Duale said the measure aims to ensure that public funds spent on training Kenyan doctors, from university education to specialist programmes, yield benefits for local practitioners first.
By Maureen KinyanjuiBorn in 1979 in Kenya, Ochuodho is the eleventh of twelve children. According to the Royal British Legion, her father was a civil engineer, and her mother ran small businesses to support the family.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a detailed statement on Wednesday, Duale said the CBA currently ready for signing applies only to about 150 clinical officers employed directly by the Ministry of Health, a small fraction of the country’s clinical workforce.
By Bradley BosireThe US military’s European Command said the Marinera oil tanker, originally known as the Bella-1, was seized on Wednesday “for violations of US sanctions”.
By Samuel OtienoSuuq Mugdi has long been associated with congestion and repeated fire incidents, leaving traders vulnerable to losses and disruption.
By Yunis DekowThe NPS said the deaths, alongside numerous serious injuries and destruction of property, mark a grim start to the year and signal a crisis that demands immediate, collective and decisive action.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking in response to an appeal by Mama Ida Odinga for unity and consultation within ODM, Sifuna said he had taken her words to heart and was committed to preserving the party’s cohesion in line with the values of its late leader, Raila Odinga.
By Bradley BosireAccording to a new analysis by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) up to 25 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are now in need of humanitarian food assistance.
By Yunis DekowThe sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September 2022, the security minister said in a late-night broadcast.
By Samuel OtienoIn a statement issued under its Mulika Mjengo platform, AAK president George Ndegwa said the incident exposed persistent gaps in development control and enforcement that must be urgently addressed.
By Bradley BosireThe charge sheet indicates that Juma Mwinyifaki Juma faces trafficking charges involving 2,601 grams of methamphetamine, valued at Sh20.8 million. Peter Kipng’etich Tonui and Mustafa Salim Johari are charged with conspiracy to traffic narcotic drugs.
By David AbonyoNine suspects, including five National Registration Bureau officers, have been charged in Nairobi over an alleged ID fraud scheme, after raids recovered forged documents and stamps. Investigations are ongoing.
By Chrispho OwuorMama Ida recalled Raila’s hands-on approach to party management, describing him as a firm but fair leader who believed in collective decision-making and constant engagement with party members and the public.
By Bradley BosireTo improve government coordination and accountability, Ruto said a legal framework guiding the fight against alcohol and drug abuse will soon be finalized.
By David AbonyoThe Mombasa Governor said the region was engaging in sober and inclusive discussions guided by collective interests, stressing that Coast leaders are determined to move forward as one bloc.
By Bradley BosireUnder this requirement, applicants for B1 and B2 visas from Uganda, Burundi, and Tanzania must post a financial bond ranging from Sh645,000 to Sh1,935,000. The exact amount will be determined during the visa interview. The bonds act as a financial guarantee to ensure compliance with US immigration rules.
By Chrispho OwuorThe ODM SG recalled Raila’s pivotal role in Kenya’s Second Liberation, emphasizing his contributions as the father of multiparty democracy and the 2010 Constitution that introduced devolution. According to Sifuna, Raila envisioned a political landscape where parties maintained their distinct identities and citizens enjoyed genuine freedom of expression.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe slots cover a range of diploma and certificate courses offered by KMTC, which remains one of the largest trainers of middle-level health professionals in the region.
By Bradley BosireNew policies that opened the textbook market to private publishers sharply reduced JKF’s market share. Publishing revenues fell 79 per cent, from Sh117 million to Sh25 million, affected by lack of government textbook orders, stiff competition from private schools, and large volumes of obsolete stock due to the shift to the Competency-Based Curriculum.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe County Government Workers Union Kenya has given SRC and governors seven days to address alleged pay discrimination, warning of a nationwide strike that could disrupt services in all 47 counties.
By David Bogonko Nyokang'iSaudi Arabia has been pursuing broader economic reforms aimed at attracting foreign capital and reducing reliance on oil revenues, with capital market liberalisation seen as a key pillar of that strategy.
By Chrispho OwuorPrincipal Secretary, State Department for Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action, said the convention “demonstrates Africa's leadership efforts in ending violence against women and girls globally.”
By David AbonyoIn a statement issued on January 7, 2025, the Kenya Wildlife Service has asked the public to report any sightings via Toll Free 0800 597 000 or WhatsApp 0726 610 509.
By David AbonyoSince 2022, generation from local sources including geothermal, hydro, thermal, wind, and solar plants had been declining, adding pressure on the utility as new connections and usage expanded.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking at City Hall on Tuesday, Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge explained that the waiver was extended to accommodate landowners who turned up before the previous deadline.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe strike threat comes from around 20,000 junior school interns whose contracts were recently extended for another year. They will be joined in solidarity by 46,000 other junior school teachers, a move that could interrupt education for more than one million pupils across the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a deeply personal message, his elder brother Oburu Odinga described the pain of loss and the closeness they shared, saying they “grew up as twins, sharing so much of life, laughter, and understanding.”
By Chrispho OwuorLatest debt disclosures by the Treasury show that by June 2025, Co-operative Bank owed Sh267 million of the Sh339 million it had received, while Equity Bank had an outstanding balance of Sh190 million from Sh445 million channeled through its network.
By Maureen KinyanjuiOn Tuesday, January 6, 2026, police confirmed through an X post that four more AK-47 rifles and 25 rounds of ammunition were turned in, pushing the cumulative total over the past year to 567 firearms.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the countries had signed a declaration of intent that would allow forces to operate in Ukraine once a deal is in place. He added that military hubs could be set up across the country to protect its borders and prevent future invasions.
By Maureen Kinyanjui