Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Ali Joho, has explained why the contract of Kenya Fisheries Service (KeFS) Director-General Daniel Mungai has not been renewed. Joho appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation, chaired by Marakwet East MP Kangogo Bowen, following a request for clarification by Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna. Nguna had sought answers regarding the delayed renewal of Mungai’s contract, which was set to expire in October 2024. Joho told the committee that Mungai was appointed on October 6, 2020, for a four-year term that was subject to renewal.…
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President William Ruto has appointed former Mandera South MP Adan Haji Ali as the new non-executive chairperson of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The appointment was announced in a gazette notice dated June 16, 2025. Ali takes over the position immediately and will serve for a period of three years. Adan Haji Ali served as the Member of Parliament for Mandera South between 2013 and 2017. In 2024, Ali faced corruption charges involving the irregular awarding of a Sh51.5 million tender to a hotel he was reportedly linked to. At the time, he was serving as the Kwale…
A police officer who shot and seriously wounded a face mask hawker in Nairobi during a protest for justice for slain teacher Albert Ojwang was Tuesday arrested. And police said the victim is admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital in a serious condition. The victim was shot in the head outside Imenti House during the protests. Police spokesman Michael Muchiri said the National Police Service (NPS) had noted with great concern, an incident involving shooting of an unarmed civilian by a police officer using an anti-riot shotgun, within the Nairobi Central Business District on 17th June 2025. “Following this incident,…
No amount of criticism by detractors will derail the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme, President William Ruto has said. Ruto said he won’t be defined by election terms or by how long he serves in office. His focus, he pointed out, is on the implementation of his development agenda projects that directly impacts on the lives of Kenyans. Speaking during the Second Kenya Urban Forum in Naivasha, Nakuru County, on Tuesday, he pledged to continue uplifting the lives of Kenyans, especially those at the bottom of the economic pyramid and informal settlements. “Leadership is not defined by how long…
A man was on Tuesday shot dead by anti-riot police officers along Moi Avenue in Nairobi CBD during demonstrations calling for justice for the teacher Albert Ojwang. The shooting was captured in a video circulating widely on social media showing two police officers who had cornered the hawker selling face masks along Moi Avenue. The officers in anti riot gear began raining blows on him before shooting him at point blank range. One of the officers who had already cocked his rifle, shot the man before fleeing the scene. Following the incident, several good Samaritans were seen carrying the man…
President William Ruto has signed into law two bills: the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorism Financing Laws (Amendment) Bill and the Insurance Professionals Bill. The two bills were sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah. The Anti-Money Laundering Bill had earlier been returned to Parliament by the President with some recommendations. MPs passed it again on June 3, 2025, after making changes to accommodate the President’s concerns. This law makes changes to 10 existing Acts of Parliament to strengthen Kenya’s efforts in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. It addresses weaknesses that had been identified by…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced job openings for senior positions within the institution. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the tax authority said it is looking to recruit four Commissioners and twelve Deputy Commissioners to serve in various departments. “KRA is seeking to recruit results-oriented, self-driven, dynamic and experienced individuals with high integrity,” the notice stated. Interested applicants are advised to visit the PKF East Africa website at https://www.pkfea.com/careers to view the full job descriptions and submit their applications online. The deadline for applications is July 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. KRA warned that…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced new guidelines for national and county government institutions applying for reflective number plates. In a public notice released on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, NTSA stated that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies must log in to their accounts via http://serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke to apply for the plates. The directive follows instructions issued by the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, August 29, 2025. To support the application process, the eCitizen platform has been updated to allow bulk payments through an e-Agent account. Government entities must…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced more than 1,300 job opportunities in various government ministries, departments, and agencies. In a notice released on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, PSC invited applications from qualified Kenyans to fill 1,313 vacant positions. Applicants have been advised to visit the Commission’s official website at www.publicservice.go.ke for full details and application procedures. Among the advertised positions is the re-advertised role of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance, and Planning) at Egerton University. The Commission is also looking to recruit four members to the Board of Directors of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), under the…
A police officer has come forward with new details linking top police officials to the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in custody on the night of June 7, 2025. In a sworn statement to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Constable James Mukhwana alleged that Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Eliud Lagat gave orders to “discipline” Ojwang after he was arrested for allegedly posting false information about the senior officer on social media. Mukhwana said the instructions were delivered to him by Central Police Station’s Officer Commanding Station (OCS), Samson Talam. According to the constable, Talam told…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Kenya Police Service Eliud Kipkoech Lagat Monday stepped aside following pressure over the death of teacher Albert Ojwang. The top police boss’ name has been at the centre of investigations on the unexplained murder of Ojwang’, after he made a defamation complaint leading to the deceased’s arrest. He said he was sorry for the death of Ojwang. “In the good and conscious thought of my role and responsibilities as The Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Service, and in view of the ongoing investigations on the unfortunate incident of the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang, I…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed that all police stations across the country be fitted with CCTV surveillance systems within the next two years. The move is part of sweeping reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, professionalism, and public trust in the police service. Speaking during the launch of the reforms, Murkomen said every police station will be required to install functional CCTV cameras with live monitoring capabilities, accessible by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS). He emphasized that all footage must be securely backed up to support future investigations. “No police station will be exempt. The footage will ensure there…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has mourned the death of Mzee Gideon Baya Mung’aro, the father of Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro. In a condolence message shared on Monday, June 16, Odinga described the late Mung’aro as a visionary elder who championed the unity and cultural heritage of the Gede community and the larger Mijikenda people in Kilifi County. “Mung’aro senior was a man of great wisdom who embodied love and unity,” Odinga said. “As a Kaya elder, he played a key role in advocating for the rights and recognition of native coastal communities.” The ODM leader recalled meeting Mzee Mung’aro…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for the immediate arrest of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, his deputy Eliud Lagat, and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohammed Amin in connection with the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. In a statement released on Monday, June 16, Maraga gave the authorities a deadline of June 25 to take action. He warned that if no arrests are made by then, he would join Kenyans in pursuing private prosecution against the three senior officers. Maraga accused the police leadership of giving false sworn statements regarding the abduction and murder…
Close ally to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, Pauline Njoroge, has dismissed a viral poster suggesting that President William Ruto’s advisor, Moses Kuria, is seeking the position of Jubilee Party Secretary-General. The poster, which circulated online on Sunday and was shared by Kuria himself on his official X account, shows him behind Uhuru Kenyatta on a red background. It includes the words: “Hon. Moses Kuria for Secretary General, East or West,” alongside the Jubilee Party logo. On Monday Pauline urged the public to ignore the poster, terming it misleading and baseless. “Please disregard the poster being circulated by a certain advisor…