About 40,000 underprivileged students in Ruiru, Kiambu County, are set to benefit from Sh80 million in bursaries provided by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). The funds provide much-needed relief to thousands of parents who are facing financial difficulties in raising school fees due to the challenging economic conditions …
Read More »Governor Wamatangi Distributes Farm Inputs to Ikuni Farmers
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi took his socio-economic empowerment programme to the Kiaibabu area in Ikinu Ward, Githunguri Sub-County today, where he distributed farm inputs to farmers. Through the programme, he distributed certified maize seeds and fertilizer to over 4,000 local farmers, with each receiving a 2kg bag of certified maize …
Read More »NTSA Intensifies Crackdown of Vehicles Violating Road Safety Measures
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is stepping up efforts to enhance road safety compliance amid an increase in the number of road accident deaths. NTSA Coast Regional Deputy Manager John Parteroi on Wednesday led a crackdown along the busy Mombasa-Nairobi road at Mariakani where he revealed that as …
Read More »Complaints Commission Sworn Into Office
Five new members of the Complaints Commission of the Media Council of Kenya were sworn into office Wednesday at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. The new Commissioners who were sworn-in by High Court Judge Caroline Kendagor were Demus Kiprono (Chairperson), Kantim Mwanik, Maseme Machuka, Polly Gathoni Waweru and Nassra …
Read More »Linda Mama Program Set to Continue, Says Ms. Tessie Mudavadi
By: KNA There are no plans to scrap the expanded free maternal care, Linda Mama Boresha Jamii health programme but the government intends to make it more efficient under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Prime Cabinet Secretary’s spouse Tessie Musalia Mudavadi assured Kenyans and mothers in particular that, under SHIF, efficiency and accountability …
Read More »Balala A Free Man As Sh8.5 Billion Graft Case Collapses
By: KNA Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala is a free man after the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Wednesday withdrew graft charges against him and 16 others, including former Principal Secretary Leah Gwiyo. Malindi Chief Magistrate James Mwaniki allowed an application by the ODPP to withdraw …
Read More »Kirinyaga:Residents Alarmed by Surge in Donkey Theft and Slaughter
Donkey owners in Kirinyaga County are increasingly worried about the escalating theft and slaughter of donkeys in the area. James Kibwana, secretary of the Donkey Owners Association for the Mt Kenya region, reported that Mwea constituency is among the worst affected, with thefts occurring primarily at night. Over the past …
Read More »European Football Transfer Rumors Thursday 01.08.2024
Joe Gomez still wants to leave Liverpool, Marseille have a price they are willing to pay to get Eddie Nketiah, Palace are willing to let Jordan Ayew leave. Liverpool and England defender Joe Gomez, 27, is ready to leave this summer after a move to Newcastle fell through last month. …
Read More »Karua Explains Absence from Azimio Meeting
Martha Karua’s notable absence from a recent Azimio la Umoja coalition meeting led to speculation, especially after Narc Kenya announced its intention to exit the coalition. Along with Karua, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa was also missing from the gathering, which included prominent figures such as Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Gideon …
Read More »Senator Maanzo Criticizes Ruto’s Broad-Based Government Proposal
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has voiced strong opposition to President William Ruto’s plan to create a broad-based government by including opposition members in the Cabinet. On July 24, President Ruto appointed four ODM party members to his administration, sparking speculation about a possible alliance between the government and the opposition. …
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