Author: Lucy Mumbi

34% of students forced to decline admission due to fees crisis, KMTC boss says Apr 25, 2025

Appearing before a joint sitting of the Health and Education Committee on Thursday, Oluoch appealed for government support, saying the college is grap...

MPs approve Bill unlocking Sh50.5 billion for counties Apr 25, 2025

The Bill also outlines various development partner-funded projects that will benefit counties in areas such as agriculture, health, water, sanitation,...

Interior PS Omollo faces Sh500,000 fine, arrest for snubbing summons Apr 24, 2025

Omollo has been at the centre of several unresolved matters, including the implementation of the Departmental Committee on Lands’ report on a petition...

TSC: Over 360,000 teachers face healthcare uncertainty as SHA declines onboarding Apr 24, 2025

Legislators have now urged the government to urgently restructure the scheme and explore feasible options to ensure teachers receive the medical care...

Vietnam gas president blasts Kenya, Africa for lack of vision, poor execution Apr 24, 2025

Chau argued that the problem in Kenya and much of Africa was not a lack of money or talent but a system deeply entrenched in short-term political perf...

Government launches nationwide operation to reclaim grabbed public land Apr 24, 2025

The CS said his ministry would collaborate closely with the Ministry of Lands to ensure all government land is fully documented and secured.

Nairobi clinical officers accuse Sakaja of frustrating their career growth Apr 24, 2025

Muthama emphasised that the deployment of the five officers would help address the ongoing shortage of healthcare workers in the county.

China to fund SGR extension, Nithi Bridge construction under newly signed 20 agreements Apr 24, 2025

In total, 20 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation frameworks were signed, targeting sectors such as infrastructure, trade, digital econom...

Khalwale withdraws Bill seeking to regulate boda boda industry after public outcry Apr 24, 2025

According to Wetang’ula, the Speaker of the Senate formally requested the withdrawal of the Bill in a letter dated March 7, 2025, citing feedback from...

UoN, KU among universities owing CUE Sh750 million debt in quality assurance fees Apr 24, 2025

Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Investment Committee on Governance and Education, CUE Chief Executive Officer Mike Kuria said the comm...

National schools to offer all three CBC career pathways starting 2026 Apr 24, 2025

The CS also announced that the current categorisation of schools into national, extra-county, county, or sub-county will be abolished starting next ye...

NTSA urged to issue flood alerts as heavy rains render key roads impassable Apr 23, 2025

IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has also projected that rainfall in Kenya and the broader Horn of Africa could intensify in th...

Senators blast CS Mbadi for delaying county funds despite commitment, vow to summon him quarterly Apr 23, 2025

Senators have maintained that they have increased their vigilance in overseeing the timely release of the funds, as many counties struggle to meet the...

High Court suspends revocation of UoN council as governance crisis looms Apr 23, 2025

The Council members, Dr Parmain Ole Narikae, Carren Kerubo Omwenga, Sally Ngeringwony Toroitich and Ahmed Sheikh Abdullahi, were removed just days bef...

Only non-compliant children’s homes will be shut down, government says Apr 23, 2025

The clarifications follow growing concerns among lawmakers over the rising number of homeless children and the government’s strategy to phase out priv...

Government orders urgent drainage fix as Nairobi floods claim six lives Apr 23, 2025

The floods, triggered by heavy rains, have overwhelmed drainage systems and caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure across parts of Nair...

Duale appoints advisory panel to guide SHA on benefits, tariffs Apr 23, 2025

According to the notice, the team’s core mandate is to advise both the Health Cabinet Secretary and SHA on the development and review of benefit packa...

Duale appoints 12-member task force to probe kidney transplant allegations at Mediheal Hospital Apr 23, 2025

The committee has been tasked with establishing the current legal and regulatory framework governing tissue and organ transplant services in Kenya and...

I'll face the law if guilty - Mediheal boss Swarup Mishra denies organ trafficking claims Apr 23, 2025

Mishra, who was flanked by Lawyer Katwa Kigen, dismissed the accusations as baseless and announced plans to sue the German media outlet Deutsche Welle...

