEBC to Keep Servers in Kenya

If Government regulations are approved, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) may be required to host its election servers within the country. Proposed regulations, known as the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Critical Information Infrastructure and Cybercrime Management) Regulations, 2024, aim to ensure that government agencies handling critical information have …

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Kenya Vows to Eradicate FGM by 2030, Says DP Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged National Administration Officers (NGAOs) to collaborate with counties and communities to eradicate harmful practices like child ‘marriages’. Addressing the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, Gachagua emphasized that such traditions hinder girls’ access to education, a critical factor …

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CJ Koome: Lack of Integrity Fuels Land Disputes in Kenya

Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over the lack of integrity, attributing it to the increasing cases of land disputes in Kenya. Addressing attendees during the commissioning of the Nairobi Land Justice Working Group at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, Koome emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue. …

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Bitok: School Principals to Access Fees via eCitizen Platform

Julius Bitok, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Migration and Citizen Service, has announced that school principals will retain access to fees paid by parents through the eCitizen platform. Bitok emphasized on Monday that the eCitizen payment system is both convenient and transparent. “The eCitizen platform, managed by …

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Gor Mahia’s Omalla Completes Loan Move to Algerian Club

Gor Mahia’s star player Benson Omalla has secured a loan move to Algerian club JS-Saoura, as confirmed by the Kenyan club. In an announcement made on Monday, the reigning Kenyan Premier League champions stated, “We are pleased to confirm the temporary transfer of our star player Benson Omalla to JS-Saoura …

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Embakasi Gas Plant Owner Surrenders To Police

The proprietor of an illicit gas filling facility in Embakasi, which exploded over the weekend resulting in at least 6 fatalities and over 200 injuries, has surrendered to the authorities. According to reports, the businessman voluntarily presented himself to the police and is currently undergoing questioning as the investigation into …

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