The tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of 10 soldiers, including the Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, has sent shockwaves through the nation, evoking painful memories of a similar incident in Marsabit several years ago when leaders perished en route to a peacebuilding mission. The national grief is yet another stark reminder that the volatile situation in the North Rift still...
Etihad Airways has pushed forward plans to re-introduce passenger flights on the Abu Dhabi-Nairobi route from May to June, citing reasons beyond their control. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier said in a notice to its customers that the flights would resume on June 1, 2024, and not on May 1 as was earlier planned. While the airline did not disclose reasons for the postponement, industry sources have...
By John Mutua Business Reporter Nation Media Group Oil marketers have been directed to temporarily close fuel stations in places that have been flooded in a bid to ensure they do not sell contaminated fuel. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) announced the decision Wednesday as it moves to protect motorists from contaminated fuel, which leads to damaged engines, pushing...
The High Court has declined to block the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from investigating former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani over claims of embezzlement of public funds amounting to Sh1.2 billion during his tenure as Marsabit governor. Instead, Justice Nixon Sifuna allowed Mr Yatani and his spouse, Dr Gumato Yatani, to proceed and file the case challenging the process...
What you need to know: Trends: Projections suggest a significant increase in job opportunities in the construction sector, as was seen in Kenya.A major concern is the persistently high number of young people who are not in employment, education or training across many African countries. An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15-35) are unemployed – that’s one in 22 (4.5...
By Patrick Alushula Business Reporter Nation Media Group The families of Jomo Kenyatta and former Central Bank of Kenya Governor Philip Ndegwa, I&M Bank founder Suresh Shah and Equity Group chief executive James Mwangi are among the top beneficiaries of the combined Sh63.1 billion dividends that Kenya’s listed banks will pay. The Kenyattas, who hold a 13.2 percent stake in NCBA Group...
By Marion Sitawa Business and Lifestyle Reporter Nation Media Group Eight Kenyan firms have been cleared to import 43,000 metric tonnes of sugar under a special East Africa Community (EAC) tax for the manufacture of various industrial products, including soda, milk drinks, and chocolate. All sugar-based products made in Kenya are manufactured using industrial sugar imported under the...
The government has issued a two-day ultimatum to people living in areas mapped as being at risk of flooding and landslides to move out or face forceful relocation. President William Ruto on Tuesday ordered affected individuals to relocate to safer grounds within 48 hours. “While the government encourages voluntary evacuation, all those who remain within the areas affected by the directive will be...
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By Kabui Mwangi Business and Tech Reporter Nation Media Group Electronics and fashion products have continued to dominate the highest expenditure categories of consumer goods bought by Kenyans through e-commerce platforms, even as spending on beverages and food orders declined during the year ending last December, a new report shows. The Digital 2024 Report for Kenya, published by global...