Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

Nairobi ODM MPs tell Sakaja, MCAs to focus on service delivery after withdrawal of impeachment motion Sep 03, 2025

Makadara MP George Aladwa said the decision by MCAs to drop the motion should mark the start of action, not politics.

1,420 public agencies now on government’s e-procurement platform Sep 03, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi emphasised that no public office will be allowed to buy goods or services outside the e-GP system, which he says...

Student suspended, slapped with Sh16,800 fine for possessing chewing gum Sep 03, 2025

Her mother, Virginia Mawewu, said the gum was left in the bag by accident and that her daughter immediately admitted the mistake.

HELB extends student loan application deadline Sep 03, 2025

HELB confirmed that first-time applicants now have until September 14 to apply. Continuing students, meanwhile, have until September 7, extended from...

Penalties on pending bills surge by Sh3.7 billion, hitting Sh25.28 billion Sep 03, 2025

Figures released by the Controller of Budget (CoB) show that fines and interest linked to pending bills increased to Sh25.28 billion from Sh21.58 bill...

Counties not against e-procurement, just need a functional system - CoG Chair Ahmed Abdullahi Sep 03, 2025

The Treasury’s e-procurement initiative seeks to digitise and standardise tender processes, including advertisements, submissions, evaluations, and aw...

MPs demand probe into Sh373m stalled amphitheatre project at University of Eldoret Sep 03, 2025

The committee resolved to recommend to the National Assembly that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Inv...

Public universities on brink of collapse as wage bills soar Sep 03, 2025

An audit covering the financial year ending June 30, 2024, has revealed that most institutions are operating far beyond legal salary limits, exposing...

Senate probes barriers facing PWDs in accessing services in Mombasa County Sep 03, 2025

Petitioners described buildings where simple access is a daily struggle. At Bima Towers, for example, people with disabilities must be lifted flights...

Relief for 633 doctors as Health Ministry approves postgraduate fee payments Sep 03, 2025

Atellah explained that the ministry had cleared arrears for 420 government-sponsored registrars in 2018 after negotiations with the union.

Senate calls on MCAs to stand firm against political, financial pressure Sep 03, 2025

Vice Chairperson Danson Mungatana called on the Assemblies to take greater initiative in their work instead of leaning heavily on the National Governm...

SRC approves Sh43 billion salary rise despite wage bill concerns Sep 03, 2025

The payout followed months of stalled approvals earlier in the year after the commission was left without a quorum when the terms of seven commissione...

Kenya School of Law sets October 31 deadline for training applications Sep 03, 2025

The school reiterated the timeline for applicants: “Advocates Training Programme (ATP) – 2026/2027 Academic Year - Applications are open for the ATP b...

CoG chair Ahmed Abdullahi: Impeachment wave against governors driven by political fights Sep 03, 2025

The comments come amid a surge in motions against governors and deputies, reflecting growing tensions between county assemblies and executives. Since...

Ruto, Raila intervene to save Sakaja, secure 60-day window for governor to address MCAs' concerns Sep 02, 2025

Aladwa revealed that the governor was also told to apologise, and he asked for forgiveness as well, and put forward the challenges he has in his offic...

Inside Raila Odinga’s bid to save Governor Johnson Sakaja from impeachment Sep 02, 2025

Deputy Minority Leader Waithera Chege disclosed that Minority Leader of the National Assembly Junet Mohamed and former Westlands MP Fred Gumo were pre...

Showers, strong winds and extreme temperatures expected this week- Met department Sep 02, 2025

Cold and cloudy conditions will also intermittently affect the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, South-Eastern Lowlands, and sections of the Rift Vall...

Moi University strike enters third week as lecturers allege dismissal threats Sep 02, 2025

UASU official Duncan Mukhwana said the union is aware of attempts to force lecturers back to work through threats of termination.

Govt plans to scrap repeated fingerprint requirement for clearance certificates Sep 02, 2025

He explained that the vision is to have a central platform where citizens’ fingerprints and records are safely stored, removing the repetitive steps t...

Government steps up push for miraa cooperatives to enhance oversight, security Sep 02, 2025

Officials say the move will make it easier to track the movement of the crop across the country and strengthen organisation among producers.

Raila summons ODM MCAs as Governor Johnson Sakaja faces impeachment threat Sep 02, 2025

The push to remove Sakaja has intensified, with 87 MCAs now reported to have signed in support of the impeachment motion, up from 70 last Friday.

Nearly entire global population exposed to harmful environments - World Bank Sep 02, 2025

The report highlights that in low-income countries the situation is even worse, with eight out of ten people lacking all three essentials: clean air,...

How civil servants are illegally drawing salaries from both counties, National Government Sep 02, 2025

The audit, covering the financial years 2021–22, 2022–23 and 2023–24, reveals widespread misuse of taxpayer money, with employees appearing on more th...

Ministry of Agriculture set to launch e-voucher system for livestock vaccination Sep 02, 2025

Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said the system will initially be piloted in selected regions to test its effectiveness befor...

Kenya Police Service tops complaint list in IAU report Sep 02, 2025

Nairobi had the highest number of complaints, accounting for 42 per cent of the total, followed by Rift Valley at 15 per cent, Central at 12 per cent,...

