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Kiambu Governor James Nyoro has fired 48 county government employees after they were found to be unqualified to hold their positions. The 48 were members of various municipal boards tasked with implementing multi-billion-shilling projects funded by the World Bank in the county. “The appointment was…

Deputy President William Ruto has hit back at Jubilee vice-chairman David Murathe for linking him to the Covid-19 funds' scandal at Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa). Murathe in an interview with Citizen TV on Tuesday admitted that Willbroad Gatei Gachoka, one of the directors of Kilig…

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria is currently undergoing treatment at Karen Hospital in Nairobi after contracting Covid-19. Kuria on Wednesday shared photos of himself lying on a hospital bed, adding that he was admitted to the medical facility 27 days ago even as he urged Kenyans to remain vigilant…

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has sanctioned the impeachment of embattled Migori Governor Okoth Obado. ODM arrived at the decision following a meeting with some Migori MCAs on Tuesday, according to the party’s Chairman John Mbadi.  Obado, who is facing graft-related charges for…

The government has rubbished reports that Kenya is set to lift a ban on plastics in the ongoing trade negotiations with the US. This followed a report by The New York Times alleging that there is a clause in the free trade agreement (FTA) between Kenya and the US allowing American companies to…

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has tested positive for Covid-19, according to his attorney. Waititu, who is facing corruption charges, failed to appear in court on Monday with his lawyer John Swaka telling magistrate Thomas Nzioka that his client was in 14-day self-isolation after he…

President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Sunday made a surprise visit to the refurbished Kisumu port. Kenyatta is reported to have flown from State House, Nairobi in three military helicopters to join Odinga in Kisumu where they inspected the port that was recently renovated at a cost of…

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to put up a Sh1.8 billion research center for emerging diseases such as Covid-19 in Kenya. Kenyan virology professor Kariuki Njenga has been tasked to oversee the establishment of the Centre for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases—East and…

Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa has been arrested over alleged involvement in corruption. Jumwa was apprehended after she surrendered herself to Port Police Station in Mombasa on Sunday and is set to be arraigned in court on Monday. On Thursday, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji ordered the…

Jubilee vice-chairman David Murathe has clapped back at Deputy President William Ruto after claiming he was responsible for the ongoing wrangles within the ruling party. Murathe in response accused DP Ruto of being blinded by his greedy desire to succeed President Kenyatta in 2022, saying he is to…