Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

Senate demands swift compliance with disability access in public offices Nov 21, 2025

Senators warned that non-compliance would no longer be tolerated and called for urgent corrective measures across all government institutions.

National Treasury secures Sh437.8 billion loan to plug budget deficit Nov 21, 2025

In the domestic market, Treasury bonds raised Sh310.6 billion, with Treasury bills adding another Sh45 billion in new debt.

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu warns of pension losses as government delays remittances Nov 21, 2025

Gathungu warned that the delays violate the Public Service Superannuation Scheme Act of 2012, which mandates that contributions must be remitted withi...

Nairobi County proposes new rules to strengthen school feeding programme oversight Nov 21, 2025

The reforms come amid rising concerns over Dishi na County, Governor Johnson Sakaja’s flagship programme, which has faced scrutiny after an audit reve...

Education Ministry pledges early capitation release for smooth start to new term Nov 21, 2025

With these updated figures now in place, the government says schools can expect capitation funds to be released without the delays that affected previ...

CJ Koome affirms Judiciary’s commitment to transparency, says trust central to transformation Nov 21, 2025

Koome said the judiciary has continued to “strengthen the integrity of our systems” by tightening performance management and expanding measures that s...

Supreme Court to receive title deed by December 25, says DP Kithure Kindiki Nov 21, 2025

DP Kithure Kindiki asked Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to ensure the process is completed within the set timeline.

Koome reports historic 104 per cent case clearance rate, hails milestone for justice access Nov 21, 2025

Koome said the annual document reflects how the judiciary has applied its authority and the results achieved over the past year. She said it demonstra...

President Ruto enacts Capital Markets, County Funding and State Enterprises laws Nov 21, 2025

The measures reflect the administration’s effort to boost investment, improve public resource management, and support county governments with addition...

Kenya reports progress in HPV vaccination, still short of WHO target Nov 21, 2025

Gavi, the global alliance that supports vaccination in developing countries, says its HPV programme has reached an estimated 86 million girls, helping...

1,567 injured police officers compensated, says Mwangangi as Senate pushes for transparency Nov 21, 2025

The petitioners argue that "Parliament pushed the law through without conducting meaningful public participation, contrary to the demands of Articles...

Committee calls for unified legal framework for commercial state-owned enterprises Nov 21, 2025

The legislation is designed to turn state firms into commercially disciplined entities while ensuring they contribute effectively to the national trea...

SHA announces refund process for mistaken M-Pesa premium payments Nov 21, 2025

SHA explained that anyone who wishes to recover funds sent to the wrong account must prepare three important documents.

Senators demand permanent jobs for 20,000 junior secondary intern teachers Nov 21, 2025

Senators have called for an immediate policy review to guarantee that deserving teachers are not forced into prolonged temporary roles.

MPs raise alarm over alleged misappropriation of College of Insurance land Nov 21, 2025

The Finance and National Planning Committee flagged the issue after Treasury documents suggested that the property, historically linked to the college...

Parliament probes illegal subdivision of Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Institute land Nov 21, 2025

KEVEVAPI Managing Director Alex Sabuni and his senior officials were questioned over audit discrepancies and a prolonged land dispute that has seen th...

Revenue gaps, budget misalignments hurting service delivery, warns Auditor General Nov 21, 2025

The Auditor General attributed the low absorption of 56.5 per cent of the development budget by County Governments in the last financial year to unrea...

Hillside Academy fire inquest: Witnesses recount frantic efforts to rescue trapped pupils Nov 21, 2025

Matron Beatrice Nduta, who had worked at the school for four months, told the court there were 282 pupils at the academy that night, including 160 gir...

Governance Committee orders mandatory audit attendance for university heads Nov 21, 2025

The Committee underscored that this oversight is vital for addressing financial mismanagement, governance gaps, and any suspected wrongdoing.

Ruto defends health reforms, cites 27 million Kenyans registered under new coverage Nov 20, 2025

Ruto reported that 27 million Kenyans have already registered under the new health coverage programme, a level he said shows the commitment to ensure...

Ruto announces increase in cancer treatment cover to Sh800,000 under SHA from December 1, 2025 Nov 20, 2025

The President explained that the expanded cover is part of the government’s wider plan to secure stronger financial protection for people battling lon...

Private universities demand Sh58.8 billion in unpaid tuition fees from government Nov 20, 2025

The institutions say the prolonged delays have strained their budgets, affecting their ability to run smoothly and maintain the standards expected in...

Meta to deduct 5 per cent tax on Kenyan creators’ earnings in 2026 Nov 20, 2025

The company said the withholding tax will be automatically deducted from all payouts and reflected in monthly remittance statements.

Upcoming by-elections to cost Sh700 million, says IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu Nov 20, 2025

Besides human resources, electoral materials form a large portion of the costs. Ballot papers, seals, stamps, and indelible ink are all produced with...

