Nyanza
Siaya unveils five-year strategy to strengthen child care and support
The commitment comes as early childhood development remains a key focus of efforts to improve children's health, learning, safety and overall wellbeing
county government
News
Kindiki orders crackdown on illicit alcohol, tougher controls on legal drinks
Kindiki urged security agencies to remain focused on enforcing the law despite political pressure, saying the fight against illicit alcohol and drugs should not be turned into a political issue.
Rift Valley
Samburu livestock losses put at Sh70m as governor seeks compensation
In Komgala, 102 cows were reported killed, while Nengardedi recorded 243 cows, 116 goats and 29 donkeys. Another 287 cows and 54 donkeys were reported killed at Lake Lash, while 132 cows died in Kapuru.
Exclusives
PLO Lumumba: Kenya must fix governance to achieve economic independence
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, the Advocate said Kenyans have developed a “tacit understanding” of corruption, criticising it publicly while accepting it in practice.
Nairobi
Sakaja orders 14-day push to fix Nairobi flood hotspots ahead of El Niño rains
The Governor issued the directive on Thursday during a meeting at Barabara Plaza in Nairobi attended by KURA Director-General Eng. Silas Kinoti, county and KURA engineers and contractors.
Counties
Kilifi suppliers on brink as county’s Sh10.7bn debt sparks Senate scrutiny
Suppliers and contractors told senators that unpaid Kilifi county bills are pushing local businesses toward collapse. The Senate County Public Accounts and Investments Committee demanded records and answers fro...
News
MPs seek new powers for CoB to track billions in state funds
The National Assembly Committee on Constitutional Implementation Oversight says the current legal framework has left a large amount of public money outside the direct reach of the Controller of Budget, with 75...
News
State urges early action as El Niño rains near
In a public service advisory issued ahead of the October-November-December (OND) rains, the government through the Office of the Government Spokesperson and the Ministry of Information, Communications and the D...
Counties
County workers set for pension windfall under new rules
The County Governments Retirement Scheme Bill, 2026, proposes a new retirement arrangement for eligible county state officers, public officers and employees.
Coast
Senate to shift base to Kilifi for five days of parliamentary business
For the duration of the programme, parliamentary activities will be conducted away from the main Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, allowing Kilifi residents to observe Senate proceedings and engage with lawmaker...
Nairobi
How Sakaja’s unified permit is changing business licensing in Nairobi
Speaking during the Nairobi Business Forum on Thursday, Sakaja said the reform was introduced to address a system in which businesses had to deal with different county departments and obtain several certificate...
Nyanza
Ruto in talks to rename Kisumu Airport after Raila Odinga
Under the Kisumu proposal, the airport would become Raila Odinga International Airport, adding to a series of measures being considered by the government to honour the former Prime Minister.