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Irene Githinji

Ruto to return from China with billions for mega projects

President William Ruto has engaged several groups and individuals, including his China counterpart Xi Jinping in sealing deals expected to benefit various sectors of the economy

Ruto to return from China with billions for mega projects

Ruto lobbies for Chinese support as Kenya battles debt

Ruto lobbies for Chinese support as Kenya battles debt

Why Raila must bridge Africa's linguistic divide to win AUC chair

Why Raila must bridge Africa's linguistic divide to win AUC chair

State unveils platform to control foreign travel by public servants

State unveils platform to control foreign travel by public servants

Homecomings: Celebrations or campaigns?

Some analysts say events are political platforms as well as a waste of resources. Others feel the events encourage national healing.

Homecomings: Celebrations or campaigns?

Kalonzo to form shadow Cabinet as he replaces Raila in Azimio

The Azimio coalition has announced plans to form a shadow Cabinet to keep the government in check, in their latest approach to strengthen their opposition role.

Kalonzo to form shadow Cabinet as he replaces Raila in Azimio

We've failed to fully reap from Constitution, says Azimio

Azimio proposed that "Katiba Day" be declared a national day, given the significance it holds for the country.

We've failed to fully reap from Constitution, says Azimio

Ruto to unveil Raila's campaign for Africa top job

Raila says he envisions a united Africa characterised by peace and prosperity.

Ruto to unveil Raila's campaign for Africa top job

Kenya to leave no stone unturned in lobbying for AUC position

Government sources say the focus now shifts to intense lobbying to meet the required threshold for a win come February.

Kenya to leave no stone unturned in lobbying for AUC position

Kalonzo angling to take up mantle of opposition leader

Kalonzo affirmed that the coalition is still the official opposition declaring that Azimio will not be compromised or undermined.

Kalonzo angling to take up mantle of opposition leader

Duale, Mbadi sell Raila ticket for AUC chairman at climate forum

Duale described Raila as the best candidate for AUC, given his wealth of experience, saying his role as former Envoy for Infrastructure Development in Africa has been invaluable to Kenya.

Duale, Mbadi sell Raila ticket for AUC chairman at climate forum

Two Kenyans nominated for prestigious education award

Two Kenyans are among 10 finalists for the prestigious Africa Education Medal 2024, which will be awarded in October.

Two Kenyans nominated for prestigious education award

Lee Njiru urges politicians to listen to the people

Lee Njiru said that although Kenyans were working to restrain the Gen Z by reasoning with them, politicians are not making the situation any better.

Lee Njiru urges politicians to listen to the people

Fight for Kenya's opposition as ODM comes out guns blazing

ODM insists it is the lead party in the opposition and will not only remain so but will continue oversighting government regardless of its members being in government.

Fight for Kenya's opposition as ODM comes out guns blazing

Parliament to hold meeting on university funding model

The National Assembly is expected to hold a Kamukunji today to allow clarification on numerous queries that have emerged over the current university funding model.

Parliament to hold meeting on university funding model

Teachers ready to down tools, Kuppet warns

Kuppet Secretary General Akelo Misori issued the notice in a letter to Labour CS Alfred Mutua saying the issues they notified him on August 12 had not been addressed.

Teachers ready to down tools, Kuppet warns

Kalonzo: Uhuru will soon call Azimio meeting

The opposition is at crossroads following ODM’s decision to join the government as some parties, including Narc Kenya of Martha Karua, intend to leave the coalition.

Kalonzo: Uhuru will soon call Azimio meeting

MPs call for clarity on varsity funding model to avert crisis

Members of the National Assembly said university funding and costing of programmes lacks clarity for majority of parents and students, which could lock out many.

MPs call for clarity on varsity funding model to avert crisis

Ruto embarks on whirlwind county tour, launches major projects

Perched atop armoured sports utility vehicle, President William Ruto has embarked on development tour of counties after two months hiatus.

Ruto embarks on whirlwind county tour, launches major projects

Teacher unions now reach out to Labour CS amid looming strike

Kuppet is accusing the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and the Ministry of Education of failure to listen to their grievances.

Teacher unions now reach out to Labour CS amid looming strike

PSs fate uncertain as broad based government takes shape

Several Principal Secretaries face the axe as government plans to reduce the number from the current 51 to less than 36 in keeping with the austerity measures.

PSs fate uncertain as broad based government takes shape

We don't need Raila in opposition, Azimio leaders now say

A section of Azimio leaders have decried what they termed as the utmost betrayal of Kenyans by a faction of their coalition partner and failure to stay true to the course.

We don't need Raila in opposition, Azimio leaders now say

How Knec plans to curb cheating in exams with new strict rules

With personalisation of question papers, it will now be easier to track candidates who allow their papers to be used in malpractices instead of going for the entire school.

