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Audit exposes gaps in surgical training at Machakos level five hospital
Doctors pursuing a career in surgery in Kenya can qualify through two recognised routes. One follows the conventional path of completing a bachelor's degree, internship, working as a medical doctor before enrolling for a master's degree in medicine.
Maureen KinyanjuiDCI links Dr Victoria Mutiso murder to long-running land dispute
DCI boss, Amin said investigators established that the killing was linked to a civil dispute over ownership of land in Mlolongo, Machakos County
Chrispho OwuorPolice inspector on the run as DCI links him to Dr.Mutiso murder weapon
Speaking at a press briefing at Magereza House on Friday, August 7, DCI Director Mohamed Amin said ballistic analysis had established that a Jericho pistol recovered from Nderi Police Post was the firearm used to kill Dr Mutiso.
Maureen KinyanjuiKalonzo picks Jamleck Kamau, Mohamed Ali, lawyer Njiru in major wiper shake-up
Announcing the changes at Wiper Headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, Kalonzo said the appointments were designed to broaden the party's leadership, strengthen its organisational capacity and support efforts to build a united opposition capable of forming the next government
Chrispho OwuorKenya set for bigger tax role under proposed UN global rules
The negotiations, currently underway in New York under the United Nations Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, are seeking to reshape international tax rules by giving member states a greater role in deciding how multinational companies are taxed
Maureen KinyanjuiEACC recommends prosecution in 38 of 43 graft files sent to DPP
The commission said another 10 files had been returned for further investigations, meaning additional inquiries were required before the cases could proceed to the next stage.
Maureen KinyanjuiGovernment maintains sugar import ban as local production rises
Kagwe said the government would continue limiting sugar imports as part of wider efforts to support local producers and make the country’s sugar industry more competitive.
Chrispho OwuorRide-hailing firms warn fare floor could cost economy Sh20bn
A study by ride-hailing company Uber estimates that the proposed fare controls could remove about Sh20 billion from the economy each year as many customers choose not to book short-distance rides because of the higher charges.
Maureen KinyanjuiGovernment raises wheat price to Sh5,100 per bag for 2026 season
The new producer price will apply at designated aggregation centres where the government has already begun the annual wheat mop-up exercise ahead of any wheat importation. The ministry explained that the arrangement demonstrates its commitment to prioritising locally produced grain and protecting Kenyan farmers before imported wheat enters the market
Chrispho OwuorTreasury says Kenya to meet debt limit in 2028
The Treasury told the National Assembly's Public Petitions Committee that the present value of public debt is projected to reduce from 63.7 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to the legal ceiling of 55 per cent over the next two years as the government's fiscal reforms continue to take effect.
Maureen KinyanjuiOjijo: Politicians turn ethnicity into tool for winning votes
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Friday, Political analyst, Ojijo said ethnic identity is a natural part of Kenyan society and should be celebrated as a source of culture, heritage and belonging rather than viewed as a political fault line
Chrispho OwuorMalindi court rules next presidential election should be held in 2026, suspends decision
The case was filed by petitioners who argued that the next presidential election should be held in 2026 because the previous presidential election was conducted on August 9, 2022.
Maureen KinyanjuiGovernment unveils digital system to track, manage official vehicles
The reforms were announced by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, who said the government is accelerating efforts to modernise the management of its vehicle fleet as part of the wider digitisation of public service.
Maureen KinyanjuiKenya’s 1998 Bomb Blast: 28 Years On
The attack, later linked to al-Qaeda, happened alongside a similar blast in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Essy WawiraState targets digital hub in every ward as 588 sites are identified
ICT PS described the initiative as one of Kenya's most ambitious grassroots digital infrastructure programmes, saying it is expected to strengthen digital inclusion while equipping young people, innovators and businesses to participate more effectively in the country's growing digital economy
Chrispho OwuorAmboseli elephant deaths hit 16 as cyanide poisoning comes under probe
KWS said the deaths, which mainly involved adult females and calves, have prompted intensified surveillance and veterinary monitoring across the ecosystem, while assuring the public and tourism stakeholders that Amboseli National Park remains open and there is no evidence so far of an infectious or transmissible disease
Chrispho OwuorHELB faces abolition under new Education reform Bill
If approved, the new authority would become the only agency responsible for student loans, scholarships and public funding for universities, colleges and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.
Maureen KinyanjuiMurkomen: Security teams seize over 2,000 guns from bandits and terrorists
CS Murkomen said the officers had acquired the skills needed to respond to modern security challenges, including violent extremism, organised criminal activities and threats that cut across Kenya's borders.
Maureen KinyanjuiOlekina accuses State Officials of turning public office into wealth
The Senator argued that the rapid accumulation of wealth by Cabinet Secretaries and county governors was not the result of talent or hard work, but rather the power attached to public office. He claimed that senior officials exploit legal gaps and discretionary powers left by Parliament to benefit themselves and those close to them.
Chrispho OwuorMPs banned from leasing constituency offices in own properties
The Parliamentary Service Commission has gazetted the Parliamentary Service (Constituency and County Offices) Regulations, 2026, ushering in a new system that governs how constituency and county offices are leased, managed and funded.
Maureen KinyanjuiSetback for Orengo as Siaya Assembly blocks repeat cabinet nominees
During the approval hearing, committee chairperson and Speaker George Okode explained that the questions raised by members were not aimed at the nominees but at the appointing authority, which is required by law to justify why previously rejected candidates have been brought back for consideration.
Maureen KinyanjuiBeyond the Diet: The emotional battle behind weight loss
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Friday, Wambui said sustainable weight management begins with understanding a person's eating habits, daily routine and the emotional factors influencing their food choices, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all diet plan
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