Govt on course to rehabilitate, reform Kenyan Prisons

Correctional Services Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Salome Beacco has announced that the department is working with partners to help supplement ongoing efforts aimed at aligning its operations with the UN's Nelson Mandela Rules for the humane treatment of offenders. Speaking in Nairobi during a meeting with officials from Faraja Trust, Dr. Beacco maintained the welfare...

PS Reveals Plan for Ex-Govt Workers to Own Contested Lang'ata Land

The government has outlined the next steps in a dispute that has left Lang'ata residents uncertain over the future of their homes.

Govt begins verification of older persons, PWD beneficiaries

The government has begun verifying beneficiaries enrolled in the cash transfer programme for older persons and people with disabilities (PWDs) in Rachuonyo South Sub-County. Rachuonyo South Sub-County Gender and Social Development Officer Verah Ouma said the exercise, which began on September 21 and is expected to run until October 2026, seeks to confirm the status...

Govt expands social protection, targets 2.5 million households

The government plans to establish and capitalize the Social Protection Fund and expand the Inua Jamii programme to reach 2.5 million households as it seeks to strengthen support for vulnerable Kenyans. Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua said the government was also shifting its approach from reliance on cash transfers towards sustainable...

Nkaimurunya Primary School receives Sh1.5m for classroom renovation

Kajiado North Member of Parliament Onesmus Ngogoyo has handed over a cheque of Sh1.5 million to support the renovation of classrooms at Nkaimurunya Primary School in Nkaimurunya Ward. The funds will be used to improve the condition of classrooms and provide pupils and teachers with safer and more conducive learning spaces. Speaking during the cheque...

Naivasha groups receive Sh2.3m Uwezo Fund to expand enterprises

Sixteen groups in Naivasha have received a total of Sh2.3 million under the eighth phase of the Uwezo Fund to expand their enterprises and improve their livelihoods. The latest disbursement includes four groups accessing the Fund for the first time, while the remaining beneficiaries are receiving additional financing after demonstrating their ability to utilize and...

Latest Global Rankings Reveal Leading Universities in Kenya

The rankings come at a time when Kenyan universities are increasingly competing for students, research and international partnerships to enhance learning.

Court Issues Orders After 300 Students Risk Missing 2026 KCSE, KJSEA Exams

The court stepped in after a long-running dispute threatened to affect hundreds of learners preparing for national assessments.

Museveni Reveals Plans for Another Oil Refinery in East Africa

Museveni has shared fresh details about Uganda's energy plans as regional leaders and investors gathered for the Lamu project's groundbreaking.

Israel-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official says

A man holding a knife had forced one of the pilots onto the floor, and there was blood everywhere.

Court declines bid to stop transfer of former Highway Secondary School principal

TSC defended the move as a lawful management decision prompted by repeated student unrest.

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Why Kajiado's satellite towns are at risk of flooding as El Niño rains approach

Families near Kiserian Dam fear the water will rise and spill.

Court strikes out petition challenging Ruto's decision to lift logging ban

Kituo cha Sheria had challenged government's 2023 decision to lift the moratorium.

Dangote oil refinery launch at Lamu port

Dangote wants to replicate his group's 700,000-barrel-per-day Nigerian refinery.

I am not boarding: Uganda's Museveni says will not invest in Lamu refinery

Museveni said there is an existing agreement between Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya to have the refinery set in Tanga, and he has not been told what happened to change the plan.

Makueni governor issues title deeds to six public facilities

Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has issued title deeds to six public facilities in Emali town, Nzaui Sub-County, in a move aimed at securing public land from possible encroachment. The title deeds were issued on Tuesday to Emali Level 3 Hospital, Kwa Kamba Hill Land, the Christian/Muslim Cemetery, Emali Green Space, Emali Green Groceries Market,...

NCA Issues Fresh Directive to All Contractors

The directive is likely to affect the financial records of contractors, requiring them to identify, report and surrender some financial assets in their possession.

High Court Issues Orders in Petition Challenging Kindiki's Appointment

The petition challenges the legality of Kindiki's appointment as Deputy President, questioning how he left his Cabinet Secretary position without first resigning.