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Mwaura defends Kindiki’s pending, says DP’s office central to Government delivery
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Mwaura defends Kindiki’s pending, says DP’s office central to Government delivery

According to the National Treasury’s Budget Implementation Report for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the Office of the Deputy President had used Sh1.34 billion , about 44.9 percent of its Sh2.97 billion recurrent budget by the end of September 2025.The figure has sparked public discussion, especially after comparisons showed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua had spent Sh331.8 million, or 12.8 percent of his allocation, during the same period last year.

Two more firearms surrendered as Kerio Valley disarmament gains momentum
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Two more firearms surrendered as Kerio Valley disarmament gains momentum

Authorities are urging residents to continue collaborating with law enforcement and to report information that may help recover more illegal weapons. Citizens can contact security agencies via toll-free lines 999, 911, and 112, or submit anonymous tips through #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.

Ruto sets new targets to fix KEMSA, vows reliable medicine supply by year-end
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Ruto sets new targets to fix KEMSA, vows reliable medicine supply by year-end

The authority has been under public scrutiny for years as many health facilities across the country continue to face shortages of basic drugs, forcing patients to buy medication privately despite seeking care in public hospitals. The leadership at KEMSA has come under pressure to overhaul processes and rebuild trust after numerous complaints from health workers and communities.

Police boss summoned again as court widens probe into Rex Masai shooting
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Police boss summoned again as court widens probe into Rex Masai shooting

State counsel Jalson Makori urged the court to enforce the summons, arguing that Mugambi holds information central to understanding how officers operated in the city on the day of the shooting. This becomes the third time she has been required to appear before the inquiry, signalling the weight placed on her testimony by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

EU Parliament condemns Tanzania’s election, cites fear and repression
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EU Parliament condemns Tanzania’s election, cites fear and repression

The Parliament lamented that instead of giving citizens a voice, the electoral period became a symbol of democratic erosion marked by intimidation, legal persecution and deliberate exclusion of dissenting voices. Lawmakers said the electoral environment had been compromised long before voting day, noting a pattern of arrests, restrictions on assembly and censorship.

Bodies from Shakahola being loaded onto vehicles. PHOTO/Online
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Long wait ends as Shakahola victims’ families begin burials

For nearly two years, the remains of the victims were kept at Malindi Sub-County Hospital mortuary, carefully preserved and labeled while forensic teams worked to match DNA samples to families eager for closure.This week, authorities launched a new phase of releasing identified bodies, this time including 37 victims, providing families with the opportunity to finally say goodbye.

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe speaking during the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Financing in Mombasa/HANDOUT
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Kenya calls for affordable, long-term financing for farmers

Speaking during the 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Financing, hosted by the African Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) in Mombasa, Kagwe said that Kenya’s agriculture sector, which directly and indirectly contributes nearly 50% of the country’s GDP, requires financial solutions aligned with its seasonal cycles and long-term capital needs.