Kenya Headlines
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:45:47 +0300Kenyatta University has new acting VC, Deputy Vice Chancellor says
Wanjohi, who is Kenyatta Universitys Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academics, will hold the top seat in an acting capacity.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0300Inside the deal that brought Mike Sonko back to the fold
Sonko moved between the courts and the electoral agencys disputes tribunal before the decision was finally delivered yesterday, handing him a reprieve.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0300Brookside sues Mohamed Ali over claims it exploits farmers and consumers
Brookside claims that Mohamed Ali said that the firm buys milk at Sh20 goes and boils it, and then sells it back to the suppliers at Sh120.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0300Key questions emerge over the Kenyatta University land row
Details emerged how the old council turned down a request by the State to surrender title deed, explaining that the VC did not have powers to make such decisions.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0300Raila Odinga asks voters to teach DP William Ruto a lesson
The former prime minister wondered why the DP equate Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa to a woman.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0300Brace yourself for another fuel price hike
Epra, according to industry sources, is likely to increase pump prices by at least Sh10 at the pump even as the government cushions consumers by about Sh40 per litre through its subsidy.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0300Coalition partners' rivalry may cost us seats, says Ruto
The DP, who ended a three-day campaign our of the region, warned Kenya Kwanza supporters that the rivalry could cost the alliance seats.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0300Day Jomo promised Sh60,000 the State could not raise
After the incident, it was decided that if a minister wanted something irregular or that which contradicted the rules, they had to commit themselves in writing.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:32:08 +0300Seven candidates nominated by JSC for appellate court judge appointment
JSC picks Luka Kimaru, Paul Mwaniki, Lydia Achode, and four others for presidential appointment as Court of Appeal judges.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:34:00 +0300Media Council of Kenya: DP Ruto received more airtime than Raila
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto received most coverage in last two weeks, MCK data shows; he got 46pc of airtime, followed by Raila Odinga 45pc, George Wajackoyah 6pc and David Mwaure 3pc.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:42:44 +0300Deputy Presidential debate set for Tuesday, July 19
The second tier of the debate will be moderated by KTNs Sophia Wanuna and NTVs James Smart.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:46:18 +0300Rigathi Gachagua whisked to safety after chaos erupt during rally
Police were forced to hurl teargas to disperse the rivaling groups.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:11:25 +0300Matiang'i cautions politicians against incitement
Matiang'i advised individuals seeking elective seats in the country to watch their rhetoric and refrain from inciting hatred.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:27:40 +0300KU land row: Council says government's interference unlawful
Kenyatta University Council says Govts attempts to take over its land through Cabinet decision unlawful, states varsity has plans to develop unoccupied section.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:24:47 +0300Mike Sonko to be on the ballot in Mombasa governor race
Justice Stephen Githinji ruled on Wednesday, July 13 that the IEBC acted unfairly by locking out the former Nairobi governor.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +0300Disquiet as friends of top UDA leaders secure nomination slots
The UDA list of proposed nominated MCAs submitted to IEBC comprises former sitting and nominated ward representatives as well as candidates cronies and allies.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:40:00 +0300Why Wajackoyah could determine the winner in a runoff
Raila, who, according to the poll, enjoys 42 per cent support across the country, would need eight per cent to hit the 50 plus one vote target set for the victor.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:40:00 +0300Azimio to probe Ruto's acquisition of 2500 acre land in Taita-Taveta
The DP has previously said he bought the land from former Taveta MP Basil Criticos after helping him service a loan. Mr Criticos is also on record saying he sold the land to the DP.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:40:00 +0300The debt-fuelled hits and misses that will define Uhuru's legacy
Uhuru, who has taken loans nearly three times as much as what his three predecessors borrowed combined, believes he will be vindicated.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0300Land saga: Kenyatta University VC Paul Wainaina suspended
KU Vice-Chancellor Paul Wainaina is under probe and council suspended in the wake of push and pull over a parcel of land.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 18:37:59 +0300I'm here to stay! President Uhuru Kenyatta says
Uhuru asked the country to rally behind Odinga's presidential bid.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:29:47 +0300Speaker Muturi cancels Wednesday's special sittings
Speaker Justin Muturi cancels special National Assembly sittings scheduled for tomorrow, says Government Printer, without explanation, declined to gazette them.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:49:30 +0300I'm talking to you as VC for the last time, Prof Wainaina tells KU students
This is the last day Im talking to you as a VC. I understand a new council is being formed to that effect.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:35:00 +0300Presidential candidates commit to peace as IEBC dispels rigging claims
Karugu said President Kenyatta was committed to leaving a united country when he retires. Maina asked the IEBC to put in place structures that will ensure a successful election.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:50:10 +0300Why Court threw out case on Sakaja's academic papers
Justice Anthony Mrima finds there was no proof that Sakaja had forged his degree from Team University in Uganda.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:45:00 +0300Despite early challenges from terrorism, Uhuru rose above it
Since 2013, when President Uhuru Kenyatta took power, Kenya has faced 23 terror-related attacks. The attack on a church in Mombasa was the turning point in the war on terror.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +0300Extrajudicial killings big blot on president's legacy as reign ends
Most of the victims either had a brush with the law or pending court cases. More than 1,000 people have been killed since 2013 when Uhuru assumed power.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +0300Raila and Ruto in close contest with 3pc margin, says opinion poll
To avoid a run-off election, the two competitors have to woo the 10pc undecided voters. Ruto has registered increased support in Mt Kenya while Raila has maintained 24 per cent in the region.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +0300Magoha asks school heads not to chase away students with arrears
CS Magoha called on school heads to use the available resources and ensure that all students remain in school. He warned private developers who have grabbed land belonging to schools.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:45:00 +0300Amorous white bachelors defied a 'concubine circular'
The government issued a ‘sexual directive, ‘immoral relations memo, or ‘the concubine circular in January 1909.