Author: Lucy Mumbi

Civil society groups give AU, EAC 72 hours to act on alleged abductions, torture in Tanzania May 23, 2025

While Tanzania released Mwangi on Thursday, he was dumped in Horohoro, on the Coast of Kenya, some 162 kilometres from the Lunga Lunga border, having...

National Assembly urges court to dismiss IEBC vetting petition as premature, disruptive May 22, 2025

The petition cited irregularities in the selection of the IEBC nominees, alleging that the process violated constitutional provisions and failed to en...

Sh876bn fiscal deficit leaves no room for extra spending in 2025/26 budget, MPs warn May 22, 2025

BAC Chairperson Samuel Atandi announced this as the committee began receiving reports from departmental committee chairpersons on the scrutiny of budg...

Rogue recruitment agencies to refund job seekers or face legal action, says Labour ministry May 22, 2025

The PS urged job seekers to verify recruitment agencies through official government channels, specifically pointing them to the National Employment Au...

Rights groups demand probe into alleged torture of activist Boniface Mwangi in Tanzania May 22, 2025

Addressing journalists at Moi International Airport in Mombasa on Thursday, Mwangi said he was tortured so severely that he could barely walk.

Task force warns absence of femicide law hampers justice as 170 women killed by February May 22, 2025

The findings were shared during a public engagement forum in Kwale County, where the group also revealed that sexual abuse cases had increased by eigh...

Senators slam Interior ministry over silence on Narok killings, demand justice and accountability May 22, 2025

Senators expressed frustration that despite passionate appeals from the affected community, there has been no clear communication or decisive action f...

14 arrested over violent disruption of EACC raid at Governor Natembeya’s home May 22, 2025

DCI said the suspects face charges related to malicious damage, theft and obstruction of justice following a raid on the governor’s residence during w...

Setback for police commission recruitment as selection panel re-advertises top jobs May 22, 2025

In a fresh advert placed in the dailies, selection panel chairperson Arthur Osiya called for new applications for the commission’s top jobs.

Uganda mounts diplomatic pressure over detention of activist Agather Atuhaire in Tanzania May 22, 2025

The Ugandan government has written to Tanzanian authorities requesting access to Atuhaire, who is believed to be in custody at the Central Police Stat...

Sakaja suspends eviction of over 10,000 Mukuru Kwa Ruben residents to allow for talks May 22, 2025

The contested 100-acre parcel of land has been at the centre of a dispute between the residents, who have lived in the area for years, and a private d...

Kenya to increase WHO contributions by 20pc as part of global health funding push May 22, 2025

The WHO donor base expanded this year with both long-standing supporters and new contributors providing fresh voluntary funding.

NCIC urges multi-agency probe into enforced disappearances, says justice needs action, not words May 22, 2025

NCIC stressed that any investigation must be conducted independently and inclusively, with the active involvement of human rights organisations and ci...

Government releases Sh3.52bn for Inua Jamii payout to 1.7 million vulnerable Kenyans May 22, 2025

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, confirmed that a total of...

Over 50pc of public institutions don't report disability employment data, Labour ministry warns May 21, 2025

Labour CS Alfred Mutua said failure by a majority of institutions to submit the required data goes against the Persons with Disabilities Act No.14 of...

Court gives IEBC 7 days to appoint Meru returning officer or clear deputy governor nominee May 21, 2025

In his judgment, Justice Githinji stated that the nomination met all constitutional and legal requirements, faulting the IEBC for unlawfully obstructi...

Oparanya suspends sacco registrations for 3 months as experts review governance laws May 21, 2025

Oparanya announced that registration of new saccos will be paused for three months to allow a newly constituted committee of experts to undertake a re...

10 million Hustler Fund borrowers missing as MPs slam push for more taxpayer funding May 21, 2025

The chairperson of the National Assembly’s Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Bernard Shinali demanded a proper explanation from the PS, qu...

Revealed: Boniface Mwangi, Agather Atuhaire not deported, still held by Tanzania immigration May 21, 2025

Kenyan activists including VOCAL Africa CEO Hussein Khalid, expressed concern over the whereabouts of both Mwangi and Atuhaire following their apprehe...

Girls in vulnerable communities at risk as state slashes budget for sanitary towels, anti-FGM programmes May 21, 2025

According to the Social Protection department, the funds have been reduced from Sh1.044 billion to Sh940 million for the 2025/2026 financial year.

Uhuru, Nyoro blamed for debt crisis, MP says Kenyans to shoulder Sh1 trillion interest burden May 20, 2025

The Alego Usonga MP, who took over as BAC chairperson from Nyoro earlier this year, accused his predecessor of presiding over unsustainable borrowing...

Staff unions demand reinstatement of 900 Moi University workers, warn of academic crisis May 20, 2025

Wasonga demanded that the university revoke all redundancy letters and reinstate the affected workers, noting that Education Cabinet Secretary Julius...

Mudavadi confirms Boniface Mwangi is still in custody in Tanzania, disputes deportation claims May 20, 2025

When Mudavadi was asked what Tanzanian authorities had told Kenya about the reasons for Mwangi’s detention, Mudavadi noted that no detailed explanatio...

Senate extends time for review of Conflict of Interest Bill by 45 days May 20, 2025

Senate Speaker Amason Kingi said the extension will allow the committee to thoroughly review and address the reservations raised by President William...

