KURA Stories

Parliament pushes to cut term limits for road bodies bosses from 10 to 6 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

The Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2025, proposes that shorter tenures would promote accountability and align the agencies with established gov...

Court issues arrest warrant for senior officer in case of British woman’s illegal detention
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 06, 2025

The court noted that Muraya was not represented by a counsel who could inform it about her whereabouts and the reasons behind her failure to appear as...

Senators demand reforms at NLC over delayed compensation for displaced landowners
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 07, 2025

The legislators are now pushing for changes requiring the NLC to first receive compensation funds before project-affected persons sign any agreements...

SokoLamu: County launches first online marketplace to boost local trade
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 04, 2025

Vendors were introduced to key features such as system login, dashboard navigation and vendor workflow management.

KDF, Isiolo leaders to hold talks to resolve longstanding Burat land row
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

Governor Abdi said President William Ruto had earlier instructed the former Defence CS to resolve the matter, but the process was derailed.

Kenyatta University Hospital under fire over irregular staffing, retirement policy breaches
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 01, 2025

The committee’s review highlighted the need for strict adherence to the hospital’s policies and procedures, ensuring that such irregularities do not u...

New Bill seeks to penalise biased insurers with Sh5 million fine, jail term or de-registration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

The penalties are intended to ensure that individuals in the insurance industry are held accountable for biased behaviour, especially toward vulnerabl...

Tanzania lifts Ban on Malawi, South Africa agricultural imports after diplomatic truce
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 26, 2025

This latest move marks a de-escalation of tensions after what had initially appeared to be a brewing trade row among the SADC partners.

Why the music at a restaurant matters more than you think
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 25, 2025

Whether it is soft jazz playing in the background at a cosy coffee shop or the rhythmic pulse of Somali dhaanto beats accompanying a platter of camel...

Police medical insurance renewed as Sh1.2 billion hospital remains unused
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

Awarded to APA Insurance and a joint venture partner, the one-year medical cover runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

Audit reveals delays in Nairobi rail project over incomplete Likoni Bridge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 21, 2025

The railways agency is embroiled in a tussle with the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) over the improvement of Nairobi Lot 2, which entails the upgr...

New Bill seeks to reduce road agency heads' term limits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 19, 2025

The Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2025, recommends reducing the term of directors general at the Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha), Kenya Rura...

Only 1.4 million informal workers enrolled in SHIF, says Health CS Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

This number is in sharp contrast to the formal sector, where 4.9 million individuals are actively making contributions.

Ex-Eastleigh police boss, junior officer charged with torture of UK national
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 16, 2025

The charges against them arise from an incident in which they allegedly declined to arrest Jama for assaulting Ayni.

MPs demand action as KURA–Kenya Railways dispute stalls Sh892m Likoni Road bridge project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris asked why proper consultation wasn’t done at inception, while MP Paul Katana proposed that a variation of...

Former Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi appointed CEO of Social Health Authority
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Mwangangi, a specialist in health financing and policy, brings over 15 years of experience in areas such as universal health coverage, institutional r...

High Court grants relief to counties after allowing disbursement of approved bursaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

With the court’s latest clarification, counties can now move forward with distributing bursaries already included in their budgets.

MPs demand swift completion of Likoni Road bridge in Nairobi which has stalled for 3 years
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 09, 2025

The delay, according to the committee, stemmed from a change in the bridge’s design, which exceeded the initial estimated cost.

Africa’s refugee camps are plagued by flooding: We looked into drainage systems that can withstand local conditions
The Conversation  |  Apr 09, 2025

Our research found that both engineered wetlands (wetlands created by humans) and pilot-scaled gravity filters (a filter that uses gravity to draw wat...

Kenya introduces new system to track horticultural exports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

The system will monitor products from farm to market, ensuring compliance with global standards and improving Kenya’s reputation in international mark...

Health CS Duale inaugurates NHIF task force to audit pending claims worth Sh33 billion
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 07, 2025

The committee, chaired by James Masiro, comprises professionals from the private sector, county governments, and the Social Health Authority (SHA) and...

Six months after SHIF rollout, Kenyans continue to face challenges in accessing healthcare
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 06, 2025

While SHA has made promises to improve the healthcare system, including new commitments by Health CS Aden Duale, some experts believe the rollout was...

AAK attributes cracks in Mombasa building teetering on collapse to structural failures
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 04, 2025

Authorities in Mombasa have warned residents to stay clear of the area as demolition experts assess the best approach to safely bring down the comprom...

Kenyan woman held in Uganda for allegedly stealing passenger's bag at Entebbe airport
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The theft occurred while the victim, a foreigner who had just arrived in the country, was being assisted by a driver to load luggage into a car.

Traders, commuters voice concerns over raw sewage on Eastleigh's Athumani Kipanga Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 03, 2025

Taxi drivers, hawkers and other traders have raised complaints about the poor road conditions and the impact on their daily activities.

Murang'a Seal appoints Yusuf Chipo as new head coach
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 02, 2025

Njogu stepped down as head coach after the team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Shabana FC, marking the latest change in leadership at the club.

Health CS Duale vows to ensure SHA settles hospital claims by the 14th of each month
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

According to the Ministry, SHA has already settled claims amounting to Sh24 billion, with an additional Sh2.1 billion paid under the primary health ca...

Slowdown hits construction sector as fewer buildings being approved in Nairobi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

Industry analysts suggest that the decline in new building projects is primarily driven by expectations of reduced demand in the coming months.

Health CS Aden Duale forms 19-member committee to review pending NHIF claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

The NHIF Pending Medical Claims Verification Committee will be responsible for determining the legitimacy of outstanding medical claims accumulated be...

Niger's military leader named president, entrenches power
DW News  |  Mar 29, 2025

Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tchiani, who seized power in 2023, is now Niger's president. The country's return to democratic norms looks furth...

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