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Police boss summoned again as court widens probe into Rex Masai shooting
News

Police boss summoned again as court widens probe into Rex Masai shooting

State counsel Jalson Makori urged the court to enforce the summons, arguing that Mugambi holds information central to understanding how officers operated in the city on the day of the shooting. This becomes the third time she has been required to appear before the inquiry, signalling the weight placed on her testimony by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Health audit shows 40% of Kenyan facilities still unprepared for safe care
Health and Wellness

Health audit shows 40% of Kenyan facilities still unprepared for safe care

The report shows strong quality improvement structures in higher-tier hospitals, with 92 per cent of Level 5 facilities having quality teams. This dropped to 85 per cent in Level 4 and 63 per cent in Level 3 centres. Urban facilities scored 76 per cent, ahead of rural ones at 62 per cent. Over the past two years, 20,044 health workers have received training on improving care delivery, with Level 5 hospitals contributing 25 per cent of those trained.

Ugandan police crack down on rising campaign violence linked to NUP supporters
Global Affairs

Ugandan police crack down on rising campaign violence linked to NUP supporters

Ten people have been arrested as police warn all candidates to follow campaign laws and maintain order. In a statement released on October 29, 2025, from Kampala Police Headquarters, authorities acknowledged that while most campaign activities have been peaceful, some individuals have increasingly provoked officers, creating an unacceptable level of aggression.

Bodies from Shakahola being loaded onto vehicles. PHOTO/Online
News

Long wait ends as Shakahola victims’ families begin burials

For nearly two years, the remains of the victims were kept at Malindi Sub-County Hospital mortuary, carefully preserved and labeled while forensic teams worked to match DNA samples to families eager for closure.This week, authorities launched a new phase of releasing identified bodies, this time including 37 victims, providing families with the opportunity to finally say goodbye.

Kenya drops certificates for Grade 6 and 9 learners under new curriculum
Education and Career

Kenya drops certificates for Grade 6 and 9 learners under new curriculum

The new documents will not display traditional grades such as A, B, C, or D, nor the actual marks scored. This information will only be shared with the Ministry of Education for placement purposes into senior school. Certification will now only be awarded at the completion of basic education — at the end of Grade 12.

Education Ministry withholds funds from 29 schools over ongoing verification
Education and Career

Education Ministry withholds funds from 29 schools over ongoing verification

The Education CS further told MPs that 570 out of 990 primary schools failed to submit updated data to the ministry even after receiving half of their funds, a gap that continues to complicate the disbursement process. According to Ogamba, about 6,000 schools countrywide, ranging from primary to senior secondary, are still non-compliant with the ministry’s requirements, with some institutions operating with as few as 45 pupils.