The bus, hidden cargo and Sh29m tax bill

Seizure exposes how smugglers use Uganda-Kenya transport corridor to ferry untaxed goods.

Ruto to deliver Kenya's official statement as 81st session of Unga opens

President William Ruto expected to use the forum to press Kenya's priorities.

Report reveals Utumishi Girls fire suspects 'bullied' in remand

Due to the bullying and privacy requirements, the girls will be remanded at another institution.

Kenya seeks local trials for cybercrime suspects

Kenya rejects sections of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.

Kilifi owes suppliers Sh10.7bn: Senators want 'defiant' governor Mung'aro to explain why

Kilifi Governor under pressure to explain staggering debt the county is yet to settle.

Ruto praises Affordable Housing at the UN: Kenya volunteers to be the test case

After defections, Eritrea turns to diaspora for Afcon qualifiers

The Red Sea state has seen many sportspeople defect over the last two decades.

Court strikes down law threatening Uhuru's retirement benefits

The judgment has significant implications for retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Ruto urges world to centre the United Nations in AI governance

In July this year, Kenya launched a nationwide public participation exercise on its draft AI...

Vyeti feki vyanoga miongoni mwa wanaoajiriwa serikalini

WAKENYA wanaotumia vyeti ghushi vya masomo kupata ajira, vyeo na mishahara mikubwa sasa wanaandamwa huku hukumu za hivi majuzi zikifichua jinsi barua hizo zimekuwa zikitumiwa kuingia na kupanda ngazi katika utumishi wa umma. Mnamo Jumatatu, mahakama moja jijini Nairobi ilimpiga faini ya Sh80,000 aliyekuwa afisa msaidizi wa uchaguzi katika Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC), George Kipyatich Kibor, baada ya kupatikana na hatia ya kuwasilisha cheti ghushi cha shahada. Bw Kibor aliwasilisha cheti ghushi cha Shahada ya Usimamizi wa Biashara (Fedha na Benki) alichodai kilitolewa na Chuo Kikuu cha Moi. Hukumu yake ilitolewa siku chache baada ya aliyekuwa afisa wa Kampuni ya Kuzalisha Umeme nchini (KenGen), David Mogire Nyabuti, kuhukumiwa kifungo cha miaka 11 kwa kutumia barua ghushi za masomo kupata ajira na kujipatia karibu Sh15 milioni. Bw Nyabuti alitumia cheti ghushi cha Mtihani wa Kitaifa wa Kidato cha Nne(KCSE) na hati ya matokeo kupata nafasi ya kujiunga na Chuo cha Mafunzo cha Kampuni ya Umeme Nchini (KPC) kabla ya kupata ajira KenGen. Tume ya Maadili na Kupambana na Ufisadi (EACC) ilibaini kuwa aliwasilisha barua hizo kama vyeti halali vilivyotolewa na Baraza la Kitaifa la Mitihani Kenya (KNEC). Kati ya Agosti 2003 na Septemba 2018, alipokea Sh14.94 milioni kama mishahara na marupurupu kutokana na udanganyifu huo. Mahakama ilimpata na hatia ya kujipatia mali ya umma kwa njia ya udanganyifu na kumuamuru kurejesha fedha hizo au kutumikia kifungo cha miaka mitano. Pia alipigwa faini ya Sh900,000, huku akikabiliwa na kifungo cha miaka miwili iwapo angeshindwa kulipa. Kesi hizo ni sehemu ya tatizo kubwa la vyeti ghushi katika taasisi za umma. EACC inasema imefikisha mahakamani kesi 90 zinazohusu vyeti ghushi vya masomo. Kati ya hizo, 43 zimeishia wahusika kuhukumiwa, 39 bado zinasubiri kuamuliwa, washukiwa saba waliachiliwa huru na kesi moja iliondolewa. Katika mwaka wa kifedha wa 2025/26 pekee, EACC ilirejesha Sh18.5 milioni zilizolipwa kwa njia ya udanganyifu kwa maafisa wa umma kupitia mishahara iliyotokana na vyeti ghushi na ajira mbili. Miongoni mwa waliopatikana na hatia ni Martin Maigua Maina, aliyedanganya kwa kutumia cheti cha Shahada ya Sanaa katika Sayansi ya Siasa ili kupata cheo IEBC. Jecinter Hezron Adoyo alishtakiwa kwa kughushi barua za masomo kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi ili kupata ajira katika Tume ya Ugavi wa Mapato kama mdadisi mkuu na msaidizi wa kibinafsi wa mwenyekiti. Katika Kampuni ya Maji ya Nairobi, Stacy Mwikali alitumia cheti ghushi cha Shahada ya Teknolojia ya Habari alichodai kimetolewa na Chuo Kikuu cha JKUAT kupata cheo cha kaimu meneja kampuni hiyo. Aliyekuwa mfanyakazi wa Kaunti ya Nairobi Gabriel Bukachi Chapia alihukumiwa mwaka jana kifungo cha miaka miwili na nusu, huku akipewa chaguo la kulipa faini ya Sh150,000, baada ya kukiri kughushi vyeti vya masomo. Pia aliamriwa kurejesha Sh3.9 milioni alizopata alipokuwa akifanya kazi katika Hospitali ya Rufaa na Mafunzo ya Moi.