Turkey secures rights to 90% of oil and gas output in deal with Somalia Apr 23, 2025

The agreement grants Turkey sweeping operational and financial privileges. Most notably, it gives Ankara rights to 90 per cent of the oil and gas prod...

Obado: I did not kill Sharon Otieno, I told my wife, son about my affair with her Apr 23, 2025

Sharon was murdered in 2018, and Obado was charged with her murder alongside his aide Michael Oyamo and Casper Obiero. They all denied the charges but...

Teachers to receive non-pensionable allowances under new TSC reforms Apr 23, 2025

The Bill proposes that while most of these allowances will be non-pensionable, the responsibility allowance will be pensionable if a teacher earns it...

Kenya to establish unit to tackle human trafficking, body organ trade Apr 22, 2025

Interior CS Murkomen said the unit will be responsible for receiving intelligence reports related to human trafficking and illegal organ trade and act...

Teachers in hardship areas accuse Kuppet of neglect, demand increase in hardship allowance Apr 22, 2025

They argue that the hardship allowance, being the only allowance specific to their working conditions, must be adjusted to reflect the daily struggles...

Public outcry prompts Senate probe into backlog of title deeds Apr 22, 2025

Senators say the delays have left many Kenyans in legal and financial limbo, while also enabling fraudsters to exploit landowners by promising to fast...

Parliamentary Budget Office projects Sh40 million annual revenue from Diaspora Citizenship Bill Apr 22, 2025

The revenue will stem from the estimated four million Kenyans living in the diaspora, with a small percentage, 0.01 per cent, of them expected to appl...

Ruto regime returning Kenya back to Nyayo-era - Governor Nyong’o Apr 22, 2025

Nyong'o said the ongoing spat between county governments and the national administration over the management of road funds reflects a calculated effor...

Mediheal kidney donors volunteer to testify as DCI takes over organ trafficking probe Apr 22, 2025

The donors are willing to confirm they were not paid, and the hospital is ready to release its patient files to address any concerns.

MPs probe alleged unethical kidney transplants at Mediheal Hospital Apr 22, 2025

The committee’s terms of reference include a deep dive into oversight mechanisms governing transplants, such as licensing, monitoring, and audit proto...

Boniface Mwangi’s lawyers accuse police of cover-up in assault case Apr 22, 2025

Senior Counsel Martha Karua, who was present in court in solidarity with Mwangi, termed the charges a blatant cover-up and questioned the role played...

Government forms rapid response team to tackle rising gambling addiction Apr 22, 2025

The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health through the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, comes amid mounting c...

Higher deductions push NSSF contributions up by Sh220 billion Apr 21, 2025

The higher deductions have accelerated the growth of the State-backed national pension scheme, pushing its total assets close to the Sh600 billion mar...

Kenyans consume more power than ever as production reaches all-time high Apr 21, 2025

The continued rise in both production and consumption points to increased economic activity, particularly in the manufacturing sector and among large...

Police medical insurance renewed as Sh1.2 billion hospital remains unused Apr 21, 2025

Awarded to APA Insurance and a joint venture partner, the one-year medical cover runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

Audit reveals delays in Nairobi rail project over incomplete Likoni Bridge Apr 21, 2025

The railways agency is embroiled in a tussle with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) over the improvement of Nairobi Lot 2, which entails the upgr...

How Kenyans braved rain, mud for a glimpse of Pope Francis’ Mass in Nairobi Apr 21, 2025

Crowds began streaming into the venue long before dawn, with many spending the entire night in the cold, unrelenting downpour.

MPs raise concerns over legality of eCitizen deal, say contract missed key signatures Apr 21, 2025

They noted that although the platform processes hundreds of millions of shillings daily—payments made by citizens for various government services—it w...

People’s pope: World mourns the passing of Pope Francis Apr 21, 2025

His death marks the end of a transformative and often tumultuous papacy defined by a deep commitment to the poor, calls for peace and efforts to moder...

Why public servants missed out on pay rise for six months Apr 21, 2025

The commission says it was left with only three commissioners after the September 2024 exit of the seven members. With a legal requirement of ten comm...

Closure of children’s homes risks worsening child homelessness, Senators say Apr 21, 2025

Last week, the national government announced plans to gradually transition from institutional care and begin integrating abandoned and orphaned childr...

