Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

MSME census set to provide fresh data for targeted support, says Oparanya Aug 10, 2025

Oparanya explained that the last MSME census was conducted in 2016 and stressed the urgent need for updated information to guide government interventi...

Private hospitals blame flawed SHA model as 40 facilities face suspension Aug 09, 2025

KUPHA described the SHA model as flawed and financially unstable, highlighting a sharp drop in revenue despite increased premiums.

Multiple appointments announced across major public institutions Aug 09, 2025

These changes reflect a renewed leadership drive across sectors, including education, water management, transport, agriculture, and communications.

Proposed Bill could unlock new funds for Kenya Meteorological Department Aug 09, 2025

The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to add the department...

Ex-athletes Cherop, Bowen locked in bitter dispute over multi-million shilling properties Aug 09, 2025

The property dispute is now before Justice Reuben Nyakundi at the High Court. The assets in question include land in Kaptagat/Kaptagat Block 3 (Misoi)...

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander who saved crew, dies at 97 Aug 09, 2025

Lovell flew on several important space missions, including Gemini 7, where he and his colleague tested if humans could survive two weeks in space, and...

Kericho politics heat up as 35 MCAs move to impeach Governor Erick Mutai Aug 09, 2025

The ward representatives said the governor’s latest political moves were a deliberate attempt to shift focus from serious allegations levelled against...

MPs fault top state agencies over weak accountability, stalled reforms Aug 09, 2025

DCI Director Amin Mohammed came under heavy criticism after revealing that files relating to a 2017 IEBC procurement case could not be traced and migh...

Eight insurance firms suspend cover at Nairobi Hospital over soaring treatment costs Aug 09, 2025

The firms involved include Madison Insurance, First Assurance, Minet, Old Mutual, Britam, AAR, CIC, and Pacis Insurance.

Four CSs in fresh legal battle over Sh50 e-Citizen fee Aug 09, 2025

In an application filed at the High Court, Magare-Gikenyi wants National Treasury CS John Mbadi, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, ICT and Digital Econo...

AfDB to lead Sh1 trillion funding drive for Ethiopia’s new airport Aug 09, 2025

Set for completion in 2029, the airport will be the largest in Africa and is designed to handle up to 100 million passengers annually.

KUCCPS reopens TVET applications for September intake, cuts fees to widen access Aug 09, 2025

The placement body has invited Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders from the years 2000 to 2024 to apply.

Guinea-Bissau president to run as an independent candidate in November election Aug 09, 2025

The move comes amid ongoing unrest sparked by his decision to postpone the vote, which has drawn criticism for extending his stay in power beyond the...

KPA’s tariff hike draws uproar ahead of September rollout Aug 09, 2025

The changes, announced on Thursday, replace the rates set in 2012 for services including marine operations, ship dues, stevedoring, shore handling, wh...

Ruto extends Shallow Abdullahi Yahya’s term as NDMA board chair Aug 09, 2025

The authority conducts research, public education, and awareness campaigns to inform communities about drought risk management and encourage behaviour...

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye denied bail as treason trial drags on Aug 09, 2025

The refusal comes despite arguments from Besigye’s legal team that he should be released, as he has been held for more than 180 days without trial.

Seven killed in lorry-matatu collision at Korompoi on Isinya-Namanga highway Aug 09, 2025

This fatal incident follows another deadly crash on Friday evening, where at least 25 people died when a bus carrying mourners overturned at the Copti...

Rwandan genocide suspect Francois Gasana extradited from Norway Aug 09, 2025

Francois Gasana, 53, was extradited after being detained in Norway in 2022 on charges of murder during the genocide.

Three file petition seeking to overturn Kemsa CEO’s appointment Aug 09, 2025

The petitioners want the court to nullify Waqo’s appointment, declare his return to public service and promotion illegal, and hold the respondents acc...

New report sounds alarm on Kenya’s shrinking online freedoms Aug 09, 2025

The State of Internet in Kenya: 2020–2024 study by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), released on Thursday, says government actions and restric...

Blow to governors as Treasury advances integrated revenue collection system Aug 09, 2025

County leaders, through the Council of Governors, have opposed the plan, saying it undermines devolution by dictating which systems they should use.

Ruto calls for action after Kisumu-Kakamega highway crash kills 25 Aug 09, 2025

Ruto emphasised the urgent need to tackle all traffic violations and improve road safety across the country. Survivors are currently receiving care at...

Murkomen scraps police rank interviews, introduces automatic promotions Aug 09, 2025

The changes are part of a broader reform agenda to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and job satisfaction in the police force.

High Court frees Cop Shakur, ex-KDF soldier Patrick Osoi on bail in terrorism case Aug 09, 2025

The two, linked to the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) group, were released alongside police constable Hiram Kimathi after a defence led by Emba...

CS Murkomen raises alarm over rising gender-based violence in Rift Valley Aug 08, 2025

Murkomen acknowledged that many GBV cases go unreported or unresolved because perpetrators are often family members. This reality, he noted, complicat...

