The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, has begun vetting nominees for appointment as Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consul-Generals. The first to appear before the committee was Hon. Florence Bore, nominated as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Windhoek, Namibia. Bore previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Labour from 2022 to 2024 and as Kericho County Woman Representative from 2017 to 2022. Speaking on Kenya-Namibia ties, Bore said the relationship dates back to 1964. “In 2018 the first agreement between Kenya and Namibia was signed under the Joint Co-operation Agreement, with several others…
Author: David Wafula
Members of Parliament have raised concern over the poor state of facilities and stalled projects at Moi University, questioning the institution’s management and use of funds. The university’s Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, and his management team appeared before the Public Investments Committee on Governance, led by Chairman Wanami Wamboka, to explain why millions of shillings had been spent on projects that remain incomplete despite their timelines having lapsed. During an inspection tour, MPs noted the sorry state of key facilities, including the Margaret Thatcher Library and several students’ hostels, some of which lacked even basic provisions such as…
Detectives have arrested a man accused of posing as a taxi driver and stealing more than Sh500,000 from a passenger in Lavington, Nairobi. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspect, identified as Fred Atandi Morara, was arrested on Tuesday by officers from DCI headquarters. His arrest followed a report filed by a male complainant who said the incident happened on the night of August 8, 2025. The complainant told police he had left a social joint with a friend and was about to order an Uber when Morara, who was waiting nearby, offered to take them to…
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to roll out artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots to make it easier for Kenyans to access health services at any time. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the new technology will be integrated into the TaifaCare Support Centre, which operates the toll-free line 147. Duale made the remarks during a visit to the Nairobi-based facility, where he reviewed its progress in strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system. According to the CS, TaifaCare has handled more than one million calls since it was launched less than a year ago. The centre provides information, resolves complaints, and guides…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto of compromising Kenya’s sovereignty by allegedly allowing foreign troops into Mandera County. “What we are witnessing in Mandera is what is defined in international law as occupation. Mr Ruto, have you seceded Kenyan territory to foreign troops? Is your regime too weak to defend Kenya’s territorial integrity?” Kalonzo asked on Tuesday. He further criticised the government’s handling of land and forest disputes, saying: “This occupational mentality is equally evident in respect to the East African Portland Cement Company and the Karura Forest saga. Mr Ruto, keep off our forests and…
A Senate committee has heard emotional testimony from disability rights advocates in Mombasa, who described how people with disabilities continue to face barriers when accessing government services despite constitutional guarantees of equal rights. “When I came here [Mombasa County Assembly building], I wanted to go to the gallery, but it was very difficult. People had to carry me up, and when people carry you, they don’t carry you in a proper way. Sometimes you may get hurt,” said disability campaigner Charity Chahasi. The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, chaired by West Pokot Senator Julius Murgor, met in Mombasa…
The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has called for investigations into the management of the University of Eldoret over alleged financial mismanagement in a Sh373 million amphitheatre project. Led by Chairperson and Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, the committee inspected the stalled project on Tuesday and raised concerns over irregular payments and violations of procurement laws. The project, which began in June 2019 and was expected to be completed by December 2020, remains incomplete. During the visit, MPs said the institution had suffered major losses after the main contractor abandoned the site, prompting the university to directly…
Kenya’s economy is projected to expand by 4.8 percent in 2025, according to the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). The forecast is slightly lower than the National Treasury’s more optimistic outlook of 5.3 percent growth for the same year, up from an estimated 4.6 percent in 2024. The projection was presented during the opening sessions of high-level stakeholder engagements convened by the Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi. The discussions are focusing on the implementation of the 2024/25 budget, sectoral priorities for the 2025/26 budget, and key Senate Bills. The PBO noted that Kenya’s growth will…
The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has urged Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to remain firm in exercising their constitutional mandate of scrutinising regulations, even in the face of political and financial pressures. The Committee, led by Chairperson Senator Mwenda Gataya, made the call during visits to Tharaka Nithi and Embu Counties, where they held joint sessions with County Assembly committees. Speaking in Tharaka Nithi, Sen. Gataya told MCAs to be vigilant and resist external influence. “You should be smart and thorough. Make sure members are updated to make the right decisions on regulations, despite political machinations which are everywhere,”…
President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday moved to calm tensions over a plan to impeach Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, urging leaders to focus on service delivery instead of political fights. At State House, President Ruto met UDA Members of County Assembly (MCAs) and warned them against pushing the motion to remove Sakaja. He reminded them that leadership requires patience and resilience. “I have been the most accused person, but I never allowed that to derail my work. I urge you to put aside differences and drop this motion,” Ruto told the MCAs. At the same time,…
UK government borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 1998, adding to the pressure on the chancellor ahead of the Budget. The interest rate on 30-year government bonds, known as the yield, jumped to 5.698%, making it more expensive for the government to borrow money. There are rising expectations that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will increase taxes in the Budget later this year in order to meet her financial rules, as worries grow about the state of the government’s finances. On the currency markets, the pound also fell more than 1% against the dollar on Tuesday morning. Susannah Streeter, head…
The price of gold has hit a record high as demand for the precious metal remains strong amid global economic uncertainty. The spot gold price hit $3,508.50 per ounce early on Tuesday, continuing its upwards trend which has seen it rise by nearly a third this year. The precious metal is viewed as a safer asset for investors during times of economic uncertainty, and its price rose earlier this year after US President Donald Trump announced wide ranging tariffs which have upset global trade. Analysts say the price has also been lifted by expectations that the US central bank will cut…
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of inciting violence in relation to his posts on X. He was arrested after arriving on a flight from the US, and said in an online Substack article that officials then became concerned for his health after taking his blood pressure, and took him to hospital. The Metropolitan Police said that a man in his 50s was arrested on 1 September at Heathrow Airport and taken to hospital, adding his condition “is neither life-threatening nor life-changing” , and he was bailed “pending further investigation”. Linehan said in…
Rivals and Inbetweeners star Emily Atack has revealed she was sexually assaulted while at work. The actress told the Radio Times: “I’ve been sexually assaulted at work throughout my career, whether it’s on the actual set, or at a wrap party.” Atack, who has previously fronted a documentary about her experiences of being sexually harassed online, didn’t give further details of the assaults. She also welcomed the increased use of intimacy co-ordinators, which “shows that people are listening and that there has to be a shift in behaviour on sets”, and added that she hasn’t “felt safe all the time”…
Detectives have arrested eight suspects believed to be part of a violent robbery gang that has been operating in different parts of the country. The arrests were made in Mtito Andei, Makueni County, during a joint operation by the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the DCI Headquarters Operations Team. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspects had been on detectives’ radar for months over a series of violent attacks and burglaries in Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mombasa. Businesses in these areas have suffered huge financial losses as a result of the gang’s activities. “One of their…