Author: Lucy Mumbi

Nyakang'o flags huge financial risk as counties operate thousands of unauthorised accounts Sep 18, 2025

Nyakang'o warned that the proliferation of multiple commercial bank accounts, especially without required approvals, leaves public funds highly vulner...

Kenya sets aside Sh41 billion to expand Mombasa port, handle 2.4 million containers Sep 17, 2025

Projections show the port will handle more than 2.4 million standard shipping containers in 2025, up from two million at the end of 2024.

National Assembly urged to end seven-year ban on new power deals to avert rationing Sep 17, 2025

The freeze has been in place since 2018, when Kenya Power was barred from signing additional contracts pending an audit into expensive existing deals...

IEBC warns Sh258 million funding gap threatens 8 key by-elections ahead of November 27 polls Sep 17, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon revealed that while the commission needs Sh1.046 billion to organise all the polls, the National Treasury has allocat...

Over 3,300 Kenyans killed in road crashes in first nine months of 2025, NTSA report reveals Sep 17, 2025

Pedestrians account for 1,285 deaths, followed by 858 motorcyclists, 568 passengers and 309 drivers.

Nairobi County workers directed to stay home over unpaid salaries Sep 17, 2025

The Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU) said the workers’ July and August salaries have yet to be disbursed.

Government pays Sh3.5 billion doctors’ salary arrears after years of dispute Sep 17, 2025

The payment concludes the Sh3.75 billion owed under the 2017–2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), following the first instalment released in De...

KenGen targets 200MW wind power in Marsabit to curb rising hunger for energy Sep 17, 2025

The initiative comes as the Ministry of Energy projects that national power consumption will rise by up to 120 megawatts annually.

EACC raids homes, offices of four senior Garissa County officials in Sh1.2 billion graft probe Sep 17, 2025

The EACC said the operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the award of county contracts.

Kenyan runner Diana Chepkorir suspended over doping violation Sep 17, 2025

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Chepkorir had been flagged through her Athlete Biological Passport.

NEMA issues 14-day ultimatum to businesses over pending licence applications Sep 17, 2025

The directive follows the rollout of NEMA’s ENVIS and ERP systems in July, which the agency said were designed to improve efficiency and accountabilit...

Audit uncovers 50,000 ghost learners in secondary schools as verification hits 50 per cent Sep 17, 2025

Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok told the National Assembly’s Education Committee, chaired by Julius Meli, that the verification exerc...

Shimba Hills residents plead for help as human-wildlife conflict escalates Sep 17, 2025

Affected families said current measures, including electric fences, are insufficient to curb wildlife incursions, leaving them vulnerable to further a...

Overlapping mandates fueling standoff between police service and commission - MPs Sep 16, 2025

The House committee acknowledged that the tension stems from ambiguity over the distinct roles and powers of the Inspector General and the Commission.

HELB confirms full funding for university and TVET students despite past delays Sep 16, 2025

Several students had reported delays in receiving their loans, which risked preventing them from registering for classes or sitting exams.

Kenya Pipeline, geothermal firm questioned on ethnic inclusivity and regional balance Sep 16, 2025

During a session on Tuesday, senators pressed the two state corporations to provide detailed staffing data, insisting that recruitment policies must a...

Museveni declares 2026 bid his final term, vows to finish Uganda’s key projects Sep 16, 2025

Museveni, 80, has been in power since 1986 and is aiming for a seventh term, potentially extending his rule to nearly five decades.

Leakages, technical issues slow Nakuru State House refurbishment, MPs say Sep 16, 2025

Records from the Controller of Budget show that the government has a Sh10.7 billion plan to refurbish state houses and state lodges over 12 years endi...

Parliament probes secret sale of East Africa Portland Cement shares to Kalahari Cement Sep 16, 2025

MPs warned that the proposed transfer of nearly 30 per cent of EAPC’s authorised shares was being conducted in secrecy, raising concerns over potentia...

Shakahola trial hears more harrowing testimonies of starvation and abuse Sep 16, 2025

Government Pathologist Richard Njoroge, who performed post-mortems on four bodies recovered from mass graves in Shakahola, described the grim state of...

Kenya unveils tough new road safety blueprint to end blackspots, crack down on rogue drivers Sep 16, 2025

The plan introduces automated traffic enforcement, tougher standards for imported vehicles, and new school transport rules.

EACC, IPOA partner to ensure corruption-free police recruitment Sep 16, 2025

The partnership aims to enhance integrity in the upcoming recruitment exercise and address long-standing corruption concerns within the National Polic...

Government scraps birth certificate authentication fees for IDs, passports Sep 16, 2025

Murkomen said the directive takes effect immediately and is part of broader reforms to make identification services more accessible.

Autopsy confirms fatal head injuries on construction worker found dead at Talanta Stadium Sep 16, 2025

Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid said the family, which is now demanding justice, believes the fatal injuries may be linked to disputes over unpaid wag...

LSK faults CS Murkomen over defiance of High Court ruling on masked police officers during protests Sep 16, 2025

LSK has urged the public to report any officers acting in violation of the ruling, saying it is prepared to take legal action against those found culp...

CS Duale vows to pay only verified NHIF claims as hospitals threaten strike Sep 16, 2025

In a statement on September 10, RUPHA appealed for immediate settlement of Sh33 billion in NHIF arrears, warning that financial strain has pushed many...

