Author: Lucy Mumbi

MPs shocked as Treasury issues billions in loans to Kenya Airways without signed agreements Nov 18, 2025

Disclosures by the Auditor General showed that Sh10 billion was given to the airline in 2022/2023 as an on-lent loan, taking its total loan exposure t...

Zambia, Eswatini first in Africa to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection as Kenya eyes approval Nov 18, 2025

Gilead is seeking regulatory approval to distribute lenacapavir in additional African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Botswana.

Government owes private universities Sh48.8 billion in unpaid student funding, MPs told Nov 18, 2025

The Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) told the legislators that despite submitting detailed claims to the Treasury and Ministry of Educ...

Why employers who fail to remit statutory deductions could face criminal charges Nov 18, 2025

Mbadi said he has submitted amendments to the Retirement Benefits Act that will criminalise non-remittance, aiming to safeguard workers’ pension right...

Police granted 20 days to probe murder of 17-year-old orphan in Garissa Nov 18, 2025

Investigating officer Jefferson Mwiti told the court that the first suspect allegedly defiled and strangled Safiya while she slept.

Senate probes detention of new mothers in hospitals over unpaid bills Nov 18, 2025

Legislators expressed concern that the transition to SHA has created gaps in maternal healthcare, exposing women to unlawful confinement.

Somalia takes over leadership of EAC Speakers Bureau from Kenya Nov 18, 2025

Burundi, next in line under the rotational leadership plan, had indicated it was not ready due to internal constraints.

Communications Authority dismisses claims of mandatory biometric data for SIM registration Nov 18, 2025

Reports indicated that subscribers might be asked to provide DNA, fingerprints, or retinal scans when registering new lines, raising concerns about pr...

Kenya issues nationwide alert after Marburg virus detected in Ethiopia Nov 18, 2025

The Kenya National Public Health Institute (NPHI) highlighted that the virus, which causes severe hemorrhagic fever, could spread quickly due to Kenya...

Cloudflare outage sparks global internet chaos as major websites affected Nov 18, 2025

Millions of users worldwide face service disruptions as the major Cloudflare outage leaves websites and online platforms offline for hours.

Thousands set to get land titles as state seeks to degazette over 6,700 hectares of forest Nov 18, 2025

CS Barasa has petitioned the National Assembly seeking approval to regularise the settlements in South Nandi, Turbo, Mt Elgon, and Kakamega forests.

Only two of 11 police aircraft operational, rest grounded over maintenance failures, EACC audit reveals Nov 17, 2025

The audit, commissioned by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja in February, examined the systems, policies, procedures, and practices of the NPS...

Auditor General flags Sh1.37 billion overdue payments at KenGen amid rising debts Nov 17, 2025

The provision for Kenya Power’s debt alone increased by 78 per cent to Sh830.99 million, as the Sh16.65 billion owed remained largely unsettled.

Delayed government payments fueling bank loan defaults in Kenya, Fitch warns Nov 17, 2025

According to the agency, the banking industry’s impaired loan ratio, which stood at 17.6 per cent in June, is unlikely to ease until public-sector arr...

I feared for my life due to planned attacks: Gachagua on why he skipped Raila’s State funeral Nov 17, 2025

Gachagua alleged that certain individuals within the government had previously planned to assassinate him, adding that earlier attempts on his life ha...

Kenyan men handled majority of mobile money deals in 2024 with Sh5.3 trillion in transactions - CBK report Nov 17, 2025

In 2024, men conducted 61 per cent of all mobile money deals across M-Pesa, Airtel Money, and T-Kash, leaving women with just 39 per cent of total tra...

IPOA launches nationwide monitoring of police recruitment to ensure fairness, transparency Nov 17, 2025

Over 400 recruitment centres have opened their doors to thousands of Kenyans seeking to join the service, with the NPS targeting 10,000 new constables...

Senators call for real-time CCTV monitoring in all cells to curb police brutality Nov 17, 2025

The move comes amid rising concerns over reports of police brutality, harassment and unexplained deaths in custody.

Over 4,100 killed on Kenyan roads in 2025 as NTSA rolls out new safety measures Nov 17, 2025

The agency will also conduct pre-festive inspection clinics at major bus termini ahead of the travel rush, as well as collaborate with the National Po...

New Bill requires international NGOs to hire two-thirds Kenyan staff Nov 17, 2025

The Privileges and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2025 seeks to ensure that expatriates make up no more than one-third of staff and narrows the scope of...

Suspected cyberattack renders multiple Kenyan Government websites inaccessible Nov 17, 2025

A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice revealed that sites linked to the Education Ministry, ICT, Health, Labour, Environment, Tourism, State House and I...

Chinese national sacked after being filmed assaulting Kenyan worker Nov 17, 2025

The Embassy condemned the incident, which was captured on a viral video, terming it unacceptable and deeply disappointing.

City Hall pulls down 20 illegal billboards in citywide crackdown Nov 17, 2025

The county says the operation is part of a broader plan to restore order in public spaces and enforce compliance among advertising firms.

Over 44,000 schools cleared for capitation as audit uncovers 87,000 ghost learners Nov 17, 2025

So far, authorities have identified 87,000 ghost learners amid concerns of nearly Sh1 billion in capitation funds misappropriated. A total of 10 schoo...

