President William Ruto met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at the National Palace in Addis Ababa ahead of the United Nations Food Systems Summit. Ruto described the relationship between Kenya and Ethiopia as deep and historically strong, anchored in neighbourly ties and firm diplomatic cooperation. He noted that the two countries continue to work closely to promote peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. “Our ties are anchored on the Special Status Agreement signed in 2012, which serves as a framework for enhanced cooperation in infrastructure development, energy, trade and investment, and regional integration,” said the President. The…
Author: David Wafula
Police in Trans Nzoia have launched a manhunt after recovering a firearm loaded with 18 rounds of ammunition at Maili Saba. In a statement released Saturday, police said the operation followed a report from an employer who suspected that one of his workers was in possession of an illegal gun. “Officers led by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) swiftly responded to the scene and conducted a thorough search, which led to the recovery of a G3 rifle loaded with 18 rounds of ammunition,” read part of the police statement. The weapon was found hidden between two unmounted flat doors in…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Customs officers on Saturday, July 26, 2025, intercepted a male passenger arriving from Bangkok, Thailand, with 46 kilogrammes of suspected narcotics at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). According to authorities, the officers flagged two suspicious suitcases after detecting scanner anomalies during routine screening. A subsequent physical inspection uncovered 41 sachets of the suspected drugs, stashed inside the two bags which each weighed 23 kilogrammes. “This success highlights the vital role of Customs enforcement, inter-agency collaboration, and the use of advanced scanning technology in safeguarding Kenya’s entry points,” read a statement from KRA. The agency affirmed its…
25,000 young people have been enlisted into the Climate Worx Programme in a renewed effort to clean up the environment and offer jobs to youth across Kenya. President William Ruto said the programme reflects the government’s commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for young people while advancing environmental conservation. “We are proud of the programme’s success in cleaning up Nairobi River. We are now expanding its reach by deploying more youth to active and emerging Climate Worx sites, particularly in high-density informal settlements, riparian corridors, and flood-prone urban areas,” said the President. He added that the government targets to engage over…
Police have recovered tens of livestock following an attack on traders at a livestock market near Sarmach Junction, close to the Turkwel River Bridge in Kainuk. According to police, the incident occurred on July 25, 2025, when a group of unidentified attackers stormed the market and violently dispersed traders using crude weapons and stones. The traders were forced to flee for their safety. A multi-agency security team responded quickly to the scene and managed to recover 22 head of cattle and 18 goats believed to have been stolen during the chaos. The recovered animals were taken to the GSU Lami…
Senator Raphael Chimera has raised alarm over the quality and durability of solar energy products being sold to residents of Kwale County. He is now seeking answers from the Senate Standing Committee on Energy. Speaking in the Senate, the nominated Senator said many residents in rural parts of Kwale do not have access to grid electricity and rely on solar-powered lamps supplied by private providers. “Residents in many rural parts of Kwale County lack access to grid electricity and have to rely on solar-powered lamps supplied by solar energy solution providers for some of their energy needs. However, the residents…
Cabinet Secretaries have made a series of appointments to various boards and government agencies through a gazette notice dated July 25, 2025. Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry Lee Maiyani Kinyanjui appointed Dorothy Chepkoech as a Member of the Board of the Export Processing Zones Authority. She will serve for a term of three years. In the same notice, Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes CS Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku appointed Brynes Mbogo as a Member of the National Youth Service Council. Water, Sanitation and Irrigation CS Eric Muuga also made several appointments. He named John Lekuton (Dr.),…
Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba has announced major appointments in universities and the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS). In a gazette notice dated July 25, 2025, Ogamba appointed Cyrus Gituai as the Non-Executive Chairperson of KUCCPS for a three-year term. At the University of Nairobi, Prof. Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha was appointed as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the university’s board. He will serve alongside Ambassador Dr. John Kakonge, Samuel Njuguna Kimani, Jonathan Dr. Ltipalei Lodompui, and Mary Amuyunzu, all appointed as board members for three years. In Kenyatta University, Joash Mokamba Keraita and Isaac Opuya Litali were…
Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo Gitau has announced vacancies for four member positions at the Media Council of Kenya. In a gazette notice dated July 25, 2025, Kabogo invited interested and qualified individuals to submit their applications for consideration. “The Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy declares vacancies in the positions of four (4) members of the Media Council of Kenya and invites applications from suitably qualified persons,” the notice reads. According to the notice, the applications will be forwarded to the Selection Panel, which is established under section 7 (2)…
President William Ruto has made several changes in the leadership of key parastatals, appointing new board chairpersons to serve in various health-related institutions. In a gazette notice dated July 25, 2025, Ruto named Professor Fredrick Namenya Were as the new Chairperson of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). He will serve a three-year term. Prof. Were is a renowned specialist in Pediatrics and Child Health, with a focus on newborn medicine. He previously served as Chief Executive Director at the Kenya Paediatric Research Consortium (Keprecon) and was Head of Research at the University of Nairobi’s Department of Paediatrics.…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has held a private meeting with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i in Aberdeen, Maryland, during his ongoing visit to the United States. Gachagua shared details of their discussion on his social media platforms on Saturday, revealing that the two leaders spoke about Kenya’s current political landscape and the country’s future. “We discussed several issues affecting our country, Kenya, and our liberation cause. Our focus remains strong, and our commitment to the people of Kenya is unwavering,” Gachagua said. The former deputy president has recently been vocal in his criticism of President William Ruto’s…
A child rights group, Tunza Mtoto Coalition, has gone to court to challenge the government’s decision to reduce capitation funding for students from Sh22,244 to Sh16,000 annually. Speaking in Nairobi, the coalition’s executive director, Muthoni Ouko, faulted the National Treasury for what she termed as a violation of the right to education. She urged Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi to remember that education is a constitutional right and not a privilege that can be adjusted depending on budget constraints. “Every child in this country is entitled to free and compulsory basic education. That right is not negotiable, and it cannot…
Popular Mugithi artist and police officer Samuel Muchoki, popularly known as Samidoh, has returned to Kenya days after a court stopped his arrest and directed authorities to surrender his passport. In a ruling delivered on Friday, July 25, the court granted the musician anticipatory bail of Sh200,000 and issued orders barring his arrest. The court also instructed that his passport be returned to him. Samidoh has been in the United States on what was reported to be a musical tour. He was recently spotted performing at the inaugural Ngemi Cia Ruraya Kikuyu cultural festival held in Seattle, Washington. The event…
The government has announced new minimum wheat prices for the 2025/2026 season, following consultations by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) held between June 24–27 and on July 3, 2025. In a public notice, AFA Director General Bruno Linyiru said the highest quality wheat will fetch Sh4,750 per 90kg bag, while the second-best grade will go for Sh4,650. Other grades will be sold under a willing-buyer, willing-seller arrangement. “Minimum prices have been determined based on a study of the average cost of production, an established pricing formula, and negotiations,” said Linyiru. “The goal is to offer farmers fair compensation and…
Parliament is set to vet Pius Angasa for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) before the long recess begins on August 15, 2025. Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula delivered a formal message from President William Ruto nominating Angasa for the role. The Speaker noted that the nomination aligns with Section 11(2) of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, which mandates that directors and the chairperson of the CBK Board be appointed by the President with Parliament’s approval. “The nomination is to be considered by both Houses of Parliament. The established practice…