IGAD reveals Kenya among six member countries where famine risks continue to rise Sep 16, 2025

Sudan has the largest food-insecure population at 24.6 million, with famine and famine risk reported in several areas.

Lobby demands arrest of CS Oparanya after High Court revives corruption case Sep 16, 2025

The the lobby said the ruling was a landmark victory against impunity and a clear affirmation that the DPP cannot operate without accountability.

Met warns of heavy rains, flood risks in central highlands, western and coastal Kenya Sep 15, 2025

KMD, in its forecast for September 16–22, said most parts of the country will remain sunny and dry, but certain regions will experience rainfall that...

Lobby demands round-the-clock security as muggings rise in Nairobi CBD Sep 15, 2025

Police statistics show a 22 per cent increase in street crimes this quarter compared to the same period in 2023. Nairobi County Police Commander Georg...

Section of SUPKEM members demand fresh elections amid protests over leadership Sep 15, 2025

For the past two weeks, demonstrators have gathered at SUPKEM headquarters in Nairobi, expressing frustration over what they describe as a one-man sho...

Lobby petitions LSK to allow advocates to carry firearms amid rising attacks Sep 15, 2025

The petitioners expressed concern that advocates often find themselves in exposed and dangerous positions, not only in contentious cases but even in n...

Motorists demand disbandment of EPRA over unfair fuel pricing, say Kenyans are being exploited Sep 15, 2025

The association said the monthly price revisions have become a “circus” designed to keep the public anxious and condition Kenyans to accept unpredicta...

Airbnb boom drives up Nairobi rents by 10 per cent, leaves long-term tenants struggling for space - report Sep 15, 2025

According to the report, about 15 per cent of homes in mid and high-end neighbourhoods have shifted to short-let platforms, squeezing traditional rent...

Evicted Nairobi Woodley residents demand compensation from Sakaja's Administration Sep 15, 2025

The evicted residents accused the county of authorising unlawful evictions that have left them displaced, traumatised and their homes in ruins.

TSC unveils new policy for teacher transfers, aims to increase fairness and transparency Sep 15, 2025

The new policy will now be based on factors such as available vacancies, equitable staffing, and verified medical grounds.

UDA, ODM to pocket over Sh1.2 billion from Political Parties Fund Sep 15, 2025

UDA will walk away with the highest allocation at over Sh789 million as ODM secures more than Sh421 million, leaving other parties to scramble for the...

Lack of CCTV footage slows probe into lawyer Kyalo Mbobu’s murder Sep 15, 2025

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed that the footage detectives relied on in other high-profile murders is missing in this case...

Probe launched after body of missing construction worker found at Talanta Sports Stadium Sep 15, 2025

Kyengo, reported missing on September 6, was found in a water sump behind the stadium terraces under construction, raising questions over possible fou...

Tanzania makes history as Alphonce Simbu wins men’s marathon gold at 2025 Tokyo World Championships Sep 15, 2025

He unleashed a powerful sprint in the final 10 metres to edge Germany’s Amanal Petros, who also finished in 2:09.48, but had to settle for silver.

TSC deregisters 69 teachers over sexual abuse and misconduct Sep 15, 2025

TSC Director of Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Cavin Anyuor said the commission had received 111 cases, ranging from sexual relations with lea...

Communications Authority of Kenya revokes licences of 42 TV stations over violations Sep 15, 2025

CA Director General David Mugonyi said the revocations would take effect within a week, targeting broadcasters found to be in breach of regulatory req...

Ex-Alliance Girls teacher accused of sexual abuse found guilty of misconduct, TSC says Sep 15, 2025

TSC Director of Legal, Labour and Industrial Relations Cavin Anyuor told the Senate Education Committee that an investigation conducted on July 25, 20...

KDF announces nationwide October recruitment drive targeting general service officer cadets, specialist officers and tradesmen Sep 15, 2025

Applicants for GSO Cadets and General Duty Recruits must be aged between 18 and 26 years, Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/Women should not be older...

Governors reject KMPDC ambulance registration directive, citing county authority conflicts Sep 14, 2025

KMPDC CEO David Kariuki defended the registration requirement, saying it aims to standardise pre-hospital services and improve emergency care across t...

Petrol, diesel and kerosene pump prices drop slightly in latest EPRA review Sep 14, 2025

The maximum retail prices for super petrol, diesel and kerosene have dropped by Sh0.79, Sh0.11 and Sh0.80 per litre, respectively.

National, county governments fail to implement 79 per cent of audit recommendations - Auditor General Sep 14, 2025

Gathungu expressed alarm over the continued failure by both national and county governments to act on her office’s recommendations, warning that it un...

Inside Ruto’s bag of goodies aimed at appeasing frustrated Kenyan teachers Sep 14, 2025

The meeting at State House, Nairobi, brought together more than 10,000 teachers, union leaders and school heads’ associations, who pressed the governm...

Kenya's passport falls to 70th position in 2025 global ranking Sep 14, 2025

The latest ranking places Kenya alongside The Gambia, though it remains the strongest passport in East Africa, ahead of Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.

Kenya Maritime Authority, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service clash over container inspection levies Sep 14, 2025

KEPHIS Chairman Joseph M’Eruaki maintained that the charges are part of its constitutional duty and warned that removing them would compromise nationa...

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