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High Court upholds ruling against KDF for HIV discrimination in recruitment
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Tribunal had earlier found that KDF officers subjected him to HIV testing without consent, failed to provide mandatory pre- and post-test counsell...

Court clears TSC CEO recruitment petition for full trial
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The court ruled that the petition can proceed without adding the applicant, saying his arguments were already well captured in the main suit.

Fake brigadier charged for Sh1.2 million KDF recruitment scam in Nairobi
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 24, 2025

Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police s...

Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile under probe for alleged recruitment of fighters for Russia
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

Zuma-Sambudla has consistently denied the allegations, with her lawyer calling the case weak and her family labeling it a politically motivated attack...

Man held in Kilimani over Sh2.5 million police recruitment scheme
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Benedict Odeng’ero Wekesa was taken into custody after three victims reported to the police how they were lured with promises of “guaranteed” entry in...

IPOA decries low turnout in police recruitment, recommends two-day exercise
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2025

The Authority noted that while recruitment panels' welfare was adequately provided for, applicants lacked similar support, including access to drinkin...

Senators demand permanent jobs for 20,000 junior secondary intern teachers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

Senators have called for an immediate policy review to guarantee that deserving teachers are not forced into prolonged temporary roles.

Ruto announces recruitment of 24,000 more teachers by January to ease national shortage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto noted that this move, combined with the 76,000 teachers already hired, will bring the total to 100,000 within three years.

Over 3,400 Kenyans in distress reported in Middle East since 2023 - Mudavadi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Mudavadi dismissed allegations that senior public officials or their relatives hold interests in recruitment firms sending Kenyans to the Gulf.

Government blames failed drug tests for delays in Kazi Majuu placements
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2025

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said that out of 500 recruits, 300 have already travelled, while 121 are still awaiting departure, and 84 hold v...

Alleged KDF impostor arraigned over fraudulent recruitment operation
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 18, 2025

Joshua Mutui Muimi was arrested on Monday after police allegedly found him dressed in full Kenya Air Force uniform, complete with a name tag, while is...

IPOA launches nationwide monitoring of police recruitment to ensure fairness, transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

Over 400 recruitment centres have opened their doors to thousands of Kenyans seeking to join the service, with the NPS targeting 10,000 new constables...

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...

Intern teachers warn they will not resume duties in January without permanent status
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 16, 2025

The tutors said their one-year agreements with the Ministry of Education were meant as a transition into permanent employment, arguing that their low...

Court lifts orders that stopped police recruitment, exercise to continue Monday
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 14, 2025

He added that the case management on the previous case will be on the day of recruitment. While this was happening, the National Police Service's recr...

Audit reveals 200,000 police officer shortfall amid rising security demands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) confirms the trend, showing the number of police officers dropping from 92,350 in 2023 to 88,...

IG Kanja moves to overturn court order halting recruitment of 10,000 police officers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2025

The application, filed under a certificate of urgency at the Milimani Constitutional Court, highlights a severe shortfall in police officers, worsened...

Government unveils plan to commercialise NYS for youth jobs and skills
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 13, 2025

The government is establishing the National Youth Service Enterprise and Services Company, which will serve as the Service’s commercial arm.

Government reveals over 200 Kenyans lured to join Russian military, some injured or stranded
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Promises of high-paying jobs turned into a nightmare as hundreds of Kenyans were lured into a foreign war, with some injured, stranded, or trapped in...

High Court suspends nationwide police recruitment over fresh legal challenge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 10, 2025

The recruitment exercise, initially planned for November 17, 2025, was to be conducted across 422 centres nationwide.

Hiring freeze leaves Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund unable to meet diversity targets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2025

The Committee Chairperson also called on the Fund to intensify its public awareness initiatives, noting that many Kenyans remain unaware of its existe...

Kenya deregisters 680 rogue job agencies in crackdown on fake overseas recruiters
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 06, 2025

The government’s crackdown follows viral protests and growing outrage from young Kenyans conned out of millions.

Ruto appoints seven-member panel to recruit new Public Service Commission chairperson
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2025

The move comes as the current chairperson, Anthony Muchiri, prepares to complete a six-year term next year.

NPS announces fresh recruitment of police constables after court ruling
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 31, 2025

In an advert published on Friday, applicants must complete a prescribed form, available for download from the police and MyGov websites, or obtainable...

High Court: NPSC has no authority to recruit, promote police officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 30, 2025

Justice Helen Wasilwa said the Constitution draws a clear line between the roles of the Inspector General and those of the NPSC, warning that any over...

AG, NPS back Harun Mwau in petition to bar police commission from recruiting constables
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 22, 2025

Mwau argues that the power to recruit, employ, and discipline members of the National Police Service lies solely with the Inspector General (IG) of Po...

Nairobi MPs lose court battle to stop ongoing KDF recruitment exercise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 22, 2025

The three argued that Nairobi County had been unfairly treated after being allocated only three recruitment centres to serve 17 sub-counties, unlike o...

Drug abuse crushes dreams as dozens of Lamu youth rejected in KDF 2025 recruitment
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

Hundreds of hopefuls in Lamu County fail KDF medical and drug tests as officials call for community action to guide youth toward healthier paths.

KDF recruitment reveals alarming substance abuse among hundreds of Garissa youth
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 14, 2025

The high disqualification rate has reignited concerns about youth substance abuse in Garissa, with local human rights activist Mohamed Hussein calling...

KDF launches nationwide recruitment as court battle brews over Nairobi centres
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The exercise, which runs until October 25, comes amid protests by 19 Nairobi MPs who claim the city has been unfairly allocated only three recruitment...

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