Author: Charles Adinda

EACC recovers Sh28 billion in corruptly acquired assets, pursues Sh50 billion more Mar 21, 2025

The high-stakes session, chaired by Senator Veronica Maina, sought to assess the progress made in combating corruption in light of the Senate's Resolu...

Education ministry defends new University Funding Model despite legal uncertainty Mar 21, 2025

PS Muganda reassured the Committee that the government was actively working to resolve the legal challenges surrounding the model.

Wajir launches emergency response as deadly Kala-azar outbreak leaves 18 dead, over 500 other infected Mar 21, 2025

The outbreak began in December last year and has rapidly spread across four sub-counties, overwhelming the county's healthcare system.

Jubilee wrangles: Why Uhuru poised to reclaim full control of party Mar 21, 2025

The legal battles between the two factions have been ongoing for over a year, with multiple court rulings favouring Kenyatta's leadership.

Somali National Army eliminates Al-Shabaab leaders in Shabelle region Mar 20, 2025

This latest victory comes just a day after an assassination attempt on Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, whose convoy was targeted by Al-Shabaab...

NTSA suspends Super Metro's operating license, warns public against boarding its PSVs Mar 20, 2025

The Traffic Department has also been directed to impound vehicles belonging to the company found operating contrary to the suspension.

Treasury CS Mbadi proposes reduction of counties to achieve financial sustainability Mar 20, 2025

The CS suggested that the country may have to either go back to the eight provinces in the previous Constitution or have a maximum of 14 regions to ac...

ELOG renews push for voter register audit amid fraud allegations Mar 19, 2025

ELOG's renewed push follows recent claims by Royal Media Founder SK Macharia, who alleged voter fraud in previous elections, including the 2022 Genera...

Senators grill CS Kabogo over ICT budget cuts amid delayed digital projects Mar 19, 2025

One of the major sticking points was the fact that only 37 out of 1450 digital hubs the government had pledged had been connected.

M-Pesa teams up with LakiPay to boost digital payments in Ethiopia Mar 18, 2025

This latest integration with LakiPay therefore solidifies Safaricom's role in Ethiopia's financial ecosystem.

JKIA set for major overhaul as government unveils service charter Mar 17, 2025

The new Service Charter outlines several measures aimed at addressing longstanding service delivery inefficiencies at JKIA, particularly those affecti...

Rwanda cuts ties with Belgium, orders diplomats to leave country in 48 hours Mar 17, 2025

Kigali further accused Belgium of playing a partisan role in the conflict, siding against Rwanda and using various international platforms to mobilise...

Kalonzo, Karua accuse senior government official of grabbing retirees' land Mar 14, 2025

The two leaders alongside a section of the retirees said that GSU officers had been deployed to illegally occupy the land that was awarded to the pens...

IMF urges Kenya to balance loans acquisition with sound economic policies Mar 14, 2025

Teferra reaffirmed the IMF's commitment to deploy the Extended Fund Facility, Extended Credit Facility and Rapid Credit Facility programmes to support...

The link between diabetes, kidney disease and high blood pressure Mar 13, 2025

Diabetes can affect small blood vessels. This can cause high blood pressure and also lead to kidney disease.

Zanzibar's VP Othman Sharif, Sifuna, Bobi Wine and Tundu Lissu among leaders denied entry into Angola Mar 13, 2025

According to sources who spoke to The Eastleigh Voice, the leaders are currently being held at Luanda Airport, and their passports have been confiscat...

MPs pass Bill to strengthen National Land Commission public oversight powers Mar 13, 2025

Such an amendment would among other things restore the Commission's authority to review all grants and dispositions of public land to assess their leg...

CS Wandayi urges EPRA to prioritise safety in emerging energy sectors Mar 13, 2025

Wandayi concluded by reaffirming the government's commitment to ensuring that energy safety guidelines are rigorously enforced.

Court of Appeal to deliver ruling on Arshad Sharif murder case on June 21 Mar 12, 2025

Arshad, a prominent Pakistani journalist, fled his home country citing threats to his life before being shot dead by Kenyan police.

Gig workers demand justice for Nigerian moderator found dead in Nairobi Mar 11, 2025

According to the Union, Olubumni had not seen her family since she came to Nairobi in 2022 for work. Despite pleading for a return ticket to Nigeria a...

UDA sets stage for grassroots elections in 22 counties Mar 10, 2025

The upcoming elections mark the second phase of the party's efforts to solidify its grassroots structures, having already completed elections in five...

Somali minister claims state officials sharing intelligence with Al-Shabaab Mar 10, 2025

This follows the death of Abukar Abdulle Raage Gar-Maqaate, a senior military officer who was recently killed near Boos-Hareeri in the Middle Shabelle...

Ministry of Health seeks Sh6 billion budget boost amid accountability concerns Mar 07, 2025

According to PS Kimtai, SHA has so far registered 20.2 million Kenyans, reinforcing the need for an additional Sh3 billion to boost primary healthcare...

Changes in parliamentary committees loom as ODM-UDA sign cooperation deal Mar 07, 2025

For the 20 departmental committees, nomination papers must be submitted to the Director's Office at Bunge Tower by Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5 pm.

