Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

Aid blockade in South Sudan puts 60,000 malnourished children in Upper Nile at risk May 10, 2025

Aid workers are now caught between two impossible choices: send supplies into areas where they might be looted, or hold them back and risk running out...

Ruto pledges Sh150 billion pending bills payout to struggling suppliers by end of year May 10, 2025

The President acknowledged the negative impact these unpaid debts have had on businesses, especially smaller enterprises.

UDA summons Senator Orwoba over 'disloyalty' in Matiang’i welcome, radio remarks May 10, 2025

The committee’s statement criticised her April 22, 2025, interview on Spice FM, where she questioned the labour mobility programme, a key initiative o...

IEBC shake-up: National Assembly to vet chairperson, commissioners from May 27 May 10, 2025

Once approved, the new IEBC team will take over the commission’s leadership and play a central role in managing upcoming by-elections and preparing fo...

Over 80 per cent of child deaths in high-mortality areas preventable, study finds May 10, 2025

It found that 86.9 per cent of the deaths involved infections, with the most common causes being malnutrition, HIV, malaria, birth defects, respirator...

State pays Sh70 million to wildlife conflict victims in Laikipia May 09, 2025

The compensation, as announced by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, the amount is part of a Sh950 million package set aside by the government this fin...

Kenya Power adds 134,630 rural users but sees first revenue dip since 2020 May 09, 2025

This drop in earnings from rural power use marks the first such decline since the financial year ending June 2020, when electricity sales dropped by S...

Counties demand share of fibre cables revenue, wayleave charges in clash with Kenya Power May 09, 2025

Governors are accusing KPLC of profiting from telecommunication firms by subletting fibre optic lines strung on power poles across the country without...

Govt raises affordable housing research budget to Sh2.8bn amid credibility concerns May 09, 2025

The latest budget allocation, part of a larger Sh119.6 billion for the housing department, includes both recurrent and development costs.

Rights group seeks to join suit targeting police officers who conceal identity during operations May 09, 2025

The petition challenges the practice of officers hiding their identities during routine patrols and failing to wear official uniforms while carrying f...

Contractors await Treasury’s verdict as review on Sh518.7bn pending bills nears completion May 09, 2025

As the verification process nears completion, contractors eagerly await the outcome, hoping that their claims will be validated and payments will be p...

Roads take lead again as state boosts budget to Sh171.9 billion in infrastructure push May 09, 2025

The survey reveals that most of the funds have been channelled toward improving trunk and primary roads, upgrading secondary and minor roads, and main...

Government leases four state-owned sugar mills to private firms for 30 years May 09, 2025

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on Friday said the lease deal covers Nzoia, Chemelil, Sony, and Muhoroni sugar co...

Uncertainty looms for 3,100 civil servants in sweeping parastatal reforms May 09, 2025

The final step now awaits full Cabinet approval before the reforms can be rolled out and resources allocated to support the voluntary exits.

Power struggle rocks MCSK as rival factions clash over CEO Ezekiel Mutua’s ouster May 09, 2025

Signed by MCSK National Chairman Ephantus Wahome Kamau, the rebuttal stated that Mutua remained the legitimate CEO, and dismissed the earlier claim as...

Ruto tackles ‘hakuna dawa’ in hospitals with Sh10bn boost to KEMSA, county payments push May 09, 2025

President Ruto said a framework agreement between the Social Health Authority, KEMSA, and county governments is in place to support the smooth deliver...

Over 150 illegal fuel dens in Industrial Area demolished in major multi-agency operation May 09, 2025

The operation's primary aim was to clear the illegal structures and prevent further illegal activities within the gazetted areas of Nairobi’s fuel dep...

Audit flags Sh44.8bn mystery on eCitizen, exposes weak controls and vendor grip May 09, 2025

Unsupported balances from previous financial years amounting to Sh145.8 million were highlighted, with no explanation provided for why the funds were...

State moves to block Omtatah’s Sh4.6 trillion debt suit, citing ongoing audit May 09, 2025

Omtatah is asking the court to hold the former President and his administration personally liable for the debts and surcharge them under Article 226(5...

Education Ministry nullifies UoN leadership shake-up over legal breaches, reinstates VC Hutchinson May 09, 2025

On Thursday, the University of Nairobi Council announced Prof Bitange Ndemo as the next vice chancellor to succeed Prof Hutchinson after his diplomati...

Government unveils reforms to tackle financial woes, strikes in public universities May 09, 2025

The report lists Kenyatta University, the University of Nairobi, and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology as having the highest debt...

Senators demand answers after CS Wahome’s seven no-shows over land disputes May 09, 2025

The Senate Lands Committee has been actively involved in several field visits and investigations aimed at addressing land-related challenges across th...

Over 2,000 children trafficked, nearly 4,000 displaced in Kenya’s growing child welfare crisis May 09, 2025

From displacement to loss of documentation and fleeing home countries, the data paints a clear picture: for many children in Kenya, safety, support, a...

12 killed in Nakuru crash as matatu, lorry collide on Njoro-Elburgon road May 09, 2025

As morning broke on Friday, grief-stricken families and friends of the victims gathered at a local mortuary where the bodies were taken.