Karua: History will not be rewritten to erase Raila’s sacrifices Apr 20, 2025

Her remarks come amid heightened tension and speculation over a possible rift between Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo.

Billions lost as taxpayer-funded markets lie incomplete, vandalised Apr 20, 2025

This comes even as President William Ruto continues to launch new market initiatives, including recent projects in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties, ra...

Man loses CCTV privacy case over failure to follow legal procedures Apr 20, 2025

Maina, who had lived in the apartment for over 11 years, argued that the camera was aimed directly at his home, capturing his movements, including int...

Lion mauls Grade 7 girl near Nairobi National Park as elephant kills herder in Nyeri Apr 20, 2025

The harrowing attack was witnessed by another teenager who immediately raised the alarm, prompting swift action from KWS rangers and emergency respons...

KNUT slams TSC over political interference in teacher hiring process Apr 20, 2025

Speaking during a press briefing, Oyuu decried what he termed as the TSC’s abdication of its legal role, saying the commission had surrendered its con...

Petitioner wants KeNHA to ban long-distance trucks from Eldoret CBD to prevent more deaths Apr 20, 2025

He cited a recent accident on April 18 in which a long-distance truck collided with a motorcycle, leading to the death of a pillion passenger.

Tribunal orders State to pay Sh2.2 billion to displaced Soin-Koru dam families within 90 days Apr 20, 2025

The orders arose from a case filed by 27 individuals whose land was acquired in 2022 by the NLC on behalf of the Water Authority.

NTSA slashes boda boda license fees from Sh15,000 to Sh3,000 in safety push Apr 20, 2025

The NTSA has also announced plans to introduce a mandatory speed limit of 80km/h for boda bodas, alongside other changes aimed at improving safety and...

Kitengela family demands answers from government after son dies in Dubai fire Apr 20, 2025

Kioko, 23, was one of at least 16 people who died in the fire that ravaged an apartment building in the Al-Ras area of Dubai.

MPs seek public views as they fight to save CDF and other key funds Apr 20, 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill, 2025, seeks to safeguard the legality of the NG-CDF, NGAAF, and the Senate Oversig...

Auditor General flags 15 counties over Sh13.26 billion in suspicious cancelled payments Apr 20, 2025

The audit reveals that these cancellations, which largely took place towards the end of the financial year in June 2024, are partly due to delayed dis...

New Bill seeks to allow cash payments for transactions below Sh100,000 Apr 20, 2025

The proposal comes amid a growing trend of businesses prominently displaying signs that read, “we are cashless” or “we only accept cards,” effectively...

MPs slam Commission for University Education for failing to rein in rogue institutions Apr 18, 2025

MPs say CUE’s weak oversight has eroded academic standards and left students vulnerable to fraudulent institutions operating without proper accreditat...

Teachers demand 60% pay rise, improved working conditions in new CBA Apr 18, 2025

KNUT has called on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to include the proposed pay rise, alongside a host of other demands, in the next CBA schedule...

Labour Ministry under fire as woman with invisible disabilities says she’s been denied work for 10 years Apr 17, 2025

Likiwop, who has lived with these conditions for many years, revealed that while the new Social Health Authority covers consultations, it does not cov...

Kwa Jomvu–Mariakani highway upgrade to be completed by January 2026, KeNHA says Apr 17, 2025

KeNHA, which is overseeing the works, said the road starts just after the Kwa Jomvu Interchange and follows the alignment of the existing A8 highway t...

University student enrollment in Kenya doubles, surpassing 600,000 mark in 2024 Apr 17, 2025

The report also pointed to the introduction of the Privately Sponsored Students Programme (PSSP), commonly referred to as Module II, as a major contri...

Government to include AI tools like Chatgpt in school curriculum Apr 17, 2025

Speaking while responding to questions from Senators, Kabogo said the government had already partnered with the European Union (EU) to develop a compr...

Nairobi MPs accuse Governor Sakaja of neglect and poor leadership Apr 17, 2025

The MPs urged Governor Sakaja to adopt a more inclusive approach, warning that continued disregard for elected leaders would worsen Nairobi’s governan...

