Governors contradict Duale on UHC staff absorption plan

Governors dismiss Health CS Duale’s plan to absorb 7,414 UHC staff, cite lack of consultation; Health Committee chair Muthomi Njuki terms transfer premature and untimely.

By 4 days ago

Faith Odhiambo, Amnesty boss picked to oversee protest victims compensation

President Ruto appoints 14-member panel to oversee compensation of protest victims; to be chaired by Makau Mutua, LSK’s Faith Odhiambo-vice chair.

By 4 days ago

CS Chirchir: Bad roads, driver behaviour to blame for fatal August road crashes

Poor road infrastructure, driver behaviour, unroadworthy vehicles leading cause of fatal road crashes in August 2025, probe reveals, Transport CS Chirchir says, vows action.

By 7 days ago

Return of Gachagua: Crowds gather at JKIA, anti-riot police in tow

Supporters of former DP Rigathi Gachagua flood JKIA ahead of his afternoon arrival from US tour; allied MPs and senators present, say they ‘come in peace.’

By 9 days ago

Rigathi Gachagua jets back after 43 days in the US

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua lands at JKIA after 43-day diaspora engagements in the US, received by Deputy Party leader Malala, Senator John Methu, MPs and supporters.

By 8 days ago

Consolata Wakwabubi sworn in, sealing Orwoba's fate

Consolata Wakwabubi sworn in as UDA nominated senator during a special Senate sitting, she replaces ousted Gloria Orwoba in the women’s slot.

By 9 days ago

Senate to decide on impeached Governor Mutai's fate next week

Senate sets Kericho Governor Eric Mutai’s impeachment hearing for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next week; parties have until Monday, August 25, to file responses.

By 9 days ago

Tuju exits Jubilee Party after close to a decade

Raphael Tuju resigns from Jubilee Party, where he served as secretary-general from 2016 to 2022, says he no longer adds value to the Uhuru Kenyatta-led outfit.

By 10 days ago

KMPDU slams 'cartel-like' insurers after Nairobi Hospital prices dispute

KMPDU slams ‘cartel-like’ insurance companies for fleecing hospitals and meddling in patient care amid Nairobi Hospital crisis, urges Competition Authority and IRA to protect patients.

By 11 days ago

Alliance Girls teacher Peter Ayiro resigns amid grooming allegations

Alliance Girls High School teacher, Peter Ayiro resigns from TSC after 26 years, cites cyberbullying and humiliation from ‘false' accusations of grooming students.

By 10 days ago

IEBC replaces Orwoba in Senate after tussle with UDA

IEBC has gazetted Consolata Wakwabubi as a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominated senator to replace Gloria Orwoba following her expulsion from the party’s register.

By 13 days ago

NTSA to parents: 'Don't get your child into an unroadworthy vehicle'

NTSA has directed motorists intending to ferry students back to schools upon resumption of learning to ensure that their vehicles are compliant with the road safety standards.

By 14 days ago

UDA embraces consensus to avert by-election nomination disputes

UDA has invited aspirants in the upcoming by-elections to channel any complaints to the party’s Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee (ENDRC).

By 14 days ago

MPs' 'protection fee' demands spark uproar

Criticisms against Parliament are growing following President William Ruto’s revelation that some parliamentary committees have been demanding bribes from state officials.

By 16 days ago

Ruto accuses MPs, senators of soliciting bribes from state officers

President Ruto accuses MPs of demanding bribes from government officials appearing before parliamentary committees, directs House speakers to take action.

By 16 days ago

Okiya Omtatah: Why EACC is a 'scam'

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called for EACC to be restricted to handling ethics matters, leaving corruption cases to the police, due to their criminal nature. 

By 17 days ago

Government assures civil servants of uninterrupted SHA services

Government dismisses reports that SHA services for civil servants suspended, Public Service CS Ruku says no cash payments are being demanded at contracted health facilities.

By 20 days ago

'Gachagua must be questioned over terrorism claims', DP Kindiki, Murkomen say

Former DP Gachagua to record a statement upon return from US over ‘unpatriotic’ claims linking government to terrorism, Interior CS Murkomen says.

By 20 days ago

Businesswoman Mary Wambui moved in a flurry of leadership changes in parastatals

President Ruto revokes Mary Wambui's appointment as Communications Authority Board chairperson, to be replaced by Charles Karondo for a three-year term.

