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Ruto declares zero tolerance for fraud in SHA rollout
President Ruto said the government is using digitized systems to expose and eliminate the networks that previously drained public funds through the collapsed NHIF.
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From streets to ballot: Boniface Mwangi eyes 2027 presidency
Mwangi, who has long been a critic of poor governance and corruption, used the occasion to invite Kenyans to reflect on the country's 15-year journey since the Constitution was promulgated in 2010.
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Audit queries put Kenya School of Government under parliamentary spotlight
Discrepancies in staff remittances amounting to Sh2.3 million were also highlighted in the 2020 audit.
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MPs move to cut IEBC costs, calls for in-house lawyers for election petitions
In a report presented to the National Assembly, JLAC highlighted that apart from legal fees, the pending payments include Sh0.36 billion owed to the Postal Corporation for election logistics and Sh0.92 billion in other outstanding bills.
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CJ Koome vows justice without fear or favour on Katiba Day
Speaking during Katiba Day celebrations on Wednesday Koome emphasized that the Judiciary’s commitment to the supreme law remains steadfast despite ongoing challenges
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NACADA sets October deadline for new alcohol trade licensing system
According to NACADA, the new digital system will make applications easier while strengthening oversight of the industry.
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Maasai Mara land dispute sparks Parliamentary probe
The petition was filed in Parliament by Anthony Leseiyo on behalf of local residents who fear being pushed out of their ancestral land.
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Governor Mutai pleads not guilty to abuse of office, misconduct allegations
The Senate trial opened with the reading of the charges by Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye, who confirmed the allegations submitted by the County Assembly.
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AFA licenses 152 coffee dealers, dismisses monopoly claims
So far, 152 dealers have been cleared under three categories: 126 Coffee Buyers, 15 Coffee Warehousemen and 11 Coffee Agents.
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Mombasa restricts hospital visits over rising security concerns
The rules, which take effect immediately, set strict visiting hours, limit the number of caregivers per patient, and require registration and identification before access is granted.
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Court petition seeks to stop Ruto’s protest victims compensation plan
The contested framework was gazetted with a 120-day lifespan and placed under the Executive Office of the President.
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Retired Governors to face 10-year audits under new Bill
The proposed law, sponsored by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, directs the Auditor General to conduct a County Public Service Audit every 10 years to review how counties have been managed.
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Senate braces for legal clash as Governor Mutai faces impeachment
The County Assembly has enlisted 12 seasoned lawyers led by Elisha Ongoya, a prominent advocate who previously represented former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in his impeachment trial.
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Ruto urges Russia and Ukraine to choose dialogue over war
President Ruto noted that Kenya and Ukraine have enjoyed strong diplomatic ties for more than three decades, with cooperation cutting across various sectors.
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Nairobi MCAs set sight on impeaching Governor Sakaja amid wards’ frustration
The legislators are yet to draft the impeachment motion or collect the necessary signatures, with plans to discuss the process further during a retreat scheduled for next week.
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KDF kills five Al-Shabaab militants in Boni operation
Several other militants managed to escape with injuries during the operation.
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SHA suspends 45 health facilities in fraud crackdown
The affected facilities will not access any benefits under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, during the period of suspension.
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Donor projects stall as Kenya pays Sh6.5 billion on unused loans
Gathungu also warned that some projects carry clauses that require Kenya to pay commitment fees on undrawn loans, leading to further financial losses.
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MoH denies claims of hospital list removal from SHA website
In a statement released on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the State Department for Medical Services and the SHA said the reports were false and misleading.
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Two arrested over illegal job recruitment agency in Mombasa
The suspects, identified as Bilal Dundo Nyanje and Ali Abu Bakari, were arrested during an operation.
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MPs back Affordable Housing rules to guide Sh4m loans
The regulations set out conditions that borrowers must meet before accessing funds from the Affordable Housing Board.
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Kenya’s sudden August downpour: What caused it and why it turned deadly
Kenya Meteorological Department has linked the abrupt and severe downpour to two powerful phenomena that, when combined, created the perfect conditions for excessive rainfall.
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Kenya scrambles to meet 15 billion trees target as campaign lags
Through the Jaza Miti initiative, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has expanded seedling production in collaboration with NGOs, corporate organisations, and community forest associations.
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President Ruto constitutes expert panel to compensate protest victims
The panel will be chaired by Constitutional Advisor Professor Makau Mutua, with Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo serving as vice-chairperson.
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan V awarded Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart
The award was presented during a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, August 26.
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SA High Commissioner to Kenya Mninwa Mahlangu dies after short illness
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) confirmed the devastating news in a statement issued by Minister Ronald Lamola.
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Ex-KNTC boss Mutua now sole accused in edible oil scandal
The decision followed an application by Prosecution Counsel Delroy Mwasaru, who explained that Mr Sikuku was charged merely for issuing a professional opinion based on a procurement committee’s evaluation report.
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Petition filed against NCIC Chairperson Kobia citing abuse of office, academic fraud
The petition, presented to President William Ruto through Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen by Elizabeth Ochieng’, urges the Head of State to institute investigations into the conduct of Rev. Kobia and act on the findings.
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CoG says UHC staff transition premature pending resources and gratuity
Governor Muthomi Njuki, chair of the Health Committee at CoG, on Tuesday said the Ministry’s position contradicts previously agreed terms between national and county governments, potentially undermining the smooth transition of health workers.
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Auditor flags State firms over Sh2.95bn defaulted loans
In her audit report for the 2023/2024 financial year, Gathungu highlighted seven SOEs as the most affected, noting that they had defaulted on their loans between two and eight times since 2011 without making the required first repayment.