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Collins Kweyu

American woman claims Sh30 million fraud by Kenyan businessman

An American citizen of Somali origin has written to the DPP Renson Igonga to have businessman Abdullahi Abdi Hussein prosecuted for allegedly defrauding her of Sh30 million.

American woman claims Sh30 million fraud by Kenyan businessman

Man charged over military recruitment fraud

Man charged over military recruitment fraud

Bishop warns against same-sex unions

Bishop warns against same-sex unions

KUSO calls for independent task force on abductions

KUSO calls for independent task force on abductions

Passaris, Wango'mbe urge caution to tackle GBV surge

Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wango’mbe has advised caution during the festive season to curb gender-based violence (GBV).

Passaris, Wango'mbe urge caution to tackle GBV surge

I was misquoted on elective positions, MP Makau says

Mavoko Member of Parliament Patrick Makau has retracted his remarks regarding elective positions in Machakos County claiming he was misquoted.

I was misquoted on elective positions, MP Makau says

MP Salasya challenges government to create jobs locally

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has urged the government to use skilled graduates to create employment and fight the rate of unemployment in the country.

MP Salasya challenges government to create jobs locally

Residents call on MP to apologize over remarks

Residents of Mavoko constituency in Machakos county have called on their area MP Patrick Makau to apologize over his recent alleged utterances he made on the area leadership.

Residents call on MP to apologize over remarks

ODM faces tense grassroots elections in Nairobi

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) grassroots elections have sparked a fierce contest for leadership in Nairobi, with key figures vying for influence.

By 2 months ago

ODM faces tense grassroots elections in Nairobi

Woodley residents divided over court ruling on estate

Mixed reactions have greeted a court ruling that gave the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) the green light to seize more than 100 houses at Nairobi’s Woodley Estate

By 2 months ago

Woodley residents divided over court ruling on estate

LSK urges police boss, DPP to resolve rising murder cases

LSK has called on the Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Igonga and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to urgently address cases of extra judicial killings in the country.

By 3 months ago

LSK urges police boss, DPP to resolve rising murder cases

NGO's boss denies stealing goods worth Sh20 million

Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Veterans for Peace Nelson Muakara Sechere faces allegations of stealing goods worth Sh16 million.

By 3 months ago

NGO's boss denies stealing goods worth Sh20 million

Self proclaimed prophetess Mary Akatsa is dead

Self proclaimed prophetess Sinaida Mary Akatsa of Jerusalem Church of Christ in Kawangware, Nairobi, died on Saturday in Nairobi from health complications.

By 3 months ago

Self proclaimed prophetess Mary Akatsa is dead

How former MP lost Sh2.8 million in fake land deal

The widow of former Kuria East MP, the late Shadrack Manga testified in a case where their former workman was charged with allegedly defrauding them Sh2.8 million in a bogus land deal.

By 3 months ago

How former MP lost Sh2.8 million in fake land deal

To succeed at home and abroad, you need to be disciplined, Big Ted tells creatives

Former Kenyan envoy to Los Angeles in the US Thomas Kwaka has advised youths in the creative economy to keep discipline.

By 3 months ago

To succeed at home and abroad, you need to be disciplined, Big Ted tells creatives

Students urged to maintain high degree of discipline

Students have been asked to maintain a high degree of discipline as a way of leading a better life after school.

By 4 months ago

Students urged to maintain high degree of discipline

Clergy urge Ruto, Gachagua to meet over impeachment

A section of the clergy has called for a meeting between President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua to resolve the the latter’s pending impeachment.

By 4 months ago

Clergy urge Ruto, Gachagua to meet over impeachment

Champions of governance awards launched to recognise positive impact

An award to recognise organisations and individuals making a positive impact in society has been launched.

By 4 months ago

Champions of governance awards launched to recognise positive impact

Suspect in trouble for allegedly sending offensive SMS to Woman Rep

Police have been given two days to hold a suspect arrested for allegedly sending abusive messages to Migori Woman Representative, Fatuma Zainabu Mohmmed.

By 4 months ago

Suspect in trouble for allegedly sending offensive SMS to Woman Rep

Dagoretti High School closed following student unrest

Students at Dagoretti High School in Nairobi have been sent home following unrest on Sunday evening.

By 4 months ago

Dagoretti High School closed following student unrest

Government chemist testifies in Maina Njenga's drugs court case

A senior government chemist was on Thursday put to task why he did not conduct sampling and weighing of the drugs at his Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) station.

By 4 months ago

Government chemist testifies in Maina Njenga's drugs court case

City court issues arrest warrant against alleged land fraudster

A city court has issued a warrant of arrest on an alleged land fraudster after he absconded court proceedings for the past two years.

By 4 months ago

City court issues arrest warrant against alleged land fraudster

Househelp in court for stealing child at DoD

A househelp who allegedly stole a child under her care at the Department of Defense has been charged in court.