By 21 days ago

Maraga smells deceit, dismisses committee overseeing Ruto-Raila deal

Ex-CJ David Maraga rejects five-member committee appointed by President Ruto to fast-track implementation of ODM-UDA deal, terms it costly deceit.

By 21 days ago

'Naysayers and merchants of doom,' Ruto says of Hustler Fund critics

President Ruto touts Hustler Fund’s 83pc repayment rate, accuses critics of distorting facts after KHRC report cites 68 per cent default rate, says Kenyans not serial defaulters.

By 24 days ago

Ruto defends China ties amid US ally status concerns

Pres. Ruto faults ‘strained’ bilateral ties with some friendly nations to Kenya’s growing trade ties with China, amid reports that the country risks losing its major US non-NATO ally status.

By 23 days ago

More Kenyans offering bribes than receiving them- EACC

EACC report: Average bribe paid by a Kenyan in 2024 dropped to Sh4,878 from Sh11,625 in 2023, while highest bribe recorded was Sh243,651, for county jobs.

By 24 days ago

Revealed: Police top list as Kenya's most corrupt profession

Police officers are perceived as the most corrupt public servants in Kenya, according to the 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

By 24 days ago

Duale threatens citizenship revocation, deportation of Mishra over organ trafficking

Health CS Duale threatens to revoke citizenship, deport, and shut down hospitals linked to Swarup Mishra over organ trafficking allegations; urges MPs to invite taskforce to provide more details.

By 28 days ago

EAC warns member states as Tanzania bans small foreign traders

EAC has cautioned member states against taking unilateral actions that violate the bloc’s Common Market Protocol, which guarantees the free trade across the region.

By 29 days ago

In pictures: Uhuru, Ruto meet ahead of DRC crisis talks

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta attends EAC-SADC meeting on DRC crisis, co-chaired by Presidents Ruto and Mnangagwa at State House; he is part of panel of facilitators.

By 29 days ago

Court frees ex-governor Waititu on Sh53m bond

Waititu granted Sh53m bond pending appeal in Sh588m graft case.

By 29 days ago

Why Kenya is on global rights watchdog list of offenders

Kenya has been placed on the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, a global consortium for civic freedoms, amid growing concerns over human rights violations.

By 29 days ago

Why Kenya will pay 'odious' debt after all

Kenyan taxpayers have little choice but to repay the country’s Sh11.5 trillion debt, as long as it was legally contracted by the National Treasury and ratified by Parliament.

By 30 days ago

Why you cannot recall your MP just yet

IEBC says recall of MPs not currently possible due to lack of legislation and clear framework, cites court ruling that declared sections of Elections Act 2011 unconstitutional.

By 30 days ago

NTSA rolls out vehicle, motorcycle duty status update

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has directed all motor vehicle and motorcycle owners to update their duty status and vehicle records in its system.

By 1 month ago

Stakeholders urge government to prioritise education

Education sector experts are calling on the government to prioritise education when budgeting to guarantee learners free primary and secondary education.

By 1 month ago

'Prioritise education', government told

Education sector experts are calling on the government to prioritise education when budgeting to guarantee learners free primary and secondary education.

By 1 month ago

Charlene Ruto forgives author Ochora in book row, to withdraw charges

Charlene Ruto forgives Webster Ochora Elijah, a man accused of writing her unauthorised biography, to formally drop charges on August 19.

By 1 month ago

'Shun Violence', DP Kindiki tells Mount Kenya as politics boils up

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has condemned the recent spate of violence that left many business owners from the Mount Kenya region reeling from massive losses.

By 1 month ago

Mwabili's family says police warned them before his disappearance

A Kenyan activist, Mwabili Mwagodi, popularly known on X as TL elder, has been reported missing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

By 1 month ago

Taskforce recommends prosecution of Mishra for alleged organ trafficking

Organ trafficking taskforce recommends investigation and prosecution of Swarup Mishra and three doctors over suspected criminal involvement in organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital.

By 1 month ago

Experts: Misuse of terrorism charges hurting justice system, suspects

The unchecked application of the Prevention of Terrorism Act is eroding public trust and risks weakening Kenya’s criminal justice system, legal and security experts have warned.

By 1 month ago

What's your plan? Ruto hits out at opponents over 'washwash-style' deception

President William Ruto has castigated opponents plotting to unseat him in the next election for propagating ‘empty’ slogans such as ‘Ruto Must Go’ and ‘Wantam”.

By 1 month ago