Joseph Muia
2393 Articles
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UoN hits back at UASU, calls strike threat a ‘diversionary tactic’
The University Council slammed UASU officials over the strike threats, accusing the union of having ulterior motives for their quest.The institution claimed UASU’s demand that University Council Chair Amukowa Anangwe be removed is ill-intended.
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Kenya welcomes record 2.4 million tourists, earnings jump to Ksh.452B
Foreign earnings increased from Ksh.377.49 billion in 2023 to Ksh.452.20 billion in 2024, reflecting a 19.79% jump in profits.The domestic tourism sector also recorded gains; with bed night occupancy rising by 12% from 4,618,094 in 2023 to 5,173,966 in 2024.
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DP Kindiki responds to mockery of President Ruto over mastery of North Eastern roads
Kindiki took issue with those trolling his boss in now viral posts and videos, reaffirming that the said project would be completed before 2027 and that the online noise is bootless.He intimated that netizens are ignorant of the government’s projects and had instead r...
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‘I accept the outcome,’ Raila congratulates Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on winning AUC Chair seat
Odinga congratulated his opponent for clinching the seat and wished him well during his term.He underscored the role of fairness in the conduct of the elections, intimating that the results should serve to strengthen democracy in Africa.
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50-year-old woman among 8 arrested as 497kgs of bhang seized in Nakuru
The suspects were busted at their hideout at Pakawa area in Gilgil on Saturday.The DCI said the value of the drugs is yet to be determined, adding that the eight are currently detained and awaiting arraignment on Monday.
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Three police officers arrested after collecting Ksh.48K bribes within 2 hours
The three were caught red-handed on Wednesday morning at Globe Cinema roundabout having collected Ksh.48,250 bribes within two hours.The officers, stationed at the Central Police Station, were then escorted to EACC headquarters at Integrity Centre to record statements.
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EACC still pursuing Waititu over Ksh.1.9B unexplained wealth, Ksh.50M fraudulent tenders
The move, which comes hours after the High Court sentenced the former Governor to 12 years in prison or pay Ksh.52.5 million in the Ksh.588 million graft case, will also see Waititu face another charges involving handling of fraudulent tenders.
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Two foreigners among 4 arrested for running fake university, issuing bogus Masters and PhD degrees
The four were arrested by sleuths drawn from Bamburi Police Station at the phony institution housed at the White Sands Hotel in Mombasa County.They pleaded not guilty to charges levelled against them and were released on Ksh.400,000 bond with a surety of the same or a...
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Kenya Kwanza MPs defend Speaker Wetangula over claims of being biased
The MPs majorly from the Western region in a statement condemned government critics over what they termed as ‘vilification of the Speaker’ intended to tarnish his image in the public eye, following the controversial ruling where he declared the ruling party the majority in the House....
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'We are self-sponsored': InfoTrak dismisses claims of being funded by politicians
She pointed out that the top research company which boasts more than 10 years in operation is self-sponsored and single-handedly conducts its own surveys without the knowledge of the politicians or the subjects of its study.