Samburu Senator Hezena Lemaletian has raised concern in the Senate over the growing presence of wholesale traders from other counties operating in Samburu, saying the influx is threatening the survival of local businesses. Speaking in the Senate, the Senator sought a statement from the Standing Committee on Trade, Industrialization and Tourism, calling for urgent intervention to address what she termed as unfair competition facing local traders. “Local business owners in Maralal, Baragoi, Archers Post, Wamba and Suguta Marmar have raised the alarm over traders from outside Samburu County who transport goods in lorries and sell in bulk directly to consumers,”…
Author: David Wafula
Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki has called for a change in how Kenyans view snakes, blaming fear and misinformation for the widespread killing of the reptiles. Speaking in the Senate during World Snake Day, marked annually on July 16, Senator Faki said snakes play an important role in the environment but are often misunderstood and unfairly targeted. “Snakes help maintain ecological balance, yet they are killed on sight due to myths and fear. This is largely because of misinformation,” he said. The Senator noted that harmful beliefs and destruction of natural habitats have led many people to view snakes as dangerous,…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has said that Uganda’s recent fuel import policy changes disrupted Kenya’s Government-to-Government (G-to-G) fuel importation deal, affecting the availability and timing of fuel supplies in the country. Speaking before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy on Tuesday, Wandayi explained that Uganda’s decision to begin importing refined petroleum products through the Uganda National Oil Company led to a reduction in the number of monthly shipments. This shift interfered with the agreed timelines under the G-to-G deal. The Cabinet Secretary noted that the G-to-G arrangement was introduced at a time when Kenya was facing serious pressure…
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has come under scrutiny for failing to provide key documentation related to COVID-19 stock, including batch numbers and inventory records, as flagged in the Auditor-General’s report for the 2020/2021 financial year. Appearing before the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, KEMSA Chief Executive Officer Dr. Wago Ejersa faced tough questions from lawmakers about gaps in stock and cash management. The Committee, chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, demanded full documentation supporting the authority’s handling of pandemic supplies. Dr. Ejersa acknowledged the gaps but attributed them…
The State Department for Co-operatives has been given 14 days to submit missing audit documents for two critical cooperative funds—the Cooperative Societies Liquidation Fund and the Management Supervision Fund—after glaring gaps in their governance and financial oversight were raised by Parliament. This directive came from the Special Funds Accounts Committee, chaired by Migori MP Fatuma Zainab, during a session with Principal Secretary for Co-operatives, Patrick Kilemi. The committee flagged serious concerns regarding the management of the funds, which are intended to oversee the supervision and dissolution of struggling cooperative societies. The legislators expressed alarm over the absence of proper leadership…
The Ministry of Health has unveiled new reforms to make Kenya’s healthcare internship programme more transparent, accountable, and efficient. This comes after serious irregularities were discovered in the posting of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) interns. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, speaking during a meeting with universities that offer nursing programmes, announced a number of urgent changes. He said the reforms are meant to restore order in the internship placement process and ensure it supports national health workforce priorities. One of the main changes includes the introduction of a digital platform that will manage all internship applications. This new…
Tullow Oil moved closer to exiting its Kenyan operations, announcing Monday the signing of a sales and purchase agreement with Gulf Energy. The U.K.-listed oil and gas explorer in April 15, 2025 agreed to sell its local oil deposits to Nairobi-based Gulf Energy for at least $120 million (Sh15.5 billion) as it strives to reduce its debt. Managing director of Tullow Kenya BV, Madhan Srinivasan confirmed the signing of the agreement with Gulf affiliate Auron Energy E&P Ltd. in a statement. It signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Tullow (as guarantor for the Seller), Auron Energy E&P Limited…
Kenyans and East African citizens could soon pay more to visit national parks if new government proposals are adopted. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage has announced plans to revise park entry fees across the country, targeting both domestic and regional tourists. Under the proposed Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2025, East African citizens visiting Amboseli National Park will pay Sh1,500—up from the current Sh860. The same category of visitors will also pay higher fees at several other popular destinations. Entry into Nairobi National Park is expected to rise from Sh430 to Sh1,000. Visitors buying…
The government has pledged a robust and coordinated security plan for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 tournament, which is set to kick off in August. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, confirmed that security agencies are fully prepared to ensure the safety of all stakeholders during the tournament. Omollo said there will be a well-coordinated security strategy anchored on a multi-agency approach, bringing together the National Police Service, specialized security units, emergency response teams, and event organizers. This assurance follows a comprehensive security briefing received from the National…
Counties across Kenya have received Sh3.7 billion from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), following a successful legal battle over their exclusion from the fund in the national budget. The Kenya Roads Board, through a public notice on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, confirmed the disbursement, which represents 35 per cent of the total Sh10.52 billion owed to county governments for road maintenance in the 2024–25 and 2025–26 financial years. Nakuru County received the highest allocation at Sh183.4 million. Other notable allocations include Nairobi (Sh120 million), Kiambu (Sh199 million), Kitui (Sh152.4 million), Makueni (Sh146.8 million), Machakos (Sh111 million), Nyeri (Sh100 million),…
More households in Kenya are set to get electricity under Phase III of the Last Mile Connectivity Project, which targets homes located within 600 meters of existing transformers in 45 counties. According to a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), the project will be implemented over a 24-month period and is funded through a loan from the African Development Bank. “The project scope includes connection of households within a transformer distance of 600 meters across 45 counties within a period of 24 months, as well as implement system reinforcement projects…
The National Treasury, through the State Department for Economic Planning, has announced 244 job vacancies for the position of Senior Economist/Statistician. The notice was made public on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 the positions fall under job group CSG 8. Applicants must have at least three years of experience as an Economist I or Statistician I. “The State Department for Economic Planning invites applications from qualified persons for the position of Senior Economist/Statistician, CSG 8,” the notice reads. They should also hold a bachelor’s degree in fields such as Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, or a related qualification…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has advertised 4,000 internship positions in the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development under the State Department for Housing and Urban Development. In a public notice issued on July 22, 2025, PSC called on degree and diploma holders to apply for the internships, which will span 41 different professional disciplines. The programme is part of the government’s push to support the Affordable Housing Programme and empower young professionals with practical skills. Some of the key areas where interns are needed include architecture, construction management, and health and safety. There are also several…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has ordered immediate reforms across national referral hospitals following a recent security breach at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and other management failures. Speaking on Monday at Afya House during a meeting with hospital CEOs, CS Duale described the incidents as deep-rooted failures in governance, security, and leadership that have shaken public trust in the country’s top medical institutions. “The recent events at KNH and other hospitals are unacceptable,” said Duale. “These are not just isolated incidents—they reveal a systemic breakdown that must be urgently addressed.” The CS directed hospital heads to take full responsibility for…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that part of the busy Thika–Garissa (A3) Road will be partially closed for three months to allow for crucial bridge maintenance works. In a public notice issued on Monday, July 21, KeNHA said the closure will affect the section near Mbakini Centre, where maintenance will be carried out on the Kavenge (Mbakini) Bridge. The rehabilitation works are scheduled to begin on Saturday, July 26, 2025, and will continue until Saturday, November 8, 2025. The repair project involves the restoration of the bridge’s deck and girders—critical components that support the bridge’s weight and…