Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is under pressure after senators questioned him over the loss of millions of shillings through unaccounted water and the underuse of public hospitals in the county. Governor Natembeya and his executive team appeared before the Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds Sub-Committee, chaired by Senator Peris Tobiko, to respond to audit queries on water services and health facilities. The committee examined audit reports showing that the Trans-Nzoia Water and Sewerage Company produced 3,669,674 cubic metres of water during the 2024–2025 financial year at a cost of Sh55 per cubic metre. However, only 2,020,816…
Author: David Wafula
The Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) has announced its newly elected board members following a Special General Meeting held on January 20, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 9, 2026, MSK said the elections followed the completion of a nomination and vetting process overseen by the Election Committee. The society noted that the successful candidates were formally presented to members during the Special General Meeting. Zuhura Odhiambo was elected Chairperson of the Society, while Fredrick Otieno was named Vice Chairperson. The board will also include Brendah Mwirichia, Joyce Kigathi and Ms. Njeri Mwangi as Corporate Member Representatives. Nesbit…
Safaricom PLC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Peter Ndegwa has assured Members of the National Assembly that the government’s plan to sell part of its shares in the company will not disrupt Safaricom’s operations or its role in national development. Dr. Ndegwa appeared before a joint sitting of the Parliamentary Committees on Finance and National Planning, and Public Debt and Privatisation, to address concerns over Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2025, which proposes reducing the government’s shareholding in the telecoms firm. He told MPs that the proposed divestiture will not lead to a transfer of operational control, weaken regulation, or affect…
A man was attacked and robbed of pistol in Nairobi’s Kayole area. The victim is a licensed firearm holder. He told police he was headed home in Kwa Mchanga area in Kayole when two men who had been trailing him attacked him on January 19, 2026. The assailants hit him using fists in his jaw and tore his trouser before they grabbed the Sarsilmaz pistol that was loaded with 15 bullets. The men escaped on foot after the attack. The victim reported the matter before police visited the scene and announced they are pursuing the attackers. Police said the men…
The Occupational Therapy Council of Kenya has released a list of institutions accredited to offer Occupational Therapy (OT) training in the country and warned the public against enrolling in unapproved colleges. In a public notice issued in January 2025, the council said only three institutions are recognised to offer Occupational Therapy programmes in Kenya. The approved institutions are Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), which offers a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), which offers a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA), which also offers a Bachelor of…
The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development has announced the auction of unserviceable motor vehicles and assorted tyres at low prices. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the State Department for Co-operatives said the vehicles will be sold from a reserve price of Sh50,000, while assorted tyres will go from Sh10,000. The auction will be conducted by M/S Chaste Auctioneers on February 4, 2026, starting at 10.00am at the NSSF Building Basement 3 on Bishops Road, Nairobi. Members of the public can view and inspect the vehicles from January 21 to February…
The Commission for University Education (CUE) has listed 20 illegal student recruitment agencies operating in Kenya. In a notice issued on Tuesday, January 20, 2025, the commission warned students and parents against dealing with the agencies, saying they are not recognised and may expose learners to fraud. At the same time, CUE released a fresh list of approved universities in Kenya, valid as of November 13, 2025. According to the commission, Kenya has 35 approved public universities, 32 approved private universities, three specialised public degree-awarding universities, eight public university constituent colleges, two private university constituent colleges and three institutions with…
The Commission for University Education (CUE) has released a fresh list of approved universities in Kenya. The commission said the list is valid as of November 13, 2025. According to CUE, Kenya has 35 approved public universities, 32 approved private universities, three specialised public degree-awarding universities, eight public university constituent colleges, two private university constituent colleges and three institutions with Letters of Interim Authority. CUE warned students and parents to be careful when choosing a university. “For the avoidance of doubt, any institution operating as a university or awarding degrees that does not appear on our approved list is illegal,…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum for the removal of all billboards, signboards, tree nurseries and temporary structures along the road from the James Gichuru Road Junction to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli said the move is to allow the start of capacity enhancement, landscaping and beautification works on the busy highway. “All roadside developments within the road reserve on both sides of the road must be removed to pave the way for the project,” Kimeli said. He warned that even…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced new steps to move the Kenya National Police Service to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), following a directive by President William Ruto. Speaking after a high-level meeting, Duale said the government is working to ensure a smooth transition for police officers, prison officers and their families into the new health insurance system. The meeting brought together officials from the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Digital Health Agency. “We agreed to form a joint technical team to finalise benefit packages, how services will be delivered,…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed social media rumours claiming he was dead, saying he is alive, well and fully on duty. In a video shared online, Wetang’ula said: “Still alive, still kicking, still on duty. Handling parliamentary duties in Naivasha.” The false reports had spread widely on social media, causing concern among Kenyans. Before returning to Kenya, the Speaker had been attending the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi, India. Now back in the country, Wetang’ula said he is continuing with his official work. In Naivasha, he chaired the first…
Del Monte Kenya Ltd is set to expand its operations by increasing pineapple production in Kibwezi, Makueni County, and starting banana production and processing in Tana River County. President William Ruto confirmed the plans after meeting the company’s board and management at State House, Nairobi. The delegation was led by Chairman and CEO Muhammad Abu-Ghazaleh and Managing Director Wayne Harvey Cook. “We welcome and appreciate investors who put their money in our country, and we assure them of all the support they need to set up, do business and expand,” President Ruto said. Del Monte Kenya is one of the…
The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds, chaired by Senator Peris Tobiko, on Monday met Governor Muthomi Njuki and his executive team to review Auditor-General reports on county entities, including water services, municipalities, and hospitals, with particular focus on Chuka County Referral Hospital. Senator Tobiko expressed concern over persistent weaknesses in hospital governance, revenue management, asset oversight, and internal audits. “These are not isolated audit queries. They point to systemic failures that must be addressed decisively to protect public funds and service delivery,” she said. The Committee noted cross-cutting issues at Chuka Hospital, including gaps in revenue…
A Nairobi court has been told how Lucy Wambui died after paying nearly Sh700,000 for a cosmetic surgery at a Nairobi clinic. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) presented the fourth witness in the manslaughter case against the operators of Body by Design cosmetic clinic. Testifying at Kibera High Court before Principal Magistrate Christine Njagi, Francis Nganga Mundia said a postmortem revealed his wife, Lucy Wambui Kamau, died from severe complications following liposuction during a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. The case, prosecuted by Assistant DPPs Maryann Mwangi and Duncan Ondimu, names Dr. Robert Maweu Mutula and Body by Design…
A Nairobi court on Monday heard how a man allegedly impersonated Head of Public Service Felix Koskei to demand a Sh10 million bribe from a senior government engineer. Seth Omosira Osumo appeared before Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Senior Principal Magistrate C. A. Okore, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges. Osumo faces three counts, including impersonating a public officer under Section 105(b) of the Penal Code and two counts of bribery under Section 6(1)(a) read with Section 18 of the Anti-Bribery Act. The court heard that on January 14 and 15, 2026, Osumo falsely claimed to be Felix Koskei’s Chief…