Author: Maureen Kinyanjui

Tension as rival camps clash in Mbeere North polls Nov 27, 2025

The election day drama intensified when DP leader and former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi confronted a man from neighbouring Nyeri, MCA Kir...

Kenya Kwanza adds Sh3 trillion to national debt in three years, CBK reveals Nov 27, 2025

The report indicates that when President Ruto assumed office in 2022, the national debt stood at Sh8.7 trillion in the 2021/22 financial year. By June...

SHA transition sparks tension as teachers cite lack of consultation, legal violations Nov 27, 2025

Teachers’ unions, which earlier indicated openness to the change, now say they have stepped back after receiving widespread concerns from their member...

MPs outline conditions to be met before forests can be degazetted Nov 27, 2025

Section 34 of the Act allows Parliament to revoke the registration of public forests following a petition.

Cases of police misconduct rises despite overall drop in crime -Report Nov 27, 2025

Following a dramatic 70.4 per cent rise the previous year, these offences increased by another three per cent during the 2024-25 review period. The re...

DAP-K’s Seth Panyako alleges assassination attempt, claims attack targeted his family Nov 27, 2025

Seth Panyako said his driver was seriously injured in an attack he alleges was orchestrated by individuals connected to government circles the previou...

Steady voter turnout marks start of Kasipul, Ugunja by-elections Nov 27, 2025

In Kasipul, the main contenders are ODM’s Boyd Were and independent candidate Philip Aroko, though seven other candidates are vying for the seat.

Voting underway in Magarini, Malava, Mbeere North and Banisa Nov 27, 2025

In Banisa, Mandera County, voters began arriving at Banisa Primary School promptly at 6:00 am. This polling centre has four stations, with separate qu...

By-elections: KNCHR warns of rising tension as voting kicks off in 24 contested areas Nov 27, 2025

As part of its role, KNCHR said it had deployed commissioners, staff and field teams in all the areas holding by-elections. These teams will observe t...

CBK warns of rising debt distress, urges fiscal coordination Nov 26, 2025

CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said the country still meets its obligations, but repayment pressures are increasing, and fiscal space is narrowing.

Murkomen warns politicians against deploying supporters to by-election tallying centres Nov 26, 2025

CS Murkomen's remarks followed rising claims by various politicians that they would deploy their followers to monitor the vote count, a move he said o...

Judiciary faces Sh576.6 million pending bills amid budget review Nov 26, 2025

By June 2025, spending had reached Sh22.439 billion, corresponding to an absorption rate of 98 per cent. Recurrent expenditure was nearly fully utilis...

Murkomen defends recall of Natembeya's security detail ahead of Thursday's by-elections Nov 26, 2025

CS Murkomen warned that anyone found hovering around polling stations without a valid reason would be treated as a suspect.

Retirees demand action over Sh4 billion Nairobi Water pension arrears Nov 26, 2025

The retirees say more than Sh4 billion in arrears owed to various pension schemes has left hundreds of families in hardship, while management and coun...

City Hall moves to recognise urban farmers in policy review Nov 26, 2025

Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative...

MPs protest delays in 37 sports academy projects Nov 26, 2025

PS Elijah Mwangi revealed that only 15 academies were under active construction, while the rest faced funding gaps, land disputes, and limited contrac...

Tanzania challenges EU debate on Tundu Lissu and post-election crisis Nov 26, 2025

The government said the issue, which touches on its internal affairs and reputation, was being advanced without allowing Tanzania to respond or correc...

PS Hinga defends Makongeni demolitions, says majority of tenants were paid Sh150,000 Nov 26, 2025

Makongeni Estate, covering 139 hectares under the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme, is among Nairobi’s older estates. The redevelopment...

KeNHA orders removal of illegal structures, unapproved billboards along highways Nov 26, 2025

Encroachments along road reserves have long posed challenges, often creating traffic hazards, blocking drainage systems, and disrupting planned road e...

IEBC warns voters against photographing ballots, violence as by-elections near Nov 26, 2025

Commissioner Alutala Mukhwana said officers in uniform and plainclothes will be stationed in sensitive areas to monitor developments and prevent any d...

Kenya secures Sh407 million grant to upgrade Mau Summit–Malaba Road Nov 26, 2025

The grant will support a full feasibility study for a proposed public-private partnership (PPP) project aimed at improving the 243-kilometre stretch t...

ICC urged to probe Tanzania over post-election civilian killings Nov 26, 2025

Lawyer Juan Carlos Gutierrez, representing victims, claims that as commander-in-chief, “President Samia Suluhu Hassan bears ultimate responsibility fo...

Over 31,000 SGBV cases filed as courts improve response, Judiciary Report shows Nov 25, 2025

The report says 31,460 Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases were filed in the year, reflecting a 0.9 per cent rise that the Judiciary links t...

