Category: Economy

PHOTOS: Ruto, Uhuru and Gachagua meet at church event in Embu

President William Ruto and former Deputy President Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua are expected to share the same podium in Embu on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Ruto and his former deputy are both attending the installation of Rt. Reverend Peter Kimani as Embu Diocese Bishop. Gachagua arrived first at the venue of the consecration event accompanied by […]

10 newborns killed in hospital fire

A fire ripped through the neonatal unit of a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborns and injuring 17, the authorities said. Emergency responders rescued 38 newborns from the ward, which housed 49 infants at the time of the incident, said Uttar Pradesh state’s Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday. The fire broke out […]

KeNHA announces temporary closure of section of Mombasa – Nairobi Highway for 15 days

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has notified motorists and other road users of a planned disruption along the Mombasa – Nairobi Highway for 15 days. The temporary disruption of traffic flow will commence from Sunday, November 17, 2024, to Sunday, December 1, 2024. “The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify the public […]

Barasa faults SHIF, says those reponsible for program’s transition should be held accountable

Kimilili Member of Parliament (MP) Didmus Barasa has weighed in on the controversial Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and the Social Health Authority (SHA). Addressing a congregation, Barasa underscored that the program was marred with various issues making it difficult for Kenyans to access healthcare. He particularly asserted that several Kenyans were paying the price […]

TBK awards best tea factories during centenary celebrations in Mombasa

In the white tea processing category, Kapkoros Tea Factory received the top award, followed by Boito and Kapkoros tea factories, which were ranked second and third, respectively. The top three positions in the green tea category went to Anes Tea Factory, Chinga Tea Factory, Tea Research Factory Timbilil and Brown’s Plantation Chemugundae. In the Olong […]

MP Peter Salasya goes on wild rant slamming Raila

Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has gone on a wild rant and slammed the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his statement on the stalemate regarding the Division Revenue Bill currently before a mediation committee. The vocal MP warned that if Raila’s sentiments were actualised, MPs would be forced to start pleading with […]

World Day of Remembrance: KeNHA to close Meru-Embu Road to commemorate crash victims

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of a section of the Meru-Embu Road on Sunday, November 17, 2024. According to KeNHA, the affected stretch lies between Muthambi and the Nithi Bridge and will remain closed from 8:30 am to 9:30 am on Sunday. The procession will begin at the Muthambi […]

‘Lies’ – MP Salasya slams govt over claims on reduction of cost of living

“Before this government came into power, a bag of cement cost Ksh700. Now it’s Ksh900, yet we have our clinker, a key element in cement production. It’s a natural resource God gave us freely, but we can’t see the difference. It would have been better to continue importing cement. And they claim inflation has reduced? […]