Besigye's wife demands immediate release of husband after one year in detention Nov 17, 2025

Besigye, who faces military court charges, has remained in custody despite repeated calls for bail and mounting concerns over his health. He is accuse...

Construction works force last-minute shift in Kamukunji police recruitment venue Nov 16, 2025

On Friday, the High Court temporarily varied the earlier suspension of the nationwide recruitment after Justice Bahati Mwamuye stayed conservatory ord...

Aid cuts to force Kenya, other African governments to rethink development in 2026 Nov 16, 2025

Donor spending by the 17 largest Western nations could fall more than 25 per cent compared with 2024.

Over 31,000 SGBV cases filed in Kenyan courts in 2024/25, report reveals Nov 16, 2025

Nine counties recorded more than 1,000 SGBV cases each, revealing the regions where the burden of gender-based violence is heaviest. These are Nairobi...

COTU demands immediate deportation of Chinese manager filmed assaulting Kenyan worker Nov 16, 2025

Atwoli described the incident as unacceptable, calling on the government to act swiftly to safeguard the rights and dignity of Kenyan workers employed...

Government urged to fast-track transition of basic education institutions to comprehensive schools Nov 16, 2025

More than 23,000 public primary school heads and the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) argue that the transition will ease administration and al...

Intern teachers warn they will not resume duties in January without permanent status Nov 16, 2025

The tutors said their one-year agreements with the Ministry of Education were meant as a transition into permanent employment, arguing that their low...

Parliament flags exclusion of teen mothers, prisoners from SHA coverage Nov 16, 2025

According to the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health, weak mechanisms for identifying and enrolling the poor have forced patients to...

DR Congo, M23 commit to ceasefire and humanitarian protocols with new peace deal Nov 16, 2025

The agreement, backed by Qatar and the United States, sets out eight implementation protocols, including ceasefire monitoring and prisoner exchanges a...

SGR extension to Kisumu, Malaba set for January launch - Ruto Nov 16, 2025

The project, aimed at boosting trade along the Northern Corridor, will pass through Narok, Bomet, Nyamira, Kisumu and Busia counties, with compensatio...

Six Iranians detained for 21 more days as probe into Sh8.2 billion meth seizure deepens Nov 16, 2025

Authorities warned that releasing the suspects before completion of investigations would jeopardise the multiagency operation, which involves internat...

Public officers face Sh4 million fine or 10-year jail term for missing asset declarations Nov 16, 2025

EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said officers are reminded that the two-year declaration cycle for 2025 opened on November 1 and will close...

Kenya moves to fast-track medicine registration, boost local pharma production Nov 10, 2025

The collaboration aims to harmonise pharmaceutical regulations, boost local manufacturing, and ensure patients receive essential medicines more quickl...

Teachers’ medical benefits expanded as SHA cover replaces Minet from December Nov 10, 2025

Transition to SHA guarantees uninterrupted medical services and expanded benefits for over 400,000 teachers nationwide.”

Government moves to protect farmers with 10-day payout rule for climate insurance Nov 10, 2025

The framework aims to ensure that payouts are timely, transparent and scientifically grounded, protecting smallholder farmers and pastoralists from re...

Over 280 county corruption cases under EACC investigation Nov 10, 2025

EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud told the committee, chaired by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, that six of the reported cases have been concluded in court, seven a...

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s treason trial delayed again amid security concerns in Dar es Salaam Nov 10, 2025

State Counsel Thawabu Issa told the High Court that the Prisons Department was unable to present Lissu in court, citing safety concerns.

High Court suspends nationwide police recruitment over fresh legal challenge Nov 10, 2025

The recruitment exercise, initially planned for November 17, 2025, was to be conducted across 422 centres nationwide.

Primary school heads warn of infrastructure gaps threatening smooth transition to senior school Nov 10, 2025

Delegates representing more than 23,000 primary schools across the country cited the shortage of laboratories, workshops and ICT resources as major ob...

HELB loan defaults hit Sh42 billion as number of defaulters surges by 40 per cent Nov 10, 2025

Elite professionals, including lawyers, doctors, engineers and accountants, top the list of those who have not honoured their repayment obligations.

MPs to private sector: No tax incentives without proof of public good Nov 10, 2025

The legislators accused the private sector of going silent whenever Parliament is under attack over laws passed to ease the cost of doing business and...

Senators, governors clash looms over new County Oversight Bill Nov 10, 2025

The Bill, sponsored by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, seeks to create a framework for senators to oversee the allocation, collection, use, and manageme...

Kenyan detainees recount harrowing ordeal during Tanzanian election protest crackdown Nov 10, 2025

The two said their ordeal began at military checkpoints and escalated at police stations where they were held in inhumane conditions with dozens of ot...

African Union urges swift global action as Mali crisis deepens Nov 10, 2025

AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the worsening violence threatens to overwhelm communities, disrupt essential supplies and intensify instabil...

Ex-Botswana President Ian Khama denounces President Samia, cites "rigged election" and oppression in Tanzania Nov 10, 2025

Khama, who served as Botswana’s president from 2008 to 2018, also criticised Cameroon President Paul Biya, recently sworn in at 92 years old, saying t...

Nairobi County begins citywide inspection as 14-day repainting deadline expires Nov 10, 2025

The operation, led by the Health and Nutrition department, targets commercial zones including the CBD, Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngara and Kirinyaga Road...

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