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MPs demand answers from NITA on missing funds, controversial land deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The Wednesday session focused on the unexplained use of Sh355 million, equivalent to 21 percent of NITA’s 2016/2017 budget, which remained unspent.

State to finally honour Senior Chief Haji Galma Dido, hero killed in 1963
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 18, 2025

11 years ago, Haji’s two surviving daughters, Deka Galma and her stepsister Hadija Galma, moved to court seeking compensation from the British and Ken...

Only 13 survive after boat carrying 74 migrants capsizes off Libya: UN
XINHUA  |  Sep 18, 2025

UNHCR extended condolences to "the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives" and called for an end to the conflict in Sudan, saying safe...

MCA files motion to curb Nairobi’s ballooning Sh21 billion legal bills through ADR
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Karen MCA Anthony Maragu has filed a motion compelling Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration to prioritise alternative dispute resolution mechanism...

Mounting debt could halt vital services at KNH, MTRH and KUTRRH - Nancy Gathungu
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The report warns that the financial strain could affect hospital operations if suppliers decide to withhold deliveries of essential items.

RUPHA exposes flaws in SHA’s multi-billion digital health systems
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

The statement underscores a growing unease among health stakeholders about SHA reforms, highlighting a lack of accountability in systems funded with b...

Nyakang'o flags huge financial risk as counties operate thousands of unauthorised accounts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

Nyakang'o warned that the proliferation of multiple commercial bank accounts, especially without required approvals, leaves public funds highly vulner...

IEBC warns Sh258 million funding gap threatens 8 key by-elections ahead of November 27 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon revealed that while the commission needs Sh1.046 billion to organise all the polls, the National Treasury has allocat...

Nairobi County workers directed to stay home over unpaid salaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The Kenya County Government Workers Union (KCGWU) said the workers’ July and August salaries have yet to be disbursed.

EACC raids homes, offices of four senior Garissa County officials in Sh1.2 billion graft probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The EACC said the operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into irregularities in the award of county contracts.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o among 180 nominated for 2025 national heroes list
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 17, 2025

The list will be officially recognised on Mashujaa Day, October 20, with ceremonies to be held at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County.

Fraud drains Kenya’s pension and health insurance funds, citizens left struggling
DW News  |  Sep 17, 2025

Kenya's pension and health insurance systems were meant to bring people dignity in old age. But fraud, delays and broken promises have left retirees a...

Kenyan runner Diana Chepkorir suspended over doping violation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said Chepkorir had been flagged through her Athlete Biological Passport.

Nairobi Trade Fair puts spotlight on innovation as Kenya braces for rising hunger fears
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 17, 2025

According to the latest food insecurity update by ReliefWeb, the number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity fell to 1.8 million betw...

South African court clears repatriation of Zambia ex-president Lungu’s remains for state funeral
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 17, 2025

Lungu’s family sought to challenge the ruling at South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal, claiming the Pretoria court wrongly applied Zambian law, but...

University staff down tools despite government's Sh2.5 billion payout
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 17, 2025

CS Ogamba confirmed on Tuesday that the National Treasury had disbursed the funds, urging lecturers to suspend the strike notice issued on September 1...

Uganda eyes Sh46 billion loan to finance key infrastructure projects
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 17, 2025

The most prominent project in the package is the Uganda-South Sudan electricity interconnection, which will allow Kampala to export surplus power and...

Governor Sakaja vows to deregister private firms over illegal dumping of waste
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Sakaja also highlighted the county government's plan to boost waste management by expanding infrastructure and increasing employment opportunities for...

Court orders prosecution to produce evidence in Governor Barchok's graft case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 17, 2025

Governor Hillary Barchok is facing allegations of conflict of interest, acquisition, and use of proceeds of crime totalling Sh2 million.

Government releases Sh2.5 billion to avert nationwide strike by university lecturers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

UASU had issued a seven-day strike notice last week, accusing the government of failing to honour its commitments under the current CBA and demanding...

Refugee protection in Egypt: What’s behind the return train to Sudan?
The Conversation  |  Sep 17, 2025

The train arrives in Aswan after around 12 hours. Travellers then continue via bus or ferry into Sudan. Little is known about what happens when travel...

SHA set to roll out AI-powered system to cross-check prescriptions, says Mwangangi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

CEO Mercy Mwangangi said the tool is not only a strategy to strengthen SHA’s rollout but will also play a key role in protecting patients’ health and...

UN official in Rwanda to assess peacekeeping costs
New Times  |  Sep 17, 2025

As of July 31, 2025, Rwanda ranked second in terms of contribution of uniformed personnel to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions, with 5,905 per...

Audit finds Sh53 million intended for farmers misused by Busia County staff
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

The scheme, meant to assist small-scale farmers, has been undermined by misuse, weak legal safeguards, and oversight failures.

Court upholds KNEC's lucrative exam distribution tender
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Justice Chigiti concluded that there were no grounds to overturn the procurement process, confirming that Knec and the PPRB acted lawfully.

Nairobi County wage bill skyrockets to Sh17.3 billion following mass hiring under Sakaja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

The increase was particularly sharp in the financial year ending June 2023, when staff levels rose to 13,355, more than double the previous year, and...

1,118 clinics suspected of fraud as SHA collections hit Sh70 billion - Mwangangi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Mercy Mwangangi revealed that the authority has already rejected Sh10.7 billion in claims deemed fraudulent out of a total of Sh80 billion submitted b...

HELB confirms full funding for university and TVET students despite past delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

Several students had reported delays in receiving their loans, which risked preventing them from registering for classes or sitting exams.

Kenya Pipeline, geothermal firm questioned on ethnic inclusivity and regional balance
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 16, 2025

During a session on Tuesday, senators pressed the two state corporations to provide detailed staffing data, insisting that recruitment policies must a...

Kilifi set to become manufacturing hub with launch of Sh16 billion industrial park
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2025

The 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is expected to generate 50,000 direct jobs and at least 250,000 indirect opportunities once fully...

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