Students in 30 schools in Aldai Constituency consumed 400 bags of contaminated sugar - KEBS May 20, 2025

In a report signed by KEBS North Rift Regional Manager Vincent Cheruiyot, the agency confirmed that laboratory tests conducted on the samples failed t...

Senator Gloria Orwoba loses court bid to stop expulsion from UDA May 20, 2025

In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Lawrence Mugambi said the applicant had introduced new parties into the petition without seeking the court’s permissio...

Lawyer files petition to stop withdrawal of Rigathi Gachagua impeachment cases May 20, 2025

Maleya, in response, insists that since the petitions raised critical constitutional and governance issues, they should not be withdrawn and instead b...

DCI says slain Nyandarua priest was being trailed over church money donated by Gachagua May 20, 2025

The directorate also revealed that a boda boda rider who found the priest said he had visible bruises on his head and was bleeding. Fr Maina reportedl...

Nyandarua priest who hosted Gachagua died from fatal headshot, suffered multiple gunshot wounds -Autopsy May 20, 2025

Based on the state of the body, investigators believe the killer ensured the priest was dead before leaving the scene.

Family says Boniface Mwangi has not returned to Kenya despite deportation claims May 20, 2025

A close relative told the Eastleigh Voice that the family has not had any contact from Mwangi, who was arrested on Monday at the Serena Hotel in the T...

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu given 24-hour ultimatum to release Boniface Mwangi May 20, 2025

Addressing a press conference in Nairobi on Tuesday, the Kongamano la Mapinduzi sharply criticised the Tanzanian government, accusing it of suppressin...

IGAD convenes experts' forum to tackle migration, urban growth challenges May 20, 2025

The conference brings together researchers, policymakers, civil society organisations, development partners and government representatives from across...

Leaders condemn police raid on Governor Natembeya’s home, term move as political witch hunt May 19, 2025

Opposition leaders and political parties have issued scathing statements in reaction to the incident, accusing the government of deploying security fo...

Delayed payments cost taxpayers Sh4.3bn in avoidable interest, says Auditor-General May 19, 2025

The Sh21 billion Kibwezi-Mtomo-Kitui-Migwani road project, which is being implemented by KeNHA and financed by Exim Bank, attracted Sh614.2 million in...

Ruto advisors' travel, entertainment funds slashed in new budget May 19, 2025

Under the new budget, salaries and allowances for the advisors will cost taxpayers Sh144 million, down from Sh307 million in the year ending June 2024...

Mobile money agents handle less cash despite surge in transactions as low-value transfers rise May 19, 2025

During the quarter under review, mobile money subscriptions rose by 7.27 million to hit 85 million, while an additional 89,389 active agents were brou...

Mwaura: Deportation of Karua, Mutunga won’t harm Kenya-Tanzania relations May 19, 2025

Mwaura emphasised that each country within the regional bloc manages its internal affairs independently. He noted that the deportations, including tha...

AG seeks to strike out IEBC petition, citing prematurity and violation of constitutional doctrines May 19, 2025

The court is expected to first rule on the Attorney General’s preliminary objection before considering the substance of the case.

Kenya reaffirms strong US partnership, dismisses concerns of shifting allegiance over China ties May 19, 2025

Koech invited Senator Risch and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to visit Kenya, engage with its people, and witness firsthand the clarity with...

EACC officers flee as protesters vandalise vehicles during raid on Governor Natembeya’s home May 19, 2025

Natembeya is accused of influencing tender awards and receiving kickbacks from contractors through proxies.

Former Chief Justice David Maraga appears at Tundu Lissu’s treason trial in Dar es Salaam May 19, 2025

Lissu is facing treason charges stemming from an alleged speech in which he is accused of calling on Tanzanians to rebel and interfere with the upcomi...

MPs slash police insurance budget by Sh883 million to settle debt on stalled Mbagathi hospital May 19, 2025

MPs insisted that settling the outstanding debt and activating the hospital would ultimately save the government billions and ensure officers receive...

EACC confirms raid on Governor Natembeya’s Kitale home over Sh1.4 billion graft probe May 19, 2025

DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa, who arrived at the scene alongside several MCAs, claimed the raid was politically motivated and meant to intimidate...

Tragedy in Mathare: Five killed, several injured in devastating slum fire May 19, 2025

According to sources, it took the intervention of fire engines from the military and the Nairobi County Government to contain the raging inferno that...

EACC-linked raid at Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya’s home sparks political firestorm May 19, 2025

Reports indicate the plainclothes officers involved in the raid are believed to be from the EACC, although the agency has yet to issue an official sta...

Police raid Gachagua’s homes in night-time operation amid uproar over ‘inciteful’ remarks May 19, 2025

The former deputy president touched on the 2007 post-election violence, a period during which over 1,200 people died in ethnic clashes, suggesting tha...

DP Kindiki’s office seeks Sh625m budget boost for travel, hospitality and residence upgrades May 19, 2025

The Deputy President’s office had been allocated Sh2.9 billion for the financial year, down from the Sh3.4 billion proposed in the Budget Policy State...

Teachers demand immediate reinstatement of Sh62bn education budget cut, warn of sector crisis May 19, 2025

Knut boss Oyuu warned that education reforms underway, particularly the transition to the Competency Based Education, risk collapsing without adequate...

Activist Boniface Mwangi claims life in danger after armed men confront him at a hotel in Tanzania May 19, 2025

The incident came just hours after the arrest and deportation of People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua, who had landed in Tanzania on Sunday...

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