National Environment Management Authority Stories

Thange oil spill victims still suffering 10 years on as Senators demand action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy, led by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, visited the affected area and confirmed ongoing health complications that...

Garissa communities reclaim barren rangelands with drought-resistant seeds
Issa Hussein  |  May 25, 2025

Garissa Agriculture CEC Milgo Dubow said the county government teamed up with Islamic Relief Kenya to help pastoralist communities restore degraded ra...

Nairobi cracks down on littering and spitting in CBD as new dustbins rolled out
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 18, 2025

The initiative follows what the county described as “the unfortunate theft of previously installed bins”, which had hampered the city’s efforts to mai...

State unveils 15-member team to roll out new KEMIS system to eliminate ghost learners
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

The new platform is expected to replace the current National Education Management Information System (NEMIS), which has faced heavy criticism over ine...

Where did the money go? Senators demand full breakdown of Sh1.6 billion Dandora waste project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 15, 2025

Eng. Kitheko Mutonga confirmed that the project involved building seven sewage ponds of 20,000 cubic metres capacity, valued at Sh1 billion, and a per...

ODPP yet to charge teacher allegedly impersonating President William Ruto on X
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 30, 2025

Sifuna is out on a cash bail of Sh100,000 after the court declined to remand him for an additional seven days as sought by the DCI last week.

41 counties breach wage limit despite SRC warnings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2025

Only six counties, Nakuru, Kwale, Busia, Tana River, Narok, and Kilifi complied with the 35 per cent rule as set out in the PFM Act, 2012.

Nyakang’o flags rising mismanagement as counties divert Sh13.2bn in unapproved payments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 23, 2025

According to Nyakang’o, some counties are paying bills that have not been approved, resulting in a delay in settling the legitimate pending bills that...

Kinshasa flood disaster highlights deadly mix of rapid urban growth and poor infrastructure
The Conversation  |  Apr 23, 2025

Of Kinshasa’s two flood risks, the impact of Congo River flooding can be observed in large cities located along major rivers, and typically peaks arou...

Senate rejects proposal to ban county governments from hiring external law firms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The report also highlights that county governments are under increased scrutiny over questionable spending on legal fees.

MPs order special audit of Nemis over suspected misallocation of education funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

As doubts over Nemis grow, MPs say the audit is necessary to safeguard public funds and ensure that no student is left behind due to data gaps.

Racing the clock: How Nairobi life makes you an unstoppable timekeeper
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 13, 2025

Whether navigating crowded streets or managing a side hustle, time in Nairobi is not just a concept; it is a precious resource in high demand.

36 counties flagged for violating employment laws, mismanaging wage bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kisii County was found to have the highest wage bill, at a staggering 60 per cent, followed by Mombasa at 57 per cent with Laikipia, Elgeyo Marakwet,...

Gathungu flags discrepancies in spending of Sh28.7 billion for cash transfer programmes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The findings are expected to prompt a parliamentary probe into the mismanagement of funds and land meant for vulnerable groups.

IMF urges Kenya to balance loans acquisition with sound economic policies
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 14, 2025

Teferra reaffirmed the IMF's commitment to deploy the Extended Fund Facility, Extended Credit Facility and Rapid Credit Facility programmes to support...

NEMA closes factories in Nairobi, Samburu and Kilifi over pollution concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

NEMA stressed the importance of complying with environmental regulations to safeguard the environment while conducting industrial activities.

Businesses to onboard eTIMs instantly as KRA scraps manual approval
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

The taxman has automated the registration process, streamlining compliance and making it easier for businesses to adopt the system.

Proposed law seeks to strengthen coordinated emergency response to fire outbreaks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

The proposed law also aims to modernise firefighting techniques by encouraging the use of advanced equipment and technology.

Government breaches law by using Sh467.6 billion from borrowed loans for salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The revelation underscores the cash flow pressures the government faced leading up to the 2024 tax proposals that triggered countrywide protests.

Treasury flags county governments for misallocating budgets, neglecting development projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Treasury data shows that Nairobi, Kisii, and Mombasa were among the worst performers, spending significantly less on development projects.

Controller of Budget launches investigations into suspect bank accounts in counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Nyakang’o said her office is scrutinising the accounts to determine when they were opened, who manages them, and their intended purpose.

KRA tax system outage: Insider job suspected after rare revenue decline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Monday acknowledged the significant impact of the outage on the country's revenue collections.

Senators want county assembly clerks probed over misuse of public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

The PAC is urging county assemblies to take corrective measures, ensure prudent financial management, and adhere to existing regulations to prevent fu...

Nema shuts down Likoni Lane construction site after city residents raise public health concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

The directive comes amid ongoing efforts by Nema to regulate construction activities and curb environmental pollution in Nairobi.

Cabinet approves bills to streamline project funding, boost traders' access to credit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The bill, which amends the Public Finance Management Act, 2025, requires state agencies to open project-specific bank accounts for funds allocated to...

MPs want time to review budget policy statement extended by seven days
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

The amendment, introduced by Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Gladys Boss Shollei, seeks to modify Section 25(7) of the PFM Act.

KRA schedules 8-hour shutdown of customs management system for maintenance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The iCMS was designed to modernise Kenya's customs process, bringing greater efficiency to cargo clearance.

NTSA sets tough requirements for vehicles transporting children returning to schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

NTSA urged parents and guardians to utilise its free mobile app to verify the essential details of public service vehicles, drivers, and conductors be...

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