Author: Lucy Mumbi

Shocking audit reveals weak oversight in Kenya’s Sh2.5 billion donor-funded projects Aug 19, 2025

Key initiatives in energy, transport, and health were among those flagged for weak documentation, raising concerns about potential mismanagement and e...

High Court lifts rice import ban, cuts volume by half Aug 19, 2025

The orders come days after Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe warned of the consequences if the government failed to secure rice imports.

President Ruto refers Wildlife Conservation Bill back to Parliament for reconsideration Aug 19, 2025

The legislation aims to ensure that people living along water bodies are entitled to compensation for interactions with these specified wildlife speci...

Ex-Somali Presidents condemn President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration over deadly land evictions Aug 19, 2025

The statement comes after at least 20 people, most of them civilians, were killed last week in fierce clashes between Somalia’s security forces and re...

KeNHA announces two-week closure of section of Mombasa-Nairobi Highway Aug 19, 2025

KeNHA said the closure will take effect from Saturday, August 23, 2025, and remain in place until Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Police ready to handle potential unrest as Gachagua returns from US, Murkomen assures Aug 19, 2025

Murkomen said that while Kenya has remained peaceful during Gachagua’s absence, police are ready to act should his return trigger unrest.

Section of Senators demand President Ruto be summoned to give evidence over alleged bribery in Parliament Aug 19, 2025

The senators say the House expects the President to provide evidence of the unethical conduct he has publicly referred to.

HELB disburses Sh9.46 billion to over 309,000 university students, easing fee confusion Aug 19, 2025

First-year students who reported to campuses on Monday, August 18, 2025, expressed confusion after many were unsure how much to pay following the gove...

Alliance Girls High School teacher accused of sexual abuse resigns from TSC after 26 years Aug 19, 2025

Peter Albert Ayiro said he could no longer endure the persistent threats, public shame and attacks on his character, ending his 26-year teaching caree...

President Ruto forms new multi-agency team to intensify war on corruption Aug 19, 2025

The team will be chaired by the Executive Office of the President, while the Office of the Attorney General will serve as the Secretariat.

Pharmacy board warns Kenyans against off-label use of Ozempic for weight loss Aug 19, 2025

The drug has increasingly been used for weight loss across the country, with reports also emerging about counterfeit versions circulating in the marke...

First-year university students face chaos over upfront payments after fee reductions Aug 18, 2025

Some students reported being asked to make upfront payments of up to Sh50,000 before admission, even as many await disbursement of loans from the High...

Somalia water crisis: Funding cuts leave 300,000 without safe water as cholera cases surge Aug 18, 2025

Severe funding cuts have reduced the humanitarian reach by 72 per cent, with agencies now aiming to support just 1.3 million people at a cost of $367...

Ruto exposes MPs for taking Sh10 million bribe to block anti-money laundering law Aug 18, 2025

The President claimed that some MPs were compromised with millions of shillings to frustrate critical laws.

Ruto acknowledges SHA, housing project have damaged his approval ratings Aug 18, 2025

Ruto said the challenges he faces are self-imposed, insisting that these difficult decisions are necessary for Kenya’s long-term development.

KNH, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital among 223 hospitals with Sh11.4 billion uncollected revenue Aug 18, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has warned that the delays in collections now risk forcing counties to divert resources from other departments to susta...

21 public universities at risk of collapse due to Sh42.5 billion debt, Auditor General warns Aug 18, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed that the continued operations of many of these universities were being sustained only through government suppo...

KETRACO denied funds for Sh17.4 billion power project over Sh9.2 billion debt Aug 18, 2025

The Treasury has insisted that KETRACO must first settle a Sh9.2 billion arbitral award owed to a Spanish contractor before any funds can be allocated...

MPs probe KEBS's controversial vehicle inspection tender Aug 18, 2025

The inquiry comes after traders raised alarm over a KEBS directive requiring importers of used vehicles to pay an additional Sh12,000 for validation d...

KUCCPS reopens portal for KMTC September 2025 intake Aug 18, 2025

Students have until August 28, 2025, to apply via the KUCCPS student portal and secure a spot in their preferred courses.

Kenyans entitled to Sh500,000 for treatment abroad for services unavailable locally under SHA - Duale Aug 18, 2025

The system will be operational within 30 days and will require overseas hospitals to be formally contracted and linked to local facilities.

12 public universities cannot account for land, assets worth Sh19.6 billion, audit reveals Aug 18, 2025

Gathungu said the universities did not have legal evidence to confirm ownership of the assets reflected in their financial statements.

Audit report reveals taxpayers paid Sh3 million rent for former Prisons boss Aug 18, 2025

According to the audit, the State Department for Correctional Services signed a tenancy agreement with a private service provider to lease a house for...

KNUT rejects Raila's proposal to devolve education Aug 18, 2025

KNUT officials dismissed the move, warning that devolving primary and secondary education would destabilise the sector, citing counties’ weak handling...

Government activates nationwide emergency response amid heavy rain advisory Aug 18, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department warned of intense downpours from Sunday, August 17, with potential flash floods, lightning strikes, strong winds a...

TSC clears 1,436 primary school teachers for deployment to junior schools Aug 17, 2025

In a circular, the commission explained that the deployment is meant to ensure that teachers with the right qualifications and experience teach Junior...