MPs fire back at Controller of Budget and Auditor General with corruption allegations Mar 07, 2025

Junet accused the offices of the Auditor General and that of the Controller of Budget of overstepping their mandates and fuelling a culture of public...

MPs approve 2025 Debt Management Strategy amid concerns over public borrowing Mar 06, 2025

The approval comes barely three days after The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, challenged the Treasury to reduce the country's Gross Domesti...

MPs cry foul over delayed NG-CDF funds disbursement Mar 05, 2025

The MPs questioned the government's failure to honour its commitment, pointing to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi who had given them assurances...

Puntland welcomes former ISIS affiliates amid anti-terrorism push Mar 04, 2025

The government confirmed that these individuals had cashed in on the seven-day amnesty by renouncing their previously held terrorism ideologies.

Witness recounts how Mackenzie lured followers to Shakahola, away from public scrutiny Mar 03, 2025

The witness said he was given a motorcycle which he used to transport bodies to their mass burial sites.

Governors lock horns with MPs over Road Maintenance Fund Feb 27, 2025

The county bosses insisted that they should get the lion's share of the fund because the responsibility of constructing and maintaining the majority o...

Haki Yetu condemns arrest of Lamu activist over criticism of Ruto's housing project Feb 26, 2025

According to the group, Yunus was arrested on February 25 after he visited a police station seeking to know why the authorities were searching for him...

KMTC announces 5,000 training slots for March 2025 intake Feb 26, 2025

Both institutions confirmed the development that will see prospective students have the opportunity to apply for any of the 21 programmes available at...

New valve implantation procedure offers hope for patients with heart conditions Feb 24, 2025

This minimally invasive procedure is designed to replace a narrowed aortic valve that fails to open properly.

Raila Odinga: State did not spend Sh13 billion on my AUC campaigns Feb 24, 2025

Odinga said the government only covered the necessary transport and that he did not indulge in any extravagance.

Government on the spot over low housing funds absorption amid construction levy deliberations Feb 21, 2025

PS Hinga attributed the meagre 25 per cent absorption rate to delays in the disbursement of funds by the Affordable Housing Board.

DPP appeals Waititu’s acquittal in money laundering case, cites legal errors Feb 21, 2025

During the initial trial, the Prosecution argued that the financial transactions linked to Waititu were designed to conceal illicit proceeds.

Finish stalled projects first before launching new ones, CS Muturi tells government Feb 21, 2025

Muturi raised concerns over the prioritisation of new developments without adequate attention to stalled projects.

Kizza Besigye, co-accused charged with treason Feb 21, 2025

The magistrate ruled that the three be remanded at Luzira prison and declined a request for private medical attention, citing that the capital nature...

Funding uncertainty threatens new African Union mission in Somalia Feb 20, 2025

Without the timely disbursement of funds, AUSSOM’s effectiveness is at risk, potentially reversing the gains made in countering Al-Shabaab insurgents...

13 police officers, NIS agent charged with murder of two Indians, taxi driver Feb 20, 2025

The two IT experts – Mohamed and Zulfiqar had been brought to aid the United Democratic Alliance (UDA's) technical teams.

Why recovered mental health patients are confined at Mathari Hospital for over 20 years Feb 20, 2025

The legal challenges stem from gaps in the Mental Health Act, Cap 24, which mandates court rulings or directives for the release of patients admitted...

Sh48.5 billion county funds remain unused at CBK as devolved units struggle with finances Feb 20, 2025

Counties with the highest amounts of unspent funds include Kisii, which has Sh3.46 billion sitting idle in the CRF account, while its development fund...

Tourism revenue surges to Sh452.2bn in 2024 with 2.4 million tourists visiting Feb 19, 2025

The report highlighted the rise of new travel trends, including cultural tourism, adventure tourism, and sports tourism, as one of the prime reasons t...

Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

Human rights groups pile pressure on Ugandan gov't over Besigye's unlawful detention Feb 18, 2025

The organisations have called on the Kenyan government to acknowledge its role in both national and transnational abductions, particularly the forced...

Ombudsman asks SHA to respond to query on Sh7.3bn disbursements to hospitals Feb 18, 2025

Under the Access to Information Act 2016, there is no requirement for an applicant to justify why they need specific information from a public entity.

Museveni dismisses Besigye's hunger strike as 'unprincipled blackmail' Feb 18, 2025

"How can you be accused of serious crimes and, then, your response is a hunger strike to generate sympathy for getting bail? Why don't you demand a qu...

Kenya faces new US tariffs after Trump announces new fight against ‘unfair trade’ Feb 18, 2025

The directive is expected to impact Kenya significantly, as it currently applies a 16 per cent VAT on goods entering its market.

Uganda Law Society condemns Judge Singiza over illegal detention of Besigye Feb 17, 2025

The advocates alleged that his conduct was not an isolated incident, citing both his refusal to grant a constitutionally urgent hearing to Advocate Er...

Sudan confirms plans by Russia to set up naval base in the Red Sea Feb 14, 2025

Russia has stood by Sudan's military government on the international stage, using its veto power at the UN Security Council to block resolutions calli...

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