Doctors challenge SRC suspension of revised county pay structures
KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atellah accused the commission of applying fiscal responsibility measures selectively to employees in devolved units.
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Dangote says Sh2.2tn Lamu Oil Refinery is second-fastest project to launch
Dangote highlighted the speed at which the project had progressed from conceptualisation to the commencement of construction.
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Workable Nairobi becomes Africa’s first WELL Coworking Rated workspace
Workable Nairobi has become Africa’s first coworking space to achieve the WELL Coworking Rating, a global workplace wellbeing standard.
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President Ruto, Dangote break ground on Sh2.2tn Lamu Oil Refinery
Other regional leaders and senior officials are also attending the groundbreaking, which is expected to be one of the largest industrial investment events held in Kenya.
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Stephen Busieney named GDC MD as Tom Imbo takes Ketraco helm
Wandayi named Tom Odhiambo Imbo as MD and CEO of Ketraco and Stephen Kipsang Busieney to the same position at GDC.
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EPRA picks insider Edward Mwirigi Kinyua as new Director General
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said Kinyua’s appointment followed a competitive recruitment process conducted in accordance with the law and relevant human resource guidelines.
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Kenya’s E-Pharmacy Revolution Needs More Than a Click
Kenya has, on paper, a relatively comprehensive regulatory framework for e-pharmacies. The country scores highly on international measures of regulatory completeness, with rules covering licensing, prescription handling, medicine…
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Court rejects 30-day detention for two suspects in Dr Mutiso murder case
Police Constable Collins Bett and Pius Muiru Mbugua, alias “Headboy”, are facing murder charges under Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Penal Code.
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OPINION: Tobacco bill needs a clearer view of the science
The proposed legislation places a range of nicotine products under the broad category of “tobacco products”, including products that may contain no tobacco. From a scientific perspective, however, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes and…
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Kakamega Govt Rejects Video Linking Barasa to Alleged Witch Doctor
The county government accused former Kakamega Senator Cleo Malalah of circulating the video and attempting to portray the governor in a false light.
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Patient Safety in the Digital Age: The Most Dangerous Gap Is Between One Decision and the Next
Artificial intelligence and advanced analytics will become increasingly important in this regard. They can identify patterns, anomalies and emerging risks across volumes of information that would be difficult for individuals to analyse…
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Somali pirates killed oil tanker crew before rescue, official tells BBC
Five crew members of an oil tanker seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia were killed before local security forces retook the vessel, a senior regional official has told…
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ODM announces countrywide candle-lighting events to mark Raila memorial
The party said the candle-lighting ceremony will be held simultaneously across the country at 6pm, with members of the public invited to participate in remembrance of the former Prime Minister.
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Mbadi Defends Dangote Lamu Refinery, Dismisses Land Compensation Claims as ‘Primitive Politics’
The CS described the protests and political criticism surrounding the project as “primitive politics”
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Kenya’s inflation rises to 6.8pc in September on higher food, fuel prices
Latest data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that food and non-alcoholic beverage prices increased by 9.5 percent in September compared with the same month last year.
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Geothermal accounts for 41pc of Kenya’s electricity generation
EPRA’s Energy & Petroleum Statistics Report shows geothermal power contributed 40.91 percent of the country’s total electricity generation during the period.
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PS Karugu hails Dangote Lamu refinery as boost to East Africa integration
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – East African Community (EAC) Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has hailed the Dangote East Africa Refinery as a transformative investment expected to strengthen the region’s energy…
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Red Bull enters Kenya gaming market with EA SPORTS FC competition
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 – Energy drink maker Red Bull is expanding its presence in Kenya’s growing gaming market with the launch of the Red Bull Wings Cup, a competition…
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Kenya-China business chamber donates beds to Nairobi women, children center
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 — The Kenya China Chamber of Commerce and Industry has donated specialized beds to the Kenya Women and Children Wellness Centre in Nairobi, increasing the facility’s…
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Oburu welcomes Sh2.2tn Dangote Lamu Refinery, calls it catalyst for industrialization
Oburu said the refinery, being developed by the Dangote Group, represents one of the largest private industrial investments in East Africa.
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[PICTURE STORY] Murkomen Joins Ruto, Dangote for Lamu Refinery Groundbreaking
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is among senior government officials heading to Lamu for the groundbreaking of the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery, with President William Ruto expected to preside over the launch.
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Opinion: China’s hand of stability: The Xi-Trump meeting and the choice before the US
Xi has sought to frame Chinese development and American renewal as potentially compatible rather than inherently contradictory. During the Washington visit, he called for a relationship in which cooperation remains possible, competition is…
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[PICTURE STORY] Kindiki heads to Lamu for Sh2.2tn refinery groundbreaking
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has headed to Lamu for the groundbreaking of the Sh2.2 trillion East Africa Oil Refinery, with President William Ruto expected to lead the ceremony.
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Babu Owino’s Muungano Party now The Mwananchi Party after ORPP approval
Babu Owino’s political party has officially changed its name to The Mwananchi Party, with Saboti MP Caleb Amisi welcoming the move and calling for collaboration between the two political outfits
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