Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

Governor Johnson Sakaja blames Treasury for delayed county salaries Sep 18, 2025

Governor Johnson Sakaja said the county has not received its equitable share for the past two months, forcing a reliance on local revenue that is insu...

Kenyan athlete narrates how he was duped into fighting for Russia before capture by Ukrainian forces Sep 18, 2025

His capture comes amid reports of Russia allegedly recruiting unsuspecting Africans with promises of jobs, only to force them into military service. R...

Nairobi to appoint six borough managers to enhance service delivery Sep 18, 2025

The appointed managers will act as direct links between City Hall and residents, serving as the eyes and ears of the county in their respective region...

MPs demand answers from NITA on missing funds, controversial land deal Sep 18, 2025

The Wednesday session focused on the unexplained use of Sh355 million, equivalent to 21 percent of NITA’s 2016/2017 budget, which remained unspent.

Matiang’i: My campaign runs on funds from friends and Kenyans, not illicit wealth Sep 18, 2025

The former CS explained that contributions come from friends, former classmates, and well-wishers who pool resources to keep his movement alive.

Education sector sees sharp drop in ransom payments, but staff stress persists -Report Sep 18, 2025

This decline contrasts with the past five years, when ransomware was one of the most serious threats to the education sector, with attacks occurring a...

Kenya’s fish output grows to Sh39 billion despite Lake Victoria slowdown Sep 18, 2025

Inland capture fisheries supplied more than half of Kenya’s fish, with Lake Victoria producing 67,575 tonnes, a four per cent drop from 70,313 tonnes...

Kenyan medalists to fly business class after outcry over Peres Jepchirchir’s economy ticket Sep 18, 2025

The decision comes after long-distance star Peres Jepchirchir, who won gold in the women’s marathon, returned home on an economy ticket, sparking crit...

Billions in county empowerment loans remains unpaid as senators call for EACC Probe Sep 18, 2025

The committee has further instructed the Controller of Budget to provide a detailed report on all empowerment funds across counties, showing the amoun...

MCA files motion to curb Nairobi’s ballooning Sh21 billion legal bills through ADR Sep 18, 2025

Karen MCA Anthony Maragu has filed a motion compelling Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration to prioritise alternative dispute resolution mechanism...

Suspects in murder of marathoner Samson Kandie seek plea deal Sep 18, 2025

Widow Rose Chepkemboi, who is jointly charged with the men, is not part of the plea deal. All three deny killing Kandie at his home in Elgon View Esta...

Government launches 10-year mega plan to revive Mau Forest Complex Sep 18, 2025

The programme forms part of President William Ruto’s 15 Billion Tree Growing Campaign, which the Environment CS described as “a social contract and a...

Mounting debt could halt vital services at KNH, MTRH and KUTRRH - Nancy Gathungu Sep 18, 2025

The report warns that the financial strain could affect hospital operations if suppliers decide to withhold deliveries of essential items.

Kenya rolls out multi-pronged road safety strategy to halve traffic deaths by 2030 Sep 18, 2025

Completed works include the redesign of the Kibarani/Makupa causeway, traffic separation along the Salgaa-Sachangwan stretch, and new pedestrian bridg...

RUPHA exposes flaws in SHA’s multi-billion digital health systems Sep 18, 2025

The statement underscores a growing unease among health stakeholders about SHA reforms, highlighting a lack of accountability in systems funded with b...

Governor Wanga grilled as county wage bill exceeds legal limit Sep 18, 2025

Wanga defended the increase, saying it stemmed from the county addressing long-overdue financial obligations.

Governor Sakaja vows to deregister private firms over illegal dumping of waste Sep 17, 2025

Sakaja also highlighted the county government's plan to boost waste management by expanding infrastructure and increasing employment opportunities for...

President Ruto launches Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, slashes travel costs to Sh50 Sep 17, 2025

The move is expected to ease congestion, cut commuting time, and provide a safer and more predictable journey for thousands of passengers.

Maraga rules out working with President Ruto, open to alliance with Gachagua Sep 17, 2025

Maraga, who has emerged as a vocal critic of the Ruto-led administration, noted that his decision to run for the presidency in 2027 was born out of a...

High Court declines to overturn Ferdinand Waititu's 12-year imprisonment Sep 17, 2025

Ferdinand Waititu, who was convicted in February 2025, had been handed the option of paying a fine of Sh53.5 million or serving a 12-year jail term.

Government releases Sh2.5 billion to avert nationwide strike by university lecturers Sep 17, 2025

UASU had issued a seven-day strike notice last week, accusing the government of failing to honour its commitments under the current CBA and demanding...

SHA set to roll out AI-powered system to cross-check prescriptions, says Mwangangi Sep 17, 2025

CEO Mercy Mwangangi said the tool is not only a strategy to strengthen SHA’s rollout but will also play a key role in protecting patients’ health and...

Rights group sounds alarm over surge of gender-based violence on digital platforms Sep 17, 2025

The coalition explains TFGBV as any harmful act committed, worsened, or amplified through online channels such as social media, messaging apps, or oth...

Kenya losing over Sh18 billion annually to tsetse fly-linked livestock diseases — CS Kagwe Sep 17, 2025

Kagwe made the remarks while opening the 37th International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control Conference in Nairobi.

