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Esther Nyambura

Finance Bill 2024: How the proposed tax on financial transactions will affect MSMEs

MSMEs might face financial barriers if the 16 per cent proposed VAT on financial institutions is implemented, says the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce head of Policy Research Kiplimo Kigeni.

By Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Finance Bill 2024: How the proposed tax on financial transactions will affect MSMEs

Nine killed after bus plunges into Mbagathi River

Nine killed after bus plunges into Mbagathi River

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

How Mithika Linturi survived impeachment

How Mithika Linturi survived impeachment

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Re-awakening intentional mentorship through cross-generation empowerment

Re-awakening intentional mentorship through cross-generation empowerment

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Be cautious of cholera outbreak, Ministry warns

There are reports of suspected diarrhea cases in Marsabit County.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Be cautious of cholera outbreak, Ministry warns

Residents near water reservoirs ordered to vacate

Residents within 178 high-risk dams and water reservoirs ordered to vacate within 24 hours, the Interior Ministry says; 115 IDP camps set up for victims across the country.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Residents near water reservoirs ordered to vacate

Controller of Budget has not released Disaster Management funds - Abdullswamad

Mombasa County Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif claims the Controller of Budget is yet to release disaster management funds to the counties.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Controller of Budget has not released Disaster Management funds - Abdullswamad

KENHA closes section of Nakuru-Eldoret Road over floods

KeNHA closes Nakuru-Eldoret Road at Timboroa Market after it developed signs of possible collapse, urges motorists to use alternative routes.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

KENHA closes section of Nakuru-Eldoret Road over floods

We can't contradict the president, says Atwoli on doctors' strike

COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli expressed his organisation's inability to advocate for striking medics, claiming the president has rendered them 'impotent'.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

We can't contradict the president, says Atwoli on doctors' strike

Atwoli defends Sakaja amid growing criticism

Leaders have described Nairobi as experiencing its worst leadership crisis at City Hall, with promises of orderly, dignified, and inclusive governance during campaigns giving way to disappointment.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Atwoli defends Sakaja amid growing criticism

Ex-Governor Mwangi wa Iria freed on Sh10m cash bail in graft case

Court frees ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria on Sh10m cash bail, bars him and his co-accused from leaving the country; he is linked to Sh140m procurement fraud.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Ex-Governor Mwangi wa Iria freed on Sh10m cash bail in graft case

KUPPET wants intern teachers employed on permanent terms

KUPPET now wants intern teachers employed on permanent terms

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

KUPPET wants intern teachers employed on permanent terms

Three dead, 11 rescued after lorry swept by floods in Makueni

Three people have been reported dead after a lorry they had on-boarded was swept by floods at River Kwa Muswii in Sultan Hamud, Makueni County.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Three dead, 11 rescued after lorry swept by floods in Makueni

John Kaguchia, the MP with a curious take on health, environment

Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

John Kaguchia, the MP with a curious take on health, environment

Floods: Heavy downpour wreaks havoc in Nairobi

Heavy downpour wreaks havoc in Nairobi county and its enviros.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Floods: Heavy downpour wreaks havoc in Nairobi

Explainer: How to apply for Youth Enterprise Fund

According to Barayan, the Youth Enterprise Development Fund aims to financially support youths operating enterprises across the country.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Explainer: How to apply for Youth Enterprise Fund

Ruto: Kenyans in flood-prone areas to be evacuated

Kenyans in flood-prone areas will be evacuated to safer grounds, President William Ruto has said.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Ruto: Kenyans in flood-prone areas to be evacuated

"You are insensitive," Waiguru tells doctors after skipping meeting

CoG directs all county governments to take requisite action to ensure health services are no longer crippled; chair Anne Waiguru terms doctors' union absence from Monday meeting as "insensitive".

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

"You are insensitive," Waiguru tells doctors after skipping meeting

Clinical officers' strike continues

Clinical officers' strike continues.

By Esther Nyambura and Hussna Mohamed 4 months ago

Clinical officers' strike continues

Former KTN anchor Michael Oyier is dead

Former KTN news anchor Michael Oyier dies while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital, family confirms.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

Former KTN anchor Michael Oyier is dead

More condolences pour in for fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla

Burundi's President Everiste Ndayishimiye in a post on X, expressed his condolences describing Ogolla's loss as one that has been felt across borders.

By Esther Nyambura 4 months ago

More condolences pour in for fallen CDF Gen. Francis Ogolla

Azimio concerned over recent cases of plane crashes

According to Azimio, the government should overhaul every aircraft to avoid future accidents.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Azimio concerned over recent cases of plane crashes

June Moi's burial in pictures

Body of the June Moi, daughter to former President Daniel Moi leaves Lee Funeral Home in Nairobi ahead of the burial which will be held in Kabarak.