Besigye snubs treason trial, demands Judge’s removal Sep 02, 2025

Lawyer Kato Tumusiime noted that Besigye and Lutale had issued “clear instructions” to their legal team not to participate in proceedings before Bagum...

IEBC spells out qualifications for candidates as 23 seats go to by-elections in November Sep 02, 2025

The Commission also reminded candidates that they must meet ethical and legal thresholds as set out in the Leadership and Integrity Act.

Kabianga, Masinde Muliro varsities on the spot over delayed projects, irregular spending Sep 02, 2025

The Committee, chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, undertook the visits to follow up on audit queries flagged by the Auditor-General in relation to t...

Sakaja to face over 20 charges as MCAs' impeachment drive gathers momentum Sep 01, 2025

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai said unlike in the past, Sakaja could not count on political protection.

Impeachment storm hits Nairobi as MCAs collect signatures to oust Governor Sakaja, deputy Muchiri Aug 31, 2025

The push follows a heated Kamukunji held last week, where about 96 of the 123 MCAs convened to voice grievances against the governor.

KUPPET demands release of capitation funds amid cash crunch in schools Aug 30, 2025

Milemba recalled that last term ended earlier than scheduled because of similar funding delays, insisting that the government must urgently act to avo...

Kenya backs IGAD's initiative to boost pandemic preparedness Aug 30, 2025

The programme aims to enhance the capacity of countries in early detection, rapid response, and effective management of pandemics across the IGAD regi...

Kenya, Uganda sign deal to ease movement of goods and people at border points Aug 30, 2025

The Malaba and Busia border crossings are among the busiest in East Africa, linking Kenya with Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, and other regional markets...

MPs hear harrowing testimonies of kidney trafficking in Uasin Gishu Aug 30, 2025

The revelations came on the second day of the committee’s fact-finding mission. Members met the victims in an in-camera session meant to protect them...

UN rallies behind Kenya-led security mission in Haiti Aug 30, 2025

Antonio Guterres said such support is vital to reinforce local initiatives, safeguard civilians, and pave the way for a return to law and order and cr...

KMPDC shuts 544 health facilities, cancels 454 licenses over non-compliance Aug 30, 2025

In a statement, the regulator said the closures were carried out in line with Section 15 (11) and Section 22 (5) of the law.

Kenya Met issues chilly weather, rainfall alert for multiple counties Aug 30, 2025

Showers are expected to begin in the afternoon and continue into the night, often accompanied by thunderstorms.

Cash crunch hits counties as e-procurement system implementation falters Aug 30, 2025

The e-GP rollout, launched last month, requires all county and national budgets to be uploaded before procurement can proceed.

Senator Madzayo demands urgent probe into bodies found in Kwa Binzaro forest Aug 30, 2025

The Senate Minority Leader ruled out a religious cult as the cause of these deaths, unlike the Shakahola case.

ODM announces by-election fees, nomination guidelines Aug 30, 2025

Male aspirants for parliamentary seats are required to pay Sh250,000, while female candidates, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will pay Sh...

US bars Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, 80 officials from attending UN meeting in New York Aug 30, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Palestinian leaders of undermining peace and pushing for “the unilateral recognition of a conjectural Palest...

Foreign workers in Kenya remitted home Sh91 billion - CBK Aug 30, 2025

In contrast, thousands of Kenyans continue leaving the country in search of employment and higher wages, particularly in the UK, the US, Canada, and S...

Governor Erick Mutai breaks silence after surviving impeachment Aug 30, 2025

The recent impeachment bid was initiated on August 15, 2025, after 33 of the 47 Kericho MCAs voted in support of the motion, surpassing the constituti...

Karura Forest visitors now required to pay entry, parking fees via e-Citizen Aug 29, 2025

Starting August 29, 2025, payments for gate entry, parking, and other services in the forest, including the Sigiria block, must be made using the offi...

MPs warn of huge losses at NCPB, raise alarm over Kenya’s food security Aug 29, 2025

Among the worst financial mistakes highlighted was a disputed maize procurement contract that ended in arbitration, resulting in huge losses, with sev...

UN warns Kenyans over spike in scams linked to staff relocation to Nairobi Aug 29, 2025

UN Under-Secretary-General and Director-General of UNON, Zainab Bangura, said fraudsters are increasingly reaching out through social media platforms...

KNCHR nominee admits victims’ compensation panel encroaches on commission Aug 29, 2025

President William Ruto this week gazetted a panel of experts, led by constitutional adviser Makau Mutua, to oversee compensation for victims of public...

Kenya losing over Sh600 billion in stalled public projects, says PMI Aug 29, 2025

The Project Management Institute (PMI) says this huge loss is not only slowing the country’s development but also eroding the confidence of investors.

Government to allow raw sugar imports to ease 400,000 metric tonne shortage Aug 29, 2025

Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said Kenya faces a gap of nearly 400,000 metric tonnes of sugar, a deficit that has le...

MPs launch probe into kidney transplants on foreign nationals in Eldoret hospitals Aug 29, 2025

The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health demanded full disclosure of all transplants, including names, nationality, and contacts of re...

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