The government, through the Office of the President, has launched an exercise to identify marginalized and minority communities in Marsabit County as part of efforts to promote inclusive development and equitable access to opportunities. The initiative aims to ensure that communities that have historically been left behind are adequately represented in national policies, development programmes,…
Police in Marsabit County have seized 180 jerricans of suspected counterfeit cooking oil believed to have been smuggled into Kenya from neighbouring Somalia. The consignment was intercepted during an operation conducted early Monday at the KBC area on the outskirts of Marsabit Town. It was being transported in a Nissan public service vehicle when officers…
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Marsabit for allegedly trafficking bhang, according to Leonard Kimaiyo. Mr. Kimaiyo said the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Abdiharim, was arrested on Monday near Bypass Bar in Mountain Location following an intelligence-led operation. Police recovered 60 rolls of Cannabis sativa (bhang) and KSh 10,050 in cash believed to be…
A section of teachers has urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to formally confirm Evaleen Mitei as the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, citing her exemplary leadership during her tenure in an acting capacity. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, teachers drawn from the Nairobi Cosmopolitan Hub praised Mitei’s performance since assuming the role following…
The government, through the Office of the President, has launched an exercise to identify marginalized and minority communities in Marsabit County as part of efforts to promote inclusive development and equitable access to opportunities. The initiative aims to ensure that communities that have historically been left behind are adequately represented in national policies, development programmes,…
Police in Marsabit County have seized 180 jerricans of suspected counterfeit cooking oil believed to have been smuggled into Kenya from neighbouring Somalia. The consignment was intercepted during an operation conducted early Monday at the KBC area on the outskirts of Marsabit Town. It was being transported in a Nissan public service vehicle when officers…
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Marsabit for allegedly trafficking bhang, according to Leonard Kimaiyo. Mr. Kimaiyo said the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Abdiharim, was arrested on Monday near Bypass Bar in Mountain Location following an intelligence-led operation. Police recovered 60 rolls of Cannabis sativa (bhang) and KSh 10,050 in cash believed to be…
A section of teachers has urged the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to formally confirm Evaleen Mitei as the Commission’s Chief Executive Officer, citing her exemplary leadership during her tenure in an acting capacity. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, teachers drawn from the Nairobi Cosmopolitan Hub praised Mitei’s performance since assuming the role following…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has officially ruled out any extension for the submission of annual income tax returns. All taxpayers are legally required to submit their returns on or before Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Unlike previous financial years such as the 2024 cycle where extensions and penalty waivers were granted due to system congestion…
ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has warned political aspirants against expecting direct nominations from the party leadership, insisting that candidates seeking elective positions must earn the support of voters through their performance and engagement with the public. Dr. Oginga said the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will conduct free and fair nominations and that he will…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s endorsement of former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha as the preferred Kenya Kwanza candidate for the Trans Nzoia gubernatorial race has triggered sharp reactions from leaders within the coalition in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma counties. The move has exposed growing divisions within Kenya Kwanza, with leaders affiliated to the United…
KENYA, June 29–At a high-profile State House ceremony marking the 11th Presidential Assent of the year, President William Ruto officially signed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, into law. This pivotal statutory milestone establishes a structured fiscal architecture for the equitable distribution of resources among Kenya’s 47 devolved units, providing a stabilized operational framework…
Several county governments, including Wajir, Siaya and Nairobi, continued processing billions of shillings in salaries through manual payroll systems despite a government directive requiring a transition to the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), a new report has revealed. According to a report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, county governments processed at least Sh5.19 billion…
Kenya Jun 29–The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a comprehensive clarification addressing public apprehensions and widespread inquiries surrounding the government’s upcoming directive to enforce mandatory annual safety inspections for private vehicles. The regulatory body announced that beginning July 1, all private vehicles older than four years will undergo compulsory yearly technical assessments…
