The Council of Governors has unanimously resolved to suspend all appearances to the Senate’s County Public Accounts and Investment Committee (CPAIC) for all its members until a candid meeting is held between the Council and the Senate’s leadership over claims of extortion and harassment. Speaking during a two – day retreat in Kilifi on the…
By Francis Maina The recent collapse of a multi-storey building in Nairobi’s South C is yet another grim reminder of Kenya’s long and painful history of preventable building failures. Sadly, this tragedy is not an isolated incident, but part of a recurring pattern that continues to claim lives, destroy livelihoods and erode public trust. A…
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched investigations into the fatal shooting incident that occurred over the past weekend, in the Huruma area of Nairobi County. IPOA sent a Rapid Response Team from its Nairobi Regional Office to commence investigations into the incident where 21-year-old Sheril Adhiambo, a student at the Kenya Medica Training…
Residents of Lokori and Katilia in Turkana County have appealed to Gulf Energy to prioritise corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects, ensuring that local communities directly benefit from oil extraction activities in the region. Residents noted that the community has lived on the land for generations, with limited economic activities beyond livestock keeping. They believe that…
More than 92,000 people have been reached by Britam through its strategic investments in water access, maternal health, environmental restoration and enterprise development even as 1,358 secured opportunities across the East Africa region since 2024 This has been revealed by the foundation’s impact report which highlights water access as the Foundation’s flagship intervention, with solar-powered…
A Turkish tycoons was charged today before a Mombasa court with being a member of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group and other terrorism-related counts, including illegal possession of a firearm. Osman Erdinc Elsek was arraigned before Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo and charged with being a member of a terrorist group, contrary to Section 24 of…
President William Ruto has condemned the violent disruption of a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, calling on Kenyans and security agencies to uphold the sanctity of places of worship and keep them free from political conflict. The President spoke on Sunday following an incident at ACK Witima Church, where worshippers were thrown into panic…
The three water utilities in Kajiado County are in a state of financial and operational collapse, as revealed during the Senate session. Governor Joseph Ole Lenku appeared before the Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee, chaired by Godfrey Osotsi, to answer for the technical insolvency of these vital entities. The Auditor General’s report…
NCBA has announced a Sh300,000 sponsorship to support Kenyan swimmers for the South Africa National Masters Swimming Championship to be held in George, South Africa in March 2026. The sponsorship will help cover essential needs, including team kit and key travel logistics, ensuring the team is properly equipped and ready to compete in the upcoming…
The youth have urged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to launch comprehensive, youth-centered investigations into corruption in public offices, arguing that graft continues to deny young Kenyans employment opportunities, fair access to procurement, and quality public services. They are also calling for a thorough audit of all youth empowerment programmes and procurement frameworks at…
