The World Bank has urged Kenya to fast-track sweeping anti-corruption reforms, warning that billions of shillings lost through corruption and weak public financial controls continue to deny citizens access to quality healthcare, education and infrastructure. The warning comes after the World Bank approved a new lending programme for Kenya, having delayed its approval over concerns…
A police officer has been arrested for allegedly supplying food and ammunition to suspected bandits at the Pokot–Turkana border, as the government intensifies its crackdown on insecurity and rogue security officers in the North Rift. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced the arrest on Friday during a security meeting and public baraza…
The Turkana County Government has flagged off a two-month supply of Corn-Soy Blend Plus Plus (CSB++) to combat Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) among children aged 6 to 59 months in five sub-counties, including Suguta and Kibish. The initiative aims to address the increasing cases of child malnutrition, which have risen to more than 35 percent…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi are facing a constitutional petition that could redefine the role of parliamentary leaders in electoral politics after the High Court temporarily barred them from participating in partisan campaigns using the authority of their offices. The High Court has issued conservatory orders restraining Wetang’ula and Kingi…
Daniel Othieno Odongo, Kenya’s first blind pilot, has officially declared his bid for the Mumias West parliamentary seat, becoming one of the country’s most prominent persons with disabilities seeking elective office ahead of the 2027 General Election. Running on a Roots Party ticket, Odongo’s entry into the race is being hailed as a milestone for…
A 21-year-old man wanted in connection with two robbery with violence cases has been arrested in Garissa Township following an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).The suspect, identified as Hamza Abdi Dagane, was apprehended on Wednesday in the Bulla Medina area after detectives tracked him down during the operation. According…
The government has expanded the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme to Northern Kenya as it rolls out the second phase of the youth empowerment initiative targeting 122,203 young entrepreneurs across the country. The programme, backed by KSh3.06 billion, will this week begin reaching beneficiaries in Garissa, Wajir, Mandera and Marsabit counties, marking the…
The Government plans to expand the number of Huduma Centres across the country to 290, with the long-term goal of ensuring every constituency has at least one centre offering essential public services. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku said the initiative is part of the government’s broader public service reforms aimed at bringing services closer…
Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai Napotikan has defended his administration’s development record while calling for investigations into the distribution of National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursaries in Loima Constituency. The Governor made the remarks during the Women’s Economic Empowerment Programme held in Lomil, Loima Sub-County, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusive economic…
Youth, women and elders in Dukana, North Horr Constituency, Marsabit County took to the streets on Wednesday to protest the deplorable state of Dukana Health Centre, accusing county and national authorities of neglect. The demonstrators cited chronic staff shortages, lack of drugs, and a run-down facility that forces patients to travel long distances for basic…
