Author: Lucy Mumbi

Nigeria’s Tinubu redirects police from VIPs to combat rising kidnappings, orders 30,000 new recruits Nov 24, 2025

The move affecting approximately 100,000 officers comes days after more than 300 schoolchildren from St. Mary's Private Catholic School in Papiri, wer...

Treasury under fire for using Sh2.67 trillion in domestic loans on recurrent spending Nov 24, 2025

A report by the Auditor General reveals that the money raised between 2018 and 2023 largely went to cover routine exchequer releases and debt maturiti...

KeNHA launches crackdown on unsafe sugarcane transport amid spike in road crashes Nov 24, 2025

KeNHA noted that transporters have increasingly been stacking sugarcane beyond permissible height limits, with nighttime movement further raising the...

Men dominate Judiciary complaints and case filings as gender gaps persist despite digital progress Nov 24, 2025

While men dominated criminal, civil and traffic cases across all courts, the report indicates women’s participation was largely limited to family-rela...

High Court sets December 16 mention in Agnes Wanjiru murder case as UK confirms suspect in custody Nov 24, 2025

ODPP informed the court that they had received official confirmation that Purkiss is being held by British authorities, and that the UK courts will co...

Kenya, Malaysia sign landmark deals to boost trade, tourism and technology cooperation Nov 24, 2025

Among the measures agreed upon are the elimination of tariffs on Kenyan agricultural produce and beef, a move aimed at boosting the country’s exports...

Kenya Power rolls out digital meter reading system to boost billing accuracy Nov 24, 2025

The Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology will allow meter readings to be captured automatically, cutting down on human error and speeding up...

Senator Omtatah files petition seeking to declare National Tallying Centre unconstitutional in presidential elections Nov 24, 2025

The petitioner, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, argues that the current system of centralised verification not only duplicates work already done at the c...

Auditor General calls for penalties on officers who ignore audit recommendations Nov 24, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu expressed concerns that her office’s audit recommendations are often not implemented, with many issues recurring in sub...

Over 30,000 teachers set for senior school curriculum training ahead of 2026 transition Nov 24, 2025

Over 30,000 educators, drawn from 9,626 schools, will take part in the three-week programme scheduled to run from December 1 to December 19, 2025, aim...

KCSE marking starts under tight supervision to ensure fairness Nov 24, 2025

This year, candidates’ names and index numbers have been removed from all scripts, with identification slips packed separately to guarantee impartiali...

Only 12 of 58 EACC corruption cases cleared for prosecution by DPP over three-month period Nov 24, 2025

According to the commission’s latest quarterly report, many of the pending cases involve large sums of public funds and senior officials, highlighting...

SUPKEM Chair Hassan Ole Naado rejects calls to resign, defends tenure Nov 24, 2025

Hassan Ole Naado defended his tenure, arguing that the council operates fully within the law and that elections, when due, will be held according to S...

Law Society of Kenya demands immediate halt to Makongeni demolitions over lack of compensation Nov 24, 2025

Hundreds of residents, many of whom had not yet received their relocation facilitation funds, were caught off guard on Sunday as demolition crews bega...

MPs warn Sh2.4 billion tax dispute between KRA and NG-CDF could paralyse constituencies Nov 23, 2025

Unpaid taxes dating back to 2020 have triggered a standoff, with MPs warning that unless Treasury intervenes, essential projects in hundreds of consti...

Africa set for major tech leap as UAE commits Sh129 billion to AI expansion Nov 23, 2025

UAE’s new “AI for development initiative” targets education, healthcare, agriculture and climate projects, promising advanced computing power and glob...

Tea board to probe workers paid without farms in crackdown on fraudulent earnings Nov 23, 2025

Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh said the audit will specifically target employees whose earnings appear disproportionate to their farm size...

Ruto dismisses claims of Uganda-Kenya rift over Indian Ocean access, urges media to stop negative narratives Nov 23, 2025

Ruto criticised sections of the media, claiming they had exaggerated Uganda’s stance on accessing the ocean.

Unions slam TSC over limited promotion slots as 131,000 teachers apply for 21,000 positions Nov 23, 2025

The TSC confirmed receiving 131,734 applications for the 21,313 promotion vacancies, reflecting an oversubscription of 618 per cent.

Rising charges for permits, passports push non-tax revenue to record levels Nov 23, 2025

According to the National Treasury, the surge was driven by higher charges for work permits, passports and national identification replacements, pushi...

Regulator revives plan to limit early pension withdrawals to 30 per cent before age 50 Nov 23, 2025

Kenya also faces low pension coverage, with over 70 per cent of workers retiring without a pension beyond payouts from the National Social Security Fu...

Over 3,000 road crash deaths spur festive season safety crackdown Nov 23, 2025

More than 3,000 people have died in road accidents since January, prompting senators to push the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the NTSA to imple...

Former British soldier facing extradition over Agnes Wanjiru murder denies knowing victim Nov 23, 2025

Robert James Purkiss, 28, said he only learned of her death weeks later while on a military exercise in Canada and insisted he had never met the 21-ye...

State House overshoots budget by 125 per cent in first quarter of 2025/26 - Treasury Nov 23, 2025

Data from the Treasury shows that State House alone spent more than double its quarterly target in the first three months of the 2025/26 financial yea...

Sakaja’s loan request for salaries draws ire from Nairobi MCAs for lack of details Nov 23, 2025

The call for scrutiny comes after City Hall moved its primary accounts to Sidian Bank, a shift that raised questions from MCAs and finance officers ov...