Over 600 million Africans still need treatment for neglected tropical diseases, WHO warns Aug 17, 2025

In 2020, all WHO Member States endorsed the Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021–2030, which set a global target of freeing 100 countries fro...

IEBC faces tough questions from MPs over 2027 poll preparedness Aug 17, 2025

During their induction in Mombasa last month, IEBC acknowledged the delays. Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission has sought an advisory opi...

Nairobi water announces water rationing in 15 estates, major institutions amid pipeline fault Aug 17, 2025

Estates along Raila Odinga Road, including Madaraka and Nyayo Highrise, Nairobi West, as well as The Nairobi Hospital, the University of Nairobi main...

Five ex-officials face civil suit over irregular CHAN tender payments Aug 17, 2025

The suit focuses on payments made to Gregori International in 2017 for upgrading sports facilities in preparation for the CHAN tournament, which was l...

Governors blame past regimes as pension arrears spiral beyond Sh100 billion, ask treasury to intervene Aug 17, 2025

CoG Chairman Ahmed Abdullahi said he will hold discussions with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on how to a...

Teachers to apply for transfers online under new TSC system that aims to boost accountability Aug 17, 2025

TSC Acting CEO Evaleen Mitei said the commission developed the system to ensure equitable distribution and optimal deployment of teachers while advanc...

Boda boda association calls for arrest of suspects in Thika Road vehicle torching Aug 17, 2025

The incident, which caused a major traffic snarl-up near the Survey area, drew sharp condemnation from the association, which described the attack as...

Heavy traffic expected as Nairobi closes key roads ahead of Kenya-Zambia match Aug 17, 2025

In a traffic advisory, Nairobi County Traffic Officer Commanding Police, Joseph Chirchir, announced that Aerodrome Road from Madaraka Roundabout to Bu...

Government moves to enforce peace deal in 50-year Angata Barrikoi land dispute Aug 15, 2025

At the heart of the conflict is a 6,300-acre parcel in Transmara South, Narok County, commonly referred to as Moyoi, Ongata Barikoi, or Angata Barikoi...

CS Ruku announces new Huduma Centre in Elwak, calls for mass ID registration in north eastern Aug 14, 2025

Speaking during a government outreach mission in Elwak, Mandera County, Ruku said the government has eliminated obstacles that once made it difficult...

MPs reject proposal to divert road maintenance funds for administrative use Aug 14, 2025

MPs questioned the legality and necessity of allocating 1.5 per cent of the Fund to the State Department of Roads and retaining 10 per cent for “criti...

Kenya risks severe rice shortage, price hikes if duty-free imports are stopped, government warns Aug 14, 2025

Kagwe told the court that the country’s annual rice demand stands at about 1.3 million metric tonnes (MT), while domestic production accounts for only...

National Assembly approves President Ruto’s nominees to police service commission Aug 14, 2025

The Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security said the two met all constitutional and legal requirements for the appointments.

CJ Koome, AG Oduor take opposing views on anticipatory bail amid Ruto criticism Aug 14, 2025

CJ Koome defended the Judiciary’s role, saying anticipatory bail is meant to protect individuals from unlawful arrest or detention before charges are...

Fuel prices for petrol and kerosene drop by Sh1 as diesel remains unchanged Aug 14, 2025

In Nairobi, motorists will now pay Sh185.31 for Super Petrol, Sh171.58 for diesel, and Sh155.58 for kerosene.

Raila urges more devolution, says governors should answer to county assemblies, not Senate Aug 14, 2025

Odinga criticised the top-down governance approach that sidelines local input in key development decisions and urged counties to collaborate instead o...

High Court upholds 60-year mandatory retirement age, dismisses discrimination petition Aug 14, 2025

The petitioner, Charles Gitau had argued that the retirement policy violated constitutional rights to equality, dignity and fair labour practices.

Court clears Ruto’s inclusion of external advisors in Cabinet meetings Aug 14, 2025

Justice Lawrence Mugambi said Article 152 of the Constitution clearly defines the composition of the Cabinet but does not expressly bar the President...

DNA backlog leaves 300 Shakahola victims unburied two years after massacre Aug 13, 2025

Uncovered two years ago, the Shakahola tragedy saw 453 bodies exhumed from shallow graves, yet despite collecting 333 DNA samples, only 66 victims hav...

Murkomen warns vandalism, arson and looting now considered terrorism in Kenya Aug 13, 2025

Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, Murkomen cited the June 25 and July 7, 2025 demonstrations, pointing to the destruction of police stations, publi...

Ruto faults Judiciary over anticipatory bail, says it shields corrupt individuals Aug 13, 2025

Ruto criticised what he described as weak legal precedents that protect corrupt individuals from facing justice, singling out anticipatory bail as a l...

All 14 devolved functions, assets fully transferred to counties, Ruto says Aug 13, 2025

Ruto said the milestone will enable counties to design and deliver services in key areas such as healthcare, agriculture, water, infrastructure, and e...

KNCHR: Killings, disappearances and arbitrary arrests of rights defenders on the rise in Kenya Aug 13, 2025

Kenya scored only 36 per cent in the general framework for protecting human rights defenders, with KNCHR citing the absence of a specific protection l...

UK refutes allegations BATUK officials snubbed Kenyan MPs' summons Aug 13, 2025

The clarification came a day after the committee’s chairperson, Belgut MP Nelson Koech, accused BATUK officials of failing to attend a scheduled sessi...

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