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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…
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…
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…
Business and transportation operations in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, were paralysed today as Matatu operators took to the streets to express frustrations over fuel cost hikes in the country. Major roads, including the Nanyuki-Meru highway…
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…
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…
The family of a 31-year-old nurse who died shortly after undergoing a caesarean section at Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH), is demanding investigations into what they describe as negligence and poor post-operative care. Lynn Atieno,…
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Mandera County have called for greater inclusion, equal representation, and recognition in leadership and development opportunities across the county. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Mandera…
A Kakamega High Court has dismissed an election petition challenging the election of David Ndakwa as Member of Parliament for Malava Constituency. Justice Stephen Mbugi, Friday, ruled that the petition filed by the closest competitor Seth…
Residents living along the Ebusakami–Majengo Road have raised concerns following a vegetation cut exercise conducted by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), saying the operation has negatively affected their livelihoods and…
Property prices in informal settlements across the country have recorded sharp increases following government efforts to formalize land ownership through title deed issuance and provision of critical infrastructure. The interventions are…
Stakeholders in Mbale Town have expressed strong support for a proposed solar street lighting project under the Kenya Urban Support Program Phase II (KUSP II). The residents were speaking during an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)…
The Government has warned that all individuals involved in defiling young girls will be arrested and prosecuted as part of renewed efforts to curb teenage pregnancies and protect children from sexual abuse. Speaking in Rombo Ward, Kajiado…
The President of the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya, Kevin Mubadi, has urged riders across the country to embrace financial discipline, safety and peaceful engagement with state actors. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement…
