Author: Lucy Mumbi

City Hall targets Eastleigh, Ruai, Kasarani in crackdown on illegal structures Oct 31, 2025

Governor Sakaja urged Nairobians to cooperate with county officials and professional planners to make the city safer, more liveable and better organis...

Senate targets Technical University of Kenya bosses, banks in Sh4.3 billion pension scandal Oct 31, 2025

Thousands of current and former TUK employees risk losing their life savings amid allegations of negligence and fund misuse.

Narok health officials sound alarm on fake cholera vaccination drives amid rising cases Oct 31, 2025

According to health officials, the vaccination drive will be accompanied by hygiene and sanitation sensitisation campaigns to ensure maximum protectio...

IGAD reaffirms support for Somali-led peace efforts at Arta Peace Conference 25th anniversary Oct 30, 2025

The 2000 Arta Peace Conference brought together more than 2,000 delegates and produced the first post-war Somali constitution, marking the rebirth of...

Senators demand urgent probe into delayed teachers’ allowances Oct 30, 2025

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna condemned what he termed the “persistent and systemic non-payment” of allowances to teachers, saying the delays have deep...

Humanitarian agency appeals for Sh2.1 billion to aid 2.1 million Kenyans facing floods, drought Oct 30, 2025

The IFRC said Kenya is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis triggered by a “complex combination” of climate shocks that have overwhelmed local respo...

Senate orders insurers to compensate injured police officers within 14 days Oct 30, 2025

The legislators criticised the insurers for frustrating officers who risk their lives to protect the country, saying the prolonged delays in compensat...

Ruto orders KEMSA reforms to end drug shortages in public hospitals Oct 30, 2025

Ruto announced that the government is rolling out a comprehensive transformation plan to make the agency more efficient, sustainable, and dependable i...

CHADEMA demands urgent medical care for detained leader John Heche, says he has gone three days without food Oct 30, 2025

The party said Heche has been held at Mtumba Police Station for three days without food and is suffering from severe heart pain, high fever and extrem...

Sakaja appeals for extra funds to expand Dishi na County to informal schools Oct 30, 2025

Sakaja said that despite the county’s efforts to reach all learners, limited resources and infrastructure have hindered the inclusion of children in i...

Jamia Mosque Nairobi celebrates 100 years with commemorative book, Jamia TV rebrand Oct 30, 2025

The book, titled “Jamia Mosque Nairobi 100-Year Journey” and authored by Ghalib Yusuf Tamim, offers a detailed account of the mosque’s history from th...

Hundreds of civil servants under probe over falsified records, illegal benefits Oct 30, 2025

The move follows an audit that exposed a cartel within public offices facilitating the backdating of birth dates, fake promotions and double payments...

Only six in 10 Kenyan health facilities adequately equipped for quality care - report Oct 30, 2025

The survey, which examined 3,605 facilities across all counties, including all public Level 4 and 5 hospitals, found that millions of patients, especi...

Kwale plane crash probe to last 30 days as recovery and investigation efforts intensify Oct 29, 2025

Aircraft Accident Investigation Department Director and Chief Investigator Fredrick Kabunge said mapping of the crash site is ongoing.

UN report accuses over 60 governments of enabling Gaza genocide through arms and trade ties Oct 29, 2025

The report, authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, accuses these nations of turning a blind eye as Gaza’s two million residents endure...

Capitation withheld from 29 schools pending verification, Education CS Ogamba tells MPs Oct 29, 2025

Education CS Julius Ogamba said the affected schools are newly established and are being assessed before funds can be disbursed.

Amnesty International urges RSF to end El Fasher siege, as WHO calls for immediate ceasefire Oct 29, 2025

The World Health Organisation has called for an immediate ceasefire after reports that 460 patients and their companions were massacred at the Saudi M...

Amnesty International confirms two killed in Tanzania election protests Oct 29, 2025

Chagutah also warned that the reported nationwide internet disruption in the country threatens to further inflame the situation.

Ministry of Health confirms maternal deaths in Kiambu, contradicting Wamatangi’s claims Oct 29, 2025

Health CS Aden Duale says ministry data proves several women and newborns died in Kiambu hospitals during the doctors’ strike, contradicting Governor...

Dar es Salaam under night curfew after violent election protests Oct 29, 2025

Dar es Salaam Special Zone Police Commander Jumanne Muliro announced that the curfew would take effect from 6:00 pm East Africa Time (EAT), warning re...

Maraga demands Kenya summon Ugandan envoy over missing activists Bob Njagi, Nicholas Oyoo Oct 29, 2025

Maraga slammed both the Ugandan and Kenyan governments, accusing them of complicity through silence and failure to protect citizens from cross-border...

Government to release KPSEA and KJSEA results in December, KCSE results in January next year Oct 29, 2025

noted that the government had made adequate preparations to ensure all national examinations run smoothly and are released on schedule.

Waititu to continue 12-year jail term as court dismisses Sh53.5 million bail reduction bid Oct 29, 2025

The court ruled that Waititu had not provided sufficient grounds to alter the earlier conditions, which required him to present a full bank guarantee.

Dutch national arrested in Diani, faces deportation after assault, spitting on police officer Oct 29, 2025

Msambweni Police Commander Robinson Langat confirmed that the suspect faces several charges, including assault, possession of narcotic drugs, maliciou...

