Transport Principal Secretary Stories

Matatus, trucks among vehicles targeted in planned road toll fees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Chirchir explained that the classification of vehicles subject to toll fees would be reviewed periodically based on economic factors and technological...

National Treasury begins Sh3.1 billion transition to new financial reporting system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The move, which involves valuing all government assets, aims to enhance financial transparency, consolidate state liabilities, and improve the managem...

Haiti mission funding secured until September 2025, says Foreign Affairs PS Sing'Oei
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

Sing'Oei stated that the transition of the mission to a full UN Mission to ensure financial sustainability is a key priority to which Kenya and all pa...

Kiptoo: Pensioners not on new portal by February deadline to be suspended from payroll
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

PS Kiptoo revealed that the country holds approximately Sh2 trillion in pension assets, yet only 26 per cent of Kenyans benefit from pensions.

Mpox cases rise to 36 across Kenya as Nakuru County emerges as hotspot
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 23, 2025

To further strengthen its response, the government will roll out vaccination programmes in high-risk areas and enhance contact tracing efforts.

Immigration department cancels controversial tourist insurance tender amid backlash
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The decision follows protests from local insurers who accused the government of discrimination in the bidding process.

Varsity lecturers give government 15-day ultimatum to release unpaid salaries, arrears
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 02, 2025

According to UASU Organising Secretary Onesmus Maluki, the government consented to a salary increase for lecturers, which would be retroactive from Oc...

Kenya reports two new mpox cases bringing confirmed total to 31
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 30, 2024

Efforts to educate the public on mpox prevention and control are ongoing, focusing on community engagement.

Ministry warns Kenyans to prioritise health and safety during festive season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 23, 2024

The PS warned against consuming meat that has not been inspected by certified officers or sourced from dead animals.

PS Bitok: State to hasten processing of dual citizenship requests for Kenyan diaspora
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

The PS noted that the policy aims to encourage those who migrated abroad and acquired other nationalities to invest more in Kenya.

Mining PS unveils roadmap for reopening of Dabel gold mines in Marsabit
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 05, 2024

The troubled mining sites were shut down on March 14, 2024, after clashes between rival groups of miners led to seven deaths. 

Ministry of Health under scrutiny over Sh24 billion community health kits deal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 05, 2024

The National Assembly’s Health Committee rejected an attempt by Muthoni to withdraw a document on the procurement due to insufficient answers.

Ministry of Health has no title documents for Afya House land, MPs told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Auditor General's report noted significant gaps in the ministry's asset records, including a "nil land balance" in Annex 1 of its financial statements...

Education Ministry bans unauthorised student transfers in secondary schools
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

PS Kipsang directed that no schools declare vacancies or conduct transfer interviews without explicit Ministry approval.

MPs demand state intervention to forestall a potential refugee management crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 28, 2024

Environmental degradation in areas with high refugee populations was also raised as a concern.

Private colleges, universities put on notice over unapproved medical courses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The PS announced that the government would soon carry out inspections to identify and shut down institutions offering invalid programmes.

Kenya flags 132 sites for high lead exposure across eight regions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2024

Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni reiterated the government's commitment to holding polluters accountable for their actions.

One-on-one with Kenya's youngest and only Muslim lady in the Executive
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 16, 2024

One of her proudest achievements is the restoration of the Wajir Museum, the only one in northern Kenya.

Moyale border post gets Sh207 million equipment boost from EU
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

PS K'ombudo on Tuesday highlighted the importance of the donated equipment in securing and simplifying cross-border trade.

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