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Pastoralists Parliamentary Group signs MoU on livestock and halal economy

The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in livestock development, halal investment, and farmer training on certification standards.

KMTC boosts training capacity with new vehicles, record student intake

The additional vehicles, unveiled at KMTC Headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday, September 17, bring the College’s fleet to 158.

PSC seeks stronger partnerships to drive public service transformation

PSC Vice Chairperson Mary Kimonye said collaboration is at the heart of the Commission’s new five-year Strategic Plan.

Governor Otuoma on the spot over irregular Busia farm loans

Initially, 63 staff members admitted to receiving loans, but a deeper audit revealed that 128 employees of the county irregularly obtained Sh4.8 million from the kitty.

Sakaja vows to deregister rogue waste firms

To modernize sanitation services, the county plans to launch the Green Nairobi Company, a long-term initiative designed to convert waste into energy and professionalize city cleaning.

DCI boss Amin calls for integrity in policing

Amin said that ethical conduct is not just a personal choice but a professional obligation central to the Directorate’s mission and vision.

Auditor flags ballooning City Hall payroll as costs breach legal cap

The audit further flagged concerns over possible ghost workers. It revealed that 27 individuals who were paid Sh47.552 million between June 2022 and June 2023 were summoned for a physical verification exercise in December 2024 but questions remain on their employment status.

Kenya Railways releases schedule for Mombasa commuter rail service

The fare for the service has been set at Sh50 per trip. Trains departing Mombasa Terminus leave at 4:10 am, 7:20 am, 2:25 pm, 6:25 pm, and 9:00 pm, while trains from Mombasa Railway Station heading to the Terminus are scheduled at 6:25 am, 12:35 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:20 pm, with a final service at 7:55 pm.

Funding woes threaten 15 billion tree programme

This shortfall has already left a gap of more than Sh100 billion in just two years, exposing the heavy reliance on lenders and private players who are expected to finance over 60 percent of the programme.

Children detained with adults as Trans Nzoia lacks juvenile centre

Conditions in local police stations fail to provide minors with essential needs, increasing stigma and emotional trauma. Advocates note that numerous cases go unreported, weakening the justice system’s protection for children.

Court orders DPP to disclose evidence in Governor Barchok Sh2 million graft case

Principal Magistrate Celesa Asis Okore issued the directive after the prosecution, represented by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), sought more time to compile and submit the disclosure materials.

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.