Cabinet establishes committee on AI

Cabinet established a Standing Cabinet Committee on Artificial Intelligence to steer Kenya's national AI strategy, coordinate policy across Government and position the country as a regional leader in the responsible development and adoption of artificial intelligence. The committee will advance AI-driven innovation, productivity, public service delivery, job creation and inclusive economic growth while putting in [...] The post Cabinet establishes committee on AI appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Cabinet approves reforms to dismantle deeply entrenched and decades-long payroll fraud

The Cabinet approved sweeping reforms to dismantle deeply entrenched and decades-long payroll fraud in Government, restore integrity to the public wage bill and safeguard taxpayers' money through a whole-of-government payroll clean up. The decision follows a comprehensive Government payroll audit that uncovered widespread weaknesses in payroll governance. A sample audit of 12 of the 53 [...] The post Cabinet approves reforms to dismantle deeply entrenched and decades-long payroll fraud appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Cabinet approves Kenya's accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties

Cabinet has approved Kenya's accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties in a major move aimed at curbing the recruitment of Kenyans into foreign conflicts and strengthening action against human trafficking. The decision paves the way for Kenya to accede to the 1989 United Nations Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries and [...] The post Cabinet approves Kenya's accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties appeared first on Kahawatungu.

How Lamu rose from years of terror to a global peace model

Last week, the county made history by becoming the first African local authority to win UCLG...

Vodacom takes control of Safaricom after completing acquisition of additional stake

The deal reshapes Safaricom's ownership structure, leaving the Kenyan government with 20pc stake.

Murang'a toddler beheaded in bizarre ritual sacrifice

The suspect allegedly lured the boy to his house.

The empty clinics failing Baringo's poor

The county admits that about 30 health facilities are non-operational due to shortage of...

26 Kenyans flee South Africa due to xenophobic attack threats, more to return

NMG Uganda shutdown is part of probe ordered by Museveni, says ICT Minister

Armed, masked military personnel maintain a strict physical blockade on NMGU premises for third...

Explainer: New NTSA vehicle inspection regulations

Swedish Embassy rushes to Supreme Court for cover from labour suits

The outcome could determine whether Kenyans can sue foreign employers locally.

Can they do it? Doubts over NTSA's capacity to implement own directive

It currently has 17 inspection centres and plans to increase the number to 87 next year.

Inside Ndindi Nyoro's do-or-die political gamble

At the centre of his dilemma is a deeply polarised landscape that could make or break his...

DR Congo's Leopards unite a nation scarred by war, Ebola

Their qualification for the World Cup after such a gruelling campaign is not just a sporting...

First batch of Kenyans fleeing xenophobia in South Africa arrives

More than 100 Kenyans are currently sheltering at Kenya's High Commission in Pretoria.

Residents of Kiamaiko protest against alleged abduction of two Mathare youths during Gen Z protests

One killed as Mathare protests over missing youths turn deadly

Several were injured in the protests were sparked by growing anger over "wave of enforced...

High Court orders Ruto to reconstitute Cabinet over two-thirds gender rule

Court finds that Cabinet violates Constitution by failing to meet two-thirds gender rule.

Supreme Court agrees to review ban on AR-style semi-automatic rifles in major Second Amendment case

The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will decide whether cities and states may ban people from owning AR-15 rifles and similar semi-automatic weapons, taking up a major Second Amendment dispute that it had previously declined to address. One of the appeals involving certain semi-automatic rifles came from two Illinois residents who want to purchase [...] The post Supreme Court agrees to review ban on AR-style semi-automatic rifles in major Second Amendment case appeared first on Kahawatungu.

EACC arrests Nyamira County Assembly Deputy Clerk over Sh30 million tender scandal

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in South Nyanza region arrested Nyamira County Assembly Deputy Clerk and Director of Finance and Accounts Leonard Kevin Nyamasege over alleged procurement irregularities linked to the construction of an office block at the county legislature. Nyamasege was arrested on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and presented before Nyamira Law Courts [...] The post EACC arrests Nyamira County Assembly Deputy Clerk over Sh30 million tender scandal appeared first on Kahawatungu.