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Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 1:54 pm by John Mbati

Huduma Centre Offers 2 Services Only After Shut Down

Huduma Kenya announced that it had scaled down key services as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) also...

A photo of President Uhuru Kenyatta issuing an address at Harambee House on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

bold

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 1:18 pm by Stephanie Wangari

Fearless Kikuyu Musician Rebukes Uhuru in Viral Song [VIDEO]

In the song, the musician stated that there is a bitter root that has grown in ...

National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) acting Chief Executive Officer Nicodemus Odongo speaking before the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on October 15, 2019.

confusion

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 1:12 pm by Noni Ireri

Ministry, NHIF Issue Conflicting Statements

Policy-holders have been left in confusion as contradicting statements fail to clarify whether they will still have a medical cover by...

A judge hears a case outdoors at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on Tuesday, March 17, 2020

taking no chances

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 1:02 pm by Martin Siele

Judge Holds Hearing Outdoors Over Coronavirus Fears [VIDEO]

The case was heard outside of the courtroom with the judge herself wearing protective gear that included gloves and...

A photo of Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko gesturing at a past media interview.

halted

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 12:41 pm by Ezra Manyibe

Sonko Suspends Arrests in Nairobi

Governor Mike Sonko on the general interest of the public has moved to temporarily suspend all...

President Uhuru Kenyatta greets Zachary Kinuthia during his appointment as Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Education on January 14, 2020.

Tough Times

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 12:00 pm by Noni Ireri

Uhuru Shut the Door on eLearning - Zack Kinuthia [VIDEO]

Parents are in for a difficult time after the Ministry of Education finally pronounced itself on homeschooling stating that...

NTSA officials accompanied by police inspect a matatu in Nairobi in December 2019

open defiance

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 11:31 am by John Paul Simiyu

Matatus Defy Uhuru's Coronavirus Directive

The president in an address to the nation had issued a directive that all Public Service Vehicles should...

President Uhuru Kenyatta (left), France Ambassador Judy Wakhungu (center)and Deputy President William Ruto at an event at State House.

shutdown

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 11:20 am by Derrick Okubasu

Kenya Shuts Down Embassy for 3 Virus-Hit European Countries

The government of Kenyan shut down the embassy after it emerged that the...

A health practitioner in protective gear at Coronavirus treatment and isolation facility in Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi on Friday, March 6, 2020.

desperate times

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 11:16 am by Martin Siele

4 Hotspots You Should Avoid in Nairobi - Govt Announces [VIDEO]

The county government announced that they had identified the crowded hotspots which citizens were urged to avoid, with...

A photo of victim Margaret Makau (left). Makau being battered at a restaurant in Kangundo.

Disturbing

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 11:00 am by Derrick Okubasu

Family Heartbroken After Lost Mother is Beaten Up in Viral Clip [VIDEO]

After a 48-hour search for the missing woman, the family was to be met with the horror of a video clip of their ailing mother being whipped...

Deputy President William Ruto (left) and President Uhuru Kenyatta enjoy a hearty moment during the BBI launch at the Bomas of Kenya on November 27, 2019.

bag of hot air!

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 10:21 am by Ezra Manyibe

Ledama Triggers Jubilee Laptops Debate After Schools Close

Following a directive to suspend learning in all institutions, Narok Senator Ledama ole Kina questioned Jubilee's manifesto promising...

Deputy President WIlliam Ruto shares a laugh with Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi during a ceremony at Tabaka Mission Hospital in Kisii County on March 15, 2019

on the spot

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 9:46 am by Martin Siele

Police Summon Ruto Ally After Househelp Assault [VIDEO]

He was summoned to appear before police over the alleged assault of a female domestic worker at his rural home in...

Photo of Dafton Mwitiki and Steve Mbogo pictured outside the Dusit D2 hotel in Nairobi on January 15, 2019

details

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 9:40 am by Stephanie Wangari

DCI Reveals City Businessman's Last Moments Before Vanishing

Detectives from the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have revealed last moments for...

Royal Media Services banner alongside Maalim Juma Road, Off Dennis Pritt, Hurlingham, Nairobi

Stay home

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 9:22 am by John Mbati

Royal Media Allows Sports, Business Journalists to Work From Home

The Royal Media Services announced the changes in a communication sent to the staff members after...

A photo of Airtel Kenya chief executive officers Prasanta Das Sarma during a past product promotion

relief

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 8:02 am by Denis Mwangi

Airtel Waives Fees for All Mobile Money Transfers

The announcement was made in response to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s appeal to...

A photo of State House building in Nairobi

RIP

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 7:50 am by Stephanie Wangari

State House Insider Dies

In a statement sent to newsrooms on Tuesday, March 17, President Uhuru Kenyatta...

Alert!

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 7:42 am by John Mbati

Suspected Coronavirus Patient Quarantined in Kericho

The suspected case comes moments after President Uhuru Kenyatta confirmed two more Coronavirus cases in...

From left: Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, President Uhuru Kenyatta and Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma at State House in July 2017

Support

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 - 7:05 am by John Mbati

China's Richest Man Donates Coronavirus Equipment to Kenya

The Chinese Billionaire came to the aid of Kenya after the country confirmed its first case of...

Government Spokesman Cyrus Oguna addresses the media at Kenyatta National Hospital on Saturday, March 14, 2020

notice

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 6:55 pm by Eddy Mwanza

Govt Monitoring 17 Suspected Coronavirus Cases [VIDEO]

The government has confirmed that there are 17 suspected coronavirus cases with three of them being highly...

