Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has announced vacancies for administrative positions and scholarship opportunities. The university is seeking to recruit candidates for various administrative positions, including Clinical Officer III, Nursing Officer III, Medical Laboratory Technologist III, Medical Laboratory Technologist II, Pharmaceutical Technologist III, ICT Officer I (Software Developer), ICT Officer I (Database Administrator), ICT Officer III (ICT Technician) and Driver II. MUST has also advertised scholarship opportunities for Graduate Assistants in various areas, including Power System Switchgear and Protection, Measurement, Instrumentation and Control, High Voltage, Electronics, Telecommunications, Communication and Transmission, Mechatronics, Electrical Machines and ICT. The university is…
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The Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) has invited local and international investors to develop, equip and operationalise the Kenya Leather Industrial Park (KLIP) in Machakos County. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the council said the investment opportunity is part of its mandate and aligns with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). KLDC said it has undertaken the development of KLIP as a flagship initiative aimed at positioning Kenya as a regional hub for leather and leather products manufacturing. The industrial park occupies approximately 100 acres of land situated on L.R. No. 23961 in Kinanie, Machakos County. “KLIP will…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has invited members of the public and stakeholders to submit views on the Draft Revised Human Resource Development Policy for the Public Service. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the commission said it had begun reviewing the existing Human Resource Development Policy to ensure it reflects changes in human resource management and development in the public sector. “The main objective of the review is to ensure that the policy is aligned to the changes that have occurred in human resource management and development in the public sector,” PSC said. The commission said the Draft Revised…
The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Members of the Waqf Commission has shortlisted 35 candidates for eight vacant positions. The panel had advertised the vacancies in the Daily Nation, The Star newspaper and the Kenya Gazette. In a notice, the chairperson of the Selection Panel, Mohamed Alawi Hussun, said 148 applications were received by the June 26, 2026 deadline. The shortlisted candidates are Abdi Ibrahim Abdi, Abdulrahman Manswab Mahsen, Abubakar Zubeir Athman, Ahmed Ahmed Omar, Ali Abdullah Ibrahim, Asman William Shariff, Aydaroos Muhsin Sayyid Ali, Bajaber Ahmed Said Salimu, Chui Khadijah Gatie, Diriye Ahmed Mohamed, Dr Jadeed Moza Ally,…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has advertised 34,016 teaching positions across various levels in schools. In a notice, the commission invited applications for positions including chief principal, senior principal, principal, deputy principal, senior lecturer, senior master, secondary teacher, senior headteacher, headteacher, deputy headteacher, senior teacher, senior curriculum support officer and curriculum support officer. Interested and qualified candidates have been asked to submit their applications online through the TSC recruitment portal at www.teachersonline.go.ke. Applications must be submitted by midnight on Monday, August 10, 2026. The commission said successful candidates will be posted to schools where vacancies are available. TSC clarified that…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has declared the position of Vice Chancellor at Kibabii University vacant and invited applications from suitably qualified candidates. In a notice, the commission said interested candidates can access details of the position and application procedure on its official website. Applicants can submit their applications online through the PSC website or its jobs portal, following the instructions provided. They can also deliver their applications by hand to the Public Service Commission offices at Commission House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, or send them by registered mail to the Secretary/CEO, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 30095-00100, Nairobi. The commission…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will officially launch its Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) Platform on Monday, August 3, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen customs compliance and improve the tracking of containerised cargo destined for Kenyan ports. Under the new system, shippers or exporters will be required to apply for and obtain an ACD Reference Code at the port of loading before their cargo is loaded for shipment to Kenya. KRA said the ACD platform is a digital pre-arrival cargo declaration system that will apply to all containerised cargo destined for the country. In a statement on Monday, the…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced a temporary service disruption affecting access to the eTIMS Online Portal. In a statement on Monday, the tax authority said its technical team was working to resolve the issue and restore normal access to the platform. “We are currently experiencing a temporary service disruption affecting access to the eTIMS Online Portal. Our technical team is working to resolve the issue. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience,” KRA said.
