Business
Uchumi owners to face MPs over stalled staff payments
Lawmakers say they will question the owners on why the debts remain outstanding while the business is still linked to expansion plans and renewed operations in some areas.
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Exclusives
Government defends policies as Muthuma warns against “default rejection” culture
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Muthuma argued that many Kenyans had formed opinions on key government policies without directly interacting with them.
News
Matatus to operate normally on June 25 protest anniversary
MoA chairman Albert Karakacha called on drivers, crew and owners to stay disciplined and continue offering transport without disruption.
Education and Career
Experts link growing school unrest to mental health strain
The Ministry of Health estimates that one in four Kenyans will face a mental health condition in their lifetime.
Health and Wellness
Kenya to mark World Drug Day with focus shifts to emerging narcotics threats
The event will focus on emerging drug threats, innovative treatment and recovery models, and strengthened prevention strategies as authorities seek to address evolving patterns of substance abuse across the country
Health and Wellness
US releases experimental Ebola treatment to support urgent trials in Congo
The World Health Organization confirmed that shipments of the experimental treatment, alongside other candidate therapies, are already being sent as preparations for trials advance in Congo and nearby countries. Health teams are working to enrol patients at selected treatment centres under coordinated study plans.
Nairobi
Kenya seals Sh154.2bn JKIA upgrade deal as major airport expansion begins
The agreement was signed on behalf of the government by Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development Teresia Mbaika and China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) General Manager Yu Xiaodong
News
Over 520,000 national IDs remain uncollected as Government steps up collection drive
Figures from the Department of Immigration and Citizen Services show that 520,000 IDs are currently awaiting collection, up from 460,000 recorded in March.
Corridors of Justice
Court hands three-year jail term to mastermind of Sh151 million fake tantalum scam
The case exposed what investigators described as a coordinated international network that moved fake mineral consignments through Kenyan ports.
World-Cup-2026
France manager Deschamps to miss Norway clash
The manager has left the Les Bleus camp, in agreement with the French Football Federation, to take compassionate leave and is expected to fly home to France to make funeral arrangements following the devastating news.
Corridors of Justice
State pushes back on court bid to freeze Sh375bn JKIA upgrade
The case names the Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, the Kenya Airports Authority (Kenya Airports Authority), the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary and the Attorney-General as respondents.
Health and Wellness
Shisha peddlers faces Sh1 million penalty under proposed ban
Health CS Aden Duale, in the Regulatory Impact Statement accompanying the draft, says tougher measures are necessary because shisha continues to pose a serious danger to public health. He argues that despite previous restrictions, the product remains accessible and harmful to both users and those around them.