Eveleen Mitei has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), following the departure of Dr. Nancy Macharia who is set to officially retire on June 30, 2025. In an internal memo dated June 1, Dr. Macharia announced she would begin her terminal leave ahead of her retirement after serving the commission for ten years. “I am proceeding on terminal leave with effect from today, June 1, 2025, pending my retirement from the Teachers Service Commission on June 30,” she said. She also confirmed that Mitei, who currently serves as the Deputy Head of…
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Former Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) Dr. Mercy Mwangangi has officially assumed office as the Chief Executive Officer of the newly formed Social Health Authority (SHA). She takes over from Dr. Robert Ingasira, who had been serving in an acting capacity. The official handover ceremony was presided over by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, who called on the Authority to build a strong and effective system that delivers better health outcomes for all Kenyans. Dr. Oluga urged the SHA to champion the right to health and ensure the successful rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). He…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured development partners that the government is committed to ending fragmentation in Kenya’s health sector through full digitization. Speaking during a high-level meeting with the Development Partners in Health, Kenya (DPHK) in Nairobi, CS Duale emphasized that all health systems—both existing and new—must be certified and coordinated under the Digital Health Agency, as required by the new Digital Health Act. “We are building an integrated digital system that will improve service delivery, support telemedicine, track and trace medical supplies, and ensure that only qualified health professionals provide care,” said Duale. He explained that digitization…
Activist and software developer Rose Njeri has been charged with unauthorized interference with a computer system. According to the charge sheet seen by Kahawa Tungu, Njeri is accused of developing a digital tool that automatically generated and sent emails to the official address of the Finance Committee in Parliament. The charge, brought under Section 16 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018, states that on May 19, 2025, Njeri knowingly hosted a website—https://civicemail.netlify.app—that interfered with the normal functioning of the committee’s email system. The offence carries a maximum penalty of Sh10 million or up to five…
The Central Organization of Trade Unions, Kenya (COTU-K), has expressed serious concern over what it terms as a looming misuse of the Affordable Housing Levy. In a statement released on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli called on President William Ruto to safeguard workers’ contributions, warning that the housing levy may soon be directed to unintended projects. President Ruto has previously defended the use of the housing levy, saying it is part of a broader development agenda beyond just affordable housing. Speaking during a meeting with Coast region leaders at State House last week, the President said the…
Elon Musk-owned electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla is “not interested in manufacturing in India”, the country’s heavy industries minister has said. The remarks were made on Monday as the Indian government issued detailed guidelines for a scheme to promote EV manufacturing in the country. This is the first time that India has publicly admitted that it has not been able to lure investment dollars from Musk, even after unveiling incentives for global EV giants last March. Minister HD Kumaraswamy confirmed that Tesla would open two showrooms in India and have a retail presence. “Mercedes Benz, Skoda-Volkswagen, Hyundai and Kia have…
Mongolia’s prime minister resigned after social media photos of his son’s lavish lifestyle sparked an anti-corruption investigation and weeks of mass protests. Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene, who has denied wrongdoing, lost a confidence vote in parliament on Tuesday. The viral photos purport to show Oyun-Erdene’s son and the son’s girlfriend flaunting a black Dior shoulder bag and several shopping bags while on their engagement holiday. Protesters questioned how Oyun-Erdene’s family could afford such luxurious living. Local media reported that the country’s anti-corruption body had been looking into their finances. The photo of the Dior bag, reportedly posted by the girlfriend, had…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced 1,000 internship vacancies under the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) Cohort 4. The opportunities are available through the Ministry of Education, the State Department for Basic Education. According to a public notice issued on June 3, 2025, by PSC CEO Paul Famba, the internship will run for 12 months and will not be renewable. “Successful candidates will be appointed and deployed to schools at the Sub-County level, where they will gain hands-on experience and support virtual learning and other digital platforms,” said Famba. To qualify, applicants must have graduated no earlier than 2020 and…
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has released the official list of licensed microinsurance companies allowed to operate in Kenya in 2025. In a public notice issued on June 3, 2025, IRA Chief Executive Officer Godfrey Kiptum said the list was published in accordance with Section 184 of the Insurance Act. “Pursuant to Section 184 of the Insurance Act, the Commissioner of Insurance gives notice that the following microinsurance companies are licensed to transact insurance business in Kenya in the year 2025,” the statement read. The six microinsurance companies licensed to operate in Kenya in 2025 are APA Microinsurance Limited, Birdview…
The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, has officially announced that the government will present the 2025/26 Budget Statement on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The announcement was made through a public notice in the MyGov publication on Tuesday, June 3. “This is to notify the general public that the Budget Statement for the FY 2025/26 will be delivered by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. in Parliament,” the notice reads. Speaking during an earlier interview on April 18, 2025, Mbadi revealed that the…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has issued a seven-day notice to the public to identify and collect 124 unclaimed bodies currently being held at its mortuary. In a public notice published in the MyGov newspaper on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the hospital urged families and friends of missing persons to visit its Farewell Home and help identify the bodies before the notice period lapses. “Kenyatta National Hospital is in possession of a number of unclaimed bodies at its Farewell Home. Pursuant to the Public Health Act Cap 242 [Public Mortuaries Rules, 1991], interested members of the public are therefore requested to…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that starting July 1, 2025, a new Current Retail Selling Price (CRSP) schedule will be used to determine the customs value of used motor vehicles imported into the country. In a public notice published on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in the MyGov publication, KRA said the revised CRSP follows extensive consultations with stakeholders in the motor vehicle import sector to ensure the changes reflect industry feedback. “The updated CRSP list has been published on the KRA website. Importers and other stakeholders are encouraged to visit the page and familiarize themselves with the new…
Kenyatta University has announced a number of job openings across different departments and directorates. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the university invited applications from qualified individuals interested in joining its academic and administrative teams. According to the notice, the institution is looking to recruit a professor, associate professor, senior lecturer, and lecturer in the Department of Construction and Real Estate Management. It is also seeking a lecturer and tutorial fellow in the Department of Fine Arts and Design. Under the Directorate of Security Services, the university is looking to hire a Senior Security Officer (Investigation),…
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has announced a vacancy for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement, made through a public notice on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, follows the hospital board’s decision to allow the current CEO, Ahmed Dagane, to proceed on leave and appoint Isaac Irungu Kamau as the acting CEO. “The KUTRRH Board of Directors invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Applicants should be persons who are dynamic, exceptional and visionary with good professional and ethical standing,” the notice stated. The CEO will be…
Alupe University has announced several job opportunities for qualified individuals to join the institution on both permanent and contract terms. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the university, which was granted its charter in 2022, announced that it is seeking to hire staff in various departments, including ICT, Accounting, Administration, Library, Human Resources, Media, and Science. Interested applicants are required to submit an application letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates, a national ID or valid passport, testimonials, and contact details including email addresses and phone numbers. Applicants must also provide…