KMTC leadership questioned over Sh2.1 billion pension gap, unresolved debts Nov 25, 2025

For the 2023/2024 financial year, KMTC reported under-collection of Sh102 million and underspending of Sh993 million, though it maintained that this d...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo impeached Nov 25, 2025

Assembly members who supported the motion argued that the governor’s actions undermined the integrity of county offices.

Audit flags leadership vacuum at Garissa University since 2022 Nov 25, 2025

According to the Auditor General, this situation goes against the University Act, 2012, which requires every university to have a chancellor to provid...

Ugandan police accuse NUP supporters of attacking officers at Bobi Wine rally Nov 25, 2025

Police condemned the violence and warned that anyone involved in such acts would face strict action.

Kenya’s maternal mortality ‘a crisis that cannot be ignored’, MP Nyikal warns Nov 25, 2025

Nyikal cited national data showing haemorrhage accounts for 44 per cent of deaths, obstructed labour 34 per cent, eclampsia 13 per cent, sepsis 6 per...

Court clears TSC CEO recruitment petition for full trial Nov 25, 2025

The court ruled that the petition can proceed without adding the applicant, saying his arguments were already well captured in the main suit.

MPs fault State officers over mismanaged road projects Nov 25, 2025

They also recommends that the National Treasury, Inspectorate of State Corporations, and the Office of the Auditor General carry out annual training f...

How Riruta’s upgrade to Level IV hospital is transforming healthcare across Dagoreti Nov 25, 2025

The upgrade marks a turning point for a centre that has remained one of the busiest public health facilities in the city, serving close to 750 patient...

Residents to receive Sh500 million compensation for Isiolo-Garbatulla-Modogashe road project Nov 25, 2025

The payments, set to begin in December, aim to support families affected by land acquisition and disruption of livelihoods along the route.

Why City Hall moved hospital accounts to Sidian Bank- Sakaja Nov 25, 2025

The decision has faced scrutiny from some political leaders who raised concerns about transparency. However, the county has directed all Level 4 and 5...

TSC announces recruitment of 9,159 teachers nationwide Nov 25, 2025

The new appointments will be permanent and pensionable, covering primary, junior, and secondary school levels across the country.

Witness: Officers beat Kianjokoma brothers unconscious before driving them away Nov 25, 2025

The court heard that the two officers then lifted the unconscious Boniface and placed him into a police Land Rover, while Mutura, still alive despite...

Postmortem confirms Makueni CEC Sonia Nzilani died of cardiac tamponade Nov 25, 2025

Family doctor Ancient Kituku, who was present during the examination, explained that Nzilani’s heart “burst and leaked a lot of blood”, creating press...

Top 10 counties account for 68 per cent of Kenya’s legal cases, says report Nov 22, 2025

In contrast, remote counties such as Samburu, Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, West Pokot, Marsabit, and Tana River each recorded fewer than 2,000 filings, refle...

How circuit, mobile courts expanded justice to underserved communities - report Nov 22, 2025

The Judiciary cleared more cases than were filed in the last financial year, marking a major shift in efficiency as new courts, sub-registries, and di...

Motion filed seeking probe into irregular land allocation in Nairobi County Nov 22, 2025

The Assembly is expected to consider the proposal in its upcoming sessions, as the debate over the fate of Nairobi’s remaining public spaces gains ren...

Riparian corridor residents renew commitment to Nairobi River regeneration Nov 22, 2025

Communities expressed strong support for the NRRP, pledging active participation while emphasising that the programme’s success relies on balancing in...

Kenya’s economy can only absorb 250,000 graduates annually, Labour PS tells Senate Nov 22, 2025

Labour PS Shadrack Mwadime told the Committee that Kenya’s economy is unable to absorb most of the country’s new graduates.

Senate summons Isiolo, Kericho governors for skipping audit hearings Nov 22, 2025

The two were expected to answer questions regarding the 2023-24 financial reports, but both requested last-minute postponements that senators describe...

Only 54 of 540 acres properly titled for affordable housing, governors warn Nov 22, 2025

Out of 540 acres handed over by counties, only 54 acres have proper documentation, leaving the rest exposed to potential disputes and delaying constru...

New Bill proposes hefty fines, jail terms for careless disposal of electronics Nov 22, 2025

The proposed legislation requires the construction of recycling centres on at least 30 acres, with a safety buffer of no less than five acres from res...

Controller of Budget urges faster adoption of e-GPS for public projects Nov 22, 2025

The Deputy Controller of Budget addressed borrowing patterns, cautioning that domestic borrowing can crowd out local businesses.

IEBC dispatches ballot papers ahead of November 27 by-elections Nov 22, 2025

Commissioner Hassan reported that most ballot papers have already been sent from the IEBC warehouse in Nairobi to the respective areas.

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...

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