The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has directed Murang’a County to align its municipal operations and revenue frameworks with the law amid concerns over revenue management and budget utilisation. The directive is aimed at ensuring that the county’s municipal boards achieve greater fiscal autonomy and effectively deliver services to residents. The decision was issued by the committee chairperson and Wajir Senator Mohamed Abbas during a meeting with Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata to review the governance framework of Murang’a, Kenol and Kangari municipalities. The committee also assessed the municipalities’ compliance with the Urban Areas and Cities Act and…
Two men have been sentenced to death after a Wajir court found them guilty of robbing a local boda boda rider. Senior Principal Magistrate Eric Malesi convicted Abdiaziz Ali Ahmed, alias “Odi,” and Abdiwahab Mohamed Hassan, alias “Steam Boy,” after finding that the prosecution had proved the case against them beyond reasonable doubt. The two were charged with robbery with violence, contrary to Section 295 as read with Section 296(2) of the Penal Code. Abdiaziz also faced an alternative charge of handling stolen property, contrary to Section 322(1) as read with Section 322(2) of the Penal Code. The prosecution, led…
Professor John Okumu has been appointed the substantive Vice Chancellor of Kenyatta University (KU). The university confirmed his appointment on Monday, July 27, 2026, congratulating him on his new role and wishing him success in leading the institution. “We celebrate this well-deserved milestone and wish him wisdom, strength, and success as he leads our university towards greater excellence, innovation and global impact. Congratulations, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Okumu!” the university said in a statement. Prof. Okumu takes over the position after serving as the university’s Acting Vice Chancellor following the departure of former Vice Chancellor Prof. Paul Wainaina. Before his appointment,…
Several pedestrians have been arrested for flouting traffic rules at the Mutindwa footbridge near the Buruburu interchange in Nairobi. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said on Monday that the arrests were made during an ongoing pedestrian enforcement operation in the area. “Pedestrian enforcement currently underway at Mutindwa footbridge, Buruburu interchange. Several pedestrians have been arrested for flouting traffic rules,” NTSA said in a statement shared on X. The enforcement comes amid concerns over pedestrians who avoid using designated footbridges and instead cross busy roads, putting their lives and those of other road users at risk. NTSA said similar…
Police officers have seized and destroyed more than 3,000 litres of illicit brew during a crackdown on narcotic drugs and illegal alcohol dens in Kahawa West, Nairobi. The operation was conducted by officers from Kahawa West Police Station in Kasarani Sub-County on Sunday, July 26, 2026, following a targeted crackdown in the Soweto area. During the raid, police intercepted and destroyed 3,100 litres of Kangara and 180 litres of Chang’aa. The officers also recovered and destroyed several sets of brewing apparatus and distilling equipment used in the production of the illicit alcohol. The National Police Service said the operation was…
A high-speed chase along the busy Eldoret-Nakuru Highway ended with the arrest of two suspected drug traffickers and the seizure of cannabis valued at Sh3.3 million. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said on Monday that the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation by detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in Nakuru, working alongside their canine unit counterparts. The officers had reportedly set a trap for a blue Nissan Note suspected of being used to transport illegal drugs. According to the DCI, the driver refused to stop when flagged down by the detectives and instead sped off in an attempt to…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto following the President’s criticism of opposition leaders over their opposition to some of his administration’s flagship projects. Ruto on Sunday criticised opposition leaders, accusing them of lacking a clear agenda and warning Kenyans that electing them in the 2027 General Election would be “the biggest accident” to befall the country. The President particularly criticised Sifuna over his opposition to the Affordable Housing Programme, sarcastically questioning the Nairobi Senator’s concerns about residents keeping chickens in high-rise affordable housing apartments. “Someone is saying it is impossible to take a chicken to…