Author: Rachael Mutabasi

Engineers sound alarm over substandard cement amid rising building collapses in Kenya May 28, 2025

IEK is demanding thorough audits of manufacturers, strict enforcement of weight verification, and prompt prosecution of those responsible for undermin...

Kenya ratifies IGAD treaty, boosting regional integration and collective action in Horn of Africa May 28, 2025

Workneh commended the ratification, describing it as a clear demonstration of the country’s strong commitment to regional integration and multilateral...

Green Belt Movement threatens legal action over Ngong Forest hotel project May 27, 2025

The project, described as an “eco-tourism” initiative, involves building 11 luxury cottages, two restaurants, and other upscale facilities, which GBM...

Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire alleges she was sexually assaulted while in Tanzanian detention May 24, 2025

Atuhaire said she was blindfolded, beaten, violently stripped, and sexually assaulted by individuals in plain clothes who detained her.

Zubeidah Kananu re-elected as Kenya Editors Guild president in hotly contested election May 24, 2025

Kananu narrowly defeated her closest challenger, Citizen TV’s Yvonne Okwara, by securing 72 votes against Okwara’s 58.

Six arrested as police recover stolen phones worth Sh3 million in Nairobi May 24, 2025

Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Sedah pointed out that phone theft is increasingly becoming a cross-border crime.

Government announces new appointments across key ministries May 24, 2025

In the energy sector, Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi appointed Christopher Odhiambo Karani to the Board of Directors of the Kenya Pipeline Company Li...

Kenya defends "quiet diplomacy" following Boniface Mwangi’s detention in Tanzania May 23, 2025

Mudavadi urged Kenyans to understand the broader context, stressing that Kenya’s prosperity depends on building bridges with its neighbours rather tha...

Mombasa County shuts public beaches, suspends marine and construction activities amid storm alert May 23, 2025

This follows a warning issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department on Thursday, forecasting strong southerly winds and high waves along the Kenyan c...

Besigye’s legal team walks out in protest over Karua’s absence ruling May 23, 2025

Dr Besigye requested that the court halt proceedings until his lead counsel, Martha Karua, was present.

Kenyans invited to submit views on Finance Bill 2025 through new online portal May 23, 2025

Kimani emphasised the importance of citizen involvement in shaping the country’s economic future, particularly through input on the Finance Bill, whic...

Kenya refugee camps face hunger crisis as WFP warns food aid could drop to 28pc May 22, 2025

This alarming development comes amid a surge in refugee numbers, driven by escalating conflict and drought in neighbouring Somalia and South Sudan, le...

DCP defends Orwoba after UDA expulsion, slams Speaker Kingi for defying court order May 22, 2025

The party highlighted Orwoba’s bravery in questioning Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua regarding the lost funds of Kenyans promised jobs abroad.

Senate invites public views on Social Protection Bill, 2025 May 22, 2025

The Bill aims to create a comprehensive legal and institutional framework to guide the implementation of social protection interventions.

Police reforms group demands immediate release of Mwangi and Atuhaire held in Tanzania May 21, 2025

PRWG-K demanded their immediate release and called for an independent investigation into their arrest, citing grave concerns over the violations of th...

Tears and protests as Boniface Mwangi’s wife demands his release from Tanzania's custody May 21, 2025

Mwangi was arrested on Monday at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam, where he had travelled to attend the treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader...

Kagwe calls for overhaul of agriculture funding, criticises three per cent budget allocation May 21, 2025

Kagwe pledged to work with the National Treasury, Parliament, and other policymakers to raise the sector’s budget allocation to 10 per cent.

IGAD Climate centre predicts heavy rains for Horn of Africa, urges flood preparedness May 21, 2025

Countries such as central Sudan, eastern South Sudan, parts of Ethiopia, western Kenya, and eastern Uganda could see a 55 per cent probability of abov...

Hunger crisis in DRC deepens as WFP calls for urgent global action May 20, 2025

The agency is calling for immediate and coordinated action from local, national, and international partners to address what it describes as the most s...

Mukuru Community Justice Centre condemns alleged forced evictions over affordable housing project May 20, 2025

The organisation asserted that the actual residents of the area are not among the selected beneficiaries of these housing allocations and alleged that...

Water scarcity now a threat to global peace, UNESCO warns May 18, 2025

Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Chair of UN-Water, emphasised that water is not only central...

CSs announce fresh wave of appointments to state boards and agencies May 17, 2025

The team’s mandate includes analysing preliminary reports, investigating related safety concerns, and submitting recommendations to improve aviation s...

Government to protect historic Portuguese Chapel from encroachment, pushes for UNESCO status May 16, 2025

She highlighted the chapel's importance as a symbol of the shared historical ties between Kenya and Portugal and emphasised that its preservation is a...

KFS refutes claims of luxury hotel in Ngong Road Forest, says construction of eco-camp ongoing May 16, 2025

The clarification follows a letter from the Greenbelt Movement, a nature conservation organisation, which alleged that a luxury hotel was being built...

Report proposes public-private partnership trust fund to tap pension, insurance capital to fund projects May 16, 2025

The PPP-ITF proposal focuses on pooling long-term domestic capital from institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance companies. This fu...

