Joe Mwirigi
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‘Ready for strike!’ Kiambu doctors decry salary delays, increased workloads
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah made the announcement after visiting the Kiambu Level V Hospital, highlighting that frustration and anger are mounting among doctors at the facility, who are grappling with severe salary delays.
Former PS Dave Mwangi freed on Ksh.5M cash bail in Ksh.350M land fraud case
Mwangi is accused of fraudulently acquiring a 1.591-hectare parcel of land along Mombasa Road and forging the property's title with the help of accomplices at the Ministry of Lands.The former PS, who was acquitted in the multi-billion shilling Anglo-Leasing scam, plea...
Police gun down two armed gangsters, recover AK47 rifle in Kakamega
Detectives tracked the suspects to a rental unit in Matungu village after receiving a tip-off from members of the public about their whereabouts.The suspects disobeyed an order to surrender, and instead cocked their rifle within the confines of the rental apartment, p...
Equity CEO James Mwangi appointed to World Bank Advisory Council on jobs
The council, co chaired by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, aims to address global job creation challenges, focusing on youth and female employment in developing nations.
President Ruto signs three bills into law
The Division of Revenue (Amendment) Act, 2024, sponsored by Ndindi Nyoro, chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, provides Ksh.387 billion as an equitable share of revenue to counties for the 2024/2025 financial year.
Elembo: The rising Social Media platform putting Africa’s tech scene on the map
The app is the brainchild of Fabrice Mpenge, a software developer from Central Africa, who says his mission is to create a homegrown platform that resonates with African users.
Murang’a County's 'Kang’ata Care' wins top African award
Kang’ata Care was recognized for its groundbreaking approach to addressing healthcare affordability and accessibility, making healthcare a reality for the vulnerable populations in Murang’a County.
70 candidates graduate from Women in Technology program
One graduate, Hope Mutanu expressed gratitude in the program, hailing the course leaders for their support.
Murder convict Ruth Kamande graduates with law degree
Kamande, who was convicted of the brutal killing and sentenced to death, has since had her sentence commuted to life imprisonment.