CLE Stories

End of an era: Court ruling paves way for more institutions to offer training for advocates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 09, 2025

The decision allows universities and other institutions to offer the course, which is a prerequisite for admission to the Bar.

Changes in parliamentary committees loom as ODM-UDA sign cooperation deal
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 07, 2025

For the 20 departmental committees, nomination papers must be submitted to the Director's Office at Bunge Tower by Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5 pm.

Trump seeks Russia’s help to mediate nuclear talks with Iran
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 04, 2025

This diplomatic move comes at a time when Russia and Iran have deepened their cooperation.

How your toilet brush might be giving you recurrent UTIs
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Mar 02, 2025

By maintaining proper cleaning habits and storage practices, you can minimise your chances of recurrent UTIs and maintain a healthier home environment...

Lamu girls get bicycles to curb school dropouts, unwanted pregnancies
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 24, 2025

The donation provides much-needed relief to students who had previously endured long walks of several kilometres each day to attend classes.

Sakaja says at least 2,500 people die annually in Nairobi from air pollution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

According to Clean Air Fund's 2020 State of the Global Air report, more than 5,000 premature deaths in Nairobi are linked to air pollution-related ill...

Motorists to pay more taxes as government seeks to reintroduce levies shelved after protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In addition to the insurance tax, the congestion levy is expected to target major urban areas such as Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nakuru.

Crisis worsens in Sudan’s South Kordofan as UN demands protection for civilians
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

The ongoing fighting has forced thousands to flee to neighbouring countries, while those who remain face severe shortages of food and medicine.

Senators want county assembly clerks probed over misuse of public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

The PAC is urging county assemblies to take corrective measures, ensure prudent financial management, and adhere to existing regulations to prevent fu...

MPs’ post-service medical scheme among key resolutions at Naivasha retreat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

The retreat also addressed the backlog of 283 Bills currently pending before various parliamentary committees, some of which have remained unattended...

National Assembly committees urged to clear over 200 pending legislative proposals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

Njoroge said irst-time MPs lead in introducing Bills, motions, and statements in the House, surpassing expectations for newcomers..

Nairobi’s Green Army shifts clean-up focus from CBD to residential areas
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Braving heavy rains on Sunday evening, the 3,500 Green Army members completed the CBD clean-up and prepared to move to the city’s estates.

Hundreds of Wajir residents unite for municipality clean-up exercise
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 25, 2025

The clean-up activities included garbage collection, unblocking drainage systems, and clearing trenches along the main streets of the municipality.

State to introduce standardised rules for leasing public assets to boost revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

Kenya first adopted leasing as an alternative to outright asset acquisition, starting with vehicles to address resource gaps

New vehicle sales fall in Kenya amid high taxes, interest rates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

According to data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association (KMIA), the country's 11 major car dealers sold a total of 11,352 units, including exports...

Matatu operators, hawkers ordered to vacate Nairobi CBD stages and streets at night for cleaning
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

Nairobi's hawkers have also been ordered to remove their wares from the streets and lanes by 10 pm daily to make way for cleaning operations by city w...

Lamu Muslim cleric Tantawy excites faithful with poetic delivery of sermons in mosques
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 04, 2025

He says after the scholar was amazed at how proficient he was in reading and analysing the Quran at his tender age, he decided to give him the name Ta...

NTSA urges early vehicle inspections to avoid delays at checkpoints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

The DG urged vehicle owners to manage their fleets efficiently by ensuring inspections are completed before travel.

KeNHA issues advisory as heavy traffic slows travel on Nairobi-Nakuru highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

Motorists have been advised to consider using alternative routes to avoid delays and reduce congestion on the main highways.

High Court halts NTSA directive for dealers to register cars in their possession
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The controversial notice by NTSA instructed motor vehicle dealers to ensure that any unregistered vehicles in their possession are registered.

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