Judiciary reports 17 per cent drop in fines collected for minor offences in 2023/24 Nov 23, 2025

The report shows that fines accounted for 42.34 per cent of the Judiciary’s total revenue, while court fees remained the largest contributor at 47.35...

Cultural victory as Ethiopia recovers 12 artefacts taken to Germany in the 1920s Nov 20, 2025

The century-old crowns, shields and paintings were handed over to Addis Ababa University in a milestone cultural restitution.

US reverses boycott, signals participation in G20 summit in South Africa Nov 20, 2025

Ramaphosa said the South African government had received communication from Washington at the “11th hour” and is now discussing how to accommodate the...

Senators order agencies to reconcile records on injured police officers’ claims amid conflicting figures Nov 20, 2025

Details showed that while SHA reported paying over 1,500 claims worth Sh1.27 billion, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services had n...

Nigerian court jails Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu for life over terrorism charges Nov 20, 2025

The life term sentence follows a dramatic hearing in which Kanu accused the court of bias and challenged the legality of his transfer from Kenya.

IEBC warns against double registration as voter turnout remains low Nov 20, 2025

The commission said the offence will be flagged instantly and urged the public to refrain from sharing incorrect information.

Businesses granted 30-day relief on long-stay container charges at Mombasa port Nov 20, 2025

The waiver covers all accrued port storage charges and customs warehouse rent for long-stay containerised cargo.

Kenya unveils 10-year plan to dual 2,500km of roads, tarmac 28,000km Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said the government will also leverage Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to modernise airports in Nairobi, Mombasa and Lamu, while addressing op...

Over 5,000 Rwandans stream back from DR Congo after Qatar peace agreement Nov 20, 2025

Many of those displaced are from Hutu communities, including individuals connected to the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), found...

Mass burial for 25 Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide victims set for Friday as death toll hits 39 Nov 20, 2025

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura indicated that search and rescue operations were temporarily paused to allow families to prepare for burials with...

Ruto terms Hustler Fund largest financial inclusion programme since independence Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said the fund has transformed access to finance, enabling 800,000 business owners to borrow up to Sh150,000 without collateral.

Ruto announces recruitment of 24,000 more teachers by January to ease national shortage Nov 20, 2025

Ruto noted that this move, combined with the 76,000 teachers already hired, will bring the total to 100,000 within three years.

CJ Koome warns new advocates against misappropriating clients’ compensation Nov 20, 2025

The Chief Justice urged lawyers to be mindful of their words, protect their reputation, and uphold the honor of the profession they have joined.

Small claims courts pump Sh21 billion back into Kenya’s economy since 2021 Nov 20, 2025

Established to ease the Judiciary’s backlog, the courts handle cases valued at less than Sh1 million, including sale and supply contracts, debt recove...

Two Kenyans still held in Tanzania, one confirmed death after election unrest - Mudavadi Nov 19, 2025

The CS said efforts to trace Kenyan teacher John Ogutu’s body in Tanzanian hospitals and mortuaries have not yielded results.

Lawyer Chacha Mwita detained for 14 days over terrorism financing probe Nov 19, 2025

The Kahawa Law Courts ruled that the allegations, while not proof of guilt, raise serious questions over public safety and national security that requ...

Kenya dismisses war fears as Mudavadi quashes claims of Uganda ‘overrunning’ the country Nov 19, 2025

Mudavadi noted that Kenya has consistently upheld protocols guaranteeing access to the ocean for neighbours such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South...

WHO warns of soaring antibiotic resistance in gonorrhoea globally Nov 19, 2025

Resistance to ceftriaxone, in particular, has climbed from 0.8 per cent to five per cent while cefixime resistance rose from 1.7 per cent to 11 per ce...

Government blames failed drug tests for delays in Kazi Majuu placements Nov 19, 2025

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said that out of 500 recruits, 300 have already travelled, while 121 are still awaiting departure, and 84 hold v...

Government mulls leasing pyrethrum processor to private operator amid Sh3.5 billion debt Nov 19, 2025

CS Kagwe said the company is generating only Sh35 million annually, with occasional spikes to Sh60 million, a trend he warned is far from enough to su...

National Treasury says weak revenue, high debt repayments straining Kenya’s budget Nov 19, 2025

Kenya’s budget faces mounting pressure as tax collections fall by Sh90 billion, driving a wider fiscal deficit and forcing the government to tighten s...

Amnesty report shows at least 128 killed, 3,000 arrested in 2024–2025 Gen Z protests Nov 19, 2025

Findings revealed how the state combined traditional and digital repression to target activists, particularly those from marginalised socio-economic b...

Over 3,400 Kenyans in distress reported in Middle East since 2023 - Mudavadi Nov 19, 2025

Mudavadi dismissed allegations that senior public officials or their relatives hold interests in recruitment firms sending Kenyans to the Gulf.

CHADEMA rejects President Samia’s inquiry into Tanzania election unrest, demands international probe Nov 19, 2025

CHADEMA said Samia lacks political, legal and moral legitimacy to convene a body tasked with investigating actions it claims were orchestrated by her...

Three-judge bench to hear petition challenging National Assembly over unauthorised borrowing Nov 19, 2025

The petitioners argue that the borrowing was conducted outside the bounds of the law and that Parliament exceeded its authority in approving certain a...

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