Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

KWS launches 15-day rhino ear-notching, tagging operation in Tsavo West Nov 18, 2025

The exercise, led by the Kenya Wildlife Service, is designed to boost the close monitoring of the animals as their numbers continue to rise after year...

DCI arrests suspected fake KDF officer accused of defrauding job seekers Nov 18, 2025

According to DCI in a statement on Tuesday, Muimi had been collecting money from hopeful youth by issuing fake admission letters and claiming he had t...

IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon calls for tougher penalties on election offences Nov 18, 2025

Erustus Ethekon said the country’s elections are anchored in the Constitution, pointing to Article 88, which gives the commission authority to manage...

Kenya Power awards Sh3.5 billion in tenders to youth, women and PWDs Nov 18, 2025

The AGPO framework identifies youth, women, and PWDs as priority bidders, requiring all public institutions to dedicate 30 per cent of their procureme...

Sh73.2 billion raised for Affordable Housing in 2025, only 1,795 units delivered Nov 18, 2025

Employers and employees contributed 1.5 per cent of salaries, and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) collected Sh73.2 billion, exceeding the projected...

Ministry warns Kenyans on escalating antibiotic resistance Nov 18, 2025

In a statement released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the ministry stressed that antimicrobials remain a cornerstone in fighting infections in people...

US launches FIFA PASS to expedite World Cup 2026 visa interviews Nov 18, 2025

With FIFA PASS, organisers and US authorities aim to provide a smoother travel experience for fans, ensuring that the 2026 World Cup is accessible, sa...

IEBC sets strict rules for Kasipul by-election candidates amid rising tensions Nov 18, 2025

Recent campaign activities in Kasipul have been marred by sporadic clashes, threats, and disruptions, prompting preventive measures from the IEBC to p...

Samburu community to regain control of ancestral land after 35-year dispute Nov 18, 2025

Several attempts to resolve the issue through official channels failed, leaving local families without formal recognition of their ancestral holdings.

Outgoing NCIC faces scrutiny over last-minute recruitment of 22 staff Nov 18, 2025

Giti, who assumed office on April 1, explained that he faced intense pressure from the commissioners to carry out the recruitment. Departments that ra...

Tension mounts as school heads, teachers’ union reject new TSC leadership structure Nov 18, 2025

They argue that placing junior school teachers, many of whom are recent college graduates, in high-ranking roles undermines the experience and authori...

Parliament pushes Public Participation Bill to streamline hearings Nov 18, 2025

If passed, the law will mark a significant step toward modernising the public participation process while protecting taxpayers from redundant expendit...

Judge suspends key Marsabit Assembly committees over alleged illegal formation Nov 18, 2025

Justice Francis Rayola made the ruling after Nominated MCA Adhi Bino, who also chairs the Health Services Committee, filed a petition arguing that cer...

Huduma Kenya urges citizens to collect thousands of unclaimed documents Nov 15, 2025

Huduma Kenya confirmed that thousands of important documents, including national ID cards, smart driving licences, and birth certificates, are now rea...

Kenyan single mothers in Saudi Arabia urged to register children, collect birth certificates Nov 15, 2025

The PS called on all mothers in Saudi Arabia with undocumented children to reach out to the Embassy in Riyadh, the Consulate in Jeddah or the State De...

Safaricom announces early-morning Fuliza system upgrade on November 17 Nov 15, 2025

The upgrade will take place between 1:00 am and 2:00 am, during which Fuliza may experience temporary disruptions, though other M-Pesa services will r...

Kenya, EU ink Sh4.8 billion deal on environment and climate protection Nov 15, 2025

One of the agreements under the new deal involves Sh600 million for developing a robust measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) system for Keny...

WHO issues first global guidelines on diabetes in pregnancy Nov 15, 2025

The new guidelines aim to reduce health risks for both mothers and babies by providing clear, evidence-based strategies for care.

Governor Sakaja says Sh180 billion needed to clean Nairobi's main rivers Nov 15, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja clarified that these demolitions were carried out by national government agencies.

Senators fault NLC over delayed KenGen land compensation Nov 15, 2025

Delays in compensation have continued to draw criticism, with landowners and Senators questioning the slow pace of settlements for properties acquired...

Government Printer appeals for urgent funding, says newest machine installed in 1983 Nov 15, 2025

CEO Ali Abdi told MPs that years of neglect have weakened the institution and made its equipment obsolete, slowing the printing of critical government...

UNHCR warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Kordofan Nov 15, 2025

UNHCR notes that women and girls have been subjected to rape and other sexual violence, while parents search for missing children separated during the...

MPs pledge support for Naivasha fishing community amid pollution, oversight concerns Nov 15, 2025

According to a statement shared by Parliament, the community will receive two designated fish landing sites, a cold storage unit, market stalls, and a...

Kenya Power fast‑tracks talks with 54 producers after Parliament lifts freeze on PPAs Nov 15, 2025

The move to resume talks comes as Kenya faces tighter local supply and increased reliance on electricity imports from Ethiopia and Uganda.

Three senior NYS officials suspended in Sh2 billion scandal probe Nov 15, 2025

The Auditor General’s report for the year ending June 30, 2024, details systemic weaknesses at NYS, including poor governance, stalled projects, and f...