South Africa becomes first African nation to offer twice-yearly HIV prevention shot Oct 28, 2025

Lenacapavir is administered as a six-monthly injection, starting with a subcutaneous initiation dose, supported by tablets on days one and two.

Ruto orders Baringo residents to surrender illegal firearms or face tough action Oct 28, 2025

Ruto said his administration will no longer tolerate armed criminality that has for years fuelled insecurity in the North Rift.

Parents to pay for school property destroyed during student strikes, CS Ogamba warns Oct 28, 2025

Ogamba noted that the government will not fund reconstructions, stressing that all costs must be borne by parents and school administrations to preven...

Hospitals with high maternal mortality to lose licences, says Ministry of Health Oct 28, 2025

A new health assessment shows that most facilities in Kenya lack the capacity for safe childbirth, prompting the Ministry of Health to launch a nation...

Kenyan government defends protest crackdown after UN raises alarm over rights violations Oct 28, 2025

Mudavadi reassured the UN that these matters were already under active investigation by independent constitutional bodies, including the Judiciary, th...

Kanja, DPP given seven days to produce missing security analyst Mwenda Mbijiwe Oct 28, 2025

The order follows an urgent application filed by Mbijiwe’s mother, Jane Gatwiri, who sought judicial intervention to compel the government to immediat...

M23 accuses Kinshasa of violating ceasefire, launching fresh offensive in eastern DR Congo Oct 28, 2025

The rebel coalition accuses Kinshasa of launching coordinated attacks despite a recent Doha peace deal and vows to defend civilians.

Maraga warns Ruto’s Sh1.5 trillion Infrastructure Fund risks mismanagement, deepening debt Oct 28, 2025

Maraga accused the Ruto administration of a pattern of corruption and mismanagement, arguing that past scandals demonstrate how public funds have been...

Outrage as over 40 African leaders condemn Tanzania’s Samia over Tundu Lissu’s detention Oct 28, 2025

The group accused the Tanzanian government of persecuting the two opposition figures for their pro-democracy stance and silencing dissent ahead of the...

Ministry of Education addresses missing exam papers in KJSEA rollout Oct 28, 2025

Education PS Julius Bitok says all missing papers have been replaced, exams are running smoothly, and new smart digital padlocks are securing KJSEA co...

Key Bills on county governance, climate construction set for debate as Senate resumes sittings Oct 28, 2025

Among the key Bills slated for discussion is the County Governments Laws (Amendment) Bill, sponsored by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, which seeks to tig...

UN sounds alarm as Sudan’s RSF claims El-Fasher army base, trapping 250,000 civilians Oct 27, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of Sudanese civilians are trapped, starving and under fire as UN calls for immediate humanitarian access and safe escape.

Lamu’s blue economy poised to soar as Kenya seeks bids for Sh2.5 million fishing boats Oct 27, 2025

The initiative, implemented through the Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socioeconomic Development Project (KEMFSED), seeks to enhance offshore fishing capa...

Government recurrent spending surges by Sh86.4 billion despite Ruto’s austerity pledges Oct 27, 2025

Government ministries, departments, and agencies spent Sh366.5 billion between July and September 2025 on recurrent votes such as salaries, wages, adm...

Relief for Saba Saba protesters as Makadara court slashes bail to Sh30,000 Oct 27, 2025

Seven protesters regain freedom after months in jail as court lowers bail from Sh100,000 to Sh30,000 following rights groups’ campaign.

Treasury seeks views on new Sovereign Wealth Fund Bill targeting national savings, strategic investment Oct 27, 2025

The proposed law divides the fund into three components to shield the economy from revenue shocks, finance strategic projects and secure resources for...

Motorist association warns Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway expansion to benefit foreign firms, burden taxpayers Oct 27, 2025

MAK said the proposed PPP arrangement “does not protect taxpayers from long-term fiscal exposure and will only transfer sovereign liability from open...

Jamia Mosque marks 100 years with photo exhibition, centenary events celebrating faith and community service Oct 27, 2025

The Jamia Mosque Committee said the exhibition will capture the mosque’s transformation over the decades, highlighting its contributions to religious...

KNEC rolls out smart digital padlocks to secure exam papers and curb leaks Oct 27, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the locks, being piloted for the first time, are linked to the KNEC command centre, allowing officials...

Kenya on UN radar after ignoring letters on human rights abuses Oct 27, 2025

UN Special Rapporteur on HRDs Mary Lawlor expressed frustration over the government’s silence, warning that continued non-response could prompt the UN...

Insurance audit firms face eight-year term limit under draft Treasury rules Oct 27, 2025

The proposed regulations aim to introduce strict rotation rules, capping the tenure of audit partners, managers and staff at four consecutive years, w...

Kenya’s Special Operations Group foils Al-Shabaab IED plot in Garissa Oct 27, 2025

According to the Counter Terrorism Policing unit, the incident occurred in the Welmerer-Yumbia area, where the militants were reportedly assembling IE...

Three-judge bench to hear petition seeking to bar counties from issuing bursaries Oct 27, 2025

The bench, appointed by Chief Justice Martha Koome, will determine whether counties have overstepped their constitutional mandate in disbursing educat...

KTDA suspends staff travel, training in cost-cutting drive amid outcry over farmers' bonus cuts Oct 27, 2025

KTDA management said the move aligns with the group’s ongoing priorities on governance, compliance and cost management.

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