Kenya and Ethiopia have pledged full government support for joint investment initiatives between Kenya’s Safaricom and Ethiopia’s state-owned Ethio Telecom. President William Ruto made a working visit to Addis Ababa, where he met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali to discuss bilateral relations and regional cooperation. The leaders announced that both governments will back Safaricom and Ethiotel as they explore strategic investment opportunities across regional markets. In a post on X, President Ruto said, “Made a visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where I held fruitful discussions with Prime Minister @AbiyAhmedAli. Among other key issues, we agreed to support Ethiotel and…
Author: David Wafula
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has outlined measures by the government to stop the illegal sale of prescription-only medicines. In a statement on Tuesday, December 23, CS Duale said the Ministry of Health has deployed an online system for declaring batch and lot numbers for all imported, exported, and locally manufactured health products. The system will become mandatory from January 1, 2026, and will strengthen the ability of regulatory boards to monitor the movement and sale of prescription medicines, including sildenafil. “The Ministry has finalized the Track and Authentication Standard for Health Products and Technologies, which has undergone stakeholder consultation.…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee Party has seen a significant rise in popularity, according to a recent TIFA survey. The party’s support has nearly tripled from 3 percent in August to 11 percent in November. TIFA attributes this rise to Uhuru’s renewed public role in party affairs and his endorsement of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, now Jubilee’s Deputy Party Leader. Meanwhile, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has lost ground. The survey released on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, shows DCP’s support dropped from 9 percent in August to 6 percent in November, a…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has lost popularity, according to the latest opinion poll by research firm TIFA. The survey, released on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, shows that DCP’s support dropped from 9 percent in August to 6 percent in November, a decline of three percentage points in just three months. At the same time, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has emerged as Kenya’s most popular political party, narrowly overtaking the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The poll indicates that ODM currently enjoys 20 percent support nationwide, while UDA follows closely at 16 percent.…
Support for the Broad-Based Government (BBG) has increased significantly in the Mt Kenya region, according to a new survey by research firm TIFA. The survey shows that support for the BBG in Mt Kenya has risen by 11 percentage points compared to TIFA’s previous poll released on December 11, 2025. Although support in the region remains relatively low compared to other parts of the country, the increase marks a notable shift in public opinion. The findings are based on a national survey conducted between November 10 and 17, during which 2,053 randomly selected Kenyan adults aged 18 and above were…
A majority of Kenyans say they were satisfied with how the government handled matters surrounding the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, according to a new survey by research firm TIFA. The survey shows that about 60 percent of Kenyans were satisfied with the government’s response following Raila’s death, which occurred on October 15, 2025. Odinga died of cardiac arrest at Devamatha Hospital in Koothattukulam, Kerala, India, at the age of 80. TIFA notes that across most parts of the country, public opinion was generally positive regarding how the State managed issues such as body viewing, mourning and funeral…
About half of Kenyans who have attended political rallies since the 2022 General Election were paid or given material incentives, according to a new survey by research firm TIFA. The survey shows that nearly half, or 49 percent, of respondents who said they had attended at least one political rally since the last election reported receiving money, food or other “thank-you” incentives either before or after the event. TIFA found that such payments were most common in Lower Eastern and Nyanza regions, where 66 percent and 65 percent of rally attendees respectively said they were compensated. The lowest levels were…
A majority of Kenyans want the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to present its own presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, according to a new survey by research firm TIFA. The survey shows that a clear plurality of respondents, 34 percent, prefer ODM to field its own presidential candidate. Another 34 percent want the party to back a different candidate from the wider Azimio-Opposition alliance, while 24 percent believe ODM voters should be left to decide individually who to support. The findings point to growing divisions within the party over its future political direction, especially regarding whether it should back…
Half of Kenyans believe the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will return to the Opposition by the time of the 2027 General Election, according to a new survey by research firm TIFA. The survey shows that 50 percent of respondents expect ODM to leave the Broad-Based Government (BBG) arrangement before the next election. However, expectations differ sharply depending on political affiliation. Among supporters of opposition parties, large majorities believe ODM will rejoin them, with 80 percent of DCP supporters, 75 percent of Wiper supporters and 71 percent of Jubilee supporters holding this view. On the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) side,…
The death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is being viewed by many Kenyans as a challenge rather than a political advantage for President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new survey by research firm TIFA. The survey shows that 41 percent of respondents believe Raila’s passing will make it more difficult for President Ruto to secure re-election in 2027. In contrast, 30 percent say it will be easier for the president to win another term, while 10 percent remain unsure. Regional views vary sharply. Optimism about President Ruto’s re-election prospects following Raila’s death is…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has emerged as Kenya’s most popular political party, narrowly beating the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), according to the latest survey by research firm TIFA. The poll shows that ODM enjoys 20 percent support, while UDA follows closely at 16 percent. Despite remaining the two dominant parties, support for both has dropped compared to levels recorded after the 2022 General Election. At the same time, voter loyalty appears to be shifting, with many Kenyans changing party preferences. TIFA notes that no single party currently has a stable or decisive support base, making the political landscape…
The Kenya Roads Board (KRB) has announced a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer (Director General). In a public notice dated Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the board said it is looking for a qualified, experienced, and results-driven leader to manage the authority. According to the notice, the Director General will serve as the accounting officer, providing strategic leadership and overall management of KRB. The role includes administering the Kenya Roads Board Fund, overseeing the maintenance, rehabilitation, and development of national roads, coordinating resource use, and advising the Cabinet Secretary on matters related to the road sector. The Director…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has published a list of approved training organizations in the country. In a public notice dated Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the authority listed 28 institutions authorized to train aviation professionals. List of Approved Aviation Training Institutions Among the approved schools are East African School of Aviation, Kenya School of Flying, Standards Aviation, Flight Training Centre, Ninety Nines Flying School, Proactive Air Services, Aerolink Flight Centre Ltd, Kenya Aeronautical College Flying School, Aerosafe African Consultants, Nairobi Flight Training, Westrift Aviation Ltd, Capital Connect Aviation Supplies, and Pegasus Flyers (EA) Ltd. Other institutions include KQ Pride…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has announced 13 openings for members of the Expert Committee on Clinical Trials (ECCT), inviting qualified and experienced professionals to apply. In a public notice on December 23, 2025, the board said it is seeking experts to serve on the ECCT for a three-year renewable tenure. Interested candidates can find detailed application information on the board’s website at https://web.pharmacyboardkenya.org/careers/. Applications must be submitted on or before January 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM East Africa Time (EAT). “Applicants must be registered with their relevant Professional body and possess valid practicing license where applicable,” PPB said.…
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has announced job openings for various permanent and pensionable positions, inviting qualified and motivated individuals to apply. In a public notice on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, the corporation said it is looking to recruit professionals for positions including Manager of Project Management, Marketing Manager, Assistant Manager of Construction Management, Principal Estates Officer, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior Land Surveyor, Senior Environment Officer, and two Estates Officers. “The positions are on Permanent & Pensionable terms, and successful candidates will be placed on performance contracts,” the NHC statement read. Detailed job descriptions and requirements for…