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MPs push irrigation agency to fast-track stalled water projects amid audit concerns

A number of projects came under review during the sitting, including the Water for Household Project Phase II in Mwatate, Kerwa Dam rehabilitation in Mbeere South, Kathanje Earth Dam in Tharaka Nithi, and the Iganjo/Silanga Water Pan in Murang’a.

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Turner made history in 1980 when he launched CNN, creating the first channel devoted entirely to live, ongoing news coverage. What began as a risky venture quickly grew into a major global platform, redefining the speed and style of modern journalism.

SHA defends Means Testing Model amid scrutiny over health contributions

The Authority said it welcomes public scrutiny but maintained that the Means Testing Instrument (MTI) is designed to ensure fairness, equity, and sustainability in Kenya’s health financing framework.

MPs grill Murang’a TTC over Sh37.6m under-absorption and financial irregularities

Murang’a Teachers Training College has told MPs it is addressing Auditor-General concerns over land and biological asset valuation, budget under-absorption, and allowances paid without legal backing, before the National Assembly committee for the FY ending June 30, 2025.

LSK chief raises alarm over East Africa plans touching on civic freedoms

Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama says remarks by Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan on coordinated regional action raise constitutional and rule-of-law concerns, arguing peaceful civic expression must remain protected in Kenya and the region.

Ruto appoints Justice Mohamed Warsame to Supreme Court

The appointment follows Warsame’s nomination by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following successful interviews.

MPs back tough diversity rules to enforce ethnic balance in public service hiring

Members of Parliament backed the Public Service Commission’s Diversity Policy 2016, calling for mandatory compliance with ethnic balance and inclusion laws in public hiring and promotions. MPs also urged internship reforms and stronger support for women, youth and PLWDs.

Saboti MP warns youth may seek revolution if reforms stall

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi says failure to pursue democratic reforms could push frustrated young people toward radical action. He urges youths to engage through Parliament and county assemblies to seek accountability.

Pharmacy Board sets June 2026 exams, adopts online testing system

The Board indicated that the assessment will not be paper-based, noting that all candidates will sit for the exams through a digital platform while physically present at approved examination centres.

Kindiki orders intensified security operations in Kitui after fresh violence

The Deputy President said both immediate response measures and long-term interventions are being implemented to stop the recurring clashes, which have been linked to competition over grazing land, water, and revenge attacks between communities.

KUCCPS to shut admission portal tonight after month-long application window

Applicants have been advised to safely keep their payment reference numbers, which will be required for any future revisions or follow-ups during the placement process.

Orengo, Babu Owino storm DCI over alleged harassment of aide

Babu Owino accused sections of the police service of using investigations to pressure individuals linked to him politically, arguing that the process is being abused instead of following proper legal procedures.

Kindiki calls for tighter coordination among 127 regulators to boost service delivery

Deputy President DP Kithure Kindiki urged Kenya’s 127 regulatory agencies to improve coordination and efficiency, warning that duplication, delays and opaque processes undermine service delivery and public trust. He spoke in Kitui County.

COTU fires back at Gachagua over union leadership criticism

COTU (K) maintained that it would not be dragged into what it called attempts to sow division within the labour movement, adding that workers in Kenya would not accept sustained attacks on their representative institutions.

The Wantam Chants In Kisumu Were Neither From Edwin Sifuna Nor Babu Owino

Wandayi calls for climate-proof smart grid upgrades

Appearing before the committee on Wednesday, the CS said the energy sector must urgently modernise its systems to respond to increasing climate threats such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, storms, wildfires and extreme winds.

CS Wandayi defends refinery caution as Senators probe Tanga project plans

Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi told the Senate that the proposed Tanga oil refinery should proceed only if it is commercially viable. He cited past suspension of Changamwe operations and expected South Lokichar output levels.

KNF confirms 21 for East Africa tourney in Nairobi

Speaking to Radio Generation on Wednesday morning in Nairobi, KNF Secretary General Millicent Busolo thanked the Kenyan government for its support and welcomed participating clubs from across East Africa.

CS Barasa tightens environmental rules, warns firms of immediate closure

Illegal dumping and uncontrolled burning of waste were singled out as key areas of concern, with enforcement teams expected to move swiftly against offenders.

Mombasa police arrest suspect after foiled Mwembe Tayari robbery

According to the National Police Service, officers from Mombasa Central Police Station who were on foot patrol responded swiftly to a distress call from the establishment as the attack unfolded.

MPs flag overcrowding, poor sanitation in prisons after Kakamega inspection

The delegation, led by Nambale MP Geoffrey Ekesa Mulanya and Borabu MP Patrick Osero, made the findings after visiting a correctional facility in Kakamega County on Tuesday, where they held discussions with both inmates and prison administrators.

Wandayi tells Senate 163 KETRACO affected persons still unpaid amid delays

Wandayi said the remaining unpaid cases are due to a mix of financial and documentation challenges affecting the compensation process.

DCI arrests two in Mombasa, seizes 250kg of cannabis in anti-narcotics raid

The operation began after officers acted on intelligence that pointed to a network distributing narcotics in Mombasa. Detectives first moved in on 43-year-old Tito Paul Mulu in the Port Reitz area of Changamwe, where he was taken into custody on suspicion of involvement in drug distribution.

“Called at Midnight”: Tuju reveals how Uhuru recruited him for Jubilee politics

In a Radio Generation interview, former Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju said former President Uhuru Kenyatta called him almost midnight in 2016 to help prepare the Jubilee Party for the 2017 elections.

Veteran gynaecologist Obwaka to buried on May 15 in Mumias

The veteran doctor and director of the Nairobi Hospital will be buried after a memorial service scheduled for May 13 at CITAM Valley Road in Nairobi, according to a death and funeral announcement published on May 6.

Cyber threats shift focus as 46 million credential attacks recorded

The latest data shows an increase from 42.8 million cases reported in the previous quarter, marking an 8.4 percent rise. The attacks involve criminals trying different combinations of usernames, passwords, or encryption keys until they succeed, a method commonly referred to as brute-force attacks.

Tuju warns Kenya risks unrest over joblessness and elite opulence

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics 2025 Economic Survey shows that youth unemployment remains a major concern, with rates estimated at about 16.8% among those aged 20–24 and 11.1% for those aged 15–19. Overall figures place youth unemployment at about 11–12% among those actively looking for work.

Kenya pushes Africa for united stand on methane cuts amid climate fairness concerns

Speaking at a virtual joint sitting of Kenya’s Senate and National Assembly, PS Festus Ng’eno urged African countries to cut methane through fair, livelihood-sensitive policies and to guide action by local realities.

Tuju: “My back has seven screws” as he details long healing journey

The former Rarienda MP noted that the February 12, 2020 road crash caused 18 fractures, with some affecting his spine severely, requiring a long operation to reconstruct damaged bones.

Sh7.5bn contract awarded to China Wu Yi to fix deadly Nithi Bridge stretch

Official records indicate that the firm, which operates as an overseas arm of Fujian Construction Engineering Group, will execute the works within a three-year period, with completion targeted for August 7, 2029.