KURA Stories

Traffic disruptions expected as KURA closes Mlolongo's Quarry Road for 2 months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The road, which was tarmacked just over five years ago, connects Mombasa Road to Kangundo Road and is a vital route for many in Machakos County.

Why KUCCPS is yet to open applications for university placements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Despite the suspension of the new funding model, Wahome clarified that applications for technical vocational education and training and the Kenya Medi...

Government orders forensic audit of Saccos after Kuscco Sh13.3 billion fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

Oparanya said the audit also seeks to bring corrupt officials to justice, noting that several Saccos across the country were in financial distress, a...

Rights groups say proposed law to regulate demos could be used against peaceful protesters
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 19, 2025

The stakeholders insisted that any necessary adjustments to public order laws should be made through amendments to existing legislation rather than th...

Five KUSCCO officials charged with theft of Sh83 million released on bail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The five officials were arrested last Thursday in connection with a major financial scandal at KUSCCO, a key institution for savings and credit cooper...

Bodies of 11 more migrants found in southeast Libya, security official says
Reuters  |  Feb 14, 2025

The International Organisation for Migration said on Monday that the bodies found in two mass graves in Libya bore gunshot wounds.

Fijian-born Jone Kubu set for Shujaa debut as Vancouver Sevens squad announced
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 13, 2025

Fijian-born Jone Kubu is set to make his debut for Shujaa at the Vancouver Sevens, joining a youthful and experienced squad. The 12-man team, announce...

Police arrest four suspects as probe into KUSCCO scandal begin
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 13, 2025

The arrests follow the receipt of a forensic audit report by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Op...

Kenyans to pay tolls on major roads as government seeks to raise more infrastructure funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The Draft Tolling Policy suggests that roads with additional lanes, enhanced safety features, or facilities improving motorists' experience could also...

State wants police to probe KUSCCO as report shows financial statements signed by dead auditor
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 12, 2025

The forensic audit conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers highlighted non-performing loans and large-scale theft that have left the institution on the br...

MP Babu Owino, Senator Maanzo shine as 2024's most popular politicians – Infotrak
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

Kirinyaga's Jane Njeri has been ranked the most popular Woman Representative in 2024, according to the Infotrak survey, with a score of 52 per cent.

Shauri Moyo residents protest vandalism at Mosque, call for government action
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 08, 2025

The residents vowed that they would not allow private developers to change the purpose of the land insisting the mosque is an essential part of their...

Kuppet demands release of medical funds as teachers face healthcare crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 06, 2025

KUPPET Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima expressed concern, stating that teachers are facing increased barriers to receiving treatment.

Health organisations decry poor cancer care services, urge government to act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Many cancer patients who previously depended on NHIF coverage are now burdened with out-of-pocket expenses.

Power moves: The women changing Africa's leadership landscape
DW News  |  Feb 05, 2025

According to the United Nations' Women division, only six countries in the world have 50 per cent or more women in their single or lower houses of par...

Tribunal clears Justice Mohammed Kullow of misconduct, recommends reinstatement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The tribunal has recommended his reinstatement to the Environment and Land Court.

Why High Court quashed Dr Mokua’s nomination as East African Court of Justice judge
Amina Wako  |  Feb 01, 2025

The court found that the process lacked public participation and oversight from key legal bodies.

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