The National Treasury has confirmed that all ministries, state departments, independent commissions, and offices have been registered in the electronic government procurement (e-GP) system, setting the stage for full digital processing of government tenders. In a circular dated September 1, 2025, addressed to principal secretaries and accounting officers, the Treasury said all government budgets have been uploaded into the platform as a prerequisite for procurement planning. “The purpose of the circular therefore is to request all accounting officers to undertake validation of budgets uploaded in the e-GP platform to ensure there are no discrepancies between the approved budget and the…
Author: David Wafula
Super Metro has issued a statement after one of its matatus was set ablaze by angry boda boda riders along the Thika Superhighway near Juja Town. The incident happened on Monday evening after the matatu allegedly knocked down and killed a motorbike rider. According to police, the bus was heading to the city centre when the accident occurred. The driver stopped and passengers alighted, but the situation quickly turned chaotic as boda boda riders attacked the vehicle and later set it on fire, causing heavy traffic disruption on the busy highway. The matatu was destroyed beyond repair. Police officers arrived…
Graham Greene, the Canadian First Nations actor who starred in films including Dances With Wolves, has died aged 73, his manager says. “It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of award-winning legendary Canadian actor Graham Greene,” Gerry Jordan said in a statement to CBC News. The outlet reported he died of natural causes. Greene scored an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Kevin Costner’s 1990 epic western, where he played Kicking Bird. He was a member of the Oneida Nation, part of the Six Nations Reserve in southern Ontario. Greene worked as…
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed shock after being sacked by German club Bayer Leverkusen, just two months into the job. Ten Hag, who joined Leverkusen on July 1, 2025, was given a two-year contract to replace Xabi Alonso, who left for Real Madrid. However, his contract was terminated on September 1 after only three matches in charge. The Dutch coach managed one German Cup win against SG Sonnenhof Grossaspach, a 2-1 league defeat to Hoffenheim, and a 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen. His dismissal after just two league games is the quickest managerial exit in Bundesliga…
The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has raised alarm over stalled multi-million shilling projects at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) and Kabianga University. The Committee, chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, visited the two institutions on Tuesday as part of its follow-up on audit queries raised by the Auditor-General. At Kabianga University in Kericho County, MPs inspected a library project valued at Sh834 million that has stalled for more than seven years. Construction began in June 2017 and was expected to end in June 2020, but has been extended three times and is…
The Kenya School of Law has announced a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a public notice issued on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the School said it was searching for a committed, dynamic and results-oriented leader to guide its staff and drive its mission of becoming “a centre of excellence in professional legal training, research and consultancy.” According to the notice, the CEO will serve as the head of the institution and report directly to the Board of Directors. The position is established under Section 14 of the Kenya School of Law Act, Cap. 16C, and…
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has cautioned the public against doing business with a company known as Underwriting Africa Specialty Limited. IRA Chief Executive Officer Godfrey Kiptum, in a notice issued on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, said the Authority had taken note of a feature published in the Daily Nation on August 6, 2025. The article highlighted the company’s plans to expand in the coming years, citing what it described as its success in the last decade. Kiptum clarified that the company, registered as Underwriting Africa Insurance Brokers Limited, had been deregistered from conducting insurance business as a broker. The…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced new approval requirements for Digital Video Broadcasting – Second Generation Terrestrial (DVB-T2) receivers that are used and sold in the country. In a public notice dated September 2, 2025, the Authority said the move is part of efforts to protect consumers, ensure quality standards, and promote fair trade in ICT equipment. Kenya switched from analogue to digital broadcasting in 2015, adopting the DVB-T2 standard to improve signal quality, use spectrum more efficiently, and provide viewers with more broadcasting services. “To uphold technical integrity, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance, the Authority has published…
The Association of Hajj and Umrah Kenya has protested a decision by the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) to reduce the number of agencies allowed to facilitate pilgrimages. In a letter dated July 23, 2025, addressed to Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sheriff Nassir and copied to the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Association Chair Badru Jaffar said more than 180 duly licensed and compliant agencies had been left out. He noted that out of over 200 agencies across the country—many with decades of experience in serving pilgrims—only 13 had been granted permits to organize and facilitate Hajj and Umrah…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has formed a multi-agency team to fast-track investigations into 1,188 healthcare fraud files submitted to them on Monday by the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stated that the crackdown targets fraudulent and non-compliant healthcare facilities and individuals who have been siphoning funds intended for patients. SHA has already suspended 85 health facilities linked to suspicious activities. “The forensic audits and digital systems have uncovered deeply troubling patterns of fraud that directly harm the public and drain resources from patients,” said CS…
The Government of Kenya has launched the Public Service Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS and Other Syndemic Diseases (2025), aimed at protecting the health and productivity of public servants while strengthening the country’s public health systems. The policy was unveiled at the Kenya School of Government by Dr. Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary in the State Department of Medical Services. He said the updated policy reflects the changing health landscape and offers an inclusive framework to address HIV alongside other conditions such as tuberculosis (TB), non-communicable diseases (NCDs), mental health disorders, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Kenya has made progress in the…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) have submitted 1,188 files and supporting evidence to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in a major crackdown on healthcare fraud. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, in a statement on Monday, said the action targets fraudulent and non-compliant healthcare facilities and individuals. SHA has already suspended 85 health facilities to pave way for investigations. “The rigorous forensic audits and digital systems have uncovered deeply troubling patterns of fraud that directly harm the public and deplete the monies meant for patients,” Duale said. The fraudulent practices identified…
The Friends of Karura Forest (FKF) Community Forest Association is calling for the immediate restoration of the Forest’s 20-year Joint Management Agreement after the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) announced new changes to its management. On Friday, August 29, KFS declared that it would take over collection of all forest entry payments through the eCitizen platform. The agency also ordered all management staff and scouts employed by FKF to leave the forest by 1 pm that day. “We are growing increasingly concerned about what will happen to Karura going forwards as there is no clear path for how it is being…
Governors have faulted the electronic procurement system (e-GP) and are calling on the National Treasury to immediately withdraw the circular directing counties to implement it. Council of Governors Chairman Ahmed Abdulahi, in a statement on Monday after an extra-ordinary council meeting on human resource management in the health sector and the roll-out of e-procurement, said the system is marred with inconsistencies and has disrupted service delivery in counties. He argued that only three counties participated in the pilot phase, yet the system was enforced nationally before addressing the gaps identified. He further said the system undermines the distinct role of…
Counties say they need at least Sh7.7 billion every financial year to absorb more than 8,000 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff into their payrolls. Council of Governors Chairman Ahmed Abdulahi, in a statement on Monday after an extra-ordinary council meeting to deliberate on human resource management in the health sector and implementation of e-procurement, accused the Ministry of Health of frustrating counties. “The ministry continues to paint a public picture that county governments are derailing the process of absorbing the UHC Staff,” the notice reads. “County governments cannot be back-peddling with the ministry over a devolved function.” Abdulahi said the…