Author: Lucy Mumbi

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...

Ruto defends ‘shoot-to-leg’ order amid outcry, cites public safety Nov 10, 2025

Ruto emphasised that the National Police Service (NPS) operates independently and that his previous remarks were not formal directives but an expressi...

‘No rain, no food, no life’: Amnesty slams global inaction as Somalia’s drought turns deadly Nov 10, 2025

As mothers walk for days in search of food and water and families flee their homes for overcrowded camps, Amnesty International warns that Somalia’s d...

19 KCSE exam cheating cases reported across three regions - CS Ogamba Nov 07, 2025

According to Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, the incidents, reported as of November 6, 2025, span Nyanza, Rift Valley and Eastern regions.

Met Department forecasts wet, sunny conditions across Kenya in next five days Nov 07, 2025

In the Highlands west of the Rift Valley and the Lake Victoria Basin, counties such as Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, B...

Rights groups demand repatriation of Kenyan teacher shot dead in Tanzania Nov 07, 2025

Amnesty International Kenya, Vocal Africa and Defenders Coalition condemned the ongoing violence, human rights violations and breakdown of the rule of...

Government shifts cargo clearance to Nairobi, Naivasha in bid to decongest Mombasa Port Nov 07, 2025

Under the new arrangement, containerised cargo destined for Mombasa will be cleared at Container Freight Stations (CFSs), while cargo bound for Nairob...

Transport stakeholders call for stronger emergency response systems for road accident victims Nov 07, 2025

Bureti MP Kibet Komingoi emphasised the need for a multi-faceted approach to address rising road fatalities. He proposed that special attention should...

Pastor Mackenzie promised children wealth, helicopter if they followed his teachings - witness Nov 07, 2025

The prosecution continues to build its case against Pastor Mackenzie and 92 co-accused over the deaths of 191 people in the Shakahola forest. The susp...

MPs endorse new extradition rules with UAE, Italy and China Nov 07, 2025

The treaty covers offences including, but not limited to, crimes against life, terrorism and other serious offences, while setting clear grounds for m...

Treasury ordered to draft rules for on-lent loans amid oversight concerns Nov 07, 2025

Speaking before the Public Debt and Privatisation Committee, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi admitted that there are currently no formal rules g...

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