Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

Ruto defends health reforms, cites 27 million Kenyans registered under new coverage Nov 20, 2025

Ruto reported that 27 million Kenyans have already registered under the new health coverage programme, a level he said shows the commitment to ensure...

Ruto announces increase in cancer treatment cover to Sh800,000 under SHA from December 1, 2025 Nov 20, 2025

The President explained that the expanded cover is part of the government’s wider plan to secure stronger financial protection for people battling lon...

Private universities demand Sh58.8 billion in unpaid tuition fees from government Nov 20, 2025

The institutions say the prolonged delays have strained their budgets, affecting their ability to run smoothly and maintain the standards expected in...

Meta to deduct 5 per cent tax on Kenyan creators’ earnings in 2026 Nov 20, 2025

The company said the withholding tax will be automatically deducted from all payouts and reflected in monthly remittance statements.

Upcoming by-elections to cost Sh700 million, says IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu Nov 20, 2025

Besides human resources, electoral materials form a large portion of the costs. Ballot papers, seals, stamps, and indelible ink are all produced with...

ICEA survey finds most Kenyan retirees struggle to survive on pensions Nov 20, 2025

Nearly half of retirees’ savings last only part of their expected retirement years, raising concerns about financial security in later life. Major spe...

Kenya moves to end power shortages and lower electricity costs Nov 20, 2025

The announcement comes after President William Ruto acknowledged that Kenya’s current power generation is not enough to meet rising demand. He explain...

Judges poised for lifetime pension perks worth Sh5.7 billion Nov 20, 2025

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) of the National Assembly has endorsed the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill, 2025, following public cons...

Haiti security forces say era of unchecked gang power is over as crackdown intensifies Nov 20, 2025

According to the statement, the Gang Suppression Force is working closely with the Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti to carry out...

MPs question rising debt despite Treasury’s reduced CBK borrowing Nov 20, 2025

The Treasury drew only Sh700 million from the CBK overdraft in the first three months, down from Sh1.9 billion during the same period last year.

CBK data shows Sh344 billion decline in mobile money transactions, steepest drop in 18 years Nov 20, 2025

This is only the second recorded contraction in agent cash volumes since CBK started tracking the data in 2007, following a 2.7 per cent decline in th...

Governors sound alarm as 934 newborns die amid funding row in health sector Nov 20, 2025

The Council of Governors said the Social Health Authority (SHA) has neglected smaller hospitals and dispensaries, which are often the first and only p...

Police tighten security ahead of President Ruto’s State of the Nation address Nov 20, 2025

Police have announced that several roads near Parliament will be closed to vehicles before the address begins. Motorists were urged to plan and use ot...

Senators summon Mudavadi over harassment, detention and deaths of Kenyans abroad Nov 20, 2025

Mudavadi will appear before the National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo, to explain the gov...

Farmers accuse KTDA of favouring Eastern regions in bonuses Nov 20, 2025

Farmers explained that most KTDA board members come from the eastern tea-growing regions, and they believe this has a direct impact on decision-making...

President Ruto to deliver third State of the Nation address amid rising public expectations Nov 20, 2025

Scheduled for Thursday at 2:30 pm, the speech before a joint sitting of Parliament comes at a time when the nation is grappling with economic pressure...

IEBC receives first batch of ballot papers ahead of November 27 by-elections Nov 20, 2025

The Commission expects the remaining 29 pallets to be delivered by Friday at 7:30 pm. Distribution of all election materials to constituency tallying...

Counties decry handling of hospitals under SHA, accuse Health Ministry of overreach Nov 20, 2025

Governors warn that upgrading hospitals from Level 5 to Level 6, while beneficial for service delivery, comes with financial and operational consequen...

Omtatah pushes Senate to act on road safety as deaths surge past 4,000 Nov 20, 2025

Road crash deaths in Kenya have climbed past 4,100 this year, prompting the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to introduce new measures a...

President Ruto honoured with CAF Award for supporting Kenyan football Nov 20, 2025

The award was received on behalf of President Ruto by Kenya’s Ambassador to Morocco, Jessica Gakinya

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki named new CoG Vice Chair replacing Mutahi Kahiga Nov 19, 2025

Kahiga resigned after facing widespread criticism for remarks he made following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

NLC commissioners conclude term with over 31,000 requests for land regularisation processed Nov 19, 2025

In the exit report submitted to President William Ruto on November 12, Otachi said the commission achieved major policy and institutional milestones.

Senate Bill proposes five-year jail term, Sh2 million fine for livestock thieves Nov 19, 2025

If enacted, the Bill is expected to provide pastoralist communities with stronger legal safeguards and institutional support, aiming to reduce livesto...

Ruto orders all hospitals to report every maternal and child death Nov 19, 2025

Speaking on Wednesday, November 19, the President emphasised that both public and private hospitals must submit real-time data on mothers and children...

IG Douglas Kanja urges court not to issue orders over political activity claims Nov 19, 2025

The petitioners claim that IG Kanja undermined police independence by appearing at a presidential rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on April 2, 2025, wher...

Gachagua, governors, and MPs under probe by NCIC for inflammatory statements Nov 19, 2025

In a report to the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration, NCIC CEO Daniel Mutegi identified the governor...

Philip Aroko, Boyd Were slapped with Sh1 million fines over campaign violence in Kasipul Nov 19, 2025

The IEBC said Aroko, who is running as an Independent, and Were of the ODM party failed to respect the agreed campaign schedule, directly escalating t...

IEBC urges Parliament to fast-track election reforms for fairness and speed Nov 19, 2025

Ethekon explained that these measures are crucial for transparency in election campaigns, giving all candidates an equal chance to compete.

National Assembly probes tea bonus disparities after farmer complaints Nov 19, 2025

On Tuesday, two separate teams visited factories in both the western and eastern Rift to gather first-hand data and compare practices, focusing on fac...

Human Rights body flags risky provisions in Computer Misuse Act Nov 19, 2025

The commission called on the Executive and Parliament to urgently revise what it termed “excessively broad” clauses that risk penalising legitimate on...

Governor Sakaja moves Geoffrey Mosiria from Environment to Customer Service docket Nov 19, 2025

The changes, which take effect immediately, see officers shifted to new roles as the county seeks to strengthen management in key sectors.

Report warns withholding tax risks pushing digital traders to informal platforms Nov 19, 2025

Under the proposed law, online platforms would be required to withhold five per cent tax on sales by resident vendors.

Nairobi, Kiambu lead Kenya’s insurance uptake as rural counties lag Nov 19, 2025

The report links higher insurance uptake to counties with stronger formal employment, thriving businesses, better literacy rates, and more stable hous...

Cab fares to rise as government revises digital taxi rates to cushion drivers Nov 19, 2025

Under the revised structure, vehicles with engines up to 1050cc will earn Sh33.1 per kilometre, up from Sh22, while cars with engines from 1051cc to 1...

Senate Committee moves to ban detention of patients, bodies over unpaid medical bills Nov 19, 2025

Sponsored by Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni, the Bill explicitly forbids health facilities from holding patients or corpses as leverage for unpaid bi...

Transporters issue 7-day ultimatum over empty container backlog Nov 19, 2025

To alleviate the bottleneck, Kifwa has suggested establishing temporary storage yards in Miritini, Jomvu, and Mazeras, allowing empty containers to be...

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...

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