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Murkomen pressed in parliament over disappearance of three Mathare residents within 72 hours

Binti WangilaJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202603 mins

Members of Parliament have demanded that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen account for the whereabouts of three residents of Mathare Constituency who reportedly disappeared under mysterious circumstances within a span of 72 hours. The disappearances sparked protests in Mathare, during which one person was killed, further heightening tensions over alleged forced abductions and rising insecurity…

Kenya targets labour protection and trade expansion as Mudavadi holds Saudi talks

Binti WangilaJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202603 mins

Kenya has placed the welfare of its migrant workers and the expansion of trade opportunities at the heart of high-level diplomatic talks as Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi begins a three-day visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The visit, running from July 3 to July 5, signals Nairobi’s renewed…

Sifuna denies receiving political funding from Uhuru Kenyatta

Binti WangilaJuly 3, 2026July 3, 202602 mins

ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that the Linda Mwananchi movement is being financed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to undermine President William Ruto’s administration ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview,Sifuna described the allegations as political propaganda aimed at misleading the public about the movement’s activities….

NGEC raises alarm over rising violence against women and children,backs new government reforms

Binti WangilaJuly 1, 2026July 1, 202602 mins

The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has raised concern over the increasing cases of gender-based violence, child abuse and killings in Kenya, while welcoming a series of Cabinet-approved reforms aimed at strengthening protection for women, children and vulnerable families. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission described the Cabinet’s approval of the Kenya…

Kenya government’s stake in safaricom falls to 15 per cent after sh204.3 billion vodacom deal

Binti WangilaJune 30, 2026June 30, 202602 mins

The Kenyan government has reduced its shareholding in Safaricom to 15 per cent following the completion of the sale of a 20 per cent stake to South Africa’s Vodacom in a deal worth Sh204.3 billion. The transaction, which was first announced in December 2025, was delayed by legal challenges filed by politicians and civil society…

Gachagua warns of growing threats to press freedom ahead of 2027 elections

Binti WangilaJune 30, 2026June 30, 202603 mins

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over what he describes as increasing threats to press freedom in Kenya, alleging that journalists, bloggers and independent media houses are facing intimidation ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Gachagua claimed that media practitioners reporting on corruption, governance and public…

Teachers call for Evaleen Mitei’s confirmation as TSC CEO

Binti WangilaJune 29, 2026June 29, 202602 mins

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…

Oburu Oginga rules out direct ODM endorsements, tells aspirants to earn public support

Binti WangilaJune 29, 2026June 29, 202602 mins

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…

Wetangula’s endorsement of Susan Nakhumicha for Trans Nzoia governor sparks Rift within Kenya Kwanza

Binti WangilaJune 29, 2026June 29, 202603 mins

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…

Counties paid Sh5.19 billion through manual payroll despite Government Directive, Report Reveals

Binti WangilaJune 29, 2026June 29, 202603 mins

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…

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Murkomen pressed in parliament over disappearance of three Mathare residents within 72 hours

Kenya targets labour protection and trade expansion as Mudavadi holds Saudi talks

Sifuna denies receiving political funding from Uhuru Kenyatta

NGEC raises alarm over rising violence against women and children,backs new government reforms

Kenya government’s stake in safaricom falls to 15 per cent after sh204.3 billion vodacom deal

Gachagua warns of growing threats to press freedom ahead of 2027 elections

Teachers call for Evaleen Mitei’s confirmation as TSC CEO

Oburu Oginga rules out direct ODM endorsements, tells aspirants to earn public support

Wetangula’s endorsement of Susan Nakhumicha for Trans Nzoia governor sparks Rift within Kenya Kwanza

Counties paid Sh5.19 billion through manual payroll despite Government Directive, Report Reveals

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