Priya Sippy & Waihiga Mwaura BBC News, London & Nairobi “I want to go home,” Kenyan Eulita Jerop tells the BBC from Lebanon, where she is employed as a domestic worker. But the terms of her employment make it difficult for her to leave, despite fears of an all-out war in the country. She has…
Chandaria Foundation has established a bakery within Kerugoya Prison, providing inmates with the opportunity to train and earn an income while incarcerated enabling them to educate their children while still in prison. Kirinyaga Deputy Governor David Githanda said the concept will support the rehabilitation of the inmates and equip them with a skills
Murang’a University Students Association (MUSA) held a consultative meeting with Kigumo MP Joseph Munyoro where persistent issues affecting the community were deliberated. The consultative meeting focused on youth and comrades’ affairs to ensure the youth are productive. The meeting where the student leaders Monicah Kimari the treasurer and Allan Ngugi the association spokesperson focused on…
Two days after Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor John Barorot resigned, the process to replace him has been initiated.. Governor Jonathan Bii nominates Evans Kipruto Kapkea as deputy governor following the resignation of Barorot. Kapkea is Tembelio ward MCA and if approved by the county assembly will assume the office. Barorot announced on Monday during a…
The High Court has issued conservatory orders halting Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment as Meru Governor hours after the senate uphold the decision of the county assembly. High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye barred the Senate Speaker from declaring her position as vacant and barred her deputy, Isaac Mutuma, from being gazetted as governor until the order was…
Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza was impeached after 26 senators upheld the MCAs’ ouster motion. In voting four senators went against the motion as 14 others abstained.
The Kenyan coffee market fetched Sh 465,312,817 during the weekly auction after the sale of 12,102 bags. The consignment weighing 745,242 kilogrammes was purchased by 17 local and international buyers. In the market Alliance Berries and NKPCU delivered the most coffee for the auction. Nduluma Coffee Factory in Tharaka Nithi and Githembe factory based in…
Michelle Roberts Digital health editor, BBC News Mpox is “not the new Covid”, because authorities clearly know how to control its spread, a leading World Health Organization expert has said. Despite real concern about a new variant of the virus, and a global alert, Europe regional director Dr Hans Kluge told journalists, together we could…
The Mountain Journal Huge population has settled in Murang’a as the 13th edition of Water Companies Sports Organization (WASCO) starts attracting more than 10,000 people. The annual sporting event was flagged off by Water Cabinet secretary Eng Eric Muriithi and Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata To mark the start of the event, commemoration trees were planted…
Politician cum businessman Jimi Wanjigi will be spend the night at Kamukunji police station in Nairobi, after he presented himself to DCI for recording statement. Wanjigi, a critic of the Kenya Kwanza government said the police arrested him over claims of illegal possession of firearms. He will be charged Tuesday after he presented himself for…
