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Inua Jamii faces expansion pressure amid audit woes

Village elders take centre stage in Kenya’s new governance plan

Officials say this collaborative method was chosen to ensure the final policy reflects the lived experiences and expectations of grassroots communities.

Clergy and Kikuyu elders seek divine intervention over road fatalities

Speaking on Wednesday, Pastor Paul Wandati of the Limuru Pastors Association stated that they had convened to offer prayers and consecrate the highway to God.

Affordable Housing Board officials guide locals on home buying process

The engagement will conclude tomorrow (Friday), with locals receiving guidance on how to apply for homeownership via the Boma Yangu platform.

Garissa elders demand crackdown on drug peddlers amid rising insecurity

According to NAMLEF, drugs like bhang, cocaine, and miraa are readily available in the area, with some openly sold in the streets.

President Ruto condemns use of students for political drama

The President urged education stakeholders to continue supporting learners in various areas, saying the youth should be given room to grow and explore their talents without being used for political schemes.

President Ruto gazettes newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries

Unsafe gas and power use prompts nationwide awareness drive

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the campaign is part of a wider government plan to shift towards clean energy and reduce emissions.

Young MPs pledge to defend media rights and freedom of expression

They praised Kenyans for consistently speaking out when things go wrong and pledged to advocate for bills that would empower citizens to hold their government and leaders accountable.

UDA downplays Nyali MP Ali's potential exit from the coalition

The Nyali MP alleged that the party’s Secretary General is planning to block him from securing the UDA ticket for the 2027 general elections.

Rights groups push for Cheptumo’s exit after femicide remarks

Her remarks, made on Monday, April 14, were widely condemned by both leaders and ordinary Kenyans, who described them as out of touch and harmful.

Two Kakamega civil registration officers arrested in bribery probe

At the time of their arrest, the two officials had reportedly just received a bribe of Ksh2,500 to hasten the processing of a birth certificate.

Ruto launches KDF hospital accessible to civilians in Lanet

Through this plan, the government aims to open Level IV, V, and VI military facilities to select civilian patients on a fee-for-service model.

Backlash forces Gender CS nominee to apologise over femicide comment

"I sincerely apologise for this statement. I do not hold the belief that any woman (or other human being) deserves to be killed under any circumstances," she said.

Waste from farms, hotels polluting Lake Naivasha –Environment Ministry

She expressed concern over the growing environmental pressures facing the area, citing pollution, wetland degradation, destruction of land and forest ecosystems, and a decline in biodiversity.

Mediheal Hospital responds to organ trafficking allegations

The report named Mediheal Hospital as a major center for transplant surgeries, claiming that recipients paid up to $200,000 (Ksh 25.9 million) for a single kidney transplant.

MPs approve Ruku and Wendot for cabinet positions

During his vetting, Geoffrey Ruku, who is set to replace former CS Justin Muturi, pledged to serve with integrity and fairness if confirmed.

NTSA reports 1,139 deaths in road crashes within three months

A total of 1,189 individuals lost their lives in various road crashes during the same period, NTSA data shows.

Three Kenyans among five killed in UAE apartment fire

The Sharjah Police reported that a criminal laboratory team has been deployed to determine what sparked the blaze.

Embu authorities impose curfew in Kamiu following discovery of two bodies

Chief Njagi said the deceased—believed to be young men, possibly students—had visible physical injuries.

Gun post shared on WhatsApp leads to arrest of two women

A thorough search of the house resulted in the recovery of the weapon featured in the controversial photo.

Correct us in love, DP Kindiki tells clergy

In a promise to the clergy, Kindiki said the government would resolve lingering disputes concerning church land ownership.

KURA, Kenya Railways under pressure over incomplete Nairobi's Likoni Road Bridge

The bridge is part of the Nairobi Improvement Lot 2 initiative.

Ruto confident of victory in 2027 despite opposition criticism

Wetang’ula’s party refuses to dissolve, plans to field candidates in 2027

He added that the party is gearing up to field candidates in all upcoming by-elections, including those in Malava, Ugunja, and Banissa.

e-Citizen platform faces potential collapse over contractual disputes

Committee Chair Gabriel Tongoyo slammed the ICT Department for allegedly trying to withhold the contract details from Parliament.

Governor Wamatangi claims EACC raid was politically driven

According to Wamatangi, the officers took a large number of documents from his home, including personal records such as birth and graduation certificates.

Health Ministry to audit transplant centers after organ trafficking allegations

According to Duale, the audits will not only focus on Mediheal but will be extended to seven other transplant centers to ensure that they follow uniform standards.

'Body by Design' owners and surgeon freed in manslaughter case

The court set the mention of the case for April 28, 2025, as investigations and legal proceedings continue.

Private firms revealed as operators of Government’s eCitizen platform

He further said that Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) are carried out in partnership with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure that the platform adheres to the required data protection standards.