Court of Appeal to rule on DCJ Mwilu’s power to appoint judges in Gachagua case May 09, 2025

Mwilu had empanelled Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima and Fridah Mugambi to hear the case, which sought to determine the legality of Gachagua’s imp...

Kenya and UAE seal security and trade pacts in major push for regional stability May 09, 2025

The agreements span military affairs, customs operations, economic development, energy, transport, the creation of a joint business council, and railw...

Sifuna, Owino urge Nairobi MCAs to fearlessly continue with oversight work after Munuve’s death May 08, 2025

Sifuna reminded the MCAs that their roles are crucial and must be performed fearlessly, just as Munuve did during his time in office.

Police obstruction, ODPP inaction frustrate efforts to punish killer cops - IPOA May 08, 2025

IPOA chairperson Issack Hassan said the authority continues to face resistance from police officers who block access to crucial records and ignore sum...

HELB streamlines loan repayments for both local and overseas borrowers May 08, 2025

Beneficiaries can now use the WorldRemit platform to settle their student loans from anywhere in the world.

"Joel touched many lives," Family, friends pay tribute to Kariobangi North MCA Munuve May 08, 2025

Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ng’ondi, visibly moved, reflected on how deeply Munuve had influenced his own path to leadership.

State pays Sh2.8 billion for wildlife attack claims May 08, 2025

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the government has made progress in settling claims, but unresolved cases and budget constra...

Construction of Sh464bn Nairobi–Mombasa expressway starts in 2026, road to be built without taxpayer funds May 08, 2025

The 459-kilometre toll road is designed to reduce travel time between the two cities from over ten hours to just four and a half.

Treasury blocks MPs' bid for Sh7 billion budget increase May 08, 2025

The Treasury’s decision comes amid growing pressure from international lenders and a national call for accountability in the use of public resources....

Political Parties office gets Sh213 million boost in pre-election budget May 08, 2025

The National Treasury has allocated a total of Sh1.93 billion in recurrent expenditure to the Registrar's office, up from Sh1.72 billion in the curren...

Explainer: Details of Persons with Disabilities law signed by President Ruto May 08, 2025

It introduces stronger protections, tougher penalties for discrimination, and broad measures to ensure accessibility, employment, and participation of...

Tremor felt in Nairobi traced to 4.5 magnitude earthquake in Tanzania May 08, 2025

In an update after the incident, the department confirmed that the tremor was caused by shock waves from an earthquake that occurred near Longido town...

Detectives recover pistol used in assassination of MP Charles Were May 08, 2025

An autopsy showed the MP was shot five times. The bullets tore through vital organs, including his heart. The attack happened on April 30 along Valley...

Politician Philip Aroko links MP Were murder summons to political witch-hunt by Governor Wanga May 08, 2025

He challenged Wanga to present any evidence linking him to the MP’s murder, insisting that he has no connection to the killing.

Kenya records more male births than female for tenth straight year May 07, 2025

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported a sex ratio of 106 male births for every 100 female births in 2024, marking the highest male-t...

Confusion over President Ruto’s 250,000 housing jobs as sector shrinks May 07, 2025

According to the 2025 Economic Survey, private construction firms shed 2,900 jobs, reducing the number of people they employ from 226,300 in 2023 to 2...

Respiratory illnesses, malaria lead hospital visits in Kenya May 07, 2025

Chest-related illnesses made up the largest share of cases reported in outpatient departments last year, contributing 30.2 per cent of the total 66.2...

Petition exposes Sh975 billion debt linked to Treasury’s budget law breach May 07, 2025

The borrowing was made possible by the Treasury's failure to submit revenue estimates to the National Assembly alongside expenditure estimates for the...

Senators push for suspension of Sh23.5 billion parks project over planning concerns May 07, 2025

So far, only 16 counties have completed the first phase of the project, even though all counties were expected to benefit.

Treasury CS Mbadi: No legal cap on number of presidential advisors May 07, 2025

Mbadi said the Constitution only limits the number of Cabinet Secretaries, not advisors, and that the president is fully within his rights.

Counties cry foul over Sh405bn budget, demand Sh536bn to avert crisis May 07, 2025

Governors are demanding at least Sh536 billion for the 2025–26 financial year, saying anything less will cripple service delivery and violate the prin...

High interest rates, poor weather hold back Kenya’s economic progress May 07, 2025

Even though large investments were made in the farming sector, its growth dropped to 4.4 percent in 2024 from 7.7 percent the previous year.

Over 66,000 textile jobs at risk as AGOA trade deal nears expiry May 07, 2025

This job growth marked a strong recovery after the sector lost over 8,200 jobs in 2023. Employment had dropped by 12.46 per cent from 66,260 in 2022 d...

Kenyans back Anne Amadi for IEBC Chair but lack faith selection panel - TIFA poll May 07, 2025

Former East African Court judge Charles Nyachae came in second, with 23 per cent of the respondents naming him as their preferred choice.

Delays in job placements abroad due to logistics, not fraud, says CS Mutua May 07, 2025

CS Mutua also responded to allegations by Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, who claimed that the Labour Mobility Program, intended to create employment...

Three charged with murder of 17-year-old Gaala Adan in Wajir May 07, 2025

According to reports, Gaala Adan, born on January 1, 2008, was married to Mohammed Kassim Tiffow, 40, in a ceremony on February 22, 2025, at the Dagah...

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