EAC Stories

EAC borrows Sh85.3 million internally amid deepening financial crisis
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 02, 2025

Reports by The Citizen indicate that only Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have contributed their required $7 million (Sh903.8 million) share towards the E...

Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue
The Conversation  |  Jun 02, 2025

South Sudan lacks the operational capacity to extract the oil it has in the ground.

Fresh twist in Gachagua case as petitioners seek his reinstatement as DP and judge’s recusal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2025

Five petitioners argue that a High Court order issued in October 2024, which suspended the Senate’s resolution to impeach Gachagua and blocked the app...

Governor Natembeya snubs Madaraka Day celebrations in Trans Nzoia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 01, 2025

Tensions peaked in late May when anti-corruption officials raided his Kitale home over alleged procurement irregularities and misuse of public funds,...

MPs seek Sh7.3bn to hire intern teachers as 40,000 targeted for recruitment by end of 2026
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

The push by the National Assembly Education Committee comes after the TSC told Parliament that no funds had been set aside to absorb the 20,000 intern...

Court upholds dismissal of Gachagua’s staff after impeachment
Amina Wako  |  May 30, 2025

The judge ruled that the government did not violate the constitutional rights of the affected employees.

Commentary: Worse than evil; how stupidity fueled Ethiopia into raging inferno
Addis Standard  |  May 30, 2025

In the Tigray war, dubbed the deadliest and bloodiest conflict of the twenty-first century, the average estimate of civilian casualties stands at 518,...

African leaders urge adherence to peace pact, respect for sovereignty in Great Lakes talks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 29, 2025

Addressing the situation in Sudan, the leaders urged greater cooperation to stop the influx of weapons and mercenaries, in line with the UN arms embar...

UN urged to rethink peacekeeping mandates to tackle organised crime in conflict zones
Mary Wambui  |  May 29, 2025

The findings come at a time when peacekeeping operations in the world are folding, with the last United Nations mission having been deployed in 2014.

Businessman moves to court to stop three-judge bench from hearing Gachagua’s impeachment case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Aura wants all related matters paused until his application is heard, insisting only a reconstituted bench can deliver justice in such a high-stakes c...

Gachagua defends election chaos remarks, blames Ruto allies for "misinterpretation"
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 29, 2025

Gachagua says his statements were taken out of context, insisting he only meant that President William Ruto would lose the election regardless of who...

Over 300 teachers face severe mental health issues amid insufficient care facilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

KEWOTA is now seeking to raise Sh400 million to build the centre through fundraising walks across six counties, including Nairobi, Migori, Kiambu, Nak...

Over 25,000 teachers promoted as TSC waives three-year rule to fill staffing gaps in schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 27, 2025

A total of 5,291 teachers were promoted despite not having served the required minimum time in their grades. The majority of these promotions were to...

Mombasa public beaches reopen as county urges vigilance following weather advisory
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 27, 2025

The Mombasa County Government announced that public beaches are now accessible once more and construction projects may resume immediately.

Kajiado West MP George Sunkuyia arrested over alleged KCSE certificate forgery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 27, 2025

The MP, elected on a UDA ticket, was picked from his home in Nairobi and taken to the EACC headquarters at the Integrity Centre. He is expected to be...

Recruitment of new TSC boss halted after court injunction
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 27, 2025

In the petition, Oyugi has argued that the entire process was rigged with constitutional violations as well as discriminatory criteria.

TSC given seven-day ultimatum to begin CBA talks or face nationwide teacher protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 25, 2025

KUPPET’s proposals focus on salary increases to cushion teachers from the effects of inflation and the rising cost of living.

Kenya records surge in cybercrime with 82 per cent targeted, gaming sector most hit - report
Alfred Onyango  |  May 24, 2025

The proportion of Kenyans who were not just targeted but actually fell victim to fraud rose from eight to 11 per cent during the same period.

Mombasa County shuts public beaches, suspends marine and construction activities amid storm alert
Rachael Mutabasi  |  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...

CJ Koome retains three-judge bench to hear Gachagua petitions
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 23, 2025

On May 9, the Court of Appeal overturned Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu's decision to appoint a three-judge bench to hear consolidated petitions filed by t...

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital loses bid to stop case challenging CEO appointment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 23, 2025

The hospital had moved to the Court of Appeal seeking to stop and have the judge recuse herself from the case.

Civil society groups give AU, EAC 72 hours to act on alleged abductions, torture in Tanzania
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 23, 2025

While Tanzania released Mwangi on Thursday, he was dumped in Horohoro, on the Coast of Kenya, some 162 kilometres from the Lunga Lunga border, having...

14 arrested over violent disruption of EACC raid at Governor Natembeya’s home
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 22, 2025

DCI said the suspects face charges related to malicious damage, theft and obstruction of justice following a raid on the governor’s residence during w...

Broken promises? MPs grill firms behind teachers’ health cover over delays, limited access to care
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

MPs grilled officials from Medical Administrators Kenya Ltd and Bliss Healthcare after teachers reported widespread service complaints under a cover t...

State forms special task force after 787 officers found with fake certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 22, 2025

This move is part of its effort to recover over Sh460 million lost through fraudulent employment.

Over 5,000 teacher promotions, zero merit? MPs turn up the heat on TSC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

MPs accused the commission of favouring regions associated with its top officials, leaving out thousands of teachers who have served for years without...

Lawyer files petition to stop withdrawal of Rigathi Gachagua impeachment cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 20, 2025

Maleya, in response, insists that since the petitions raised critical constitutional and governance issues, they should not be withdrawn and instead b...

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya charged with corruption as state opposes bail
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 20, 2025

Natembeya on Tuesday appeared before Chief Magistrate Peter Ondieki facing allegations of irregular financial dealings involving millions of shillings...

Natembeya to spend night in custody ahead of Tuesday court appearance over Sh1.4bn graft allegations
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 19, 2025

Natembeya was arrested in Kilimani, Nairobi, on Monday after detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) raided his home in Kital...

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