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Ogam leaves Tusker, signs for Austrian side Wolfsberger AC

The transfer marks an exciting new chapter for one of Kenya’s brightest young football talents.

Sakaja urged to prioritise service delivery as Nairobi ODM MPs rally support

The lawmakers emphasized that the pause in political tensions should now translate into concrete results for residents.

By-elections campaigns to run from October 8, IEBC confirms

Commission chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the campaign period will begin on October 8 and end on November 24, two days before voting.

CS Murkomen confirms probe into alleged Jubaland forces in Mandera

The Cabinet Secretary also cautioned politicians against politicising the issue, emphasizing that security matters are treated with the utmost care to safeguard national interests.

Public servants secure Sh43bn pay boost as wage bill soars

Data from the SRC shows that Sh36.45 billion, or 84 percent of the additional pay, was released between April and June this year.

Race to find survivors after Sudan landslide kills hundreds

Luca Renda, acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, told the BBC that they were sending rescuers, food and other aid, and would get a clearer picture soon.

MPs seeks EACC, DCI investigation into mismanaged Sh373m university project

The legislators found the amphitheatre, whose construction started in June 2019 and was to be completed by December 2020, abandoned and in a state of stagnation.

Over 1,400 agencies now using government e-procurement system

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has made it clear that no public office will be allowed to procure goods or services outside the system.

Explainer: Steps to impeach a governor or deputy governor in Kenya

Article 181 sets out the grounds for removal, which include gross violation of the Constitution or any law, abuse of office or misconduct.

US House panel releases 33,000 pages of Epstein files

Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican, ordered the documents to be published online on Tuesday.

Four men face 12 new charges in fraudulent SIM swap of former OCS Talaam

The accused now face 12 counts, including conspiracy to commit a felony, computer fraud, identity theft, and possession and use of multiple national identity cards.

Governors push back on e-procurement rollout, cite system failures and legal gaps

Abdullahi said governors welcome any system that enhances accountability and automation in public procurement, but the current digital platform is riddled with flaws that have stalled service delivery.

Judges’ immunity challenged in hotel’s Sh142 million suit

Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the petition presents weighty constitutional issues, including whether a judge can be held responsible for financial losses suffered by litigants as a result of a ruling later found to be wrong.

Ministry of Health settles postgraduate fees for 633 doctors

KMPDU Secretary General Davji Bhimji Atellah explained that in 2018, the ministry had cleared arrears for 420 government-sponsored registrars following talks with the union.

Kenya School of Law opens ATP applications, sets October deadline

At the same time, the school also invited applications for the pre-bar examination, which will be conducted on January 12, 2026. Interested applicants must register by December 12, 2025.

Kenya wastes 40% of food as millions face hunger

The report warns that the amount of wasted food is so large it could fill nearly 500 million 18-tonne trucks.

State agencies’ payment delays push penalties to Sh25.28 billion

Data from the Controller of Budget (CoB) shows that charges on overdue payments increased to Sh25.28 billion from Sh21.58 billion the previous year, largely driven by obligations at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (Kurra) and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).

Council of Governors chair blames toxic county politics for removal attempts

Abdullahi said governors remain vulnerable because their offices lack political protection, unlike other leaders who enjoy the backing of political parties.

Education Ministry blames verification checks for delayed school capitation funds

Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok explained that the delay followed a special audit by the Auditor General, which raised concerns that funds were not always reaching their intended institutions.

Former Kirinyaga DG Julius Muthike Njiri passes away at 67

His death on September 2, 2025, was confirmed by Governor Anne Waiguru, who praised Njiri as a leader committed to service, knowledge, and enterprise.

Kenya could unlock Sh2.3 trillion by refusing illegal debt payments- Lawyer Otieno

The Auditor-General’s report shows uncollected taxes have surged to Sh2.3 trillion, more than double the Sh999.6 billion reported last year.

High Court rules against MCAs in perks dispute with SRC

Justice Onesmus Makau ruled that the allowances were unlawful, saying MCAs are already required to attend plenary and committee sessions as part of their normal duties.

Cardi B cleared of assault on security guard in Los Angeles

Emani Ellis alleged that the US rapper cut her cheek with a 3in (7.5cm) fingernail and spat on her outside an obstetrician's office in 2018.

Kenya signs landmark MoU with US State of Nebraska

The agreement was signed at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday by Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, and Nebraska Secretary of State, Robert Evnen.

Governors, Health Ministry agree on UHC staff verification before transfers

The decision was reached during a high-level consultative meeting on Tuesday that brought together the Ministry of Health, the Council of Governors (CoG), the Social Health Authority (SHA), and the Public Service Commission (PSC).

Kenya disburses Sh294m to drought-hit households in arid north

NDMA CEO Lt. Col. (Rtd) Hared Adan urged households with payment delays to update details at nearby banks to access stipends.

MPs summon police IG Kanja over payroll and reform delays

Kanja had written to the Speaker seeking a 21-day deferment, arguing that the recent appointment of a new chairperson to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) required more time for consultations and a unified approach to the matters under review.

US Military strike kills 11 drug gang members off Venezuela

President Donald Trump announced the operation on social media, describing the deceased as "Narcoterrorists" and emphasizing that no US forces were harmed.

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State House spent Sh3.6bn in 42 days through emergency withdrawals

The allocations were approved under Article 223 of the Constitution, which permits emergency spending on unforeseen needs outside Parliament’s original budget.