The Nation (Nairobi)
Major private Kenyan daily and Sunday newspaper - flagship of the Nation Media Group.
Website: http://www.nation.co.ke/
April 23
Kenya: Floods Kill 15, Displace 2,000 in New Wave of Destruction
At least 15 people, including a mother and her five-year-old child, have been killed by floods and another 2,000 have been displaced by heavy rains in several parts of the country. Read more »
Kenya: Orange Democratic Movement, Ruto Clash Over Law Changes
The Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) clashed with Deputy President William Ruto over calls to amend the constitution in order to expand the executive. Read more »
Kenya: Governor's Promise to Fix to Nairobi's Problems Haunt Him
When you read Governor Mike Sonko's social media posts, you think of a man who has been working overtime to fix the mess that is Nairobi. Read more »
Kenya: County Secures Sh2 Billion to Build Cheap Homes
Kericho County Government has secured a Sh2 billion funding to kick-start an affordable housing programme. Read more »
Kenya: State House Says Cuban Doctors to Work in Rural Areas
The government will only hire specialist doctors from Cuba and they will be deployed to the rural areas, State House has said. Read more »
Kenya: Senators Defend Their Watchdog Mandate
The tug-of-war between governors and senators over the Senate's decision to scrutinise reports of spending in the counties was a litmus test of the House, which was created to… Read more »
Kenya: Clean Water Now a Reality in Busia
Before the advent of devolution, residents of Busia County could only tell bad tales when it came to water supply. Read more »
Kenya: Matiba Marched With Church to Fight for Democracy
Kenneth Stanley Njindo Matiba was a humble and honest family man. Read more »
East Africa: Sweets Tax Sparks a New Round of Kenya, Neighbours Trade Tiff
A fresh round of trade wars is simmering in East Africa after Tanzania and Uganda imposed taxes on Kenya made confectionery products like chocolate, ice cream, biscuits and sweets… Read more »
Kenya: Devolution Story Must Be Told Differently to See Model Succeed
The introduction of the devolved system of governance by the 2010 Constitution heralded a great beginning for the country; there is no question that the future of development lies… Read more »
Kenya: Prominent Deaths and Wedding Top Google Searches
Swedish Disc Jockey (DJ) and electronic dance music superstar Avicii topped the list of trending Google Kenyan searches between April 15 and 22. Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Alarm as C-Section Births Hit 50%
There is a dramatic rise of unintended caesarean-section (C-section), a surgical operation to help mothers deliver a baby, the ministry of Health has warned. Read more »
Kenya: Seven Killed, Two Escape as Floods Sweep Away Car
The seven people have died after a car they were travelling in was swept by floods at Karati area in Kinangop Constituency. Read more »
Kenya: Police - Sections of Narok-Mai Mahiu Road Blocked By Debris
Sections of the Narok- Mahi Mahiu road have been blocked by soil and debris, police have warned. Read more »
Kenya: Floods Maroon at Least 1,800 People
At least 1,800 people have been marooned by floods in Tana River, with Bura and Tana Delta sub counties the worst affected as families are forced to spend the nights on trees and… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Now Set to Unveil 'Handshake Deal' Team
ODM leader Raila Odinga is this week expected to unveil his full team to facilitate the national unity and reforms agenda signed with President Uhuru Kenyatta last month, the… Read more »
Kenya: State Only Shutdown TV Stations for a Day - Kenyatta
January's shutdown of local TV stations lasted at least a week, but President Uhuru Kenyatta has told the world that it was only for a day. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Crisis Bolsters Roselyn Akombe's Claims of Infighting
The split in the Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission (IEBC) which has culminated in the resignation of three commissioners and the suspension of the chief executive officer… Read more »
Kenya: Vivian Cheruiyot Wins London Marathon
Queen of the track, Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot claimed her maiden major marathon when she won this year’s London Marathon in 2 hours, 18 minutes and 31 seconds on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Eight Killed, 16 Injured in Machakos Accident
Eight people have died in an accident at Kwa Muambi near Kyumbi junction on the Nairobi - Mombasa highway.The Sunday morning accident involved a minibus and a lorry. Read more »
Kenya: Cherop, Yego Triumph in Eldoret City Marathon
The 2012 Boston Marathon champion Sharon Cherop and Elkana Yego are the winners of the inaugural Eldoret City Marathon held in Uasin Gishu County on Sunday. Read more »
Kenya: Baringo to Use Sh80 Million in Roads Upgrade Project
Baringo County has embarked on a Sh80 million project to improve over 600 kilometres of roads in its six sub-counties. Read more »
Kenya: Cargo Trains Collide in Mtito Andei
Two cargo trains have collided at Mtito Andei Town in Makueni County. Read more »
Kenya: MCAs Threaten to Down Tools Over Sh21.8 Billion Ward Fund Bill
Ward representatives have threatened to suspend their work if Treasury and the Controller of Budget fail to support a proposal to create a national Ward Development Fund. Read more »
Kenya: Classy Gor Crush Thika United
Reigning champions Gor Mahia are back on top of the Kenyan Premier League table after an impressive 5-2 win over a stubborn Thika United in a seven-goal thriller played at a soggy… Read more »
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