Ian Omondi
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Pain at the pump as petrol prices increase by Ksh.16.96, diesel up by Ksh.21.32
EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo noted that the increased prices were due to the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products.The changes now mean Super Petrol in Nairobi will now be retailing at Ksh.211.64, Diesel at Ksh.200.99, and Kerosene will be Ksh.202.61 per litre....
Moses Kuria said cooking oil prices are much lower, Citizen TV went live from a supermarket and proved him wrong
The matter started when Citizen TV news anchor Sam Gituku presented an approximate cost of cooking oil in the country as at September 13, 2023 being Ksh.340 per litre, down from Ksh.450 on the same date last year.The CS however took issue with the figure, claiming that measures put in place by the K...
Doctors stage protest over unemployment, lack of drugs in hospitals
The doctors embarked on a peaceful procession from KNH to the Ministry of Health and Council of Governors' offices where they delivered a petition detailing their cries.They claimed that over 4,000 of their counterparts remain unemployed, adding that most public health facilities across th...
Raila defends decision to expel ODM rebels, dares them to resign from their seats
Mr. Odinga, speaking during a meeting with Migori ODM delegates, said the party can only be strong when its members are united and disciplined.He hence rebuked the said rebel leaders for what he termed as betraying the party, further daring them to resign from their elective seats and seek fresh man...
Doctors to hold peaceful march in Nairobi next week over state of healthcare
The doctors union said the strike has been occasioned by an “unemployment and underemployment crisis” in the country’s health facilities.They will march from KNH to the Ministry of Health and the CoG offices where they will deliver a petition.
Konza Technopolis appoints John Paul Okwiri as new CEO
John Paul Okwiri has been serving as the Authority’s acting CEO for the last 10 months.This followed the appointment of former CEO Eng. John Tanui to the position of Principal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy.
Senator Ojienda, MP Jalang'o break silence after being expelled from ODM
The two were among five perceived rebel party members shown the door by the political outfit’s NEC on Wednesday.Ojienda claimed his expulsion was due to his working relationship with President William Ruto.
ODM expels Senator Ojienda, MP Jalang’o; fines Abuor, Nyamita Ksh.2M
The ODM NEC said the decision was arrived at following the consideration of a report by the disciplinary committee which had been looking into the conduct of some members.They were accused of openly associating with and supporting activities of a rival political outfi...
No drugs, no medical equipment, pay cuts: Nakuru doctors issue 21-day strike notice
KMPDU boss Dr. Davji Atellah cited an alleged pathetic state of healthcare provision in Nakuru County as the cause of the planned go-slow.He went ahead to slam the Governor Susan Kihika-led government over what he termed as failing to fulfil its campaign promises in the healthcare sector....
Google appoints Alex Okosi new Managing Director for Africa
Okosi will henceforth be responsible for Google’s operations in Africa including programs to help businesses and economies on the continent to grow. He will also oversee expanding access and providing tools to help the next billion users get more from the Web.