By Esther Nyambura and Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

June Moi's burial in pictures

Refund public funds or face prosecution, Ruto warns officers with fake credentials

President Ruto warns civil servants earning salaries with fake academic certificates to surrender, tasks EACC, DCI to recover the funds.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Refund public funds or face prosecution, Ruto warns officers with fake credentials

Boda-boda association seeks audience in an ongoing probe by MPs

Boda-Boda Safety Association of Kenya writes to the Clerk of the National Assembly seeking to be heard in an ongoing sector probe by the Finance and National Planning Department Committee.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Boda-boda association seeks audience in an ongoing probe by MPs

'Fix the situation', expert to Ruto amid health crisis

Janet Ouko reiterated the need for the government to address short-term solutions rather than solely focusing on long-term strategies in resolving the medics' strike.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

'Fix the situation', expert to Ruto amid health crisis

Let's talk, CS Nakhumicha tells medics

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha says the government is ready for talks with health practitioners to bring an end to the ongoing strike which is in its fifth week.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Let's talk, CS Nakhumicha tells medics

Response initiative to deal with food insecurity launched

The Ministry of Interior has launched the 100 Days Rapid Response Initiative to deal with food insecurity in the country.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Response initiative to deal with food insecurity launched

Twelve Ol Kalou NG-CDF officials to be charged over Sh62 million roads deal saga

Twelve Ol Kalou NG-CDF officials including chairperson John Kariuki to be charged over Sh62 million roads deal saga, DPP Ingonga directs.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Twelve Ol Kalou NG-CDF officials to be charged over Sh62 million roads deal saga

Ex-National Museums Director-General Mzalendo Kibunja faces charges over alleged Sh400m pay to ghost workers

Ex-National Museums Director-General Mzalendo Kibunja faces charges over alleged Sh400m pay to ghost workers

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Ex-National Museums Director-General Mzalendo Kibunja faces charges over alleged Sh400m pay to ghost workers

Brace for heavy rains next week, weatherman says

Kenya Met warns of heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds from April 13-18; says 43 counties to be affected including Nairobi, Kisumu, and Mombasa.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Brace for heavy rains next week, weatherman says

Police arrest suspected drug trafficker in Mombasa

DCI detectives arrest a suspected Mombasa-based drug trafficker in Kisauni; recover heroin worth over Sh500,000, Sh1 million in cash and 4 mobile phones.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Police arrest suspected drug trafficker in Mombasa

Be careful, AG Muturi urges road users as road accident fatalities increase

In response to the alarming road accident numbers, AG Justin Muturi issues a stern call to action, urging Kenyan citizens to exercise utmost caution while navigating the roads.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Be careful, AG Muturi urges road users as road accident fatalities increase

DCI officers arrests 41 in suspected oil siphoning racket

DCI officers arrest 41 people suspected of siphoning fuel at a yard on Lunga Lunga Rd, Nairobi; impound 5 tankers with 6,000 litres of petrol and 17,020 litres of diesel.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

DCI officers arrests 41 in suspected oil siphoning racket

Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria faces six charges over Sh140m publicity tender

Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria and 7 county officials to face six charges including abuse of office and money laundering in the Sh140m publicity tender saga, DPP Ingonga orders.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Ex-Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria faces six charges over Sh140m publicity tender

Eight buffaloes electrocuted in Nakuru

Eight buffaloes electrocuted near Lake Nakuru National Park after coming into contact with high voltage power lines, Kenya Power containing situation, KWS says.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Eight buffaloes electrocuted in Nakuru

Government targets to issue 1 million passports by the end of the year

Immigration Principal Secretary Julis Bitok says the government is targeting to issue at least 1 million passports by the end of the year.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Government targets to issue 1 million passports by the end of the year

DRC Consul-General nominee, Charles Githinji, equates GDP to population

His response deemed surprising for a Consul-General nominee, underscores the expectation that such appointees should have fundamental economic knowledge

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

DRC Consul-General nominee, Charles Githinji, equates GDP to population

Ruto was honest on doctors' strike, says Atwoli

COTU Sec-Gen Francis Atwoli affirms that Ruto's recent statements regarding the ongoing doctors' strike reflected honesty about the government's financial constraints in meeting their demands.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Ruto was honest on doctors' strike, says Atwoli

Djibouti enters race for next AU Commission chairperson

Djibouti has nominated its Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, to compete for the AUC chairmanship, introducing a new element to the race.

By Esther Nyambura and Agencies 5 months ago

Djibouti enters race for next AU Commission chairperson

Medics on the street despite Kindiki's directive

Public health officers, nutritionists, and pharmaceutical technologists issue an indefinite strike notice beginning April 9, cite government's failure to absorb staff and poor pay.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Medics on the street despite Kindiki's directive

Government declares Wednesday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki declares Wednesday, April 10, a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Government declares Wednesday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Fitr

Three more health unions issue strike notice

Their strike comes amid the doctors' strike which entered its third week on April 4.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Three more health unions issue strike notice

Tourism sector to reach peak in 2024: Report

The 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) estimates that the tourism sector's global economic contribution could hit up to a high of Sh1.45 trillion this year.

By Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Tourism sector to reach peak in 2024: Report

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