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Chief Justice Martha Koome, CSs unveil appointees across state agencies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

In the Judiciary, Chief Justice Koome appointed Dominica Nyambu and Green Odera to serve as Admiralty Marshals, with effect from July 14.

CS Kipchumba Murkomen extends security operation in Marsabit’s 13 trouble spots for 30 more days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The extension was made under Section 106(6) of the National Police Service Act, 2011, and follows consultations with the National Security Council.

Senate proposes end to unlimited chief officer appointments by governors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

In a report recently tabled in the Senate, the committee calls for an amendment to the law to introduce both a minimum and a maximum number of chief o...

IMF releases $10 million to support Somalia’s ongoing economic reforms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 10, 2025

The funding is aimed at helping Somalia maintain macroeconomic stability and build stronger institutions in line with its National Transformation Plan...

State to ease import rules for manufacturers in bid to cut production costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

The move aims to make it easier for manufacturers to import raw materials, machinery, and spare parts without facing delays and added expenses at the...

Public university staff unions accuse VCs of secretly restructuring jobs without consultation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

KUSU has called out vice-chancellors for allegedly misusing a human resource review started by the Public Service Commission, turning it into a way to...

Treasury disburses Sh68 billion to NG-CDF board, clearing all outstanding arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the disbursement via his official X account, confirming that the release includes Sh13 billion owed fr...

DIG Gilbert Masengeli insists Nairobi CBD accessible despite police barricades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli insisted that no one was being turned away, despite widespread disruption and restricted vehicula...

Government warns Saba Saba protests could cripple Kenya’s economy, scare off investors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

CS Kinyanjui has cautioned that business disruptions and property damage witnessed in past protests have painted Kenya as an unstable environment for...

Cabinet Secretaries restructure public boards with fresh appointments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

These changes reflect a continued push by the government to realign leadership in public agencies across various sectors.

Health CS Duale orders penalties over expired drugs, directs mandatory Kemsa procurement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

Speaking on Thursday, Duale said the ministry will not tolerate wastage and warned that senior agency officials will be surcharged for any expired sto...

Instagram Threads introduces direct messaging feature in major update
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 02, 2025

The feature closely resembles Instagram’s existing DM system, offering disappearing messages, emoji reactions, and read receipts. However, Threads pla...

Ex-Interior CS Fred Matiang’i distances himself from River Yala killings, calls for public inquest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

Matiang’i said once the bodies were reported, he and other top security officials demanded an inquest and tasked the then Inspector General of Police...

Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i promises honest leadership as he declares 2027 presidential bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Matiang’i said he is holding broad consultations with political leaders and parties across the country and will only commit to a political vehicle aft...

Fred Matiang’i denies being Uhuru Kenyatta’s project, confirms 2027 bid to ‘fix Kenya’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Matiang’i said his previous Cabinet appointment during Uhuru Kenyatta's reign should not be mistaken for political puppetry.

Over 50,000 university-eligible students miss out on KUCCPS placement despite meeting entry grade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

Although a significant number of eligible candidates missed out on placement, those who applied appeared to favour degree programmes in engineering an...

National Integrity Alliance demands CS Murkomen, IG Kanja’s resignation over police brutality and rights abuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The alliance condemned the June 25 crackdown on protesters, slamming the three government officials for failing to prevent widespread human rights vio...

Over 310,000 students placed in universities, colleges and TVETs in 2025 KUCCPS results
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 01, 2025

Education CS Julius Ogamba disclosed that out of the 244,563 candidates who qualified for degree programmes, 201,695 applied for placement to various...

Taita Taveta GBV survivors speak out as county grapples with alarming rise in cases
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 02, 2025

Statistics from the Taita Taveta County Government show that in 2024 alone, 640 GBV cases were reported, an overwhelming jump from only 13 cases recor...

Israeli strikes kill 25 people in Gaza as ceasefire talks loom in Washington
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 30, 2025

International scrutiny of Israel's actions has intensified, with the International Criminal Court issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Def...

Murkomen under fire for vowing not to cooperate with investigators after defending lethal police force
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

In a video seen by The Eastleigh Voice, Murkomen is heard defending lethal police action and warning that officers taken to court for using guns in su...

High Court suspends new KRA tariffs on used car imports over public participation concerns
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 30, 2025

Justice Joe Omido on Monday certified as urgent and granted interim orders in a case filed by Faith Akinyi seeking to stop the rollout of the revised...

MPs push for Interior CS Murkomen’s ouster over 'shoot to kill' remarks amid public outrage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The MPs argue that Murkomen overstepped his legal authority by endorsing the use of lethal force—an action they say puts lives at risk and erodes the...

MPs barred from travel ahead of crucial vote to anchor NG-CDF, Senate fund in Constitution
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has warned the legislators against travelling outside the country ahead of Tuesday’s vote, terming it a mat...

Kenya faces fresh debt crisis as Treasury projects Sh253 billion revenue shortfall
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

According to documents submitted by the National Treasury, the Kenya Revenue Authority had collected Sh2.26 trillion by the end of April 2025, falling...

Kenya shares lessons on devolution, gender rule as Nigeria begins reform talks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula shared the difficult path Kenya took to secure a new constitutional order, beginning with the Inter-Parties Parliamentary Gro...

65,000 trained teachers unemployed as CS Ogamba pushes for data-led deployment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 27, 2025

The CS revealed that a major challenge facing the sector is teacher distribution, with an estimated 62,000 to 65,000 trained teachers holding Teachers...

How to make suqaar digaag: The spiced Somali chicken dish making a comeback in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 26, 2025

A staple of Somali cuisine, this dish combines tender diced chicken with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, and a rich blend of warming spices.

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