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President Kiir announces major government and military shake-up in South Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 09, 2025

Under the new decrees, General Dau Aturjong was removed as Chief of Defence Forces of the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF), replaced by his...

Education Ministry warns schools forcing pupils to report before 8 am face disciplinary action
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 08, 2025

Ogamba admitted that some schools were breaching ministry rules by requiring pupils to report too early, reiterating that official learning hours are...

UN assesses Kenya’s election readiness as government promises integrity in 2027 polls
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

The UN Mission is in Kenya following a request from the IEBC, which last month sought an independent evaluation of the country’s electoral environment...

No job losses as Education Ministry announces major parastatal restructuring
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the restructuring will not lead to any job losses, assuring staff that essential services and oversight...

Treasury distances itself from lecturers’ strike, blames Education Ministry and SRC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 05, 2025

According to Treasury CS John Mbadi, the government released the agreed Sh4.3 billion to universities and a further Sh2.7 billion this year.

Kenya avoids WADA suspension, agrees to meet anti-doping standards within four months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Only three organisations remain non-compliant with the WADA code: the National Anti-Doping Organisations of Russia and Sri Lanka, and the Internationa...

CS Miano outlines strategy to revive, diversify Kenya’s tourism sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

In East Africa, Kenya led with 2.4 million visitors in 2024, ahead of Tanzania (2.1 million), Mauritius (1.38 million), Rwanda (1.36 million) and Ugan...

Murkomen vows crackdown on criminal gangs at Nairobi Jukwaa la Usalama forum
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 02, 2025

The meeting seeks to collect feedback on challenges affecting security in the city and issues hindering officers from effectively carrying out their d...

School heads directed to crack down on indiscipline as student unrest rises
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

CS Ogamba stressed that institutions must no longer cover up acts of destruction and indiscipline.

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 30, 2025

According to the Paris prosecutor's office, Mthethwa, 58, had checked into a room on the 22nd floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, where investigators fo...

Senators demand tough action after Lands CS Alice Wahome skips appearance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna insisted that ministries such as Lands and Health should never miss appearances, adding that written submissions should b...

MPs vow to censure Defence CS Soipan Tuya over Nairobi KDF recruitment centres
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

In a communiqué dated September 16, 18 MPs representing constituencies in Nairobi argued that the exercise contravened constitutional principles of fa...

Kenya earned Sh452 billion in 2024 from surge in international tourists, says CS Miano
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 24, 2025

According to Tourism CS Rebecca Miano, the surge translated into Sh452 billion in earnings, confirming the sector’s place as a key source of revenue f...

Kenyans to access game parks for free on World Tourism Day - CS Rebecca Miano
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 23, 2025

CS Rebecca Miano explained that the move provides a rare opportunity for Kenyans to reconnect with the country’s wildlife heritage while fostering a d...

Interior CS Murkomen says Mandera chiefs to be armed as state battles Al-Shabaab threats
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 22, 2025

Murkomen assured the community that the government will continue deploying more NPRs and incentivising officers to ensure lasting peace in the region.

Kenya declares Muslim Brotherhood, Hizb ur Tahrir terrorist groups in major security crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

Kenya’s decision to proscribe both groups reflects broader security priorities—particularly preventing the spread of extremist ideologies and blocking...

University lecturers told ‘strike must end now’ as government enforces court order
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

CS Ogamba said the Employment and Labour Relations Court had issued an order earlier on Thursday stopping the industrial action, pending a legally san...

Kenya to implement instant fines for traffic violations to curb road deaths
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

Chirchir said the new system will use cameras at major junctions to automatically detect offenders and issue fines, cutting down on court backlogs and...

Treasury CS Mbadi: E-procurement rollout will proceed despite High Court suspension
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 19, 2025

CS Mbadi argued that manual procurement systems have been a major source of corruption and revenue loss.

Lobby demands arrest of CS Oparanya after High Court revives corruption case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

The the lobby said the ruling was a landmark victory against impunity and a clear affirmation that the DPP cannot operate without accountability.

High Court quashes DPP’s move to drop Sh56.7 million graft charges against CS Oparanya
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 16, 2025

Oparanya, had been lined up for trial over claims of conflict of interest, abuse of office, money laundering, and conspiracy to defraud the county gov...

CS Duale vows to pay only verified NHIF claims as hospitals threaten strike
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

In a statement on September 10, RUPHA appealed for immediate settlement of Sh33 billion in NHIF arrears, warning that financial strain has pushed many...

Kenya appeals for global support to secure peace in Somalia, Haiti
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

Musalia Mudavadi stressed that while international fatigue over funding is understandable, Kenya and regional partners cannot afford to lose the groun...

MPs summon Treasury CS Mbadi, PS Kiptoo and PPRA chief over e-procurement system implementation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

This follows the annulment of the mandatory use circular by Parliament and a recent High Court suspension.

High Court ruling puts brakes on National Treasury’s mandatory e-procurement directive
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 08, 2025

In a ruling delivered on September 8, 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ordered that the contested Treasury circular be stayed until the case is heard and...

Murkomen: Hate speech has declined in Kenya, but notorious inciters persist
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

Murkomen expressed satisfaction that inflammatory rhetoric has reduced in recent months, highlighting progress in the fight against the vice.

South Sudan rules out deportation deal with US on third-country nationals
XINHUA  |  Sep 05, 2025

The third-country nationals deported to South Sudan include two people from Myanmar, two from Cuba, and one each from Vietnam, Laos, and Mexico.

Education CS Ogamba says university fees have not increased despite confusing reports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 02, 2025

Ogamba explained that last year, the government conducted a thorough analysis of the actual cost of each university programme and subsequently reduced...

President Salva Kiir reshuffles Cabinet, again, to steady fragile coalition
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 02, 2025

In decrees read on state television, Kiir sacked Emmanuel Primo Okello, governor of Western Bahr El-Ghazal, replacing him with Sherif Daniel Sherif.

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo consolidates power through Cabinet shake-up
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 01, 2025

In an executive order issued on Monday and seen by The Eastleigh Voice, the governor reassigned several County Executive Committee (CEC) members to ne...

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