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Civil rights group sues over Nairobi County’s Sidian Bank directive for health facilities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 12, 2025

They allege that the policy could point to irregular financial arrangements involving Sidian Bank, and want the court to intervene before public funds...

City Hall cracks down on Illegal billboards, seeks Sh500 million in unpaid fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga in Wednewday said the county is owed over Sh500 million by various advertising...

MPs warn Treasury over lapses in fiscal discipline, pension system delays
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Legislators expressed concern over repeated lapses in leadership and gaps in accountability, stressing the need to protect citizens’ money.

Businesses to get automatic approval after 28 days under new county licensing rules
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

The reforms, championed by the Investment, Trade and Industry ministry, are intended to improve Kenya’s business climate and remove unnecessary obstac...

Nairobi County Assembly pays emotional tribute to Raila’s enduring influence
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

The special session, attended by leaders across party lines, was marked by emotional tributes celebrating Odinga’s immense contribution to democracy,...

Mandera launches emergency food aid for 15,000 amid deepening drought
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2025

The launch marks one of Mandera's largest county-funded humanitarian efforts this year, coming amid warnings from national and regional drought monito...

‘Terrible state’: Senators outraged by lapses, mismanagement at Kiambu Referral Hospital
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

The senators on Monday found patients stranded in long queues and others waiting for hours due to a malfunctioning IT system that had slowed service d...

Sakaja, MCAs agree on new housing policy and tenant reinstatement plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Among the major outcomes is the decision to develop a County Housing Estate Management Policy that will regulate all processes involving tenant evicti...

Lamu nurses end 79-day strike after agreement with county government
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Lamu Deputy Governor Mbarak Bahjaj, who also serves as the County Health Executive, said the county will prioritise nurses’ promotions and other commi...

Over 280 county corruption cases under EACC investigation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud told the committee, chaired by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei, that six of the reported cases have been concluded in court, seven a...

Senators, governors clash looms over new County Oversight Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The Bill, sponsored by Narok Senator Ledama Olekina, seeks to create a framework for senators to oversee the allocation, collection, use, and manageme...

Nairobi County begins citywide inspection as 14-day repainting deadline expires
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The operation, led by the Health and Nutrition department, targets commercial zones including the CBD, Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngara and Kirinyaga Road...

County Assemblies Forum urges MPs to amend Pension Bill, citing gaps in retirement protection for MCAs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 09, 2025

The Bill, which seeks to create a defined contribution plan for assembly members and staff, has faced scrutiny over its adequacy in comparison to the...

Maasai community sets aside 1 million acres to protect Amboseli ecosystem
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

Governor Joseph Ole Lenku described the transfer as a historic correction of a long-standing injustice against the Maasai community, which has petitio...

Garissa town residents call for urgent drainage fix as floodwaters swamp businesses, homes
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2025

Along Kismayu Road in Garissa town, several business premises were also flooded, prompting traders to call on the Garissa Municipality to unclog drain...

Mass burial for Elgeyo Marakwet mudslide victims scheduled for November 21
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said multi-agency search and recovery operations are ongoing, while medical and psychosocial support continues fo...

Early humans in Turkana used stone tools for over 300,000 years, study finds
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

The Namorotukunan site yielded 1,290 stone tools, including sharp-edged flakes and simple cores, across three excavations.

Police recover stolen camels in Turkana after coordinated operation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 08, 2025

The police commended the community for its cooperation and urged continued partnership in combating livestock theft and banditry in the North Rift.

Marsabit launches Desert Stars Hub to drive innovation, climate resilience
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2025

The initiative is part of a broader effort to bridge the digital divide in marginalised areas and foster green entrepreneurship. It is also linked to...

Ruto presides over historic handover of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 08, 2025

Amboseli, initially designated as the Southern Reserve for the Maasai and later the Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, has evolved through various phases o...

Angry Raya residents accuse Government of betrayal over Garissa solar project
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2025

Speaking on Friday during a protest at the Raya village, Mumin Gedi Ahmed, chairman of the Raya site community, said residents were "coerced into givi...

MSF resumes critical medical activities in South Sudan's Yei County
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 08, 2025

It will also not resume outreach activities and will no longer operate in Morobo County, but will continue to engage with all parties to find safer an...

Kamukunji security meeting targets drug abuse, boda boda crime and juvenile delinquency
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 06, 2025

Kamukinji Deputy County Commissioner Ali Omar vows multi-agency crackdown on drugs, gambling, and bodaboda crime, calling on residents to report suspi...

Two more AK-47s surrendered as Elgeyo Marakwet disarmament drive nets 301 firearms
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Authorities have reiterated that the disarmament exercise is part of broader government efforts to curb armed violence and promote long-term peace and...

Over 160 newborns, 14 mothers died during Kiambu doctors’ strike - Health CS Aden Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Aden Duale noted that maternal and newborn services were among the worst affected as public hospitals scaled down operations during the industrial act...

Thika bus park tussle: Kiambu County breathes easy as court halts eviction order
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 05, 2025

The ruling spares livelihoods of hundreds who depend on Thika’s busiest transport hub for daily income.

Murkomen urges Turkana to fast-track land allocation for Todonyang immigration post
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 05, 2025

Murkomen said that on September 7, 2018, the Border Control and Operations Co-ordination Committee (BCOCC) sanctioned a survey that identified the nee...

Parliament strikes deal to release Sh70.6 billion additional funds to counties after prolonged standoff
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

The funds are expected to ease cash flow challenges in county governments and revive projects affected by the prolonged budget impasse.

Information ministry opposes Energy Act amendment, warns county levies threaten broadband rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Ministry of Information stresses that the amendment could disrupt national digital connectivity plans, inflate project costs, and hinder equitable dis...

ICPAC issues urgent advisory following deadly landslides in Elgeyo Marakwet
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

With heavy rains expected to persist across the country in the coming weeks, experts warn that similar disasters may occur, raising fears of further w...

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