Author: Tania Wanjiku
Police families denied insurance payouts after Sh2bn premium shortfall
A report presented to the National Assembly by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed that the NPS did not forward Sh2 billion in premiums for a...
RSF chiefs face international sanctions as el Fasher horror emerges
The sanctioned officials include RSF deputy commander Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, and Brigadier General Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, commonly called Abu Lu...
Sifuna: ‘Sisi ndio Sifuna’ narrative gave me confidence
The phrase, which translates to “We are Sifuna”, has captured the attention of social media users across Kenya, becoming a rallying cry for those expr...
Zimbabwe rejects Sh367 billion US health aid over data access
The decision came to light after a government memo from December was leaked, showing that President Emmerson Mnangagwa considered the arrangement “lop...
Ahmed Rashid trial hit by another delay as key witnesses fail to appear
A second witness, a former chief armourer at Pangani Police Station, also failed to give evidence as planned. Although he appeared in court, prosecuto...
Illegal toxic waste trade costs poor countries Sh2.32 trillion annually
The report, “Waste Crimes and Trafficking,” estimates that the underground hazardous waste market produces as much as $18 billion, or roughly Sh2.32 t...
Government reports 845 mob justice cases, 579 deaths since January
Speaking in the Senate, Murkomen said the toll of these attacks is severe, with 579 people killed and 266 others injured, highlighting the lethal natu...
MPs seek clear mandate and funding structure for KMTC
Currently, student placement into KMTC is undertaken by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service under the Education Ministry.
Uproar in National Assembly after ODM lawmakers dropped from key committees
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi is among the most affected. He has been removed as chairperson of the Constitution Implementation Oversight Committee and...
House committee clears Ida Odinga for UNEP envoy role
The report is set to be tabled during Wednesday’s plenary sitting, where Members of Parliament will debate the recommendation and vote on whether to a...
Kenyan music fans drive spotify expansion since 2021 debut
Amapiano stands out as one of the biggest success stories. The genre, which began in South Africa, has seen streams in Kenya surge by +1,404 per cent...
Treasury seeks public views on draft Child Welfare Fund rules
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the draft regulations, alongside the explanatory memorandum and regulatory impact statement, have...
Motorists demand answers from NTSA over 70,000 number plate backlog
The association questioned why motorists are required to pay number plate fees at the point of mandatory registration and importers charged excise dut...
CBK survey finds US tariffs disrupt 60 percent of Kenyan firms
The survey, conducted in January among more than 1,000 chief executives spanning sectors such as tourism, real estate, information and communication t...
KUCCPS invites applications for Kenya School of Law diploma for May 2026 intake
To qualify for the diploma, applicants must have attained at least a C plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.
25 National Guard members kiilled as Mexico battles post-arrest unrest
El Mencho headed the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, considered one of the most dangerous criminal organisations in Mexico. Before his death, he was th...
Law Society of Kenya welcomes fresh council following smooth elections
The elected leadership includes President Kanjama Charles and Vice-President Nicholas Teresia Wavinya. Council members are K’opere Tom Oduo, Eyase Viv...
Burundi reopens Kavimvira border as Congolese refugees begin returning home
The border connects Uvira, a strategic town in South Kivu province, to Bujumbura, Burundi’s main commercial city, and its reopening is expected to eas...
KeNHA shuts down Migori footbridge as rising river waters cause damage
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) reported that persistent heavy rains have swollen River Migori, washing away protective gabions upstream...
Sifuna rejects claims he planned Kakamega rally teargas chaos
The Senator insisted that he and his team will not be intimidated, highlighting that citizens have the constitutional right to gather and voice their...
Ministry assures 2025 national examiners of pending payments
Thousands of contracted officers were engaged to manage last year’s three national assessments; the Kenya National Examinations Council administered K...
Sifuna stays firm on podium as teargas briefly disrupts Kakamega rally
Before Sifuna began his address, teargas had already been thrown near the grounds, briefly causing panic among attendees. Even so, organisers pressed...
Cabinet Secretaries roll out new State appointments across key sectors
In agriculture, Mutahi Kagwe confirmed the re-appointment of Gabriel Pulei as a board member of the Kenya Dairy Board for another three-year term begi...
At least 10 killed in Israeli air strikes on Eastern Lebanon
The Israeli army said the operation focused on what it described as “Hezbollah command centres” and accused the group of hiding its military assets am...
Taxpayers bear Sh233 billion legal burden as Government defaults
The health sector carries the heaviest burden, with nearly Sh100 billion in unsettled awards, some stemming from contracts dating back to President Da...
West Bank village reflects mounting strain on Palestinian Authority
At the same time, Israel stopped transferring tax revenues it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority. The disagreement involves Palestinian s...
CS Kagwe pushes for funding and reforms to rescue sugar sector
Kagwe said the government has engaged widely with stakeholders and is committed to presenting the proposed changes without delay. The reforms are inte...
President Ruto reappoints five Government Board chairpersons
Mzee Mwinyi Mzee has been reappointed as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Coast Development Authority
UK and four European allies launch joint drone and missile defence project
vThe initiative is designed to strengthen European security cooperation while providing a faster and cost-effective response to emerging aerial threat...
Transporters warn of rising looting, call for security escorts
Kenya Transporters Association reported that organised criminal groups have stolen eight coffee consignments over the past two months.
Cameroon soldiers receive prison terms for Ngarbuh attack
The military court handed down terms ranging from five to 10 years for each soldier, following a case that highlighted one of the country’s most notor...
KeNHA to remove encroachments at Roysambu ahead of bus park project
This follows a similar operation at Githurai, where illegal structures blocking the road reserve were removed to make room for a modern bus park.
