Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

Law students caught in crossfire of policy conflicts, budget cuts May 15, 2025

At the centre of the storm is the Advocates Training Programme (ATP), the final step required to qualify as a lawyer in Kenya.

State developing system to track Hustler Fund defaulters May 15, 2025

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya told the Senate plenary that the system will help recover unpaid loans and ensure the fund benefits m...

Where did the money go? Senators demand full breakdown of Sh1.6 billion Dandora waste project May 15, 2025

Eng. Kitheko Mutonga confirmed that the project involved building seven sewage ponds of 20,000 cubic metres capacity, valued at Sh1 billion, and a per...

Moi University sacks over 900 staff due to financial strain May 15, 2025

The affected staff members, including unionised workers and lecturers, have received letters notifying them of their redundancy.

DP Kindiki slams political intolerance after goons storm Gachagua event May 15, 2025

Kindiki warned that insults, political violence, and divisive language threaten the country’s democratic foundation and must not be tolerated.

Scientists discover two new breast cancer genes in African women May 15, 2025

The findings offer new insight into the genetic risks of the disease in African populations and highlight the need for more inclusive genomic research...

Interior PS Raymond Omollo summoned over Sh6.5 billion IDP compensation delay May 15, 2025

The victims had sued the Interior Ministry and the Attorney General, seeking compensation after years of waiting in vain.

Sh2.8 billion budget slash puts 18 irrigation projects at risk May 15, 2025

The Bura scheme has lost Sh250 million, while Mwea has been allocated Sh200 million less. Community Irrigation Projects have received a Sh436 million...

Two suspects in murder of 17-year-old Gaala Adan face fresh charges after one suspect was declared mentally unfit May 15, 2025

Principal Prosecution Counsel Bernard Owour told the court on Thursday that the two allegedly murdered Gaala Adan, a 17-year-old refugee girl, on Marc...

Audit findings put lands ministry on the spot over records, compensation irregularities May 15, 2025

The committee, chaired by Butere MP Tindi Mwale, met at Bunge Towers to examine issues that have remained unresolved for years.

CS Mbadi: KCSE funds frozen over misuse, but parents won’t pay May 15, 2025

Mbadi explained that the government halted the annual Sh11 billion allocation for the KCSE exams to investigate reports of misuse of the funds by some...

Crowds scamper for safety as security shoot in the air to disperse goons at Gachagua’s party launch May 15, 2025

Rowdy individuals, believed to be goons, tried to storm the venue with the apparent intent to disrupt the proceedings, which had come to a close.

Kuscco executives took Sh192 million insider loans before dismissal May 15, 2025

The highest loan was held by former Kuscco managing director George Ototo at Sh103.11 million. Former finance manager George Owino had borrowed Sh17.9...

Chirchir under fire as MPs decry infrastructure budget bias against Northern Region May 15, 2025

Committee members questioned why the Northern region was largely left out in the budget allocations, despite pressing development needs.

TSC seeks Sh70 billion to hire 98,000 teachers nationwide May 15, 2025

TSC Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Macharia, revealed this during a session with the Senate National Cohesion Committee, chaired by Marsabit Senator M...

Murkomen: Government has no official data on missing persons May 15, 2025

Murkomen also defended President William Ruto over his recent comments on abductions, saying his remarks were misunderstood.

Translate Hansard into local languages, forum tells Parliament, assemblies May 14, 2025

National Assembly deputy clerk Serah Kioko said this would boost public involvement in governance by making legislative proceedings easier to understa...

Legal gap leaves National Land Commission powerless to recover grabbed public land May 14, 2025

NLC officials admitted they can only investigate and recommend action, but cannot revoke titles or enforce evictions.

Naivas stores to remain open as City Hall snubs MCAs' call to close city outlets May 14, 2025

The Health Chief Officer emphasised that food safety enforcement remains the duty of the Executive, and it must be exercised with evidence and in line...

Kenya invests Sh2.06 billion in vaccine storage to safeguard child health May 14, 2025

Duale said the rollout represents more than just the distribution of hardware—it is a reflection of Kenya’s commitment to health equity, disease preve...

Safaricom’s role in SHA limited to tech support - CEO Peter Ndegwa May 14, 2025

According to Ndegwa, the project is designed to run over 10 years, with payment only coming after the completion of their assigned tasks.

Nairobi MCAs call for closure of Naivas outlets as supermarket denies claims of food safety lapses May 14, 2025

However, Naivas has pushed back strongly, denying all the claims terming the accusations as false and misleading.

Nearly half of CBK jobs held by two ethnic groups, Senate told May 14, 2025

CBK currently has 1,311 employees. Of these, 325 are Kikuyu and 258 are Kalenjin. Luo staff number 139, followed by Kamba (123), Luhya (113), Kisii (9...

National Assembly freezes Sh4.5bn for Bomas renovations, questions priorities May 14, 2025

At the heart of the controversy is a directive from National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, which set aside Sh4.5 billion from the fund to ren...

Nairobi hawkers speak out on sexual harassment, assault in hands of City askaris May 14, 2025

She displayed injuries on her back, which later required a spinal belt and medical treatment. Wanjiru said the situation deteriorated further after sh...