NTSA to install high-tech speed cameras on major Nairobi roads to curb speeding Apr 17, 2025

Njau noted that the agency has concluded testing fixed speed cameras along major Nairobi roads, including Thika Super Highway, Mombasa Road and Southe...

Duale suspends licensing of foreign doctors, forms committee to audit Mediheal kidney transplants Apr 17, 2025

The audit will examine governance, clinical practices, ethical compliance, and patient safety protocols. The committee is expected to report back with...

Duale stops kidney transplant services at Mediheal hospital, suspends senior officials Apr 17, 2025

He further directed that all patients currently seeking transplant-related services at Mediheal be redirected to eight other licensed transplant centr...

President Ruto assents to bill removing excise duty on imported transformers Apr 17, 2025

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) will also be able to procure more transformers within its existing budget, thereby ensuring a consistent p...

National Assembly suspends bill granting Sh15bn tax exemptions to 14 firms Apr 16, 2025

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula granted the request, allowing the Finance and National Planning Committee more time to examine whether the exemptions on capi...

Senators accuse government of sabotaging civilian oversight of NIS amid rights abuse concerns Apr 16, 2025

The senators now claim the government is intentionally obstructing the appointment of the board, particularly in light of growing concerns about human...

Duale says 20,000 Kenyans joining SHIF daily as new health scheme gains ground Apr 16, 2025

He affirmed that these contributions were sustainable and would cover all benefits as stipulated by law, noting that the government funds primary heal...

Treasury releases Sh7 billion CDF funds after pressure from MPs Apr 16, 2025

He explained that January, February, and March are the most challenging financial months, highlighting the heavy financial commitments the Treasury fa...

Human rights group demands Cheptumo’s removal as Gender CS, cites harmful views on femicide Apr 16, 2025

They noted that despite several committee members prompting her to address preventive measures, she focused instead on what women should do to ‘avoid’...

TUK declared insolvent as Parliament orders forensic audit into Sh12bn debt Apr 16, 2025

The MPs sitting on the committee, chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, ordered an immediate forensic audit of the university’s finances dating back to...

Kenya not at risk of defaulting – Mbadi dismisses Nyoro’s claims on debt as irresponsible Apr 16, 2025

While admitting that Kenya has encountered fiscal challenges, the CS maintained that the nation’s debt position remains sustainable.

CS Oparanya appoints team to review SACCO Societies Act, appoints new KUSCCO Board Apr 16, 2025

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oparanya said the experts would be responsible for reviewing the legislation and proposing amendments to enhance t...

Lobby moves to court to stop 2025/26 budget over Sh698 million pending bills Apr 16, 2025

The group argues that the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) dated February 12, 2025, lacks transparency and fails to demonstrate good faith regarding how...

CBK ends 10-year banking licence ban, sets Sh10bn capital threshold Apr 16, 2025

Following the lifting of the moratorium, CBK said all new entrants will be expected to demonstrate their ability to meet the new minimum capital thres...

NTSA warns motorists against drunk driving ahead of Easter festivities Apr 15, 2025

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir said the ministry will reintroduce breathalysers, also known as alcoblow, as part of the efforts...

MPs summon Treasury CS Mbadi for failing to release CDF funds two weeks to school reopening Apr 15, 2025

The session saw the MPs suspending all other businesses and threatening to boycott the sitting in protest over the delays.

TSC says it needs Sh3 billion to promote over 178,000 stagnated teachers Apr 15, 2025

TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia attributed the prolonged stagnation to years of underfunding, which she said had crippled the implementatio...

MPs approve Bill aimed at lowering electricity costs in Kenya Apr 15, 2025

According to the provisions of the Bill, eliminating excise duty on these parts is expected to attract more investment in the power sector, enabling K...

Health CS Duale confirms probe into suspected organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret Apr 15, 2025

The Ministry of Health said the hospital failed to provide sufficient documentation to confirm the relationship between donors and recipients, some of...

Governor Wamatangi says EACC raid was politically motivated, claims senior officer vowed to ‘make him dirty’ Apr 15, 2025

Wamatangi claimed that he had received a disturbing phone call from a senior officer who allegedly threatened to tarnish his reputation.

Body by Design directors freed on Sh500,000 bail each over fatal botched surgery Apr 15, 2025

The three suspects are accused of operating an unlicensed clinic and causing death through negligence.

