A multisectoral operation involving the Nairobi Liquor Department, Security and Compliance, and the National Police resulted in the closure of 120 liquor outlets and the arrest of 25 bar owners in Starehe…
Month: February 2024
Nairobi Doctors to Stage Protest on Thursday
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists’ Union (KMPDU) declared their intention to conduct a peaceful protest in Nairobi on Thursday. In a letter to the Nairobi Regional Police Commander, KMPDU Secretary-General…
All The Trending Tweets and Memes This Wednesday
It’s another beautiful day and this is what’s trending. The post All The Trending Tweets and Memes This Wednesday appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
PSC Invites Job Applications for over 700 Vacant Government Positions
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has opened applications for 789 job vacancies across various ministries and state departments. Through a public notice, the Commission invited Kenyans who are qualified and interested to…
Fugitive Kevin Kang’ethe Drops Lawyers, Accuses Them of Sharing Information with DCI
Kevin Kang’ethe has dropped his two lawyers, further delaying his extradition to the U.S. to face murder charges for allegedly killing his girlfriend Margaret Mbitu in Boston on October 31, 2023. Despite the…
County Committed to provide conducive environment, policy for business growth, Governor Barchok
Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok has assured the business community of his government’s commitment to provide conducive environment and policies for their investment to prosper. Speaking after holding a coordination meeting between his…
Boon for Laikipia farmers adapting modern farming technologies.
Following perennial drought in Laikipia County that has resulted in food shortage, farmers in Matanya have devised innovative ways to tap runoff water for farming. The innovation which involves constructing shallow farm…
Kiambu County to formulate policy on quarrying
Kiambu County administration has appointed a technical committee to devise a policy to govern mining activities that will regulate quarrying activities within the County’s jurisdiction. The committee to be led by Director…
Ministry of Health to roll out nationwide HPV vaccination
The Ministry of Health will roll out vaccination of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) in all 47 counties to curb increasing cases of cervical cancer in the country. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
Shujaa: It’s time to quench title thirst in Challenger Series
Kabras Sugar star Ambetsa is among three debuts for Shujaa in the Challenger Series. Speedster Janet Okello returns for Lionesses as Kemunto is dropped from the squad.
Women Enterprise Fund to Resume Loan Disbursements, Increase Loan Amounts and Repayment Period
The Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) announced that it will resume loan disbursement around mid-next month. President William Ruto launched the WEF digital loan platform in March 2023, providing women groups with access…
Alleged Bandits Fatally Shoot Samburu MCA Paul Leshimpiro
Suspected bandits reportedly shot and killed Angata Nanyekie MCA Paul Leshimpiro on Sunday in the Soit Pus area of Samburu North. This incident marks the latest in a series of events in…
President Ruto Outlines Govt’s Progress in Achieving Development Agenda
The government has made significant strides towards the realisation of the country’s development agenda in the past year, President William Ruto has said. Consequently, the President said the government is now best…
KWS Urges Kenyans to Adopt Hyenas to Quell Further Attacks
In recent weeks, the country has witnessed a shocking and sudden surge in hyena attacks, with most cases reported in Juja, Kiambu County, and Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County. The prevalence of attacks…
County initiates measures to alleviate water shortage crisis
Kiambu County government has initiated a series of projects to alleviate the biting water shortage crisis. Residents of Kiambu Sub-County are facing an acute water shortage since the existing water sources from…