Heavy rainfall expected across Kenya from Friday, weatherman warns Aug 08, 2025

The intense rains will hit key areas including Nairobi, Kisumu, and other regions across the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, the La...

Seven Ethiopian migrants die of hunger and thirst after boat engine fails Aug 08, 2025

According to the IOM, the boat broke down 100 nautical miles into its trip. “The boat is reported to have experienced engine failure 100 nautical mile...

Kenya officially eliminates sleeping sickness as public health threat, WHO confirms Aug 08, 2025

Sleeping sickness, often called the “silent killer” of rural areas, begins with symptoms such as fever and headaches before progressing to confusion a...

Women governors demand probe into child exploitation in Maai Mahiu Aug 08, 2025

They described the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors as a grave violation of human rights and a direct attack on the dignity and future of vulner...

Ruto announces 120-day compensation framework for protest victims Aug 08, 2025

The framework aims to bring accountability and offer redress to both civilians and security officers affected during these demonstrations.

Treasury launches e-procurement system with price caps to curb inflated spending Aug 08, 2025

This will be part of a new electronic procurement system that regularly updates item prices based on market surveys and locks them in the platform to...

MPs question Ministry of Defence’s role in Sh31.6 billion Bomas of Kenya facelift Aug 08, 2025

The Wildlife and Tourism Committee, led by Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, expressed frustration over being left out of the loop while the Ministry of Defence...

Kenyan banks tighten oversight of third-party tech firms amid rising cyber threats Aug 08, 2025

Financial institutions are updating their contracts and improving monitoring systems to protect themselves from growing risks related to external serv...

Treasury, Senate threaten funding cuts over counties’ financial mismanagement Aug 08, 2025

The Senate committee, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’, is compiling a list of counties with glaring irregularities to submit to the Treasur...

Somali Council of Elders secretary general shot multiple times in Isiolo Aug 08, 2025

The attack is reported to have happened at around 8:00 pm, shortly after Mzee Idle Hassan left evening prayers, leaving the community deeply unsettled...

Auditor General questions AFA’s Sh200 million payouts to cane farmers Aug 08, 2025

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu said her review revealed cases where payments were made without proper documentation, as well as instances where the sa...

KUPPET threatens strike over government plan to scrap Minet teachers' medical scheme Aug 08, 2025

Kuppet insists the existing Minet Teachers Medical Scheme, managed by MKL Minet under contract with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), is guarante...

Treasury defends payments to firm outside original e-Citizen deal, cites contract revision Aug 07, 2025

The PS said the Directorate of E-Citizen Services took over platform operations in July 2024, and that a new agreement was initiated to formalise ECS’...

Hiring freeze cripples service delivery in over 60 state agencies Aug 07, 2025

The Treasury-imposed freeze, which began last year as part of efforts to control the wage bill, has been blamed for blocking the recruitment of essent...

KUCCPS opens applications for diploma upgrade in teacher training Aug 07, 2025

Applicants are required to log into the KUCCPS portal and select a public TTC of their choice to begin the application. The intake is scheduled for Au...

20 candidates to be interviewed for political parties registrar roles Aug 07, 2025

The first interview will begin at 8:30 am with Ali Abdullah Surrar from Mandera, while the final session of the day will feature Florence Tabu Birya f...

MPs oppose MCA pension bill over county budget concerns Aug 07, 2025

Under the Bill, every MCA would contribute not less than 7.5 per cent of their pensionable earnings, while county governments would contribute not les...

CoG Chair Ahmed Abdullahi questions Auditor General’s fairness in county oversight Aug 07, 2025

In her findings, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu criticised counties for poor financial discipline, pointing to excessive spending, misallocation of re...

Blow to content creators as court declines to suspend ban on online alcohol ads Aug 07, 2025

The case was filed by content creators Fidel Shammah Omusula and Brian Muthengi Kimanzi, who argued the policy was introduced without consulting stake...

Borrowers exposed to costly loans despite banks cutting interest rates by one per cent Aug 07, 2025

According to data published by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the average overall lending rate across 38 commercial banks dropped slightly to 15.78...

MPs approve Bill to disburse Sh415 billion to counties Aug 07, 2025

Nairobi will receive the largest share at Sh21.4 billion, followed by Nakuru with Sh14.4 billion, while Turkana and Kakamega are set to get Sh13.8 bil...

Sakaja’s 'Dishi na County' programme under scrutiny over billions in irregular spending Aug 07, 2025

In the school feeding programme, the Auditor General's report found that the county paid the food provider Sh25 per plate, despite the contract requir...

Auditor General flags NEMA for relying on a single officer to evaluate thousands of projects Aug 07, 2025

NEMA relies almost entirely on quantity estimates submitted by companies themselves, with only one in-house officer tasked with checking thousands of...

Governor Mutai petitions Ruto to dissolve Kericho County Government as impeachment motion looms Aug 07, 2025

The dissolution request follows a notice of impeachment brought against the governor amid allegations of gross constitutional violations and irregular...

Crisis looms as doctors issue 14-day strike notice over unpaid arrears Aug 07, 2025

Should the strike proceed, it threatens to shut down public hospitals, including Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, je...

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