ICEA survey finds most Kenyan retirees struggle to survive on pensions Nov 20, 2025

Nearly half of retirees’ savings last only part of their expected retirement years, raising concerns about financial security in later life. Major spe...

Kenya moves to end power shortages and lower electricity costs Nov 20, 2025

The announcement comes after President William Ruto acknowledged that Kenya’s current power generation is not enough to meet rising demand. He explain...

Judges poised for lifetime pension perks worth Sh5.7 billion Nov 20, 2025

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) of the National Assembly has endorsed the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill, 2025, following public cons...

Haiti security forces say era of unchecked gang power is over as crackdown intensifies Nov 20, 2025

According to the statement, the Gang Suppression Force is working closely with the Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti to carry out...

MPs question rising debt despite Treasury’s reduced CBK borrowing Nov 20, 2025

The Treasury drew only Sh700 million from the CBK overdraft in the first three months, down from Sh1.9 billion during the same period last year.

CBK data shows Sh344 billion decline in mobile money transactions, steepest drop in 18 years Nov 20, 2025

This is only the second recorded contraction in agent cash volumes since CBK started tracking the data in 2007, following a 2.7 per cent decline in th...

Governors sound alarm as 934 newborns die amid funding row in health sector Nov 20, 2025

The Council of Governors said the Social Health Authority (SHA) has neglected smaller hospitals and dispensaries, which are often the first and only p...

Police tighten security ahead of President Ruto’s State of the Nation address Nov 20, 2025

Police have announced that several roads near Parliament will be closed to vehicles before the address begins. Motorists were urged to plan and use ot...

Senators summon Mudavadi over harassment, detention and deaths of Kenyans abroad Nov 20, 2025

Mudavadi will appear before the National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo, to explain the gov...

Farmers accuse KTDA of favouring Eastern regions in bonuses Nov 20, 2025

Farmers explained that most KTDA board members come from the eastern tea-growing regions, and they believe this has a direct impact on decision-making...

President Ruto to deliver third State of the Nation address amid rising public expectations Nov 20, 2025

Scheduled for Thursday at 2:30 pm, the speech before a joint sitting of Parliament comes at a time when the nation is grappling with economic pressure...

IEBC receives first batch of ballot papers ahead of November 27 by-elections Nov 20, 2025

The Commission expects the remaining 29 pallets to be delivered by Friday at 7:30 pm. Distribution of all election materials to constituency tallying...

Counties decry handling of hospitals under SHA, accuse Health Ministry of overreach Nov 20, 2025

Governors warn that upgrading hospitals from Level 5 to Level 6, while beneficial for service delivery, comes with financial and operational consequen...

Omtatah pushes Senate to act on road safety as deaths surge past 4,000 Nov 20, 2025

Road crash deaths in Kenya have climbed past 4,100 this year, prompting the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to introduce new measures a...

President Ruto honoured with CAF Award for supporting Kenyan football Nov 20, 2025

The award was received on behalf of President Ruto by Kenya’s Ambassador to Morocco, Jessica Gakinya

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki named new CoG Vice Chair replacing Mutahi Kahiga Nov 19, 2025

Kahiga resigned after facing widespread criticism for remarks he made following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

NLC commissioners conclude term with over 31,000 requests for land regularisation processed Nov 19, 2025

In the exit report submitted to President William Ruto on November 12, Otachi said the commission achieved major policy and institutional milestones.

Senate Bill proposes five-year jail term, Sh2 million fine for livestock thieves Nov 19, 2025

If enacted, the Bill is expected to provide pastoralist communities with stronger legal safeguards and institutional support, aiming to reduce livesto...

Ruto orders all hospitals to report every maternal and child death Nov 19, 2025

Speaking on Wednesday, November 19, the President emphasised that both public and private hospitals must submit real-time data on mothers and children...

IG Douglas Kanja urges court not to issue orders over political activity claims Nov 19, 2025

The petitioners claim that IG Kanja undermined police independence by appearing at a presidential rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on April 2, 2025, wher...

Gachagua, governors, and MPs under probe by NCIC for inflammatory statements Nov 19, 2025

In a report to the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration, NCIC CEO Daniel Mutegi identified the governor...

Philip Aroko, Boyd Were slapped with Sh1 million fines over campaign violence in Kasipul Nov 19, 2025

The IEBC said Aroko, who is running as an Independent, and Were of the ODM party failed to respect the agreed campaign schedule, directly escalating t...

IEBC urges Parliament to fast-track election reforms for fairness and speed Nov 19, 2025

Ethekon explained that these measures are crucial for transparency in election campaigns, giving all candidates an equal chance to compete.

National Assembly probes tea bonus disparities after farmer complaints Nov 19, 2025

On Tuesday, two separate teams visited factories in both the western and eastern Rift to gather first-hand data and compare practices, focusing on fac...

Human Rights body flags risky provisions in Computer Misuse Act Nov 19, 2025

The commission called on the Executive and Parliament to urgently revise what it termed “excessively broad” clauses that risk penalising legitimate on...

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