Elkana Jacob Foundation recognised for peace and community work in Nyali

The Elkana Jacob Foundation was recognised by the NyaliSub-County Peace and Cohesion Committee for its contribution to peacebuilding, youth engagement and community cohesion. The foundation received a Certificate of Appreciation on Monday, September 21, 2026, during activities marking the International Day of Peace in Nyali. The certificate cites the foundation's support for youth empowerment, sustainable [...] The post Elkana Jacob Foundation recognised for peace and community work in Nyali appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Eldoret hosts UN tourism week as Kenya turns to AI to diversify tourism

Eldoret will this week host Kenya's celebrations to mark UN Tourism Week as the country seeks to diversify its tourism offering beyond the traditional coastal and wildlife destinations. The week-long event, running from September 21 to 27 at the University of Eldoret, will be held under the theme "Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign [...] The post Eldoret hosts UN tourism week as Kenya turns to AI to diversify tourism appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Calvin Harris recognised for 1.6m world record DJ set crowd

Scottish DJ Calvin Harris has been celebrating writing his name into the record books after performing for an estimated 1.6m people in Sao Paulo earlier this year. The musician from Dumfries received recognition from Guinness World Records (GWR) for the largest attendance for a DJ set by a single artist. He took to social media [...] The post Calvin Harris recognised for 1.6m world record DJ set crowd appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Cherargei challenges High Court Ruling declaring retired presidents law unconstitutionalv

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has challenged a High Court decision declaring Section 6 of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act unconstitutional, arguing that the provision is a necessary safeguard against the continued exercise of political power by former presidents. Cherargei, who participated in the case as an Interested Party, said he disagreed with the judgment delivered [...] The post Cherargei challenges High Court Ruling declaring retired presidents law unconstitutionalv appeared first on Kahawatungu.

CMA Issues Warning to Kenyans Seeking to Invest in Dangote Refinery

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is planning a massive Ksh2.2 trillion oil refinery in Lamu, while Kenyan retail investors currently face strict limits on joining the ongoing Dangote Refinery IPO.

Three held over woman's murder as South Africa police investigate eight other body finds

Three suspects have been detained in South Africa in connection with the murder of a woman in an area east of Johannesburg – the last of nine recent cases in that region that has shone a spotlight on the level of violence against women in the country. Under pressure to solve the spate of murders [...] The post Three held over womans murder as South Africa police investigate eight other body finds appeared first on Kahawatungu.

US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president

Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moise have been transported to Florida to stand trial, US officials said Sunday. Moise, 53, was gunned down on July 7, 2021, at his private residence by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. His security detail did not intervene to protect him. [...] The post US arrests 18 suspects in killing of Haitian president appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Sudan gold mine collapse kills 10, injures 21

A gold mine collapsed in northern Sudan killing at least 10 people and injuring 21 others, two survivors told AFP on Sunday after overnight rescue efforts. Since war erupted in April 2023 between Sudans army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the war efforts of both sides have been largely funded by the countrys [...] The post Sudan gold mine collapse kills 10, injures 21 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Iran says conveyed conditions to US for reopening Hormuz

Irans top negotiator said Sunday that Tehran had conveyed to Washington through mediators its conditions for reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which it has blockaded throughout the Middle East war. The two foes are locked in a stalemate, months into the conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. Tehran has [...] The post Iran says conveyed conditions to US for reopening Hormuz appeared first on Kahawatungu.

DRC: MSF conducts an vaccination study among frontline workers against Ebola disease

As the Ebola disease outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and Epicentre, its epidemiological research centre, are launching BRAVO- an important study that will follow frontline workers over time to assess the effect of the ERVEBO vaccine. The study [...] The post DRC: MSF conducts an vaccination study among frontline workers against Ebola disease appeared first on Kahawatungu.