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…
Author: David Wafula
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…
A 21-year-old man was stabbed and killed in a fight in a bar in Maili Saba, Trans Nzoia County. A second man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was also stabbed in the fight on Monday morning. A brawl had broken out at the Mkulima Bar in Emoru area when the incident happened. Sila Wanyoike Mwaura was stabbed in the femoral vein and died on arrival at a local hospital. The second victim was stabbed in the lower abdomen and left upper arm and treated at a local hospital. Police responded to the scene later on and…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to building a people-centred and inclusive information society, saying affordable and secure internet access is critical for education, health, civic participation and economic growth. The commitment was made during the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) High-Level Meeting held in New York, United States, from December 16 to 17, 2025. The meeting brought together UN member states, global leaders and stakeholders to review 20 years of progress in digital development and agree on future priorities. Speaking at the meeting, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said Kenya is taking strong steps to bridge the digital…
Former Likuyani Member of Parliament and Assistant Minister Enock Kibunguchi has died. Kibunguchi passed away on Saturday while receiving treatment at a hospital in Eldoret after a short illness. He was 72 years old. Kibunguchi began his parliamentary career as Lugari MP after succeeding the late Cyrus Jirongo. He served as Lugari MP from 2003 to 2007 before the constituency was split to create Likuyani. He later became the Likuyani MP, serving two consecutive terms from 2013 to 2022. Throughout his political journey, Kibunguchi worked with several political parties, including FORD-Kenya, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and, most recently, the…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced several senior job vacancies on both contract and permanent and pensionable terms. In a public notice, the authority invited applications from qualified Kenyans to fill the positions. KeNHA said the contract roles will run for up to five years, subject to performance, legal requirements and the mandatory retirement age. “The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions on permanent and pensionable and contract terms of service of up to five (5) years (subject to legal review) or as otherwise provided under any written law, renewable subject to…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has invited contractors to bid for the strengthening and upgrading of the Kandwia–Kyuso and Kyuso–Tseikuru (B52) roads. In a public notice dated December 23, 2025, KeNHA said the project will involve strengthening the Kandwia–Kyuso road and upgrading the Kyuso–Tseikuru section to bitumen standards. The project will be funded through government Development Votes. “The Authority hereby invites bids from eligible contractors for the following tenders to be funded through the Development Votes,” KeNHA said. Interested bidders are required to submit their documents at the Kenya National Highways Authority headquarters at Barabara Plaza, near Jomo Kenyatta…
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has announced more than 300 job vacancies across various departments. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, December 23, KeRRA invited applications from qualified Kenyan citizens for positions ranging from Director to Assistant Director. The jobs are available on both contract and permanent and pensionable terms. “Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, the Board of Directors invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyan citizens who wish to be considered for positions at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA),” the notice reads. KeRRA is seeking to recruit a Director General and a Director of Internal…
Former Citizen TV news anchor Jacque Maribe is mourning the death of her father, Mwangi Maribe. Maribe shared the sad news on her social media pages, revealing that her father had been unwell. She posted a photo of herself with him on her Facebook story and expressed deep pain over his passing. In an emotional message, Maribe said she was heartbroken at the thought of living life without her father. “Now what do I tell a man like you? The definition of perfection. I do not know how I will live without you, dad, but I know you are not…
Police have arrested a man and recovered a large amount of fake US dollars in Nairobi following an intelligence-led operation. In a statement on Monday, detectives from Lucky Summer Police Station said they intercepted a white Toyota Prado in the Lucky Summer area after receiving information that it was being used to transport counterfeit currency. The driver, identified as 38-year-old Felix Nyegesa, was arrested at the scene. During a search of the vehicle, officers found a locked metallic blue box hidden in the boot. Nyegesa allegedly refused to open the box, prompting police to escort him to the station for…
The Government of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding wildlife as a strategic national asset following the passing-out parade of 250 newly trained Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers. This happened at the KWS Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani, Taita Taveta County. KWS said the graduation underscores the government’s recognition of wildlife as a pillar of national sovereignty, security, climate resilience and economic transformation, with KWS officers serving on the frontlines of protecting ecosystems, communities and Kenya’s tourism economy. The colourful ceremony was presided over Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki and marked the graduation of 147 Cadet Officers, who completed…
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has confirmed that 119 Kenyans have been successfully repatriated from illegal online scam compounds in Myanmar. In a statement issued on Monday, December 2025, the ministry said the rescue followed recent raids by Myanmar authorities and rebel groups targeting criminal syndicates operating in remote border areas of Karen State, near the Thailand border. According to the ministry, the criminal groups had set up scam compounds where workers from different countries, including Kenya, were recruited under false job promises. The victims were forced to engage in online fraud. Some of the compounds were reportedly…
Police officers in Kakamega County have arrested one person and recovered narcotic drugs valued at about Sh1.4 million following an operation along the Kisumu–Kakamega Road. In a statement on Monday, police said the drugs were seized during an intelligence-led operation in which officers stopped and searched a public service vehicle. During the search, officers recovered a large consignment of dry green plant material suspected to be Cannabis sativa. The drugs were hidden in several bags and a sack and packed into multiple bales. The recovered narcotics weighed approximately 48 kilograms and have an estimated street value of Sh1.4 million. One…