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The government has announced over 300 vacancies across multiple ministries, state corporations, and public universities in a major recruitment drive to curb the country’s unemployment crisis. The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) is looking to fill the position of Deputy Director of Human Resource Management and Development, a KNQA Grade 3 post. Applicants must have […]
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has defended its position following public concern over the alleged use of auctioneering firms to recover unpaid student loans. This is after a loan beneficiary shared a message on their X account, indicating that their outstanding loan had been forwarded to an auctioneering firm for recovery. The post, shared […]
Police are investigating a daring night robbery in which several armed suspects raided a home in Kiamuthambi village in Kirinyaga Central and dismantled a Lexus vehicle valued at approximately Sh35 million. According to preliminary reports, the gang struck shortly after midnight, arriving in two vehicles and storming the compound under the cover of darkness. The […]
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has announced that it will host a free kidney screening exercise on Thursday, March 12, as part of activities to mark World Kidney Day 2026. The hospital has invited the public to take advantage of early testing and expert health education. The hospital explained that the one-day event will provide essential checks, including blood pressure […]
The government has warned schools against hiring non-trained teachers as drama directors or sports coaches. Speaking on Tuesday, February 24, Nandi KUPPET Director Harisson Muriuki stated that the Ministry of Education demands that all coaches must be approved by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). “The rule not only applies to drama but also to sports. […]
A form 3 student who passed away shortly after falling ill in school died from a lung infection, an autopsy has revealed. The postmortem, which was conducted at Montezuma Funeral Home in the presence of the family and officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), confirmed that the student, Consolata Nduku, had succumbed to […]
Police in Kakamega have arrested 14 goons suspected of causing chaos during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega County. Speaking on Tuesday, February 24, Western Region Police Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed that the suspects were nabbed when police officers pulled over a private vehicle. Mohamud disclosed that the suspects were found in possession of crude […]
State House Comptroller Katoo ole Metito has revealed that most State Houses and State Lodges’ land have fallen into the hands of land grabbers, hampering the process of renovating them. Katoo, who appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security, told MPs that they have recovered 100 acres in Kakamega, with their […]
Members of Parliament have poked holes in what they termed an extravagant 2027 election budget presented by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The lawmakers were shocked by a request of over Ksh.1 billion for meals alone, in what they say amounts to an expensive election. IEBC stated that it requires Ksh.63.9 billion for […]
ODM rebels opposed to the broad-based government were on Tuesday kicked out of powerful committees in the National Assembly and moved to less lucrative ones, as the government-leaning team of the party moved in to crack the whip. Suba South MP Caroli Omondi was ejected from the powerful Constitution Implementation and Oversight Committee, with his […]
The Kenya Airports Authority has come out to refute claims that there were armed goons at the Kisumu International Airport on Saturday, February 21. In a statement, the KAA described claims by sections of the Linda Wananchi tour organisers as inaccurate, with the authority reiterating that airport premises remained extremely secure as per protocol. “KAA […]
The Mexican army announced Sunday that it had killed powerful drug lord Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera in an operation that sparked a wave of violence in various parts of the country. Oseguera, the 59-year-old leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was wounded in a clash with soldiers in the town of Tapalpa, in Jalisco […]
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Graduate School has announced its May 2026 intake for postgraduate programmes, inviting applications from self-sponsored students under its collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). In a notice on Monday, February 23, KEMRI said applications are open for both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy […]
High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has declined to issue conservatory orders stopping the planned privatization of KPC following a petition filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. In his ruling, the judge stated that it would be unfair to grant substantive orders at this stage since the matter had only been listed for mention. The court […]
The Young and Emerging Leaders Advocacy Forum (Yelaf) has postponed its planned visit to the Ichaweri home of former president Uhuru Kenyatta, citing security concerns and the need for further consultations. YELAF Chairperson Samuel Kagwe said the organisation will announce a new date after completing internal planning and coordinating with the Office of the Fourth […]
