Author: Ann Nyambura
Government outlines tough plan to cut road crash deaths by half
The action plan will be at the center of a three-day national road safety summit beginning today in Mombasa, where Roads Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirc...
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 milli...
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...
Court clears Knec to award exams logistics tender to Africa Global Kenya
Justice John Chigiti dismissed the application by a joint venture of Mitchell Cotts Freight Kenya Limited and Fintech Edge Co. Ltd, which had challeng...
Kenya faces strain on grid as power generation hits new record
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) reported that total units produced and purchased locally stood at 1,291.39 million kilowatt-hours...
AI-powered X-Rays set to transform TB detection in Kenya
AI-driven chest X-rays apply deep learning technology to examine digital images of the lungs, identifying potential problems such as TB, pneumonia, lu...
Tribunal orders demolition of Pangani footbridge over illegal land grab
The tribunal also directed Kenha to pay Sh15 million annually in trespass charges dating back to 2009.
GDC audit reveals billions at risk from court case and accounting gaps
The audit, covering the period up to June 30, 2024, also flagged other financial weaknesses that could affect taxpayers and delay critical projects.
KMPDU demands full 2024–2025 arrears and updated doctors’ payslip
The push for updated remuneration follows the government’s move to clear doctors’ salary arrears going back to 2017 under the Collective Bargaining Ag...
Most Kenyan schools remain uninsured against disasters, report finds
The report highlights that out of 46,322 schools registered nationwide by the end of 2023, only 6,784 had any form of insurance, representing just 14....
Reliance on DCI undermines Ipoa investigations, survey finds
The survey by the International Justice Mission highlights that an independent lab would protect Ipoa’s investigations from potential interference and...
Governors seek Senate help to unlock bursary funds for students
The freeze came after a January 14, 2025 circular by CoB Margaret Nyakang’o, who contended that funding bursaries for secondary and tertiary students...
KWS plans fee waivers for seniors, children and tourism workers
Under the proposed regulations, Kenyan citizens aged 70 and above, children under five, and persons with disabilities would enjoy free entry.
Public Universities overwhelmed as student numbers climb
The 2024/2025 University Statistics report shows that the student-teacher ratio in public universities worsened, rising from 40.77 in 2023 to 44.36 in...
Pollution, displacement worsen as Lake Naivasha water levels rise
Lake Naivasha Basin Landscape Association (LANABLA) Chairperson Dan Karanja Nyoro described the situation as a “ticking time bomb,” cautioning that po...
TIFA survey shows majority of Kenyans disapprove Ruto-Raila political deal
The survey, released by TIFA on Thursday, September 11, 2025, shows that public rejection of the power-sharing deal has continued to rise over time, p...
How Kenyan universities plan to plug the funding gap after fee cuts
Higher Education PS Beatrice Inyangala said institutions are pursuing a range of measures to ensure survival. These include increasing student admissi...
Hustler Fund defaulters to miss out on bank and sacco loans
Since its launch in November 2022, the Hustler Fund has disbursed about Sh70 billion to 26 million Kenyans.
Conjugal rights, poor facilities flagged in Kilifi prison visits
Prison officers raised concerns about dilapidated infrastructure, the absence of computers for virtual court sessions, and reliance on manual record-k...
Devolution Bill faces scrutiny as LSK raises alarm on assembly fund
The society called on the Senate to either drop the clause or introduce strong safeguards to ensure transparency.
Blood Moon: Kenyans to watch rare total lunar eclipse on Sunday
During the 82 minutes, the moon will darken enough to allow the night sky to come alive with stars.
Uncalled for! MCK condemns attacks on LSK boss Odhiambo over presidential appoin...
Odhiambo, who was sworn in as the panel’s vice-chair last week, has faced backlash from certain media outlets and commentators who accused her of comp...
Russia hits main Ukrainian government building for first time
An infant was among at least two people killed during drone strikes on several residential buildings in the capital, which was under an air-raid siren...
Leo Muriuki picked as UDA candidate for Mbeere North MP by-election
The decision followed a consensus reached by eight other aspirants who stepped down in his favour after consultations within the party.
Key suspect arrested over Faith Kemunto murder
Investigators said Faith had travelled home from Nairobi on July 27, 2025, in preparation for her admission. On the day she vanished, she left home to...
Israel tells residents to leave Gaza City ahead of offensive
The military gave no timeline for the assault and has previously indicated it would not be announced in advance to maintain the element of surprise.
IGAD pushes for harmonised migration data amid rising displacement
The report, covering 2010 to 2022, reveals that the number of international migrants in the region has surged by nearly 66 per cent, rising from 4.1 m...
Thousands pay respects to Italian designer Giorgio Armani
Members of the public are able to pay their respects this weekend, with his coffin laid out for public viewing at the Teatro Armani at Via Bergognone...
Cash row stalls Ruto directive on health workers’ jobs
Governors had turned down the ministry’s proposal for one-year funding, maintaining that absorption must be based on guaranteed resources.
Iran executes man convicted of fatal 2022 protest attack
Saturday’s execution brings to at least ten the number of people hanged in connection with the protests that followed Amini’s death.
Detectives trace Kwa Bi Nzaro deaths to Shakahola cult
So far, a homicide team led by director Martin Nyuguto, alongside government pathologists Johansen Oduor and Richard Njoroge, has exhumed 34 bodies fr...
Private hospitals give SHA 14 days to clear Sh76 billion debt
According to the association, hospitals are owed Sh33 billion in unsettled NHIF claims and a further Sh43 billion under SHA. Out of the NHIF debt,...
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