Kenya Met forecasts intermittent showers, cold nights over next five days Nov 15, 2025

While the Highland East counties are expected to experience moderate rainfall, heavier showers and thunderstorms are predicted in the Rift Valley and...

City residents living along riparian corridors assured of fair treatment in relocation plans Nov 14, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja emphasised that riparian laws must be strictly followed to safeguard lives while ensuring that any affected residents receive...

Kenya secures Sh167.9 billion to expand affordable housing, low‑cost mortgages Nov 14, 2025

President Ruto has actively promoted the affordable housing program, seeking investment from international financiers to expand the supply of low-cost...

Court rules Dutch national Elwin Ter Horst unfit to stand trial Nov 14, 2025

Doctors concluded that Ter Horst has bipolar disorder and an additional illness that prevents him from understanding or responding to court charges, m...

Refugee group raises alarm over lending traps facing displaced families Nov 14, 2025

Kakuma Refugee Camp hosts 306,414 refugees from countries including South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Audit reveals 200,000 police officer shortfall amid rising security demands Nov 14, 2025

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) confirms the trend, showing the number of police officers dropping from 92,350 in 2023 to 88,...

Cars registered before 2019 must reach Kenyan ports by December 2025 - KEBS Nov 14, 2025

The restriction is part of the government’s ongoing plan to raise road safety standards and reduce the number of older units that do not meet environm...

CS Mbadi tables new banking rules targeting non-compliance, unethical practices Nov 14, 2025

The proposed regulations will empower the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to levy heavier penalties on banks that fail to follow the Banking Act and other...

Somalia miraa market shrinks sharply as Kenya’s exports drop by 17 per cent Nov 14, 2025

Kenya has 55,281 acres dedicated to miraa, with Meru and Embu covering 88.4 per cent of the total. Other notable growing areas include Kirinyaga, Thar...

Defence PS Mariru risks arrest over Sh25.4 million ex-Air Force soldiers’ payout Nov 14, 2025

The soldiers said they were “victims of arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention without trial, torture, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment b...

Funding delays, operational weaknesses threaten police operations, says EACC Nov 14, 2025

The report notes that specialised units and devolved formations also do not receive their own AIEs, limiting their ability to function effectively.

IGAD calls for joint action to protect livestock, pastoral livelihoods in Horn of Africa Nov 14, 2025

According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, East Africa holds over half of the continent’s livestock, with Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somal...

NCIC warns of criminal gangs using social media to recruit, mobilise Nov 14, 2025

Many gangs involve minors, some as young as 11, while most members are between 15 and 35 years old, often armed with knives, pangas, and occasionally...

Over 150 Palestinian refugees finally disembark in South Africa after nine-hour airport ordeal Nov 14, 2025

The group remained confined on the plane for approximately nine hours as South African authorities sought verification of their travel papers.

Grade 10 textbook supply at risk as Sh11 billion debt stalls printing Nov 14, 2025

According to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), the sector is grappling with an unpaid Sh11 billion owed for printing and publishing Grade...

Bomet, Homa Bay, Kirinyaga among counties with highest hiring imbalances - report Nov 14, 2025

The report shows that 12 counties have failed to meet the statutory requirement that at least 30 per cent of entry-level positions be reserved for app...

NYOTA warns youth against fake app ahead of development skills training in 25 counties Nov 14, 2025

The Lower Eastern counties scheduled for training are Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni. In North Rift, the sessions will be held in Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzo...

Kenya Railways banks on property sales to settle Sh2.26 billion pension debt Nov 14, 2025

The Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme was set up in 2006 after the restructuring of the corporation, inheriting liabilities of more than...

Governors decry Health Ministry’s move to deny maternity funds to dispensaries Nov 14, 2025

Since the start of the year, 924 women and nearly 10,000 newborns have died, highlighting the urgent need for accessible maternity services in all cou...

Kenya’s exports to EAC partners grow as diaspora sends Sh1 trillion home Nov 13, 2025

Beyond regional trade, remittances from Kenyans living abroad have reached a historic Sh1 trillion as of November 2025.

Catholic Bishops appeal for national unity, moral leadership ahead of 2027 elections Nov 13, 2025

The Bishops, through their chairman Maurice Muhatia, reflected on national issues, commended progress in key sectors, and urged moral leadership and a...

Families recount tragic loss of children in Shakahola starvation case Nov 13, 2025

Sephania Otieno Ogunda recounted the heartache of losing his daughter, Bella Faith Otieno, and her two children, Liza Agatha, 17, and Joy Ouma, 7.

Senate flags 24 State agencies still performing county functions Nov 13, 2025

The issue came into sharp focus after REREC was summoned to explain why it continues to oversee rural electrification, a responsibility classified as...

Koitaleel, Maasai Mara universities under fire over missing records, unapproved payments Nov 13, 2025

The morning session centred on Koitaleel Samoei University College, where audits revealed that inventories valued at Sh1,307,059 were released without...

CBK targets Sh40 billion in new Treasury bond auction Nov 13, 2025

Analysts see this as a deliberate shift toward local funding, consistent with President William Ruto’s goal to reduce reliance on costly foreign loans...

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