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City askaris forcefully evict hawkers from Eastleigh's Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue
Abdirahman Khalif    |    10 hours ago

Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue is the busiest in Eastleigh, with more than 50 malls that serve many shoppers daily.

Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear cases challenging Affordable Housing Act
Bashir Mohammed    |    11 hours ago

Justices Olga Sewe, John Chigiti, and Josephine Mongare will preside over consolidated cases, which include a petition filed by 22 senators, led by Busia's Okiya Omtatah.

Finance Bill: Kenyans question public participation process
Lucy Mumbi    |    12 hours ago

Most of them argued that even though public participation is required in the Constitution, the process merely appears symbolic, lacking substantive impact on decision-making.

Mombasa man seeks justice after inspectorate officers allegedly cut off his 2 fingers
Farhiya Hussein    |    15 hours ago

Mombasa County government has since launched an investigation into the matter, according to Public Service CECM Kenneth Ambani, who spoke to The Eastleigh Voice.

Mudavadi seeks more funding to boost foreign relations
Barack Oduor    |    11 hours ago

Mudavadi articulated a series of compelling justifications for the additional budgetary requirements, each grounded in Kenya's mission to fortify its stature as a regional and continental powerhouse.

Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge sued over multi-million shilling property
Joseph Ndunda    |    12 hours ago

The case is centered on a 200-acre piece of land sold to Eliud Kipchoge and Brimin Kipruto by former runner Daniel Komen

Worry, criticism as Ruto plans to raise tax rate to 22 per cent by end of term
Lucy Mumbi    |    13 hours ago

President William Ruto intends to raise the country's average tax rate from 14 per cent to 16 per cent by the end of 2024, and to 20–22 per cent by the end of his term.

Youths injured in collapsed Kiamaiko building were salvaging scrap metal, says City Hall
Maureen Kinyanjui    |    16 hours ago

Earlier, area residents said the demolition of the building was halted when its structure weakened, leading to its collapse. 

MCAs call for disbandment of Nairobi's urban planning committee over illegal approvals
Maureen Kinyanjui    |    20 hours ago

Nominated MCA Nasra Nanda expressed concern over the sensitive nature of these approvals being discussed outside a government building without proper authorisation.

TSC directs striking intern teachers to obey court orders, resume classes
Lucy Mumbi    |    20 hours ago

The directives come as the Junior Secondary School teachers continue to hold demonstrations vowing not to go back to class until TSC heeds their demands.

KNCHR steps in to assist Mombasa's urban refugees over access to essential services
Farhiya Hussein    |    22 hours ago

This initiative follows a session where refugees voiced significant concerns about their rights and access to services such as banking services, M-Pesa and driving licenses.

Senate committee engages stakeholders over concerns on registration of teachers with disabilities
Yunis Dekow    |    22 hours ago

The committee was probing claims that Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers has been registering teachers with disabilities without their consent.

Dishi na County here to stay, Sakaja assures amid plans by State to scrap programme
Maureen Kinyanjui    |    21 hours ago

The governor highlighted that the construction of seven additional central kitchens is at an advanced stage which upon completion will benefit, 310,000 pupils.

Mombasa and Embu counties agree to regulate sale of muguka and miraa to minors
Farhiya Hussein    |    11 hours ago

Governor Mbarire urged traders to collaborate with the county government, especially the selected compliance officials, to ensure compliance.

Kenyans urged to present their views on rules seeking to eliminate vetting for IDs
Mary Wambui    |    15 hours ago

The rules seek to align the regulatory framework for ID application and issuance of registration and identification documents to attain the best global practices.

Pupils in schools affected by floods moved to neighbouring institutions
Waweru Wairimu    |    1 day ago

Some schools resumed operations on Monday, May 13, with learners allowed to return to classes.

Turkana, IRC advance efforts to bolster contagious disease surveillance
Issa Hussein    |    1 day ago

They finished a five-day assessment of health facilities that will strengthen the fight against contagious diseases along the common borders of Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.

Fuel prices decrease by Sh1 in latest EPRA review
Amina Wako    |    1 day ago

The costs of a litre of the three products decreased by Sh1, Sh1.20, and Sh1.30, respectively, retailing at Sh192.84, Sh179.18, and Sh168.76 in Nairobi.

Newly appointed High Court Judges to clear 12,000 cases in six months
Lucy Mumbi    |    1 day ago

As of March 30, 2024, the total number of pending cases before the High Court was 68,121, which translates to 873 cases per judge.

County officials assess flood and sewer damage in Eastleigh North, promise solutions
Abdirahman Khalif    |    1 day ago

Eastleigh has been experiencing sewerage system failures over the past few years, with frequent bursts during heavy rains, which present health risks.

Ruto taps Lazarus Amayo, Simon Gikuru in new State appointments
Mwangi Maina    |    1 day ago

Career diplomat Lazarus Amayo is the President AU reforms Special Envoy, while Simon Gikuru is the Deputy State House Comptroller.

129 journalists killed, 427 imprisoned worldwide in 2023 - report
Hanifa Adan    |    1 day ago

Africa lost eight journalists under different circumstances, and there was one accidental killing in Rwanda.

Sudan military leader Burhan to attend Bahrain's Arab League Summit
Mwangi Maina    |    1 day ago

Acting Sudanese Foreign Minister Hussein Awad Ali is already in Manama, laying the groundwork for Burhan's participation.

Expect high daytime temperatures, continued rainfall, Met says
Lucy Mumbi    |    1 day ago

In its May 14–20, 2024, weather advisory,the Met says regions set to experience daytime maximum temperatures include the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western.

Kenyan diplomats abroad exit for Ruto's newly appointed envoys
Mwangi Maina    |    1 day ago

Kenyan ambassadors stationed abroad are completing their tenures and preparing to return home as others are being recalled from their posts to make room for newly appointed diplomats.

India sends food, medicine in support of Kenya's flood victims
Mary Wambui    |    1 day ago

The donation comes amidst the government's pleas for assistance from local and international partners.

KeNHA cautions motorists over falling rocks on Machakos-Kangundo road
Mary Wambui    |    1 day ago

The falling rocks are due to the recent heavy downpour experienced in the area.

State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime
Farhiya Hussein    |    1 day ago

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured personnel carriers (APCs).

EACC faults courts for surge in corruption cases, says 214 pending in court
Lucy Mumbi    |    1 day ago

The EACC reported that a staggering 214 cases related to corruption, economic crimes, and unethical conduct remain unresolved in the courts.

Ruto champions collaborative governance from all arms of government for Kenya’s progress
Maureen Kinyanjui    |    1 day ago

Ruto announced increased budgetary allocations from the Financial Year 2022-2023 to the current one, from Sh87 billion to Sh108 billion, to sectors combating corruption and promoting justice.