Energy lawyer Halima Ali says Kenya’s proposed sovereign wealth fund could stabilise the economy, but warns its success hinges on governance, transparency and insulating savings from political and budget pressures.
Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during the national commemoration, the President said the policy provides a comprehensive framework to operationalise Article 56 of the Constitution, which mandates affirmative action to ensure representation, protect culture and guarantee equitable access to opportunities for minorities and marginalised groups.
David AbonyoInvestigators questioned Nyaribo at the EACC’s Nairobi Integrity Centre on Wednesday, recording his statement on claims of irregular procurement and awarding of a Sh382 million contract to Spentech Engineering Limited. The commission alleges the firm received payments exceeding the actual work completed.
Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Ibrahim died at 4.30 pm on December 17, 2025, after a period of illness. Sources close to the family said he had been taken to India for medical treatment, but doctors later advised that he be brought back to Kenya so he could spend his final days at home.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe petition, lodged at the Constitutional and Human Rights Division in Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, argues that the fund, announced via a State House statement on December 15, 2025, constitutes a national public fund that should only be created under the Constitution or through legislation. The fund, described by the government as central to a Sh5 trillion infrastructure agenda, is said to bypass required legal channels.
Maureen KinyanjuiKileleshwa MCA Robert Alai accuses Nairobi County of lax billboard enforcement as officials step up a crackdown that removed 275 illegal structures and warned firms of fines up to Sh2 million.
David AbonyoTraditionally, IEBC has relied on Kenyan missions abroad as polling stations, but long distances have made voting difficult for citizens in remote areas. Diaspora voting began under the 2010 Constitution in 2013 in four East African Community states: Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi, with South Africa added in 2017. By the 2022 elections, it had expanded to the USA, Canada, the UK, Germany, the UAE, Qatar, and South Sudan.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe original petition named both JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton as respondents, claiming the camp disrupts wildlife migration routes and breaches constitutional safeguards for ecosystems. Since filing, however, discussions between involved stakeholders have reportedly addressed some of the concerns
Maureen KinyanjuiNTSA is urging Kenyan motorists to plan trips, service vehicles and address fatigue as road deaths surpass 4,400, with tougher inspections and mobile courts targeting repeat traffic offenders.
Chrispho OwuorKileleshwa MCA Robert Alai faults Nairobi’s governance on individual leaders, cartels and weak enforcement, citing billboard revenue losses and MCAs’ limited power as key signs of systemic failure.
Chrispho OwuorChirchir noted that the government, in collaboration with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), is ramping up road safety education, especially ahead of the festive season when travel spikes across the country.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe charges, which came into effect on December 1, 2024, required importers to pay 50 cents per kilogramme of coal, an increase from the previous rate of 16 cents, as well as Sh500 for every phytosanitary certificate issued.
Maureen KinyanjuiFigures released by the Controller of Budget show that Nairobi County accounted for more than half of the outstanding debt, with total borrowings of Sh1.9 billion. The County Executive owed Sh1.5 billion, while the County Assembly had pending obligations amounting to Sh316.7 million by the close of the quarter.
Maureen KinyanjuiLeaders emphasized that Justice Ibrahim’s contributions went beyond the courtroom. His guidance in electoral governance, through roles such as Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee on Elections and initiator of the Court’s ad hoc Committee on Elections, helped ensure credibility, coordination, and fairness during Kenya’s sensitive election periods.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report for the first quarter of the financial year ending June 30, 2026, released on Monday by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, lists Kericho, Tana River, Turkana, Bomet, Siaya, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Kilifi, Kwale, Kajiado, Kisumu, Mombasa, Vihiga, Busia, West Pokot, Bungoma, Uasin Gishu, Wajir, Laikipia and Kisii as counties that did not spend any money on development.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement, Moi said he was deeply troubled by the recent outbreak of violence in Ang’ata Barikoi, in Transmara, which has seen dozens of homes set alight and people injured.
Bradley BosireDrivers who exceed the speed limit by 6–10 km/h are fined Sh500, while those exceeding by 11–15 km/h pay Sh3,000.
Samuel OtienoIn a public statement dated December 17, 2025, the Board said the incident occurred at a construction site on Plot LR No. 1870/M/165 along Ndonyo Sabuk Avenue, off Peponi Road.
Bradley BosireThe building, which was still under construction and designed to have three basement levels and 13 suspended floors, has been cordoned off as multi-agency teams carry out technical assessments to determine whether it can be salvaged or requires demolition.
David AbonyoJustice Ibrahim passed away on Wednesday evening at a hospital in Nairobi, marking the end of a distinguished legal career that spanned more than four decades and left a lasting imprint on Kenya’s judiciary.
Bradley BosireSenator Cherargei, taking direct aim at investigative agencies, has accused them of moving too slowly in high-profile corruption cases, saying that it allows impunity to thrive.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iGiving chilling testimony, the minor described witnessing the incident while pretending to sleep. The accused, Shafa Bilal Shaklane, a community health volunteer, has denied the charges and was released on a Sh1 million bond.
Chrispho OwuorPathologists said the injuries were caused by blunt force trauma, resulting in extensive damage to the chest, including a perforated heart, which was identified as the primary cause of death.
David AbonyoIn a press statement dated December 17, 2025, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the government remains focused on delivering quality Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in line with Article 43 of the Constitution, which guarantees every Kenyan the right to accessible and quality healthcare.
Bradley BosireAccording to an update issued by the DCI on Wednesday, the probe is being conducted by detectives from the Investigations Bureau at the agency’s headquarters and targets multiple health facilities spread across several counties.
Bradley BosireIn a port position update dated December 16, 2025, KPA said the vessels scheduled to call at Mombasa include 29 container ships, 15 conventional cargo vessels, eight car carriers, and one oil tanker.
David AbonyoAggrey Masai, Director of the National Registration Bureau, reassured citizens that the system restoration is a top priority. He also clarified that the government has no plans to reintroduce replacement fees, explaining that removing charges had led to a surge in applications, especially from rural areas.
Rose AchiengThe Kenyans had entered South Africa on tourist visas and illegally taken up work at a processing centre, despite the fact that earlier visa applications for Kenyan nationals to do this work had been denied, South Africa's Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.
Samuel OtienoReflecting on his earlier bid for the Kiambu governorship, Kuria distanced himself from the loss and shifted the focus to outcomes rather than titles.
Maureen KinyanjuiRuto's remarks place him at odds with Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, who in October said the government would seek parliamentary approval to repeal the 17.5 percent export and investment promotion levy on clinker and steel. Kinyanjui said the levy had produced unintended outcomes for companies operating in these sectors.
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