Surgeon Samson Lokele and Maurice Albony operate on a patient.

Inspiring

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 6:33 pm by Noni Ireri

Kenyan Doctor Fighting Blindness in the Bush [VIDEO]

A pioneering Kenyan doctor is changing the lives of thousands with a simple procedure previously inaccessible to...

Miraa traders at Kiengu miraa market in Igembe Central, Meru County on September 6, 2016.

No chewing!

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 6:12 pm by Noni Ireri

Governor Bans Sale of Miraa Over Coronavirus Fears

Miraa vendors are in for a difficult time after the sale of the commodity was suspended by...

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator (far left) and Nandi Governor Stephen Sang (far right) strike a pose with their wives on March 12, 2020, at the senator's birthday party.

glitzy

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 5:06 pm by Eddy Mwanza

IN PICTURES: Murkomen & Wife Host Cosy Birthday Party

Murkomen and his wife hosted their close friends at their white-themed party where...

In the Know

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 4:32 pm by Noni Ireri

Coronavirus: 5 Things Your Employer Needs to Do

With the heightened anxiety over Coronavirus (Covid-19), it is important to check that your employer is doing these 5 key things that...

President Uhuru Kenyatta signs into law the Movable Property Security Rights Bill 2017, on May 10, 2017.

Details

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 4:26 pm by Derrick Okubasu

Uhuru's Ksh24 Billion Jobs Surprise For Youth

President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to uplift the incomes of thousands of youth with a new...

Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph speaks at Railways Club, Nairobi on March 12, 2020

timely

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 3:11 pm by Eddy Mwanza

Safaricom Waives Mpesa Transaction Fee

Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph stated that the latest move was in accordance with the...

President of the World Health Organisation David Malpass greets President Uhuru Kenyatta during a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2019.

intervention

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 2:47 pm by Noni Ireri

Kenya Receives Billions Days After Confirming Coronavirus Case

Kenya is set to receive billions to handle its Covid-19 cases just three days after the first...

A photo of an empty section of a shelve allocated to wipes at a Nairobi supermarket pictured on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Every single one

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 2:17 pm by Martin Siele

Supermarket Ordered to Track Down Customers Who Bought Sanitisers [PHOTOS]

The government has given the retailer a 10-day ultimatum to the supermarket to track down every single...

From left: Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, Council of Governor chairman Wycliffe Oparanya and Trans Nzoia governor Patrick Khaemba address the press in Nairobi on December 16, 2019.

radical changes

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 1:54 pm by Eddy Mwanza

Oparanya Shuts Down Mortuaries, Bans Weddings

Following the new directive, Oparaya has directed that anyone who dies will have to be...

A medical practitioner dressed in protective gear at Coronavirus isolation and treatment facility in Mbagathi District Hospital on Friday, March 6, 2020

In Custody

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 1:49 pm by Derrick Okubasu

Guest on Self-Quarantine Arrested Inside Hotel

A guest at a hotel who was quarantining himself after arriving in Kenya from Germany was taken into police custody after...

Daniel 'Churchill' Ndambuki performing to an empty hall during his show which was aired on March 15, 2020.

aftermath

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 - 1:35 pm by Eddy Mwanza

Churchill Counts Losses as Comedians Perform to Empty Hall [VIDEO]

Despite losing out on millions in terms of potential revenue, the comedian decided to carry on with the...

Huduma Centre Offers 2 Services Only After Shut Down​​

Fearless Kikuyu Musician Rebukes Uhuru in Viral Song [VIDEO] ​​

Ministry, NHIF Issue Conflicting Statements​​

Judge Holds Hearing Outdoors Over Coronavirus Fears [VIDEO]​​

Sonko Suspends Arrests in Nairobi​​

Uhuru Shut the Door on eLearning - Zack Kinuthia [VIDEO]​​

Matatus Defy Uhuru's Coronavirus Directive​​

Kenya Shuts Down Embassy for 3 Virus-Hit European Countries​​

4 Hotspots You Should Avoid in Nairobi - Govt Announces [VIDEO]​​

Family Heartbroken After Lost Mother is Beaten Up in Viral Clip [VIDEO]​​

Ledama Triggers Jubilee Laptops Debate After Schools Close​​

Police Summon Ruto Ally After Househelp Assault [VIDEO]​​

DCI Reveals City Businessman's Last Moments Before Vanishing​​

Royal Media Allows Sports, Business Journalists to Work From Home​​

Airtel Waives Fees for All Mobile Money Transfers​​

State House Insider Dies​​

Suspected Coronavirus Patient Quarantined in Kericho​​

China's Richest Man Donates Coronavirus Equipment to Kenya​​

Govt Monitoring 17 Suspected Coronavirus Cases [VIDEO]​​

Kenyan Doctor Fighting Blindness in the Bush [VIDEO]​​

Governor Bans Sale of Miraa Over Coronavirus Fears ​​

IN PICTURES: Murkomen & Wife Host Cosy Birthday Party​​

Coronavirus: 5 Things Your Employer Needs to Do​​

Uhuru's Ksh24 Billion Jobs Surprise For Youth​​

Safaricom Waives Mpesa Transaction Fee​​

Kenya Receives Billions Days After Confirming Coronavirus Case​​

Supermarket Ordered to Track Down Customers Who Bought Sanitisers [PHOTOS]​​

Oparanya Shuts Down Mortuaries, Bans Weddings ​​

Guest on Self-Quarantine Arrested Inside Hotel​​

Churchill Counts Losses as Comedians Perform to Empty Hall [VIDEO]​​