National Assembly Committee on Appointments approves Ruku, Cheptumo for Cabinet Secretary positions Apr 15, 2025

In its report, the committee noted that Ruku demonstrated a clear understanding of the administrative, technical and topical issues relevant to his do...

Revealed: eCitizen run by three private firms handling payments, messaging and support Apr 15, 2025

The consortium, known as Electronic Services Solutions (ECS) LLC, comprises three companies; Webmasters Kenya Limited, Pesaflow Limited, and Olive Tre...

State threatens to revoke Standard Group licenses over Sh48m regulatory fees Apr 15, 2025

In a further twist, Standard Group revealed that while the government is demanding Sh48 million in licence fees, it owes the company Sh1.2 billion in...

Court blocks state from proceeding with sale of 11 parastatals, including KICC Apr 15, 2025

The court dismissed the application, stating that the government failed to demonstrate how its pending appeal would be undermined without the suspensi...

EACC probes Kiambu Governor Wamatangi over Sh230m tender scandal and abuse of office Apr 15, 2025

EACC has said that once investigations are complete, the findings may lead to the prosecution of those found culpable, the recovery of unexplained ass...

Rwanda to build regional hub for satellite development and testing Apr 14, 2025

The plan is detailed in Rwanda’s recently approved space policy, which prioritises reducing the country’s reliance on foreign providers for satellite...

Turkish firm wins court battle to build Sh31.6 billion Bomas complex Apr 14, 2025

The Ministry of Defence had appealed against an earlier decision by the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB), which faulted it for s...

Speaker faults Nairobi MCAs for inaction as rogue developments rise across the city Apr 14, 2025

Ng’ondi lamented that City Hall officials have allowed unchecked development of high-rise buildings without adequate oversight or adherence to the law...

Gender CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo proposes gender education in schools to tackle GBV Apr 14, 2025

Addressing the root causes of GBV, she pointed to deeply entrenched patriarchal norms.

Relief for Kenyans as EPRA announces reduction in fuel prices in latest monthly review Apr 14, 2025

Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will now retail at Sh174.63, Sh164.86 and Sh148.99 per litre in Nairobi, respectively.

Gender CS nominee Hanna Cheptumo says women killed in Airbnbs were after money Apr 14, 2025

According to Cheptumo, femicide is driven by economic dependency.

Journalist Silas Apollo died from blunt force trauma, broken ribs, autopsy reveals Apr 14, 2025

The autopsy also confirmed significant internal bleeding as the cause of death.

Public Service CS nominee Ruku proposes splitting of TSC powers to curb graft Apr 14, 2025

He acknowledged that he is on record for having spoken out about corruption in the promotion of teachers, citing personal knowledge of colleagues who...

Public Service CS nominee Ruku defends protest Bill, says it aims to protect rights of all Kenyans Apr 14, 2025

Ruku said the Bill’s primary goal is to balance the right to protest with the rights of other citizens who may not participate in such demonstrations.

Zanzibar First Vice President Othman Masoud joins 2025 presidential race, challenges incumbent Hussein Mwinyi Apr 14, 2025

This marks a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the highly anticipated election scheduled for October 2025.

Diaspora remittances record slower growth as Kenyans send home Sh159.5 billion in three months Apr 14, 2025

Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that February recorded the slowest increase in remittance flows for the quarter, compared to the other...

MPs probe Kenya Railways over 74-acre SGR land acquired without documents Apr 14, 2025

The disputed land was reportedly purchased by Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) from the Dupoto/Darfur Settlement Welfare Scheme, yet MPs were stunned...

Banks navigate perfect storm to post Sh181bn in profits Apr 14, 2025

This is an improvement from the Sh162.3 billion recorded during a similar period in 2023, underlining the sector’s ability to withstand economic press...

MP Kaluma wants Pastor Ng’ang’a’s church shut after assault video emerges Apr 14, 2025

The incident has reignited debates about regulating religious institutions and protecting congregants from abuse.

Senate probes creation of over 1,100 administrative units across counties Apr 14, 2025

These concerns follow the February 2023 gazettement of 1,104 administrative units across 31 counties by then-Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindik...

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