News
17 Catholic pilgrims killed in Salama crash to undergo postmortem
The 17 victims were Catholic pilgrims travelling to the National Shrine in Subukia for National Prayer Day when the accident occurred in the Salama area.
Makueni County
Health and Wellness
Clinical officers’ global body demands justice over Makueni protest violence
The Global Association of Clinical Officers and Physician Associates (GACOPA) expressed particular concern over reports that a female Clinical Officer was injured during the demonstration and suffered a fracture of the humeral shaft that required surgical intervention.
Health and Wellness
KUCO demands probe after clinical officers attacked during Makueni protests
KUCO General Secretary and CEO Gibore Maroah said the officers had notified police before holding the demonstration, raising concern over how the attack was allowed to happen despite the authorities being informed in advance.
Rift Valley
Ruto unveils Sh2.7bn power project in Kajiado South
The President said the new infrastructure would make electricity supply more reliable in the areas covered by the project and create a better environment for economic activities to grow.
Exclusives
Maanzo blames government for poor county roads, devolution funding crisis
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Maanzo opposed the Roads Amendment Bill, arguing that it seeks to return functions that have already been devolved to the national government.
Eastern
Seven killed, 28 injured as minibus plunges down Makueni escarpment
The passengers had travelled from Nthongoni in Kibwezi East and were headed to Ikangavya, where they were expected to attend a dowry payment ceremony and related celebrations.
Exclusives
Maanzo calls for second autopsy after Makueni man dies in police cell
Police on Thursday had told Makau’s family that he had committed suicide while in custody at Kilungu Police Station in Makueni County. The account has since been rejected by his relatives, who have questioned how he sustained the injuries around his neck.
News
Governors seek special funding for growing towns and cities
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr, who led the appeal, told the Senate Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee that urban authorities should be given a clear place in the Division of Revenue Bill.
Counties
Makueni wins Senate praise over implementation of urban areas and cities act
Makueni County told the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations that it has chartered municipalities and governance structures in place under the Urban Areas and Cities Act, prompting praise from the committee and discussion of legal and revenue framework issues.
Eastern
Makueni Huduma Centre extends operating hours to boost access to government services
The expansion makes Makueni the 21st Huduma Centre nationwide to implement the extended-hours programme, an initiative by Huduma Kenya aimed at improving access to government services for farmers, traders, workers and other residents whose daytime commitments often make it difficult to visit public offices during regular operating hours
Eastern
Another delay for Thwake Dam as Ruto sets April completion date
Speaking after attending a church service and fundraising at St Martin's ACK Church in Kitui Town, the President attributed the latest delay to funding challenges, saying the government had exhausted the money allocated to the project before securing additional financing.
Eastern
Two arrested as police recover stolen infrastructure materials in Makueni
NPS says investigations are ongoing to determine whether the suspects are part of a broader network involved in organised theft