CS Kagwe calls for removal of value-added tax on key farm inputs to boost sector competitiveness May 14, 2025

Kagwe specifically proposed that VAT on agricultural machinery and packaging materials used in agro-processing be zero-rated to promote value addition...

Speaker Kingi suspends revenue formula debate to allow senators time for consensus May 14, 2025

The decision came after a tense opening to the session, which had been initially scheduled for last Thursday, but was overshadowed by sharp disagreeme...

Kenyans invited to submit views on Finance Bill 2025 by May 27 May 14, 2025

Unlike last year’s proposal, the Finance Bill 2025 does not introduce new tax rates. Instead, it focuses on revenue measures, improvements to tax admi...

Boda boda rider in MP Were murder arrested in Nairobi's Kibera Darajani May 14, 2025

Barasa was found in possession of a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle with registration number KMFZ 413W, which matched the one seen in CCTV footage near Parliam...

Global internal displacement reaches record 83.4 million by end of 2024 May 14, 2025

Sudan, devastated by ongoing violence, saw the largest number of IDPs, with a record-breaking 11.6 million individuals now displaced within its border...

Kenyans warned to brace for hot days, cold nights this week May 13, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department has advised the public to prepare for varying conditions across the country between May 13 and 19.

Chief Justice Koome urges collective action against rising gender-based violence cases May 13, 2025

The Chief Justice urged all citizens to reflect on the societal decline that allows such violence to thrive.

Kenya, Dominican Republic seal pact to boost Haiti Mission support May 13, 2025

The signed Memorandum of Understanding provides for medical evacuation, repatriation of the wounded and deceased, and access to Dominican territory fo...

Treasury’s Sh600 million budget cut threatens school feeding expansion May 13, 2025

The programme, which supports students in 26 marginalised counties, is now set to receive Sh3 billion, down from Sh3.6 billion allocated in the curren...

Nearly four million vaccinated as yellow fever threat looms in Eastern Uganda May 13, 2025

The campaign, which began in mid-April, targeted 19 districts and reached 92 per cent of the eligible population aged between nine months and 60 years...

KRA waives Sh165 billion in penalties as over three million Kenyans benefit from tax amnesty May 13, 2025

The second phase of the programme, launched in December, targets penalties and interest accumulated up to December 2023.

Clinical officers petition Senate over discrimination, delayed posting of interns May 13, 2025

KUCO General Secretary George Gibore and National Chairman Peterson Wachira urged the Senate to investigate the alleged breach of the return to work a...

Opposition leaders demand release of IEBC selection report, hansard records May 13, 2025

The leaders described the recruitment as flawed, opaque, and politically influenced.

Funding shortfall leaves severely malnourished Somali women, children facing death May 13, 2025

The Somalia Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan is only 11.1 per cent funded as of May 12.

Deputy Governors seek constitutional changes to have clear mandates May 13, 2025

The Deputy Governors’ Caucus, led by Laikipia Deputy Governor Reuben Kamuri, said their offices lack defined functions, leaving them sidelined in the...

Sh40.7 billion budget shortfall threatens military recruitment, operations May 13, 2025

Sh2 billion is needed for recruitment, Sh1 billion for maintenance of key assets, another Sh1 billion for the Kenya Space Agency and Kenya Shipyard Lt...

City Hall to freeze accounts, auction properties over Sh50 billion land rates arrears May 13, 2025

County officials say they have no choice but to act, with the total land rates debt now approaching Sh50 billion.

Kenya’s security at risk as regional instability grows, warns NIS boss May 13, 2025

NIS Director General Noordin Haji told MPs that the Kenya Defence Forces have not upgraded their military equipment in over 10 years, making it diffic...

Supreme Court Judge Ouko warns of eroding public trust due to case delays, graft May 13, 2025

Ouko criticised the system’s sluggishness and called for an urgent overhaul in the way judicial processes are conducted.

Private sector dominates Kenya’s borehole drilling as state spending dips May 10, 2025

KNBS data shows private firms drilled over 90 per cent of Kenya’s new boreholes in 2024–25, even as public funding for rural water supply faces steep...

Senate probes expired drugs crisis in counties, citing public health threat May 10, 2025

In addition to identifying stockpiles of expired drugs, the inquiry aims to uncover whether county employees or private medical providers may be invol...

KPA workers win 10 per cent pay rise, better health cover in new union deal May 10, 2025

The deal is expected to improve morale among port workers and support the continued growth of the country’s key maritime gateway.

Nurses reject payroll shift to counties, vow to strike until pay and job demands met May 10, 2025

Health Ministry officials maintain that the payroll transfer is a necessary step for the devolution of health services, as outlined in Kenya's broader...

Cheluget family backs Ruto’s plan to resolve Narok land row through sale for resettlement May 10, 2025

Nancy Kirui, one of the administrators of the estate, reaffirmed the family’s willingness to engage in lawful and structured talks with the state, not...

Kenya moves to block weapons threat with new strategic goods control Bill May 10, 2025

The legislation will also likely boost investor confidence by ensuring that Kenya is a safe and responsible place to do business, particularly for tho...

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