Education and Career
BOM Board Chair, Joyce Wamahiu, defends school governance amid unrest
Wamahiu added that schools operate under multiple legal frameworks beyond education law alone
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Education and Career
Ministry of Education rolls out measures to curb student unrest in 204 senior schools
The ministry attributed the unrest to several factors, including leadership challenges within schools, examination-related anxiety, poor conditions in boarding facilities, alcohol and drug abuse, demanding school routines, peer influence, and copycat behaviour
Politics
MP Amisi: I brought together young leaders behind Linda Mwananchi
He maintained that this structure helped establish Sifuna as a visible youth-focused figure within the party’s internal reform agenda
News
Kenyans urge harsher punishment for illegal teargas and explosives trade
The calls were made during public participation forums held in Mombasa and Kisumu on the Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026, where members of the public urged lawmakers to strengthen enforcement measures before the legislation is passed.
Health and Wellness
Kakuma children get lifeline as malaria prevention drive expands
Health workers have started seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement as Turkana prepares for the June-to-October transmission season and continued pressure on services.
Corridors of Justice
High Court rules Business Laws (Amendment) Bill challenge is premature
The petition had drawn support from various players in the sector, including ride-hailing drivers, content moderators, business process outsourcing workers and other employees working in technology-related fields.
News
Kenya, Slovakia deepen ties as focus shifts to AI, cybersecurity and investment
Kenya and Slovakia have maintained diplomatic relations for decades, with cooperation growing across multiple sectors, including education, health, trade and investment, defence, digital transformation, skills development, and labour mobility
Health and Wellness
MP Amisi pushes for investment-based model in SHA health contributions debate
The legislator challenged the fairness of the existing arrangement, asking why contributions continue to be deducted without clear individual returns for those who rarely access medical services
Politics
MP Amisi questions Linda Mwananchi direction, plans new movement
The lawmaker disclosed that discussions are underway with a group of like-minded individuals to form what he described as a people's movement, which he also referred to as a Renaissance movement.
Western
Five die as matatu and trailer collide on Bungoma–Webuye road
Police say at least five people died and several others were injured after a matatu and a trailer collided on the Bungoma–Webuye road near Bukembe Bridge shortly after midnight, with some injured in critical condition.
Exclusives
From humble beginnings to politics: How Ruto shaped Zaheer’s rise in Kisii
Nyaribari Chache MP Jhanda Zaheer Merhali, elected in 2022 on a United Democratic Alliance ticket, discusses Kisii childhood, later political competition, and a long relationship with President William Ruto.
Politics
Saboti MP says Gachagua removal driven by numbers, not legal grounds
The ODM MP maintained that impeachment, while political in nature, must still follow constitutional requirements, adding that questions remain on whether the correct procedures were fully observed.
Nairobi
Pressure mounts as groups oppose planned Animal Orphanage in Nairobi National Park
Friends of Nairobi National Park said they are preparing to use all legal and civic options to block the project, insisting the proposal risks weakening the ecological balance of the 117-square-kilometre park located near Nairobi’s central business district.
News
Questions grow as Parliament’s Sh6.3 Billion eCitizen probe stalls
More than a month after the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee promised to follow up an eCitizen special audit, hearings have not resumed. The audit flagged about Sh6.24bn routed through an Equity Bank account, with documents missing.
Corridors of Justice
Advocate Kinyanjui flags constitutional gaps after Gachagua impeachment ruling
Kinyanjui argued that several MPs who had initially supported the impeachment motion later withdrew their signatures, a development he believes invalidated the process under National Assembly Standing Orders
Football
Despite the circumstances, I am in a positive mood,” Omar Artan speaks after US entry denial
The 34-year-old referee also reached out to the wider football community, acknowledging messages of encouragement he received following reports of his denied entry.
Rift Valley
Former Tigania East MP arrested over Sh56 million land fraud claims
Authorities explained that the parcel was subdivided without the consent of the purchasers, prompting them to file a complaint and seek investigations
News
Shiquo Hii Style counts heavy losses after raid on shop over fake goods claims
Shiquo Hii Style encouraged traders to shift focus towards genuine and locally produced goods, saying building original brands could strengthen both individual businesses and the wider economy.
News
Counties win Sh428bn after Parliament breaks revenue sharing impasse
The agreement came after several rounds of discussions involving the National Treasury and prevented a prolonged stalemate that had threatened to delay the flow of funds to devolved units.
Global Affairs
Nepal interior minister Sudan Gurung reinstated after graft probe clears him
Gurung rose to prominence during the 2025 youth-led anti-corruption protests that contributed to the fall of Nepal’s previous government
Corridors of Justice
Court hears claims of cover-up instructions in Tob Cohen disappearance case
The worker testified that July 19, 2019 was the last time he saw Cohen alive while working at his residence. He said that when he later returned to the property, Cohen was no longer present and questions had started emerging about his whereabouts.
Global Affairs
US launches strikes on Iran after helicopter downing near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command says airstrikes on Iranian positions were launched hours after a US Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz. The US says the action was proportional and reports explosions along the Persian Gulf.
Eastern
Fear deepens in Mwingi as more bodies are found in suspected graves
The investigation was triggered after a dismembered body was discovered at the site on Monday, prompting authorities to revisit earlier incidents linked to the same area
Education and Career
MPs urge TVETs and teachers' colleges to use idle land for income projects
Chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, the committee said many TVETs and teachers training colleges continue to rely on capitation and exchequer support despite owning large tracts of land that remain idle and underutilised.
News
MPs demand action plan to recover Sh21.4m debts at Tanathi Water Agency
Pokot South MP David Pkosing’s committee pressed Tanathi Water Works Development Agency to set a mechanism to resolve long-outstanding debts and audit queries, including unpaid balances and undeclared titled land.
Counties
Senators raise health fears over Bomet water projects, issue 30-day ultimatum
Governor Barchok acknowledged the concerns raised by the committee but explained that adding a full water treatment system would require funding beyond the county’s current capacity.
Corridors of Justice
Tribunal sets June 18 ruling date in Sifuna-ODM disciplinary dispute
The case revolves around claims that the party moved to sanction him without giving him a fair hearing, while ODM maintains the process is still active within its internal structures.
Business
CBK holds lending rate at 8.75 per cent despite rising inflation pressure
The Central Bank of Kenya said rising global inflation risks, driven mainly by the conflict in the Middle East, continue to influence domestic price trends and justify keeping the rate unchanged.
News
Public rejects “soft” penalties in Strategic Goods Bill, demands tougher law
Across the counties, many participants supported the idea of the law but pushed for a stronger punishment regime, arguing that the current proposals could easily be treated as a normal operating cost by criminal networks.
Health and Wellness
Kindiki says government ready to respond to Ebola, warns against disease politicization
The DP said the country is on high alert, asking Kenyans not to panic but be on the lookout for any suspicious symptoms and present themselves for medical attention in case of such.