Audit finds Sh53 million intended for farmers misused by Busia County staff Sep 17, 2025

The scheme, meant to assist small-scale farmers, has been undermined by misuse, weak legal safeguards, and oversight failures.

Nairobi County wage bill skyrockets to Sh17.3 billion following mass hiring under Sakaja Sep 17, 2025

The increase was particularly sharp in the financial year ending June 2023, when staff levels rose to 13,355, more than double the previous year, and...

Court upholds KNEC's lucrative exam distribution tender Sep 17, 2025

Justice Chigiti concluded that there were no grounds to overturn the procurement process, confirming that Knec and the PPRB acted lawfully.

Mukuru affordable housing registration kicks off, targets 2,000 residents Sep 17, 2025

Ruth Wekesa, an official with the Affordable Housing Board, said the current registration is focused on applicants who were previously enumerated by t...

Kenya’s tree-planting drive struggles as budget falls behind Sep 17, 2025

Launched in 2022, the initiative is split into two major projects: a Sh200 billion programme under the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and a Sh300 billion...

1,118 clinics suspected of fraud as SHA collections hit Sh70 billion - Mwangangi Sep 17, 2025

Mercy Mwangangi revealed that the authority has already rejected Sh10.7 billion in claims deemed fraudulent out of a total of Sh80 billion submitted b...

Electricity consumption surges, pushing Kenya’s grid to record levels Sep 17, 2025

The trend has prompted major producers, including the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), to boost output to keep pace with consumption.

Kenyan artists awarded Sh24 million in first-ever PAVRISK royalty payout Sep 17, 2025

Speaking during PAVRISK’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Nairobi, Board chairperson Edwardo Waigwa said the Sh24 million represents 70 per cent...

Detectives comb Kyalo Mbobu’s office for clues to his killing ahead of today's burial Sep 17, 2025

This is as the family prepares to bury him today (Wednesday) at his home in Mua, Machakos County, following a memorial service at St John’s Catholic C...

CA announces postal service reforms, proposes Sh1.5 million license fee Sep 16, 2025

The review is designed to address emerging challenges, improve efficiency, and leverage technological advances within the industry.

Victims of police brutality can pursue damages even as cases continue, court rules Sep 16, 2025

The ruling stems from the case of Anjlee Parveen Kumar Sharma, whose husband, businessman Bunty Bharat Kumar Shah, was shot dead by police at their We...

Kizza Besigye party drops out of 2026 Uganda polls, to back joint opposition candidate Sep 16, 2025

It added that a 28-member National Campaign Team will travel across the country spreading the freedom message.

Freedom fighters to be celebrated as Kenya prepares 2025 National Heroes roll Sep 16, 2025

Gitu wa Kahengeri is being honoured for his steadfast role in the Mau Mau movement. In 1950, he took the Mau Mau oath and later endured nearly seven y...

IPOA faults police for ignoring protest-related deaths Sep 16, 2025

The report further criticises predictable clashes between police and protest organisers, pointing out that officers often refuse to accept formal noti...

KURA to remove unlawful signboards, kiosks along Eastern Bypass Sep 16, 2025

The Eastern Bypass is a critical transport artery linking Nairobi and Kiambu suburbs. Its upgrade into a dual carriageway has encouraged commercial gr...

IEBC launches staff training in Naivasha to boost voter registration Sep 16, 2025

The ongoing training marks a critical step towards building public confidence and laying the foundation for a smooth, transparent, and inclusive voter...

SHA gives hospitals 15 days to verify Sh3 billion flagged claims Sep 16, 2025

The missing details include essential attachments such as itemised invoices, claim forms, and patient discharge or case summaries. Without these, the...

Ngugi wa Thiong’o to be honoured as national hero for transforming literature Sep 16, 2025

The National Heroes Council praised Ngugi for his enduring contribution to literature and culture, noting that his works have brought Kenyan literatur...

Freight bottlenecks, cargo crisis shave Sh1.4 billion off Kenya’s flower sector Sep 16, 2025

According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), total flower exports fell by 12 per cent from 116,273 tonnes in 2024, translating to a Sh72.1 b...

Kenya surpasses global HIV targets as deaths, infections decline Sep 16, 2025

This achievement is underpinned by widespread testing, expanded antiretroviral treatment, and comprehensive prevention efforts.

Tribunal orders demolition of Pangani footbridge within 90 days over land dispute Sep 16, 2025

The tribunal also ordered the government to pay Sh500 million for the land compulsorily acquired for the road project, noting that a previous offer of...

Bill seeks to mandate outage plans to prevent Kenya’s costly blackouts Sep 16, 2025

Currently, at least 25 power plants supply the national grid, operated by both government-owned and independent companies.

KFS deploys drones to boost security, monitoring in Karura Forest Sep 16, 2025

KFS said the drones will fly regular patrols across the forest, working together with existing ground security measures to ensure a safe environment f...

Why community vigilance is vital in combating cult killing- Murkomen Sep 16, 2025

The CS pointed to weak community structures, citing the Kenya Alliance of Residents Association (KARA), which he said ought to play a stronger role in...

Saccos outpace banks with affordable loans, but face liquidity challenges - Sasra Sep 16, 2025

The Central Bank of Kenya raised the base lending rate to 13 per cent in February 2024 and maintained it until August, driving some commercial lenders...

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