Author: Lucy Mumbi

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...

Hustler Fund faces scrutiny as MPs demand answers on missing Sh14 billion, beneficiary records Nov 19, 2025

MPs slam Hustler Fund for failing to account for Sh14 billion, demanding missing beneficiary records and full transparency.

Nairobi academies under FKF probe over backdated, fake licenses Nov 19, 2025

FKF Football Development Director Francis Kimanzi said the federation has received reports of suspicious documents and has launched investigations to...

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...

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