News

CS Mutua unveils 8,972 overseas job opportunities in Western Kenya

The recruitment, done in collaboration with licensed recruitment agencies, will run from September 19 to 23, 2025 across various TVETs in Western Kenya.

State to name rogue public servants following payroll audit 

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku confirmed that the audit findings will be presented to his office before the end of today (September 17, 2025).

Trapped by tsetse: Kenya battles Sh18bn annual livestock drain

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is among 38 African countries struggling with the tsetse menace, with 23 per cent of the country’s landmass infested.

Ruto: Mombasa Rail Service to revolutionize transport for thousands

President Ruto said that the new rail link between the Central Business District (CBD) and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus at Miritini is a timely and vital solution to the city’s long-standing traffic challenges.

Kenyan Judiciary mourns death of Justice Fredrick Ochieng Andago

Chief Justice Martha Koome, in a solemn statement, paid tribute to Justice Ochieng, describing him as a “towering figure” in Kenya’s legal community and a key contributor to the development of commercial law.

Suspect arrested in Nairobi over multi-million gold scam

The arrest follows a formal complaint lodged on September 1, 2025, detailing how the suspect, Ishmael and an accomplice promised 550kg of gold nuggets and bars purportedly sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Kioni: Jubilee NDC will define party’s future ahead of 2027

Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni told Radio Generation that the convention will demonstrate that the party is fully operational and committed to its principles, following a series of internal court battles that had threatened its leadership.

Overlapping mandates blamed for police leadership conflict

Article 245 assigns the IG command over the police, including implementing policy, overseeing operations across the country and deploying officers below the rank of Superintendent.

Kioni: Jubilee stands firm in Azimio Coalition, driven by principles

Speaking in an interview with Radio Generation, Kioni emphasized that the party’s position in opposition is a principled stand rooted in its political beliefs.

Witnesses describe grim ordeals of victims in Shakahola trial

The prosecution team, led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Jami Yamina and supported by Principal Prosecution Counsel Betty Rubia, as well as counsels Eunice Odongo and Biasha Khalifa, sought to highlight the depth of abuses allegedly carried out under Mackenzie’s influence.

Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G to headline Coachella 2026

The annual event, staged at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, will once again draw about 250,000 fans across two weekends in April.

Leakages and security flaws slow down Nakuru State House project

State House Hospitality Manager Julius Kiptoo listed several challenges, including structural defects, technical problems, security risks and limited funds.

Mbobu’s office records under police review ahead of Machakos burial

Investigators have already questioned more than 15 people, including colleagues, employees, boda boda operators at the crime scene, bank staff he dealt with, and individuals he met at a restaurant along Jakaya Kikwete Road shortly before he was gunned down on September 9.

Lobby group calls for immediate action after court overturns DPP's decision on CS Oparanya

NIA, which includes Transparency International Kenya, Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi!, the Kenya Human Rights Commission, and the Institute of Social Accountability, welcomed the ruling as a precedent-setting moment for accountability.

CS Duale unveils expanded polio lab at KEMRI to boost virus surveillance

Backed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Gates Foundation, the laboratory strengthens the nation’s health system under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) framework.

Kenya wins big on industrial growth with launch of Vipingo SEZ

The project aims to take advantage of Kenya’s abundant green energy, youthful workforce, and rich natural resources to position the nation as a key gateway to the 1.4 billion-strong African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market.

Ex-Roots Party Presidential running mate Wamae eyes presidency, promises generational shift

Birth certificate authentication fees scrapped, CS Murkomen announces

Murkomen further announced that the government intends to remove all charges on birth and death certificate issuance to ensure every child born in Kenya can obtain a certificate, regardless of income or location.

Uganda’s PFF backs unified opposition, skips 2026 presidential race

The party plans instead to support a joint opposition contender under the FREEDOM CAMPAIGN, aiming to present a united front against what it calls a militarised election orchestrated by the ruling government.

Trump announces deadly US strike on Venezuelan vessel

Trump said the vessel had been transporting narcotics from Venezuela and was headed toward the United States, claiming that “big bags of cocaine and fentanyl” were left scattered in the ocean after the attack.

US, China reach framework deal on TikTok

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that commercial terms have been agreed upon between two private parties, though specifics remain undisclosed.

Mandera East land dispute exposes clash between public and private interests

The controversy stems from a National Land Commission (NLC) notice published on September 8, 2025, which opened a 30-day window for objections to the regularisation of 5,317 plots across ten areas.

Accidental gunfire injures five at Bungoma High Court

All five victims were quickly taken to Bungoma County Referral Hospital, where doctors confirmed that their injuries were not life-threatening and that they were in stable condition. No deaths or serious harm were reported.

Defilement cases linked to disco matanga, warns CS Murkomen

Disco matanga are nighttime vigils held at the home of a deceased person, where relatives and neighbours gather to mourn and celebrate the departed. While the events are meant to show solidarity, they often turn into all-night dance parties, leaving children unsupervised and vulnerable to abuse.

Officers take centre stage in IEBC’s voter registration drive

The training is designed to ensure that every eligible Kenyan, especially those who have recently turned 18 or who have yet to register, can exercise their right to vote.

High Court quashes DPP’s withdrawal of CS Oparanya graft case

Oparanya was accused of irregularly receiving Sh56.7 million, with EACC recommending charges of conflict of interest, abuse of office, and money laundering.

PS Chris Kiptoo nominated as Environmental Champion for national hero status

The PS founded the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Program (KICP) in response to deforestation and land degradation within the Kaptagat forest ecosystem.

CS Murkomen: Why police officers ask civilians for fuel

He explained that each police station receives a monthly fuel allocation of 450 litres, which in most cases is depleted before the end of the month due to high operational demands.

Homa Bay County government suspends staffer over alleged assault, abduction of journalist

In a statement released on September 15, 2025, the county announced the interdiction of Beatrice Mercy Akugo, a Human Resources Officer in the Department of Roads, Transport, and Public Works.

Appeal Court: Police brutality victims can sue State without waiting for probes

A three-judge bench made up of Justices Daniel Musinga, Mumbi Ngugi and George Odunga held that open police files or ongoing inquiries cannot bar the High Court from handling petitions on rights violations and awarding damages.