EAC Stories

Museveni clarifies Indian Ocean comments after Kenya downplayed war talk
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 21, 2025

On Friday, Museveni sought to clear the air on his statements about Uganda’s claim to coastal access, which had sparked widespread debate across Kenya...

Senators demand permanent jobs for 20,000 junior secondary intern teachers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Senators have called for an immediate policy review to guarantee that deserving teachers are not forced into prolonged temporary roles.

Ruto announces recruitment of 24,000 more teachers by January to ease national shortage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto noted that this move, combined with the 76,000 teachers already hired, will bring the total to 100,000 within three years.

Over 5,000 Rwandans stream back from DR Congo after Qatar peace agreement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Many of those displaced are from Hutu communities, including individuals connected to the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), found...

Somalia takes over leadership of EAC Speakers Bureau from Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Burundi, next in line under the rotational leadership plan, had indicated it was not ready due to internal constraints.

Outgoing NCIC faces scrutiny over last-minute recruitment of 22 staff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

Giti, who assumed office on April 1, explained that he faced intense pressure from the commissioners to carry out the recruitment. Departments that ra...

Tension mounts as school heads, teachers’ union reject new TSC leadership structure
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

They argue that placing junior school teachers, many of whom are recent college graduates, in high-ranking roles undermines the experience and authori...

Turkana stakeholders urge reforms to fisheries Bill to protect local fishers and blue economy
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 17, 2025

Turkana Deputy County Secretary, Albert Gamoe, welcomed the consultations but warned that the draft Bill, in its current form, does not reflect the re...

Nyamira MCAs launch third impeachment bid against Governor Amos Nyaribo
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 17, 2025

The motion, sponsored by Bonyamatuta MCA Julius Kimwomi Matwere, seeks to remove Nyaribo from office over a number of claims, including violation of t...

Somalia e-visa breach exposes personal data of 35,000 applicants, including US and UK citizens
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The US embassy could not confirm whether any specific applicant's information was compromised, but urged all e-visa users to stay vigilant for signs o...

Intern teachers warn they will not resume duties in January without permanent status
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

The tutors said their one-year agreements with the Ministry of Education were meant as a transition into permanent employment, arguing that their low...

Public officers face Sh4 million fine or 10-year jail term for missing asset declarations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said officers are reminded that the two-year declaration cycle for 2025 opened on November 1 and will close...

TSC calls on teachers to embrace professional development for CBE curriculum
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

The TSC chairperson said CBE is about upgrading competencies in curriculum design, assessment for learning, classroom management, digital literacy, in...

EACC flags organised corruption in traffic department, Police IG vows action
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 14, 2025

Bribery is highly organised, with junior traffic officers carrying out daily collections under directives from senior officers, and proceeds channelle...

31 new Peace Corps volunteers begin two-year service in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 14, 2025

A statement from the US Embassy says the new cohort will serve in Busia, Bungoma, Kisumu, Siaya, Kakamega, and Homa Bay counties, working alongside co...

Audit reveals 200,000 police officer shortfall amid rising security demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) confirms the trend, showing the number of police officers dropping from 92,350 in 2023 to 88,...

Funding delays, operational weaknesses threaten police operations, says EACC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The report notes that specialised units and devolved formations also do not receive their own AIEs, limiting their ability to function effectively.

Kisumu County City manager under EACC investigation for forgery, fraudulent travel allowances
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

Wanga is facing multiple charges, including forgery, fraudulent acquisition of public property, and presenting false documents, following an investiga...

EACC flags systemic gaps fueling corruption in Police Service, calls for urgent reforms
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2025

EACC noted that the IAU continues to face a shortage of officers deployed at its regional offices, which makes it difficult to address complaints made...

Teachers warn CBE curriculum risks undermining religious education, spiritual growth
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 13, 2025

They cautioned that this oversight could weaken the moral and ethical foundation traditionally fostered through subjects such as Islamic Religious Edu...

Kenya ratifies EAC Customs Union amendment paving way for new bloc members
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

The amendment is part of efforts to accommodate the EAC’s new entrants and ensure all partner states have a voice in trade governance and dispute reso...

Study finds over half of skin-lightening creams contain unsafe mercury levels
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 12, 2025

Mercury can damage skin cells, cause rashes, itching, redness, and burns, and trigger allergic reactions. It can also enter the bloodstream, harming t...

President Ruto receives key AU reform proposals ahead of Luanda Summit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

During the meeting, the panel handed over a consolidated report detailing a range of reform recommendations aimed at strengthening the AU’s governance...

Kenya’s public officers must declare assets by end of the year, says EACC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

This initiative reinforces Kenya’s commitment to transparency and accountability in public service.

KUPPET flags stalled promotions, internship contracts for teachers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 11, 2025

Milemba said the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has no legal authority to hire teachers as interns, and that the practice is “wasting our teachers”...

Pastor’s daughter reveals how Mackenzie led followers to death in Shakahola Forest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2025

Mackenzie preached that hospitals and schools were worldly distractions and repeatedly instructed followers to “abandon worldly distractions and prepa...

EAC trade revenues hit Sh4.9 trillion as regional commerce accelerates
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 11, 2025

Partnerships with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) contributed nearly...

Africa’s rapid drone expansion promises high-tech warfare but struggles to achieve strategic results
The Conversation  |  Nov 10, 2025

Armed drones from Turkey, China, and Iran are reshaping African conflicts, offering tactical strikes and surveillance—but vast terrain, limited infras...

Teachers’ medical benefits expanded as SHA cover replaces Minet from December
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

Transition to SHA guarantees uninterrupted medical services and expanded benefits for over 400,000 teachers nationwide.”

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