Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen Stories

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.

Gaza aid convoy says Israeli warships used cyberattack to disrupt mission delivering food, medicine
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 01, 2025

According to Reuters, two Israeli warships closed in on the fleet and encircled its boats, Alma and Sirius, causing their navigation and communication...

OpenAI takes on TikTok, Instagram Reels with new social media app Sora
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 01, 2025

Early feedback will likely shape how the app evolves, whether it becomes a hub of playful experimentation, a professional creative tool, or another cr...

Talanta Sports City bond sparks outrage as MPs fear Sh97 billion taxpayer burden
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2025

Matungulu MP Stephen Mule warned that taxpayers could end up paying more than Sh97 billion—over twice the original amount borrowed for the project.

High Court orders Mater Hospital to release detained body over Sh3.3 million bill
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 29, 2025

The applicants contended that the hospital's conduct was exploitative and had compounded their grief by denying them the opportunity to accord their m...

Gaza war casualties surge past 66,000 amid failed ceasefire efforts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 28, 2025

According to the Ministry, 79 people were killed in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of Palestinians killed since the war began in October...

UAE Foreign Minister calls for immediate end to Gaza war during meeting with Netanyahu
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 27, 2025

The meeting marked Netanyahu’s first discussion with a senior Arab official since Israel’s September 9 strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar.

Autism explained: What science says about causes and concerns
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 27, 2025

Autism spectrum disorder affects communication, interaction, and perception. WHO estimates nearly 62 million people worldwide, about 1 in 127, live wi...

IGAD elevates Horn of Africa agenda at UN General Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu engaged with member states, international partners, and development agencies to foster cooperation and pr...

Kenya, Benin ink agreement allowing six months visa-free visits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

The waiver, however, excludes those on diplomatic or consular postings. Holders of diplomatic, official, service, or ordinary passports assigned to su...

President Ruto meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, pushes for AGOA extension
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 25, 2025

Having once championed Kenya's deployment to Haiti, the United States has now shifted the file to the UN. In his UNGA speech, President Trump made no...

Paracetamol and vaccines not linked to autism, says WHO
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

The global health body emphasised that autism remains a complex condition influenced by a mix of genetic and environmental factors, with no single cau...

Parliament clears President Ruto’s nine envoys for ambassadorial, consular posts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2025

The approvals follow recommendations by the Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, which vetted the candidates and declared them fit t...

WhatsApp rolls out multilingual messaging with on-device translation
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 24, 2025

“Language should never be a barrier to connection,” Zuckerberg said. “Now you can understand and be understood securely, no matter where you’re from.”

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...

IMF mission heads to Nairobi for talks on fresh loan negotiations as debt pressures mount
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 24, 2025

In August, Thugge announced that Nairobi wants its next arrangement with the IMF to be a funded programme, which would provide direct financial resour...

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...

Kenya eyes 1.7 million job creation through economic transformation agenda
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 23, 2025

A recent study by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis forecasts the creation of 1,788,881 jobs, comprising 407,732 direct and...

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...

Recommit to a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine conflict, ‘before it’s too late’: Guterres
UN News  |  Sep 23, 2025

The UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal recognised a Palestinian State on Sunday, and President Macron announced that France would join them – to lengt...

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.

Ministry of Health sounds alarm over rising youth addiction linked to tobacco, calls for tougher laws
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 21, 2025

PS Muthoni said the Ministry of Health is deeply concerned about the rising use of tobacco across the country, stressing that it often serves as a "ga...

UN chief demands end to El Fasher siege in Sudan after mosque strike kills over 70 worshippers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 21, 2025

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Guterres demanded civilian protection, safe passage for those wishing to flee, and unhindered humanitarian...

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...

Wetang’ula urges Kenyans to speak out against GBV, protect survivors
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 20, 2025

Wetang’ula said GBV not only erodes the dignity of women but also destabilises homes and weakens the social fabric of the nation.

Treasury to launch debt automation system, single account on October 1
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

TSA will enable daily, real-time monitoring of all government funds, reduce account fragmentation, and close gaps that previously allowed the misuse o...

Meta unveils smart sunglasses with built-in display at connect conference
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 19, 2025

Users will be able to check WhatsApp messages, Google Maps directions or video calls directly from their sunglasses.

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...

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