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Githurai MCA asks EACC to probe Sh17 Million roadworks irregularities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

The MCA has asked the EACC to investigate whether due process was followed in procurement, whether the payments were aligned with the actual work done...

MPs slam road agencies over billions spent on poorly maintained roads
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 09, 2025

MPs slammed KURA for weak oversight of contractors and called for stricter accountability measures to ensure roads are properly maintained.

Senate probes Kang’ata Care over use of Sh172 million health funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The initiative, introduced by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, aims to support 20,000 households by providing free medical services in the county’s public ho...

KURA announces closure of Jamhuri Road for sewer, drainage construction at Talanta Sports City
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

The agency explained that the works are crucial to address long-standing drainage problems that have frequently caused flooding around Jamuhuri and Ng...

Climate crisis imperils 43 per cent of world heritage sites, says IUCN
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

IUCN warns that climate change accelerates the spread of invasive species and disease, creating compounded risks for key ecosystems.

Mombasa’s road safety overhaul: Multi-agency crackdown brings order to chaotic streets
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 08, 2025

The initiative, driven by collaboration between the county government, road agencies, development partners, and civil society, is reshaping daily life...

Plumber ordered to pay Sh30 million over flood damage to Muthaiga home
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 08, 2025

The property was extensively damaged after heavy flooding caused by leakages from the installed water tanks. The contractor blamed the incident on the...

Matatu owners petition Parliament over 'broken' PSV insurance system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

The petitioners highlighted the collapse of several PSV insurers over the past two decades citing widespread fraud.

Court of Appeal blames state for 18-year delay in compensating United Insurance victims
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 07, 2025

United Insurance collapsed in the mid-2000s, leaving thousands of motorists, passengers, and accident victims uncompensated.

Ethiopia launches first phase of Ogaden gas project, shifts focus to domestic energy use
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 06, 2025

The new facility will produce about 111 million litres of LNG annually, with a second phase underway to increase output to roughly 1.3 billion litres...

DCP endorses Stanley Kenga for Magarini by-election after Chengo’s resignation
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 05, 2025

Speaking in Magarini shortly after receiving the party ticket, Kenga lauded DCP’s leadership for what he termed a timely and strategic decision to bac...

Insurance adoption in Africa low despite increasing awareness - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 04, 2025

The findings suggest that cost and knowledge gaps remain significant hurdles to expanding insurance coverage across the surveyed nations and the regio...

MPs demand KeRRA submit project certificates amid road levy discrepancies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

The committee scrutinised KeRRA’s handling of the 2023/2024 financial year, noting that Sh3,696,888,000 had been transferred from the Fund’s bank acco...

Accountants raise concerns after whistleblower loses job at SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

CPA Andrew Kipkirui Rotich, Deputy Director of Forensic Audit & Risk Assurance, reportedly lost his position following a court-ordered review of the r...

Ex-MUA Insurance CEO threatens legal action over defamation, contract breach
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 01, 2025

They added that a PwC forensic audit commissioned by MUA cleared her of any wrongdoing, stating there was no evidence of intentional concealment or di...

Defections rock Gachagua’s party ahead of by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

The back-to-back resignations have sparked concern within Gachagua’s inner circle about the party’s preparedness and ability to run credible campaigns...

Africa’s 2030 electrification mission surges, connecting 30 million in first year
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 30, 2025

The World Bank committed to providing electricity access to 250 million people, with the African Development Bank (AfDB) aiming to reach an additional...

Magarini mini-poll candidate quits DCP, slams leadership failures and grassroots neglect
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 29, 2025

Although he expressed respect for the party leader’s “unwavering commitment” to DCP’s ideals, Ngumbao accused the party's national elections board and...

MPs demand urgent national land use policy to protect farmland
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

The legislators have raised concerns over the shrinking acreage under agriculture, linking it to unplanned settlements encroaching on farmland.

Government to enrol all prisoners in SHA by December to combat disease outbreaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 29, 2025

Correctional Services Principal Secretary Salome Beacco said the plan is aimed at curbing the spread of disease in prisons while ensuring inmates have...

Garissa leaders warn poaching, foreign travel advisories threaten tourism
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 27, 2025

Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet,...

‘Pay cash or go without care’: Kenya’s growing healthcare access crisis
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 27, 2025

SHA's outpatient package is painfully inadequate. While inpatient care is covered, the more frequent outpatient treatments, crucial for long-term reco...

MPs slam university leaders over audit hearing preparedness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

MPs stressed the importance of complete documentation to ensure proper financial management and compliance with existing regulations.

Religious leaders demand release of SHA funds to hospitals, warn patients’ health is at risk
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The ACK leadership said the piling debts have forced several hospitals to suspend services, leaving patients stranded.

14 thrifting warning signs you must never ignore
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 25, 2025

Thrifting remains one of the best ways to save money, live sustainably, and express personal style. By spotting these 14 red flags, bargain hunters ca...

Insurance sector profits slide as claims soar by Sh17 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

According to the latest Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) report, total claims and policyholder benefits across general, long-term, and micro-insur...

Pathologist: Kianjokoma brothers died from blunt trauma, not fall from police vehicle
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Sep 25, 2025

Police at the time alleged that the siblings had leapt from a moving vehicle while being taken to Embu Police Station for breaching COVID-19 curfew ru...

President Ruto cites big wins in jobs, digital economy and housing in 3-year scorecard
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 22, 2025

In a press briefing on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura highlighted development initiatives that the president says have transformed sever...

RUPHA raises alarm over Ruto's SHA cover rollout for vulnerable Kenyans, citing legal violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2025

The association says the National Treasury and county governments have yet to allocate the funds required under the Social Health Insurance Act 2023.

Motor vehicle insurance tops fraud cases in Kenya - IRA report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

In the first half of 2025 alone, the Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit (IFIU) received 85 reports of fraudulent claims, 45 of which involved motor in...

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