Paul Kuria Wainaina case Stories

Petition filed seeking removal of Kenyatta University VC over alleged nepotism
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 04, 2025

Kenyatta University alumni have petitioned the Employment and Labour Relations Court to remove Vice-Chancellor Paul Kuria Wainaina in his final months...

Galana Kulalu gazetted as special economic zone to boost food production
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Dec 02, 2025

Located on the border of Kilifi and Tana River counties, the project is one of Kenya’s largest initiatives to boost local food production through irri...

Marsabit residents demand reopening of Hillo gold mines amid hunger and job loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

Residents also raised concerns over exploitation by Rota System Limited, the investors at the site, arguing that proper public participation had not b...

KEMRI-JKUAT collaboration secures court ruling to protect senior scientists from early retirement
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 30, 2025

Following the court’s ruling, KEMRI scientists can now continue serving until 74, aligning their terms of service with university faculty.

Ghana holds state funeral for former first lady Agyeman-Rawlings
XINHUA  |  Nov 29, 2025

Agyeman-Rawlings was the wife of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, and founder of the 31st December Women's Movement, a non-governmental...

Ruto says 15,000 jobs on the horizon following launch of landmark highway expansion
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 28, 2025

The 233-kilometre corridor, one of East Africa’s busiest transport routes, links Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DRC. Once compl...

Petition filed to stop multi-billion Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit road project
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 28, 2025

The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements a...

President Ruto launches Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit, Maai Mahiu–Naivasha road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2025

The Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road stretches 175 kilometres, while the Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha Road covers 58 kilometres.

Teachers to stay in same schools after promotions under new TSC policy
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 28, 2025

TSC Chairperson Jamleck Muturi said the commission will now place greater emphasis on the welfare and well-being of teachers.

KeNHA invites Kenyans to Friday’s launch of the Rironi–Mau Summit highway upgrade
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

During a recent tour of Nakuru, President Ruto revealed that the project is estimated to cost between Sh170 billion and Sh200 billion.

Bribery allegations, drama mar Mbeere North by-election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 27, 2025

Duncan Mbui alleged that unmarked vehicles had been stationed across various parts of the constituency, distributing money and packets of flour to uns...

Major traffic disruption expected during Friday's Rironi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway launch
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of significant congestion along the road, urging travellers to either reschedule journeys or...

Clinical officers stage protest over delayed reforms, unpaid dues in Coast region
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 26, 2025

The clinicians noted that the persistent delays have undermined their morale and affected service delivery in public health facilities across the regi...

Over 400 young entrepreneurs in Kamukunji get Nyota support to grow businesses
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 26, 2025

The Nyota programme in Kamukunji Constituency aims to support youth entrepreneurship, especially for those facing challenges in accessing capital, bus...

KeNHA orders removal of illegal structures, unapproved billboards along highways
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2025

Encroachments along road reserves have long posed challenges, often creating traffic hazards, blocking drainage systems, and disrupting planned road e...

Banisa by-election enters final stretch as UDA, UPA candidates intensify campaigns
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 25, 2025

The UDA hopeful is also expected to gain sympathy support, following the death of his brother and former Banisa MP Kulow Maalim Hassan, who passed awa...

MPs fault State officers over mismanaged road projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

They also recommends that the National Treasury, Inspectorate of State Corporations, and the Office of the Auditor General carry out annual training f...

TSC announces recruitment of 9,159 teachers nationwide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The new appointments will be permanent and pensionable, covering primary, junior, and secondary school levels across the country.

Postmortem confirms Makueni CEC Sonia Nzilani died of cardiac tamponade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Family doctor Ancient Kituku, who was present during the examination, explained that Nzilani’s heart “burst and leaked a lot of blood”, creating press...

Mandera Governor Khalif commissions upgraded Kutulo Hospital, boosting local healthcare
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 24, 2025

Governor Khalif said the county had made what he described as “tremendous milestones” in efforts to enhance access to healthcare for residents living...

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan to sponsor 120 underprivileged students in technical training
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 21, 2025

According to the MP, the institute is nationally recognised and offers high-impact, market-driven courses that are fully certified, equipping students...

Kenya unveils 10-year plan to dual 2,500km of roads, tarmac 28,000km
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said the government will also leverage Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to modernise airports in Nairobi, Mombasa and Lamu, while addressing op...

Private universities demand Sh58.8 billion in unpaid tuition fees from government
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The institutions say the prolonged delays have strained their budgets, affecting their ability to run smoothly and maintain the standards expected in...

ICC prosecutors seeks life sentence for Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb over Darfur atrocities
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

The case stems from the early years of the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003 when non-Arab communities rose against the Khartoum government, accu...

Matatus take EPRA and City Hall to court over ban on passenger pickups at fuel stations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

In an urgent application, the matatu operators argue that the directive was introduced abruptly, without consultation, and took immediate effect despi...

Court asked to halt Kenyatta University VC succession over alleged irregularities
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

In an urgent application filed in Nairobi, Lawrence Omondi Chero accuses Vice-Chancellor Prof. Paul Kuria Wainaina of creating "tailor-made recruitmen...

Construction works force last-minute shift in Kamukunji police recruitment venue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

On Friday, the High Court temporarily varied the earlier suspension of the nationwide recruitment after Justice Bahati Mwamuye stayed conservatory ord...

Three senior NYS officials suspended in Sh2 billion scandal probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2025

The Auditor General’s report for the year ending June 30, 2024, details systemic weaknesses at NYS, including poor governance, stalled projects, and f...

KUTRRH introduces groundbreaking nuclear therapy for advanced prostate cancer
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 14, 2025

This targeted approach delivers radiation directly to cancer cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues.

Refugee group raises alarm over lending traps facing displaced families
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Kakuma Refugee Camp hosts 306,414 refugees from countries including South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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