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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki has announced that the Ministry has resolved the passport backlog issue. When Kindiki took office in 2022, passport applications and collections were significantly delayed, but this situation has now been addressed. He explained, “We have settled all outstanding bills with suppliers, upgraded our printing …

Kithure Kindiki, the nominee for Interior Cabinet Secretary, has clarified why he has not resigned despite pressure from some leaders and civil rights groups over police-related killings. During his vetting session, Kindiki stated that as a CS, he sets policies rather than directs operations. He responded to Kathiani MP Robert …

Kithure Kindiki, the Cabinet nominee for Interior and National Administration, has reported that his net worth has risen to approximately Sh694 million. Kindiki attributes this increase primarily to revenue from his law firm, which is now managed by others, and from his involvement in small businesses. He emphasized, “I want …