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Hope as Elgeyo Marakwet residents await President Ruto’s visit
The affected families are asking for 3 million shillings per acre for the 921 acres they claim were taken from them when mining operations were at their peak.
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Report: Most new jobs in Kenya are informal, low-paying, and insecure
Kippra warns that while the country registered notable job creation in 2024, with 782,300 new positions recorded, 90 per cent of them were in the informal economy.
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Commissioner Fahima elected Vice Chair as IEBC assumes office
Her election was confirmed during the Commission’s 288th Plenary Meeting held on Friday, July 11, at the agency’s boardroom.
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State House spends over Sh1 billion on domestic travel despite austerity promise
The report shows that out of the total government expenditure of Sh1.2 trillion during the period, local travel consumed Sh11.6 billion across various ministries and offices.
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Detectives probe three separate killings in Migori, Kisumu and Laikipia counties
Constable Gilbert Kibet, who was attached to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) station in Muhuru Bay, was found dead early Friday morning outside a bar.
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Bill introduces alternative path to approve resilient seeds
According to the Bill, only seed varieties that are proven to be climate-resilient and those intended for fast response to environmental stress will be eligible for this fast-track certification.
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Speaker Banticha begins push to reopen Isiolo Assembly after chaos
On Friday, he toured the damaged assembly chambers and held discussions with County Commissioner Geoffrey Omoding to explore ways of reinforcing peace and protecting public institutions.
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Questions over Sh274 million as MPs push Kenya Power for accountability
The report also noted that key supporting documents such as attendance records and meeting minutes were missing, making it difficult to confirm whether the consultant actually took part in the project implementation.
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Somalia, Ethiopia unite to boost youth jobs and skills
The partnership aims to enhance youth employment, skills development, and labour market integration across the Horn of Africa.
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AG proposes law to fast-track corruption cases within six months
Trial courts would be required to complete corruption cases within six months, while appeals at the High Court and Court of Appeal would each be expected to take no more than three and six months respectively.
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Raila condemns ‘shoot-to-leg’ orders, calls for respect of rule of law
According to Raila, such an approach preserves the dignity and human rights of suspects and lends credibility to state actions.
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Maiyo out on Sh10,000 police bail after arrest by DCI
According to the lawyers, DCI officers had earlier stated that Maiyo would be arraigned at the Kahawa Law Courts. However, that did not happen.
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Fix the mess and earn Kenyans' trust, Koome tells IEBC
The Chief Justice challenged the commission to confront weaknesses within the IEBC and deliver reforms that would make it a trusted institution.
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New bill seeks to compel employers to set up whistleblower systems
The Bill lays out responsibilities for government bodies and private entities to create and maintain documented procedures for handling reports made by employees or third parties.
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Show up and vote: IEBC chair, Ethekon, sets tone for electoral leadership
The IEBC boss also highlighted the growing threat of disinformation, saying the commission must work closely with media outlets to ensure truth is prioritised over falsehoods.
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Ethekon and team officially sworn in as new IEBC leadership takes office
Their swearing-in comes just a day after a bench of three High Court judges cleared their appointments, dismissing a petition that had challenged the legality of their nomination process.
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Gun missing after Embu convoy crash, police launch search
The vehicle carrying the NSSF chairman David Kariuki, his driver, and the bodyguard crashed at Kapingazi Bridge after colliding with another car and plunging into a nearby river.
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MPs raise alarm as Ruto’s Nyota project risks stalling over Sh7.6bn deficit
PS Mang’eni explained that the disbursement delays were due to a prolonged intake process, after the ministry received over one million applications from across the country.
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Murder probe launched after Dadaab businessman killed on road
The body was discovered by residents along the Dagahaley–Welhar road on Wednesday, July 9, next to a stalled Toyota Succeed with visible damage.
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Political leaders slam Gachagua over saba saba unrest and US trip
Wetang’ula accused some politicians of encouraging young people, especially those from Generation Z, to take to the streets but then abandoning them when trouble broke out.
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Flags and grief mark final goodbye for Boniface Kariuki
Boniface, a mask vendor, was fatally shot by a police officer during the June 17 protests in Nairobi, a death that left a deep scar on those who knew him.
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Funding delays, pending bills threaten county services despite devolution progress
The total pending bills had climbed to Sh172.51 billion, with Nairobi alone accounting for Sh115.69 billion, nearly 70 per cent of the total owed by all 47 counties.
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Watchman killed in attack at Garissa school
The two night guards were on duty when the attackers struck. One of them sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Garissa County Referral Hospital.
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High Court gives green light to Sh8.7bn Riruta–Ngong railway project
The 12.5-kilometre commuter railway line, launched in December 2023, connects Riruta, Karen, Bulbul, and Ngong. Once completed, it is projected to carry 10,000 passengers daily and ease traffic congestion.
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Senator Sifuna seeks probe into Kenya Power over bills in powerless Nairobi estates
Speaking in the Senate on Thursday, Sifuna raised concern that entire communities across the city, including Mathare, Korogocho, Majengo Gorofani, and Kwa Reuben, have gone years without electricity yet still receive regular bills from the power distributor.
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MPs demand special audit of IEBC’s Sh3.9 billion legal debt
A significant portion, Sh2.7 billion, is linked to legal fees owed to at least a dozen law firms, while the rest includes Sh360 million for logistics, mostly owed to the Postal Corporation of Kenya, and Sh920 million under other miscellaneous claims.
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Senate targets county wage bills in new chief officer reforms
The proposed changes come amid concerns that some county bosses have appointed as many as 30 chief officers due to the absence of legal restrictions.
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President Ruto re-gazettes IEBC Chair Ethekon, six commissioners after court cites legal breach
In a ruling delivered on Thursday, a three-judge bench—comprising Justices Roselyne Aburili, John Chigiti, and Bahati Mwamuye—dismissed a petition filed by Kelvin Roy Omondi and activist Boniface Mwangi.
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Police nab nine in Kirinyaga over saba saba looting
The suspects are currently in custody and are expected to be presented in court.
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Muslim Bikers UK bring aid to Garissa communities in cross-country humanitarian mission
The delegation was received by Garissa County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Livestock and Agriculture, Milgo Keinan, and the Director of Donor Coordination, Dubow Mohamed.