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KETRACO officials under fire over Sh7 billion Inabensa contract penalty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

The controversy revolves around the Lessos–Tororo transmission line, awarded in 2014 to Inabensa to transmit power from the Marsabit wind farm.

Audit exposes confusion over control of Sh5 billion Lamu Port
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (Lapsset) Corridor Development Authority occupies large areas, including residential apartments, office space...

MPs back IPOA’s call for funding independence and armed investigators
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

In the current fiscal year, IPOA sought Sh2.2 billion to fund its operations, but Treasury approved only Sh1.3 billion, covering 59 per cent of the re...

Richard Lesiyampe appointed Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

Until his appointment, Dr Lesiyampe had been serving as the acting head of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, where he was credite...

Kenya Rugby Union releases Safari 7s ticket prices for Nyayo Stadium return
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 18, 2025

In a statement on its official website on Monday, KRU announced that fans will pay Sh300 to watch the tournament’s opening matches on Friday, October...

Kenya Ports Authority, coastal counties launch landmark maritime transport project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 18, 2025

The project is expected to maximise regional economic benefits through joint implementation, positioning the Coast region as a key hub for maritime an...

KNH, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital among 223 hospitals with Sh11.4 billion uncollected revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has warned that the delays in collections now risk forcing counties to divert resources from other departments to susta...

KETRACO denied funds for Sh17.4 billion power project over Sh9.2 billion debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

The Treasury has insisted that KETRACO must first settle a Sh9.2 billion arbitral award owed to a Spanish contractor before any funds can be allocated...

MPs probe KEBS's controversial vehicle inspection tender
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

The inquiry comes after traders raised alarm over a KEBS directive requiring importers of used vehicles to pay an additional Sh12,000 for validation d...

KUCCPS reopens portal for KMTC September 2025 intake
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

Students have until August 28, 2025, to apply via the KUCCPS student portal and secure a spot in their preferred courses.

Audit report reveals taxpayers paid Sh3 million rent for former Prisons boss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

According to the audit, the State Department for Correctional Services signed a tenancy agreement with a private service provider to lease a house for...

Government activates nationwide emergency response amid heavy rain advisory
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

The Kenya Meteorological Department warned of intense downpours from Sunday, August 17, with potential flash floods, lightning strikes, strong winds a...

KNUT rejects Raila's proposal to devolve education
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

KNUT officials dismissed the move, warning that devolving primary and secondary education would destabilise the sector, citing counties’ weak handling...

Africa’s top climate change challenges: A fairer deal on phasing out fossil fuels and mobilising funds
The Conversation  |  Aug 18, 2025

Collectively, African countries need between US$1.6 trillion and US$1.9 trillion by 2030 to move away from fossil fuels.

Harambee Stars earn Sh2.5 million reward after beating Zambia to reach CHAN 2024 quarterfinals
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 17, 2025

Kenya’s unbeaten run—three wins against Morocco, DR Congo, and Zambia plus a 1-1 draw with Angola—saw them finish the group stage on 10 points.

Lamu Port records busiest period yet as global shipping giants boost calls
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 17, 2025

French shipping line CMA CGM is driving the surge, delivering on its pledge to increase calls at Kenya’s newest deep-water port and bolstering Lamu’s...

Kilifi fishermen get new rescue boat to boost maritime safety
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 17, 2025

The initiative comes in response to longstanding concerns by coastal communities over delayed rescues and inadequate safety measures during accidents...

Boda boda association calls for arrest of suspects in Thika Road vehicle torching
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

The incident, which caused a major traffic snarl-up near the Survey area, drew sharp condemnation from the association, which described the attack as...

Heavy traffic expected as Nairobi closes key roads ahead of Kenya-Zambia match
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

In a traffic advisory, Nairobi County Traffic Officer Commanding Police, Joseph Chirchir, announced that Aerodrome Road from Madaraka Roundabout to Bu...

Ruto announces 70 per cent artist royalties, unveils digital platform for music festival content
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 16, 2025

In a bid to make school performances more accessible, the President announced a digital platform on eCitizen for school drama and music festival conte...

NTSA releases list of licensed vehicle body builders and assessors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

According to NTSA, vehicle body builders must fully adhere to Kenya Standard KS 372:2019, which stipulates that bus bodies should be safe, durable, an...

Brace for heavy rains, strong winds in coming days - Kenya Met
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

The Meteorological Department said regions in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley and the western highlands will receive more than 20 millimetres...

Murkomen: Chiefs to receive pay rise, firearms training in fresh welfare reforms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

Murkomen said all 8,102 chiefs will undergo a three-week paralegal and security management programme, with the first batch of 1,000 already identified...

Ghana holds state funeral for helicopter crash victims
XINHUA  |  Aug 16, 2025

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama said at the funeral that the accident is a disaster that has cast a shadow over the heart of Ghana, bringing a...

Treasury proposes Sh4 billion fund to revamp prison farms, industries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi outlined that the new fund will take over operations from the Prison Farms Revolving Fund, established in 1993,...

PS Oluga warns stigma denying thousands of PWDs vital health services
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 15, 2025

Speaking at the Devolution Conference 2025, Dr Oluga stressed the importance of mapping all Kenyans who require assistive technology to ensure that in...

Woman killed, daughter injured in Mandera explosion near Kenya-Somali border
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2025

Following the tragedy, residents held a protest at Border Point One, urging President William Ruto to intervene and relocate Jubbaland forces reported...

Counties urged to ditch costly overseas benchmarking tours amid fiscal constraints
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 15, 2025

Keprecon Chief Executive Director Fred Were underscored the urgency of investing directly in health systems instead of spending millions on internati...

CJ Martha Koome defends Judiciary, warns against defiance of court orders
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 15, 2025

Koome said the courts' authority has come under pressure from politicians and critics who undermine judges whose decisions do not favour them. She lik...

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