Global Affairs
At least 225 people killed in monsoon flash floods in Pakistan
The majority of the deaths, 211, were recorded in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
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Health and Wellness
Audit exposes nearly Sh1bn unbanked hospital revenue
The audit, which reviewed 250 hospitals across the country, also found that six other facilities failed to account for Sh214.3 million.
News
Orwoba out, Wakwabubi in as IEBC finalises UDA Senate shake-up
The move follows months of internal party wrangles and a recent High Court ruling that dismissed Orwoba’s attempt to block her removal
Technology
WhatsApp introduces group call scheduling for easier coordination
The feature is aimed at easing the challenge of coordinating calls, especially for large groups, community forums, friends in different time zones, or work-related meetings.
News
Bigambo elected Vice Chair as Ruto–Raila team sets public forums
The committee, led by ODM-nominated Senator Agnes Zani, is gearing up for nationwide stakeholder engagement as it begins the next phase of its mandate
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NTSA issues tough safety warning to school transport operators
NTSA director general George Njao said recent compliance checks and inspections revealed serious safety lapses in several school transport vehicles.
News
Ruto makes new appointments of parastatal board chairs
At the Kenya National Shipping Line, Ruto re-appointed Levi Franklin Mghalu as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Board of Directors
News
Ruto appoints panel to nominate National Land Commission chair, members
The panel will be tasked with shortlisting suitable candidates to lead the commission in managing the country’s land matters
News
Kenyans warned to brace for flash floods, strong winds
Residents in the affected areas were cautioned to prepare for flash floods, poor visibility, and related risks.
Health and Wellness
Nairobi Hospital halts fee increase after insurers raise alarm
Several insurers had temporarily withdrawn services at the hospital earlier this month, citing the rise in treatment costs triggered by the rate adjustment.
Global Affairs
Trump administration weighs refugee cap of 40,000, prioritizing white South Africans
Besides Afrikaners, the U.S. also expects to admit some Afghans who supported U.S. forces during the war and may allocate spaces to Ukrainians.
News
Chiefs set for paramilitary training, promotions under new package
CS Murkomen announced that all 8,102 chiefs will undergo a three-week paralegal and security management course, with the first cohort of 1,000 already identified.
Global Affairs
Free school lunch programme under scrutiny as 365 fall sick in Java
Local officials said 365 students and community members reported stomach pain, diarrhoea, and headaches after eating a meal distributed to several schools in the town.
News
Treasury CS warns counties as pension debt soars to Sh103 billion
Speaking during the devolution conference in Homa Bay, Mbadi said the arrears had risen sharply from Sh23.3 billion in recent years to over Sh103 billion, describing the situation as deeply worrying.
News
Detectives uncover 13 graves, 11 deaths confirmed in Kwa Binzaro
Early investigations suggest that the new victims in Kwa Binzaro may also have been starved to death, although the graves were concealed deeper in the bush compared to Shakahola.
Global Affairs
Trump–Putin summit ends without ceasefire deal on Ukraine
The two leaders met for nearly three hours in Anchorage and later issued brief joint remarks before leaving without taking questions from the press.
News
The turbulent tenure of Kericho Governor Eric Mutai
Tempers flared on Friday during a heated special sitting at the County Assembly as 33 out of 47 MCAs voted to remove Mutai.
Global Affairs
German Ministers sued as Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan
Pro Asyl, a refugee advocacy organisation, said hundreds of Afghans were detained in Pakistan this week, with at least 34 deported back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
News
Kericho Governor Mutai impeached for second time
A total of 33 MCAs voted in favour of the motion to remove him from office on Friday
Global Affairs
Refugee families decry new food ration cuts in Daadab camp
Chronic underfunding has plagued the camp for years, but residents say the latest ration cuts are among the harshest
Global Affairs
Jubaland unveils labour reforms, consumer safeguards and major IDP resettlement plan
The plan includes the creation of an inter-ministerial committee tasked with assessing the qualifications and legal compliance of foreign workers.
Education and Career
Sh76 billion owed: Auditor General warns on rising university liabilities
The audit further revealed that six universities recorded operating deficits totaling Sh3.2 billion, meaning their expenditures exceeded revenue.
News
DP Kindiki roots for peace as foundation for development in marginalized areas
KIndiki stressed that peace and unity are critical for development, urging residents to back ongoing efforts to secure lasting stability in the region.
News
Sh229 million in County imprests unaccounted for, says Auditor General report
The report shows that some officers held multiple imprests in violation of the Public Finance Management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015.
News
Five arrested in Kisii as NACADA seizes bhang worth Sh2 million
Among those arrested is the wife of Geoffrey Nyabira, a fugitive already facing a drug trafficking case at the Kisii Law Courts
News
Wakenya tusichome mechi! Ruto's plea ahead of Sunday's clash
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said six official fan zones have been established in Nairobi to curb overcrowding at Kasarani.
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Gov't launches nationwide training for over 8,000 chiefs, assistants
CS Murkomen said the training is in line with President William Ruto’s plan to modernise and reform the security sector
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Kenyan team meets Haiti’s new leader over security mission progress
The violence has fuelled Haiti’s humanitarian crisis. According to the UN, 5.7 million people, more than half the population, face severe food shortages, and over one million have been displaced.
News
Officers warned of Sh4m fine, surcharge for skipping E-GPS in procurement
PPRA Director-General Patrick Wanjuki said officers responsible for such transactions are breaching the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, and warned they will be personally liable for the amounts paid through those deals. “
News
Court stops arrest of Nairobi housing chief without warrant
In his ruling, Justice Mwamuye clarified that the orders do not stop police investigations or lawful summons, but strictly prohibit any arrest without a court-sanctioned warrant.