Martin Munene
194 Articles
President Ruto says the war on illicit liquor unstopable
The president while speaking in Nyeri County where he launched the centenary celebrations of TVET in Kenya at the Nyeri National Polytechnic said the fight against alcohol and drug abuse will not stop until the war is won.
Haiti deployment to delay- Whitman says change of gov't complicating matters
American Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman while speaking in Nyeri County on Monday said that it could take some time before the Kenya troops land in Haiti.
Looming crisis as clinical officers set to join ongoing doctors' strike
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers issued a seven-day strike notice accusing the national and county governments of failing to keep their end of the bargain.
Call for end to doctors strike, dialogue as Christians mark Palm Sunday
Similar sentiments echoed across various regions. In Kiambu County, Anglican Church clergy emphasized the need for love among Kenyans, while in Nyeri, Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria led a procession in Embu County.
Kitale farmers stranded as fertilizer shortage persists
But even as they queue for hours on end, some are not very optimistic as they have made trips here day after day only to get disappointed as they went home empty-handed counting losses for the amounts they spent on travel.
EACC, DPP and AG oppose MP Ruku’s proposed changes to anti-graft law
The Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2023 sponsored by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku proposes to delete sections 45(2)b and c which criminalize failure to comply with procurement guidelines or engage in a project without prior planning.
President Ruto calls for tolerance after Kericho Governor Mutai booed in his presence
The President condemned the incident calling on residents to exercise restraint and utilize their power at the ballot during the next election to hold non-performing leaders accountable.Ruto also used the tour to popularize his administration's development plans as he launched different projects....
EACC targets civil servants with fake degrees, former registrar's multi-million estate
At the same time, the EACC has also moved to court seeking to freeze the over 100 properties and multiple vehicles belonging to a former Principal Land Registrar based in Thika believed to be proceeds of crime.
Businesswoman linked to Kirinyaga killer brew arrested, Ksh.800K seized
Police officers familiar with the situation discovered a manhole, which is thought to be part of a location where illegal brewing occurs, as well as items believed to have aided in the production of illicit alcohol.
Kenyans don’t need houses but food, Archbishop Muheria tells gov’t
Speaking at Kiriti Catholic Church in Nyeri on Sunday when he launched the Lenten campaign 2024 for the archdioceses themed ‘Integrity for a just nation’, Muheria called on Kenyans to pray for the leadership of the nation to have a change of heart and listen to dissenting voices....