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for students seeking to undertake diploma courses at the Kenya School of Law. In a notice on Monday, February 23, the placement body said the applications were opened for the May 2026 intake, urging those who wanted to enter the legal profession through […]
A Toyota Probox vehicle was torched on Monday, February 23, in Keroka, Kisii County, as supporters of Jubilee Candidate, Fred Matiang’i, clashed with suspected goons. The vehicle purported to be ferrying goons was forced off the road by irate supporters who barricaded the road. Several occupants fled the scene, save for two, who the pro-opposition […]
A tense standoff played out on Monday morning at the Embu Level Five Hospital mortuary after a family arrived to collect the body of their child for burial, only to be told it could not be traced. Relatives and friends of one-year-old Lee Delyn Mukundi, who died a week ago, had gone to the facility […]
Kenyan authorities have successfully foiled an abduction of a Tanzanian activist from Kenya, preventing a cross-border rendition to Tanzania. In a notice issued by the Law Society of Kenya and Amnesty International, police officers drawn from Lukenya and Kyumbi police posts, alongside DCI detectives, together with other national and county security agencies, swiftly acted on […]
ODM candidate for the West Kabras MCA by-election, Edward Indimuli, has announced that he has stepped down from the race just three days to the election. Speaking to the press on Monday, February 23, Indimuli claimed that his life was in danger, and endorsed UDA candidate,Elphas Shalakha. “I have stepped down and endorse this young […]
Embattled Senator Edwin Sifuna has downplayed the decision by ODM’s National Executive Committee to dismiss him as the Secretary-General. Speaking during a press conference on Thursday, February 12, Sifuna maintained that he was still the Secretary-General of the Orange Party. He disclosed that he will not go down without a fight and would challenge the […]
Siaya Governor James Orengo has called for a full account of the circumstances surrounding the death of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, claiming unanswered questions continue to linger and must one day be resolved. Orengo said the passing of the longtime political figure remains a mystery to many of his supporters and Kenyans at large, […]
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has turned down a request by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to take part in a televised public debate. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, during a NYOTA youth empowerment event at Garissa High School, Duale proposed a debate with Gachagua on Citizen TV’s JKLive. “President Ruto, leave him (Gachagua) to […]
Katika maisha ya ndoa, tendo la ndoa ni nguzo muhimu sana. Hata hivyo, kwa Bw. Peter, suala hili lilikuwa ni chanzo cha msongo wa mawazo na aibu kubwa. Kwa muda mrefu, Peter alikuwa akisumbuliwa na tatizo la kuwa na maumbile madogo (maarufu kama ‘kibamia’) na kushindwa kuhimili tendo kwa muda mrefu (nguvu za kiume). Mkewe […]
The High Court has dismissed the Mbeere election petition challenging the election of Leonard Wamuthende Njeru as the Mbeere North MP. This was after the Mbeere North parliamentary by-election held on November 27, 2025, was marred by widespread violence, bloodshed and widespread election irregularities. According to the petitioners, Julieta Karigi Nkubu and Patrick Gitonga Gishoni, […]
Mshangao na simanzi vilitawala katika mji wa Eldoret baada ya mke wa mchungaji mmoja maarufu kunaswa akiiba vifaa vya ujenzi katika duka la hardware, lakini akashindwa kuondoka eneo hilo kutokana na nguvu za ajabu. Tukio hilo limeacha waumini wengi wakiwa na maswali mengi kuhusu uadilifu wa viongozi wao. Bwana Samuel, mmiliki wa duka hilo la […]
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna can breathe a sigh of relief after the High Court stopped his removal as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary General. In its ruling delivered on Thursday, February 12, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ordered the immediate suspension of the gazettement of Sifuna’s ouster pending the hearing and determination of the matter. […]
Mafanikio katika biashara si bahati tu, bali ni nyota na baraka. Hivi ndivyo anavyosema Bw. Kevin, mmiliki wa supermarket moja iliyokuwa ikisuasua na kukaribia kufungwa kutokana na ukosefu wa wateja. Kwa miezi kadhaa, Kevin alikuwa akipata hasara, na rafu za supermarket yake zilijaa vumbi kwa kukosa wanunuzi. Baada ya kusoma kuhusu uwezo wa Kiwanga Doctors […]
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has thrown his weight behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna following his removal as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General, describing him as a formidable opposition voice and “presidential material.” Speaking on The Insight show on TV47 hosted by Debarl Inea on the night of February 11, 2026, Onyonka praised Sifuna’s […]
Katika jamii nyingi, suala la mabadiliko ya tabia za kingono limekuwa changamoto kubwa kwa familia nyingi. Mama mmoja huko Mombasa alikuwa na huzuni kubwa baada ya kugundua kuwa mwanaye wa pekee wa kiume ameingilia tabia za ushoga (gayism). Licha ya kumpeleka kwa washauri na maombi, kijana huyo alizidi kuzama kwenye tabia hiyo. Akiwa amekata tamaa, […]