Duale calls for strict organ donations laws as KUTRRH conducts first kidney transplant May 16, 2025

He stated that the Ministry of Health is currently reviewing existing policies and laws to ensure that organ donation and transplants in Kenya are con...

Public health facilities to pay KEMSA directly under new SHA system May 15, 2025

Ruto had challenged county governments to play their part by paying KEMSA for the drugs delivered.

Employers face penalties for failing to remit SHA contributions May 15, 2025

An online portal has been provided to facilitate registration and ensure employee records, including those of their dependents, are up to date.

Nearly half of women-led aid groups at risk of closure amid global funding cuts — UN May 15, 2025

According to the findings, 90 per cent of the 411 women-led and women’s rights organisations surveyed across 44 countries reported experiencing fundin...

Engineers raise alarm over delays, graft in Nairobi structural plan approvals May 14, 2025

IEK President Eng Shammah Kiteme expressed deep frustration over the county's failure to act on engineering and construction-related submissions.

KeRRA closes sections of Ngong-Suswa Road for major repairs, citing safety concerns May 14, 2025

The first closure affects the section from Ngere Road junction to KIBHT junction, which will be shut to all traffic until May 20, 2025.

Ruto under fire as rights group disputes claim all protest victims have returned home May 13, 2025

The organisation argued that President Ruto’s remarks, made during a joint press conference with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, overlook the painf...

Kenya Sugar Board threatens to cancel leases for investors who fail to meet guidelines May 13, 2025

This comes after the government leased these four factories to revive the struggling sugar industry. The mills, which include Nzoia, Chemilil, Sony, a...

UHC staff to be transferred to counties by July 1, 2025 — Ministry of Health May 13, 2025

Following consultations with key stakeholders, including healthcare worker unions and the Council of Governors, the Ministry revealed that agreements...

Seven dead, houses submerged as heavy rains cause severe flooding in Mogadishu May 10, 2025

According to Saleh Hassan, a spokesperson for the mayor of Mogadishu, the flooding also led to the collapse of nine houses and inundated the homes of...

Health Ministry begins issuance of title deeds to safeguard public facilities from land grabs May 10, 2025

Duale highlighted the urgency of securing legal land ownership for hospitals and other health institutions, stressing that this measure is crucial to...

Gaza’s lifeline under fire as over 1,400 health workers killed in targeted attacks May 10, 2025

Many hospital departments have been destroyed, and patients, including critically ill children, have been left without shelter and forced onto the str...

CS Ruku orders probe into NYS procurement process amid allegations of embezzlement of Sh2bn May 09, 2025

The directive comes in the wake of allegations surrounding a Sh2 billion embezzlement scandal implicating officials at the NYS College in Gilgil, whic...

UAE-supplied Chinese weapons used by Sudan’s RSF in violation of UN embargo - Amnesty May 08, 2025

Amnesty also expressed concern over the role of China in continuing to supply such weapons to the UAE, which has a history of breaching international...

Humanitarian supply route cut in South Sudan, leaving 60,000 malnourished children at risk May 08, 2025

Intensified conflict along the White Nile River, which is the primary route for humanitarian aid, has caused a month-long halt in critical humanitaria...

Oluga calls for urgent reforms in blood services to avert crisis, boost UHC goals May 06, 2025

He highlighted the importance of strategic planning, strengthening internal supply chains, and upgrading equipment to ensure a consistent supply of sa...

Counties miss development target, allocate only 24pc of budgets in 2023/24 May 06, 2025

Nairobi spent only 10.3 per cent of its budget on development, followed by Kisii at 13.7 per cent, Mombasa at 16.2 per cent, Kisumu at 17.5 per cent,...

ICJ Kenya welcomes ruling declaring Worldcoin’s biometric data collection illegal May 05, 2025

ICJ Kenya said the court confirmed WorldCoin began collecting data without obtaining valid consent from the ODPC and failed to carry out the mandatory...

National drive launched to tackle rising gender-based violence and femicide May 05, 2025

The group plans to engage with communities to collect input on solutions to combat GBV and femicide, examining the role of social media in influencing...

Political leaders condemn shoe-throwing incident on President Ruto in Migori May 05, 2025

Strategic Communications Advisor Fred Okang’o emphasised the need to separate personal political views from respect for national institutions.

Oburu tells off Orengo over ODM-govt ties, urges him to quit party if discontented May 04, 2025

Orengo has previously strongly criticised ODM's collaboration with the Kenya Kwanza government, labelling it an "abomination" and a "disaster".

DCI have identified suspects in Kasipul MP Charles Were's assassination - PS Omollo May 04, 2025

Omollo expressed his condolences and reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring those behind the assassination are held accountable.

SADC begins phased withdrawal of peacekeeping force from eastern DR Congo May 01, 2025

The phased withdrawal, which began on April 29, 2025, marks the conclusion of a mission launched in December 2023 to stabilise and restore peace in on...

Draft Finance Bill, 2025 formally tabled in National Assembly following Cabinet approval Apr 30, 2025

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula confirmed its receipt along with the 2025/26 Budget Estimates, which include key revenue-raising measures f...

LSK warns IPOA of legal consequences over delayed police brutality investigations Apr 30, 2025

This follows the release of BBC documentary as well as the recent tragic event in Ang'ata Barrikoi, Kilgoris where five people were shot dead.

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