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Counties guided to implement sustainable school feeding programmes

Senators threaten to impeach Speakers over Ruto bribery claims

Members of the Senate Public Accounts Committee, which is under scrutiny over the bribery claims, pointed fingers at Speaker Amason Kingi and his National Assembly counterpart, Moses Wetang'ula for failing to act

Insurance companies putting lives at risk, KMPDU warns

KMPDU boss Atellah warned that insurers are becoming bolder, sometimes coordinating to divert patients from top hospitals

HELB disburses Sh9.46 billion to support over 300,000 university students

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba confirmed on Tuesday, 19 August, that Sh5.76 billion of the funds would cover tuition fees

DPP appeals court ruling that freed terror convicts

Assistant DPP Duncan Ondimu, in his appeal, argued that releasing Alex Shikanda and Musharaf Abdalla poses a serious security risk and undermines public safety

Showdown looms as sugar millers allowed to sack staff

Agriculture PS, Kipronoh Ronoh instructed the managing directors of the four millers to issue redundancy notices to employees, a move that is set to affect more than 5,000 staff

SIM swap scam lands suspect in court as syndicate exposed

The suspect admitted that on June 16, 2025, he fraudulently secured a mobile line belonging to former Nairobi OCS, Samson Kiprotich Talam.

KeNHA to close Mombasa-Nairobi Highway section for two weeks

The affected stretch lies between Makupa Bridge and the Changamwe Interchange and will be closed from Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Alliance Girls teacher resigns amid sexual abuse allegations

In a resignation letter dated August 17 and addressed to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Ayiro said he was stepping down with immediate effect.

Ruto forms multi-agency team to intensify war on corruption

The Executive Office of the President will chair the Multi-Agency Team, while the Office of the Attorney General will serve as its secretariat

Security Department uses 86 percent of development budget in first month

Data from the National Treasury shows that the department, which falls under the Interior Ministry, spent Sh3.4 billion in July out of its annual development allocation of Sh3.97 billion.

Kenya vs Madagascar CHAN quarter-final tickets crash online portal

The tickets, sold through the Mookh platform, went live at noon on Tuesday but the site was quickly overwhelmed and crashed

MPs support Ipoa’s push for budget autonomy and armed investigators

In its report tabled on August 5, the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security committee said the changes would strengthen Ipoa’s ability to carry out its mandate

ODM directs members to verify membership ahead of by-elections

Members can verify their status by dialing 483036# or visiting the party’s official membership website.

Ethical banking, technology meet in Premier Bank’s new App

The platform is designed to give customers seamless access to retail, corporate, card, and wearable banking

Sweden relocates 113-year-old Kiruna Church in historic operation

The relocation comes after years of preparation, as the old city centre faces risks of ground subsidence caused by over a century of iron ore mining.

Fresh pay dispute threatens to paralyse Moi University operations

The Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) has declared that teaching staff will down their tools from Wednesday if their grievances are not addressed

Lamu Port control row deepens as audit exposes governance gaps

An audit report shows that several government bodies and private companies are currently using the facility without formal agreements on management and ownership

Ambassador Pravednyk hails Kenya’s solidarity for Ukraine

The Ambassador said that Kenya has consistently supported Ukraine in international forums, particularly within the United Nations, voting in favor of Ukrainian initiatives and resolutions.

Teachers split over salary deal signed with TSC

Knut Secretary General Oyuu described the agreement with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) as a fair outcome given the economic situation

From branches to online: Premier Bank simplifies banking for Kenyans

Through this dual approach of physical presence and digital access, Premier Bank is positioning itself as a modern, accessible, and efficient banking option for Kenyans

Gaza, Sudan aid worker deaths reach 383 in 2024, says UN

Besides those killed, 308 aid workers were wounded, 125 kidnapped and 45 detained last year

I&M commits Sh1.9bn to Tanzania, Uganda units after profit surge

The decision comes after the regional lender recorded a 38 per cent growth in net profit to Sh7.7 billion for the six months ending June 30, 2025

Kenya ties with Ukraine growing despite war challenges- Ambassador Pravednyk

Pravednyk highlighted agriculture, education, and trade as key areas of collaboration, while emphasizing Ukraine’s commitment to expanding opportunities for Kenyan students

US cancels 6,000 student visas in immigration crackdown

According to the US State Department, the majority of those affected had been involved in crimes such as assault, burglary and driving under the influence

Junior School teachers push for full autonomy from primary level

The teachers are demanding that junior schools be recognised as a distinct tier, separate from both primary and senior schools

KRA nets Sh171.5bn in July despite protest turmoil

Receipts grew by 7.5 percent to Sh171.5 billion, compared to Sh159.5 billion a year earlier when growth stood at only 2.8 percent.

Ukrainian Analyst: Ceasefire needed before Ukraine-Russia peace talks

Speaking to Radio Generation on Tuesday, Zalmayev said the discussions exposed the dangers of overlooking the Kremlin’s intentions and bypassing a ceasefire.

Court orders Safaricom, Airtel to release Skiza Tune royalties

The court lifted interim orders that had frozen payments since May, allowing artistes to now access the money collected from subscribers during that period

Ketamine Queen to plead guilty in Matthew Perry overdose case

Jasveen Sangha, 42, will admit to five federal charges in Los Angeles, including one count of distributing ketamine that resulted in Perry's death