How Knec plans to curb cheating in exams with new strict rules

Raila faces three contenders for AU top job

The African Union had set August 6, as the deadline for candidates vying for eight senior AUC positions to submit their credentials, which has since lapsed.

Raila faces three contenders for AU top job

ODM turns into Ruto's defence wing after inclusion in Cabinet

Some of Ruto's harshest critics have joined the government as Cabinet Secretaries while ODM leaders have been urging the youth to call off protests and allow the President to work.

ODM turns into Ruto's defence wing after inclusion in Cabinet

Students told not to pay fees until State completes funding model

Students who will join university this year have been asked not to pay fees until the categorisation process is completed.

Students told not to pay fees until State completes funding model

Time you act presidential, MPs tell DP Gachagua

A faction of Mt Kenya MPs has openly criticised Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s leadership style, urging him to embody national unity, befitting his office.

Time you act presidential, MPs tell DP Gachagua

Nane-Nane: Gen Zs plot new round of demos as Ruto, Raila parties fight fires

Since they began protests in June, the country has witnessed withdrawal of the Finance Bill 2024, to re-organisation of political formations and the reconstitution of the cabinet.

Nane-Nane: Gen Zs plot new round of demos as Ruto, Raila parties fight fires

Teachers issue fresh strike threat over failure to pay new salaries

Schools reopening for third term in September could be jeopardised.

Teachers issue fresh strike threat over failure to pay new salaries

Teachers' strike threatens school reopening amid budget cuts

Learning in public schools could be paralysed if the two teachers' unions make good their fresh threat to call for a nationwide strike.

Teachers' strike threatens school reopening amid budget cuts

Journey to reconstitute IEBC enters crucial phase tomorrow

The process of setting up a substantive IEBC is beginning to take shape as some of the critical constitutional roles it is mandated to handle await.

Journey to reconstitute IEBC enters crucial phase tomorrow

Raila Odinga: The enigmatic force in Kenyan politics

Raila seems to have perfected the art of interpreting the Constitution and determining when it needs to be repaired or to be completely overhauled.

Raila Odinga: The enigmatic force in Kenyan politics

Kalonzo now left holding Azimio baby as Raila and Karua bolt

ODM top leaders have been incorporated in President Ruto’s government.

Kalonzo now left holding Azimio baby as Raila and Karua bolt

The more things change, the more they remain same

Ruto says the new Cabinet will steward the government’s transformation agenda.

The more things change, the more they remain same

Azimio coalition at crossroads after Raila party opts to join Ruto

On Tuesday, the Orange party was still denying plans to have its members join the Cabinet.

Azimio coalition at crossroads after Raila party opts to join Ruto

Gen Z Tuesday scare: We're on the streets, no backing down

They have rejected Cabinet nominees and made it part of the agenda for today’s protests taking issue with reports of plans to lease JKIA to an Indian firm.

Gen Z Tuesday scare: We're on the streets, no backing down

Cornered Raila now woos Gen Z, sets demands for dialogue

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has now dished out a list of conditions without which he will not take part in President William Ruto's proposed talks.

Cornered Raila now woos Gen Z, sets demands for dialogue

Busy schedule for President as demos resume countrywide

President Ruto puts on a brave face at State House, Nairobi meeting dignitaries. On the streets, the Gen Z protested against lack of accountability in government.

Busy schedule for President as demos resume countrywide

Cemetery of task force reports: Why we don't need more

Numerous reports continue to gather dust as Kenyans remain in the dark about them. Experts say task forces are excuses for government to avoid being held accountable.

Cemetery of task force reports: Why we don't need more

Uncertainty clouds planned dialogue as Gen Zs remain put

President Ruto announced a six-day multi-sectoral dialogue forum beginning today. Gen Zs, however, indicate that their movement will not be hijacked by any politician or organisation.

Uncertainty clouds planned dialogue as Gen Zs remain put

Security forces kill four Al Shabaab militants, recover weapons

Four Al Shabaab militants have been killed by Kenyan security forces and a cache of weapons seized near the Somalia border.

Security forces kill four Al Shabaab militants, recover weapons

We are ready for dialogue to save the nation, ODM says

Edwin Sifuna said there is no table that the party will not sit at, if the destiny of the country is the main agenda.

We are ready for dialogue to save the nation, ODM says

Another victory for Gen Z as Ruto bows to pressure, dissolves Cabinet

Only DP Gachagua, Prime CS Mudavadi and Secretary to the Cabinet Mercy Wanjau survived the axe as protesters warned they would resume demos if the president ignores their demands.

Another victory for Gen Z as Ruto bows to pressure, dissolves Cabinet

Varsity students can use birth certificates for loans, scholarship application

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Chief Executive Charles Ringera said that birth certificates are being used in situations where there is a delay in issuance of national identity cards (ID).

Varsity students can use birth certificates for loans, scholarship application

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