Executive Director Stories

ICJ-Kenya appoints Demas Kiprono as executive director
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 06, 2025

ICJ Kenya has named human rights lawyer Demas Kiprono as Executive Director from January 2026, succeeding Eric Mukoya, highlighting his record in digi...

Kenya becomes first country to seal direct health funding pact with US
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2025

Kenya and the US have signed a $1.6 billion Health Cooperation Framework, directing funds to Kenyan state health institutions to bolster universal cov...

Senate’s handling of Nyaribo impeachment raises questions on oversight role, procedures
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 04, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo’s latest escape from impeachment has triggered a Senate debate on whether current rules favour legal technicalities over...

Senate invites public views on Autism Management Bill, 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

The Senate is seeking public views on the Autism Management Bill, 2025, which proposes a national framework for early detection, care and data on auti...

Senate targets KEMSA in plan to turn devolved institutions into executive agencies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 04, 2025

A Senate committee has proposed restructuring KEMSA and other state corporations into executive agencies to clarify national-county roles, curb fundin...

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo pleads not guilty to impeachment charges before Senate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has pleaded not guilty before the Senate to two impeachment charges linked to Bunge Mashinani, staff recruitment and med...

EU and Africa launch regional maritime security plan to tackle piracy and trafficking
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 02, 2025

The EU, African states and UN agencies are meeting in Nairobi to design a joint maritime security plan for the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean, targe...

David Mutiso, visionary architect behind KICC, dies
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Among his most notable achievements was contributing to the design and vision of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a landmark that...

Government commits Sh27 billion to upgrade TVET institutions nationwide
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 02, 2025

Kenya has allocated Sh27 billion to upgrade TVET institutions and Sh2 billion for fast-tracked funding, targeting two million trainees by 2027 and exp...

Scientists warn persistent thyroid imbalance during pregnancy raises autism risk
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 01, 2025

Two large studies suggest that untreated or persistent maternal thyroid imbalance during pregnancy is linked to higher autism risk in children, unders...

Senators seek extension for taskforce to tackle Sh80 billion county pension debt
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2025

The proposal follows concerns over discrepancies in reported debts and the rising penalties that have pushed total liabilities beyond Sh80 billion.

KNEC under fire as High Court rebukes CEO over withheld student exam results
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 27, 2025

Justice Sifuna condemned the examination body for what he described as "wilful disobedience" of binding judicial orders.

Landmark French ruling against TotalEnergies sets stage for major African climate lawsuits
The Conversation  |  Nov 27, 2025

Overall, the ruling shows that misleading “green” or “carbon-neutral” claims could lead to legal action in African courts.

Report: Civic space in Kenya shrinking, citizens face restrictions on expression and assembly
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 26, 2025

The assessment was conducted to provide insights for key stakeholders and policymakers at local, national, regional, and international levels to guide...

TSC sued over teachers’ migration from MINET insurance to SHA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2025

Two petitioners argue that the shift could compromise the welfare of over 400,000 teachers, exposing them to risks such as lapses in cover, denial of...

WHO warns of rising antimicrobial resistance in fungal infections
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 26, 2025

Antimicrobial resistance spreads because bacteria and fungi evolve to survive medicines, and misuse helps them adapt faster.

Illegally grabbed Mombasa land to host affordable housing units after EACC recovery
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

The EACC urged individuals holding titles to public land to use alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for voluntary surrender and restoration to t...

Maraga says presidential bid driven by desire to put Kenya back on constitutional rails
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 25, 2025

Maraga explained that this conviction inspired his decision to run for president and push the country back toward constitutionalism.

DPP calls for stronger inter-agency action on hate speech and incitement cases
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

DPP Renson Ingonga revealed that the ODPP has only a few active cases in court due to investigative bottlenecks.

Why City Hall moved hospital accounts to Sidian Bank- Sakaja
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 25, 2025

The decision has faced scrutiny from some political leaders who raised concerns about transparency. However, the county has directed all Level 4 and 5...

Only 12 of 58 EACC corruption cases cleared for prosecution by DPP over three-month period
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 24, 2025

According to the commission’s latest quarterly report, many of the pending cases involve large sums of public funds and senior officials, highlighting...

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...

South Sudan and Somalia eye group stage in FIFA Arab Cup 2025 qualifiers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

The finals will consist of four groups of four teams, with each group playing a round-robin format. The top two teams from each group will advance to...

Regulator revives plan to limit early pension withdrawals to 30 per cent before age 50
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 23, 2025

Kenya also faces low pension coverage, with over 70 per cent of workers retiring without a pension beyond payouts from the National Social Security Fu...

Riparian corridor residents renew commitment to Nairobi River regeneration
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2025

Communities expressed strong support for the NRRP, pledging active participation while emphasising that the programme’s success relies on balancing in...

SHA announces refund process for mistaken M-Pesa premium payments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

SHA explained that anyone who wishes to recover funds sent to the wrong account must prepare three important documents.

Senators order agencies to reconcile records on injured police officers’ claims amid conflicting figures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Details showed that while SHA reported paying over 1,500 claims worth Sh1.27 billion, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services had n...

Ruto announces increase in cancer treatment cover to Sh800,000 under SHA from December 1, 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The President explained that the expanded cover is part of the government’s wider plan to secure stronger financial protection for people battling lon...

Judiciary holds historic 'closing of files' ceremony to honour fallen judicial officers
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

CJ Koome said Monicah Kivuti's killing was an attack on judicial independence and a reminder of the urgent need to protect judicial officers.

Why employers who fail to remit statutory deductions could face criminal charges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

Mbadi said he has submitted amendments to the Retirement Benefits Act that will criminalise non-remittance, aiming to safeguard workers’ pension right...

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