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EXCLUSIVE: Inside Omanga’s political journey: From Bomas elections to national coalitions

In the 2017 political cycle, Omanga was later nominated to the Senate, while Shebesh lost the Woman Representative seat in the August General Election to ODM’s Esther Passaris.

Row over National Addressing Bill as Communication Authority warns of duplication and costs

A key concern is the proposal to establish a National Addressing Council. The Authority is pushing for the removal of the provisions creating the council, arguing that its functions should instead be handled by the Communications Authority.

Kindiki urges Africa to accelerate digital transformation for governance and development

Kindiki said Africa must urgently align itself with global technological shifts that have placed digital systems at the centre of economic and institutional progress.

BBS Mall defends bodaboda zoning rules after social media backlash

In a statement sent to newsrooms on Tuesday, the mall's management insisted that the facility was not seeking to ban bodabodas but was instead enforcing clearly designated zones for different forms of transport to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow.

List of overseas hospitals contracted by SHA to treat Kenyans

The facilities are located in Turkey, India, and Saudi Arabia and will be used for complex medical cases that cannot be adequately handled locally.

Millicent Omanga opens up on tough campaign life amid pressure of family duties

On February 8, 2026, Omanga officially broke ranks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and declared her alignment with the United Opposition.

Taita Taveta petitions National Assembly for Tsavo revenue share plan

The petition also compared Tsavo with other parks such as Maasai Mara, which Governor Mwadime said generates billions annually for Narok County, unlike Tsavo where no structured revenue goes to the host county.

Final batch of Kenyan police officers returns from Haiti Mission

The officers touched down on Tuesday evening, bringing to a close Kenya’s latest rotation of personnel assigned to support security operations in the Caribbean nation.

Senators demand proof of compensation over Bomas construction deaths

Senator Lenku cited at least 18 injuries and two deaths linked to the construction works and pressed for clear documentation to support claims that compensation had been processed.

MPs fault Child Welfare Society over delayed reports, stalled projects

On projects flagged by the Auditor General, the Society disputed parts of the findings and gave updated progress reports on six key projects under review.

M-Pesa processes Sh103.2 billion daily in Africa expansion push, says Safaricom CEO

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said M-Pesa processes about Sh103.2 billion daily through more than 500 million transactions across seven markets, following installation of infrastructure capable of 10,000 transactions per second. He spoke in Nairobi at the Connected Africa Summit.

Senate to hold sixth Mashinani sittings in Kilifi in September

The House has already lined up legislative activities in Kilifi County during the last week of September. In addition to plenary sittings, Senate committees will hold sessions across the county, giving residents a chance to take part in parliamentary business.

Africa must rethink and adapt new approaches in mediation

Mudavadi said mediation processes are increasingly being treated as transactional ventures, eroding their core objective of securing lasting peace.

SHA, KNUT reach deal to fix teachers’ medical scheme and avert strike

The Social Health Authority, Ministry of Health and KNUT agreed measures to address POMSF operational challenges for teachers’ medical scheme, including last expense processing, overseas treatment, IVF coverage and a ban on out-of-pocket payments.

TVETA shuts Tigoni college over fake training and illegal operations

The regulator said the programme had initially started as a donor-funded initiative meant to offer free skills training to young people, but was later taken over by a Community Based Organization that began charging fees.

Raila Jnr commends President Ruto over education projects

The Raila Odinga Education Centre, launched in 2016, was established to expand access to learning in Kibra, one of Nairobi’s most densely populated informal settlements. It serves thousands of learners and is equipped with modern classrooms and digital learning facilities.

FKF confirms EACC probe into CHAN insurance deal, pledges full cooperation

In a statement, FKF said it had engaged with the anti-graft agency and reiterated its commitment to cooperate fully with the inquiry, emphasizing its adherence to transparency and accountability standards.

Court temporarily halts Maseno VC recruitment pending judicial review case

In the same decision, the court said the permission granted to file the case would also stop any further steps in the recruitment, including interviews and appointment of a Vice-Chancellor.

Supreme Court nominee Kigen responds to concerns over past legal ties

Supreme Court nominee Katwa Kigen told Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission he would act fairly despite prior legal work for President William Ruto, citing recusal and judicial safeguards in election disputes.

Dr Mercy Korir: Why accurate health reporting is becoming critical in Kenya

In a Radio Generation interview on Tuesday, Willow Health Media CEO Dr. Mercy Korir said accurate health information helps people seek proper care, while misinformation can push them to unsafe alternatives.

KRA to auto-integrate ICMS export data into iTax VAT returns from May 2026

According to a public notice published on MyGov on April 28, 2026, the new system will see validated export values automatically prefilled under zero-rated supplies once the relevant export documents are issued by Customs.

Ruto urges African states to process minerals locally to unlock value

Ruto noted that Africa holds about 30 percent of the world’s critical minerals but earns less than one percent of the value in global clean energy supply chains, even as demand for minerals such as Lithium and Cobalt grows.

Ruto downplays viral English comments, sends message to Nigeria

Ruto maintained that the viral clip did not reflect the full message he intended to pass, insisting that the discussion had been narrowed down in a misleading way.

JSC begins Supreme Court judge recruitment after Justice Ibrahim’s death

The Judicial Service Commission began recruitment and selection interviews for a Supreme Court judge on April 28, 2026, following the death of Justice Mohamed Ibrahim in Nairobi. The process will shortlist candidates for presidential nomination and National Assembly vetting.

KNUT warns funding delays hurting free education delivery

KNUT Deputy SG Hesbon Otieno Agola says delayed capitation and unpaid balances are leaving public schools with accumulating supplier debts. He argues new allocations often clear arrears rather than fund learning activities.

KNUT raises alarm as 2025 exam workers wait months for payment

This comes days after Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba acknowledged that the government is facing a Sh4.7 billion funding deficit needed to settle pending bills for examiners, supervisors, invigilators and other contracted staff under the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).

Ruto pushes back on criticism of joint oil project involving four countries

Ruto called for a shift in how regional development is discussed, urging leaders and citizens to adopt a more confident outlook on Africa’s economic direction.