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Public transport operations in Kiambu town on Monday came to a standstill after matatu operators suspended services in protest against unprecedented high fuel prices. The nationwide strike, called by the Matatu Owners Association and…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that President William Ruto has directed him and a team of Cabinet Secretaries to convene urgent talks with transport operators, manufacturers and other stakeholders as the government moves to…
National Liberal Party (NLP) has urged the government to address the factors driving high fuel prices that including taxation on fuel, inefficiencies in the energy sector, aa well as lack of transparency in pricing. In a statement, NLP,…
Transport operations at the busy Chuka bus terminus in Tharaka-Nithi County remained deserted on Monday as matatu operators protested against sharp increase in fuel prices, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. No public service…
The Kenya Red Cross Society, Kericho Branch, has expanded its outreach by strengthening community-based disaster preparedness and response mechanisms through local resource mobilization initiatives to enhance humanitarian support capacity…
The usually busy Embu Town matatu terminus remains deserted as operators kept off roads in the region in support of the countywide protests over recent sharp hike in fuel prices. by Samuel Waititu
Business in major urban centres within the expansive Makueni County, including Wote, Makindu, Kibwezi, Mtito Andei and Emali came to a standstill due to a countrywide strike called by the Matatu Operators and Matatu Owners Association to…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to remain patient and avoid acts of violence as the government works with stakeholders to address the rising cost of fuel occasioned by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Already,…
The ACK Diocese of Nambale has launched an education foundation aimed at supporting bright but needy students. The initiative seeks to help learners from vulnerable families access quality education and achieve their dreams. Speaking…
Public service vehicle (PSV) operators on Monday morning brought transport along the busy Kisii–Kilgoris road to a standstill. The operators protesting against hiked fuel prices barricaded the road using stones and burning tyres,…
Hundreds of travelers in Nyandarua County were this morning stranded in Nyahururu town after the nationwide public transport operators strike kicked off to protest recent fuel price hikes. The most hit were long-distance passengers…
Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago has urged parents to enroll their children in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions after completing secondary education in order to equip them with practical skills for employment…
Over 6,000 students are set to miss school in Naivasha after their families were displaced by the rising waters of Lake Naivasha. There are fears that the numbers could rise in the coming days as the levels continue to rise, flooding more…
Authorities in Nanyuki have intensified security operations to maintain law and order as fuel hike protests begin in different parts of the country. Patrick Muli told the Kenya News Agency on Monday that security agencies had mounted…
The latest review of fuel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has drawn widespread resentment among motorists and other consumers in Awasi, Nyando Sub-County, Kisumu County. On May 14, EPRA announced that petrol…
Machakos County Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on the national government to intervene on the rising fuel prices, warning that it was eroding Kenya’s competitiveness and risks driving investors to neighboring markets. Speaking at a…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) in partnership with the Ministry of Education has organized a journalism expo for students from the western region at Sacred Heart Mukumu Girls’ High School in Kakamega County. The expo targeted Journalism…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has intensified campaign for the re-election of President William Ruto with a call for Kenyans to give United Democratic Alliance (UDA) a first round win for the Presidency. Waiguru said the opposition will…
A multi-agency team has recovered stolen livestock during the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu in Isiolo County. The officers repulsed suspected bandits who had raided livestock belonging to local herders in Kona Village, Ngaremara. The…
Uriri Member of Parliament Eng. Mark Nyamita, has announced an ambitious school solarisation programme targeting learning institutions across Uriri Constituency, following a fire incident that destroyed a dormitory at Bware Mixed Secondary…
Passengers travelling between Murang’a and Nairobi received temporary relief after Murang’a Shuttle Services Ltd announced a reduction in fare charges for two days, despite the recent increase in fuel prices. The Sacco lowered its normal…
Residents in Nandi County have expressed outrage over the latest fuel price increment announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, warning that the move will worsen the already high cost of living and push many families…
An environmental expert in Migori County now want the Migori County Government to adopt modern methods of waste management to address the increasing problem of garage dumping in Towns and markets. There is urgent need for the County…
The growth of Safaricom has continued to benefit Kenyans through free transactions on M-Pesa services, boosting digital payments and financial inclusion across the country. Small-value transactions, accounting for up to 58 percent of total…