By 4 months ago

Househelp in court for stealing child at DoD

Wetang'ula's court battle over pricey dogs slated for next week

Dog handler claims that National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula in June 2021, contracted him to supply him with two male German Shepherd dogs but he declined to pay Sh348,100

By 5 months ago

Wetang'ula's court battle over pricey dogs slated for next week

Age factor will not deter my AU chairmanship quest, Raila says

Azimio leader Raila Odinga has criticised a group of leaders in the country who oppose his African Union Chairmanship (AUC) on the grounds of age.

By 5 months ago

Age factor will not deter my AU chairmanship quest, Raila says

Police intervene to prevent clash over NSSF land dispute

Police intervened on Monday, to prevent a clash between National Youth Service (NYS) members and security personnel allegedly hired to protect National Social Security Fund (NSSF) land in the city.

By 5 months ago

Police intervene to prevent clash over NSSF land dispute

Speaker Wetangula sued over dog meal

A businessman has sued Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula for allegedly defaulting in payment of dog supply.

By 5 months ago

Speaker Wetangula sued over dog meal

Mother cries for justice following daughter's death in Ngong

A mother in Ngong, Kajiado County, is crying for justice after her daughter died two weeks ago under unclear circumstances.

By 5 months ago

Mother cries for justice following daughter's death in Ngong

PWDs push for disabled woman CS in Ruto cabinet

People living with disabilities have asked President William Ruto to appoint one disabled woman to the position of Cabinet Secretary.

By 5 months ago

PWDs push for disabled woman CS in Ruto cabinet

Pressure group calls for Mwangaza's impeachment

A pressure group has called on the Senate to initiate comprehensive impeachment proceedings against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

By 5 months ago

Pressure group calls for Mwangaza's impeachment

Do not expose children to drug abuse, parents told

Wambugu urged the parents to desist from smoking cigarettes or consumption of alcohol in front of their children, saying the habit contributes to indiscipline among youngsters.

By 6 months ago

Do not expose children to drug abuse, parents told

Passaris, Wango'mbe urge caution to tackle GBV surge

Gender Principal Secretary Anne Wango’mbe has advised caution during the festive season to curb gender-based violence (GBV).

Passaris, Wango'mbe urge caution to tackle GBV surge

I was misquoted on elective positions, MP Makau says

Mavoko Member of Parliament Patrick Makau has retracted his remarks regarding elective positions in Machakos County claiming he was misquoted.

I was misquoted on elective positions, MP Makau says

MP Salasya challenges government to create jobs locally

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has urged the government to use skilled graduates to create employment and fight the rate of unemployment in the country.

MP Salasya challenges government to create jobs locally

Residents call on MP to apologize over remarks

Residents of Mavoko constituency in Machakos county have called on their area MP Patrick Makau to apologize over his recent alleged utterances he made on the area leadership.

Residents call on MP to apologize over remarks

ODM faces tense grassroots elections in Nairobi

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) grassroots elections have sparked a fierce contest for leadership in Nairobi, with key figures vying for influence.

By 2 months ago

ODM faces tense grassroots elections in Nairobi

Woodley residents divided over court ruling on estate

Mixed reactions have greeted a court ruling that gave the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) the green light to seize more than 100 houses at Nairobi’s Woodley Estate

By 2 months ago

Woodley residents divided over court ruling on estate

LSK urges police boss, DPP to resolve rising murder cases

LSK has called on the Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Igonga and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to urgently address cases of extra judicial killings in the country.

By 3 months ago

LSK urges police boss, DPP to resolve rising murder cases

NGO's boss denies stealing goods worth Sh20 million

Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Veterans for Peace Nelson Muakara Sechere faces allegations of stealing goods worth Sh16 million.

By 3 months ago

NGO's boss denies stealing goods worth Sh20 million

Self proclaimed prophetess Mary Akatsa is dead

Self proclaimed prophetess Sinaida Mary Akatsa of Jerusalem Church of Christ in Kawangware, Nairobi, died on Saturday in Nairobi from health complications.

By 3 months ago

Self proclaimed prophetess Mary Akatsa is dead

How former MP lost Sh2.8 million in fake land deal

The widow of former Kuria East MP, the late Shadrack Manga testified in a case where their former workman was charged with allegedly defrauding them Sh2.8 million in a bogus land deal.

By 3 months ago

How former MP lost Sh2.8 million in fake land deal

To succeed at home and abroad, you need to be disciplined, Big Ted tells creatives

Former Kenyan envoy to Los Angeles in the US Thomas Kwaka has advised youths in the creative economy to keep discipline.

By 3 months ago

To succeed at home and abroad, you need to be disciplined, Big Ted tells creatives

Students urged to maintain high degree of discipline

Students have been asked to maintain a high degree of discipline as a way of leading a better life after school.

By 4 months ago

Students urged to maintain high degree of discipline

Clergy urge Ruto, Gachagua to meet over impeachment

A section of the clergy has called for a meeting between President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua to resolve the the latter’s pending impeachment.

By 4 months ago

Clergy urge Ruto, Gachagua to meet over impeachment

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