Betty Njeru

Several parts of the country in the dark, Kenya Power restoring supply

By Betty Njeru   2023-11-11 21:10:32

Kenya Power acknowledges blackout in parts of the country, says engineers are working to restore power supply; the country also experienced a national outage in August.

Prime suspect in multi-trillion-dollar fraud arrested in Nairobi

By Betty Njeru   2023-11-18 20:32:58

Main suspect in the multi-trillion-dollar fraud arrested at a hideout in Nairobi; detectives seize Mercedes Benz believed to be a proceed of crime, DCI says.

November inflation rate drops to 6.8 pc despite increase in prices of goods

By Betty Njeru   2023-12-02 11:54:25

Inflation rate for November drops to 6.8 pc up from 6.9 pc in October despite an increase in prices of commodities including transport, KNBS says.

Five killed in fatal Londiani road crash

By Betty Njeru   2023-12-02 14:24:28

Five people killed, 10 others injured after a matatu they were traveling in rammed into a trailer at Londiani area on the Kericho highway, Kenya Red Cross confirms.

Two lands officials arrested for soliciting bribe as EACC intensifies crackdown

By Betty Njeru   2023-12-02 13:21:50

The duo is also accused of extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public on separate occasions.

We will root out the corrupt, says Ruto as he continues onslaught on Judiciary

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-05 07:57:11

President William Ruto maintains that no corruption will happen under his watch, as far as the Judiciary is concerned.  

Journalists attacked during NACADA raid at popular Nairobi joint

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-06 19:06:22

Club bouncers pounced on journalists, assaulting all and sundry and confiscating their equipment.

Bouncers who attacked journalists, police during raid to face law- NACADA

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-06 19:05:30

NACADA condemns violence, property destruction after journalists were attacked during a raid at Kettle House, Nairobi; 21 people arrested, and 30 shisha bongs seized.

How to check 2023 KCSE results

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-09 13:28:35

The 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates can now access their results on the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) portal. 

M-Pesa services restored

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-09 20:33:46

M-Pesa customers complain about delays, and inability to complete transactions; Safaricom has yet to issue a statement on the downtime.

Peter Salasya to face court next week over assault of man at funeral

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-13 20:25:32

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to be arraigned in court on Tuesday next week over the assault of a man at a funeral; he was freed on Sh50,000 cash bail.

EAC worried over rising tensions between partner States

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-13 13:44:04

EAC urges peaceful settlement of disputes amid rising tensions between partner states, Sec-Gen Peter Mathuki says to engage Heads of State on resolving conflicts.

Pictures: Nairobi, city covered in floods

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-13 20:26:34

Floods wreak havoc in Nairobi and its environs, houses submerged in water at Garden Estate; pathways and roads rendered impassable following last night’s heavy rains.

New health plan a win for all Kenyans, says Nakhumicha

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-20 13:49:17

Health CS Nakhumicha welcomes Appellate Court’s decision allowing roll-out of Social Health Fund, says it will prioritise equitable healthcare services access to all Kenyans.

Ruto, Uhuru in DRC for President Tshisekedi's inauguration

By Betty Njeru   2024-01-21 12:19:50

President William Ruto, and Prime CS Mudavadi arrive in DR Congo for the inauguration of President Felix Tshisekedi; ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta also in attendance.

Police officer hacked to death by husband day after burying kin

By Betty Njeru   2024-03-30 18:53:56

Police woman hacked to death by her husband at their home in Kibisi, Bungoma over suspected family conflict; man in custody after surrendering to police, weapon recovered.

March inflation rate drops to 5.7pc due to a decrease in food, fuel prices

By Betty Njeru   2024-03-30 20:12:54

Inflation rate in March drops to 5.7 per cent from February’s 6.3pc despite an increase in prices of food, transport, housing, and water, KNBS says.

ODM condemns attacks, raid against Okiya Omtatah

By Betty Njeru   2024-04-04 16:04:33

ODM condemns harassment, attacks against Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, asks police to investigate raid by unknown assailants on his rural home.

MPs considering Bill to introduce pocketless police uniforms, CCTV cameras to tame bribery

By Betty Njeru   2024-04-17 12:27:54

The bill's objective is to amend the Bribery Act of 2016 by introducing a new section 10(A) outlining anti-bribery measures for the National Police Service.

Ruto, Uhuru mourn CDF General Francis Ogolla

By Betty Njeru   2024-04-19 19:00:53

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta mourns Francis Ogolla as a devoted, brave, and accomplished military leader; he served as Vice CDF during Uhuru's tenure.