President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja have led the nation in mourning the sudden death of Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve. President Ruto described Munuve as a bold, vocal, and enterprising leader who served his constituents with great dedication. “He was hardworking, progressive, and brought fresh ideas that transformed many lives,” the President said in a condolence message. Governor Sakaja also paid tribute to the late MCA, calling him a passionate and committed servant of the people. “As a county, we mourn the loss of a true son of Nairobi – a community champion and a man who…
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), cautioning them against licensing unqualified and non-compliant health facilities. Speaking during his first visit to the Council’s offices in Nairobi, Duale emphasized that any compliance or registration officer found engaging in malpractice will be held accountable. “It will not be business as usual,” he warned. The CS called on KMPDC to uphold integrity, transparency, and dedication to public service, in line with Section 33(2) of the 2023 Social Health Insurance Act. He noted that the Council plays a key role in…
Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has criticized President William Ruto’s proposal for the national government to take control of road construction funds, accusing him of dragging the country back to the Nyayo era. Speaking in response to the president’s recent remarks, Nyong’o said the move would weaken devolution and undo the gains made since the 2010 Constitution came into effect. He urged President Ruto to allow counties to carry out their development responsibilities without interference. “The president should let devolution work. We already have agencies like the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA). If the…
Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya Tuesday challenged countries to address the financing mechanisms that sustain terror groups. Tuya said terrorism remains a threat as long as the financing issue has not been addressed. She said while countries made significant progress in disrupting terrorist networks and degrading their capabilities, one area remains a persistent and strategic enabler of terrorism-the financing mechanisms that sustain these groups. “Terrorist financing fuels recruitment, planning, logistics, and operations. Without addressing the financial lifelines that sustain these networks, our broader counter-terrorism efforts risk being undermined,” she said. She said Kenya recognizes that effective countering terrorism financing requires…
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health has launched a comprehensive 80-day public inquiry into allegations of unethical kidney transplant procedures at Mediheal Hospital’s Eldoret branch. The move follows mounting public concern and a recent exposé implicating the hospital in possible breaches of professional ethics, transplant tourism, and the commercialization of organ donations. The probe comes in the wake of a series of damning claims by the Kenya Renal Association (KRA), which in a statement dated May 3, 2024, raised red flags over a growing trend of organ trade involving vulnerable donors and foreign recipients at the private hospital. The…
Kariobangi North MCA Joel Munuve has died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital along Kiambu Road. Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ngondi confirmed the news on Tuesday, saying the MCA developed chest pains while heading to his office in the Nairobi Central Business District. “The leadership of Nairobi County is deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of one of our members, Hon. Munuve, who was serving as the elected MCA for Kariobangi North Ward. He suddenly collapsed and died today,” said Speaker Ngondi. The body has been moved to Lee Funeral Home pending a postmortem examination to determine…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has given an update on the ongoing investigations into the mysterious death of Gilbert Kinyu Muthoni at Kenyatta National Hospital. Muthoni was killed on February 7, 2025, inside the hospital’s Neurology Ward, Level 7B, male section. The incident was reported at Capitol Hill Police Station, prompting the Homicide Investigation Bureau and a forensic team from the DCI lab to take over the case. According to Murkomen, the victim was found with a deep cut on his throat, and his beddings were soaked in blood. Blood trails were found leading from Muthoni’s bed…
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has explained why some administrative units in Kuresoi South Constituency are yet to be fully operational. Responding to a request by Kuresoi South MP Joseph Tonui, Murkomen said that while Tinet and Kiplagich were gazetted as divisions under Gazette Notice No. 5853 dated June 21, 2017, they have not been operationalized due to lack of funding. However, Sotiki and Kabongoi locations were operationalized in 2020. “Bararget Location is still pending operationalization among the referenced units,” Murkomen stated. He explained that the Ministry has not received the required budgetary allocation to fully operationalize…
President William Ruto has appointed Jaoko Oburu Odinga, nephew to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as a special advisor on economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. Jaoko confirmed the appointment on his official X account, where he thanked the president for the opportunity. “I wish to take this opportunity to give special thanks to President William Samoei Ruto for granting me an opportunity to serve Kenyans by appointing me to serve in the capacity of a special advisor, economic empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. Thank you, Your Excellency,” he posted. Jaoko is the son of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga. His appointment comes…
Two congregants died while 57 were rescued from a church in Rongo, Migori County in what police believe to be a radical cult. The 57 people who were rescued refused to be treated at a local hospital where they had been taken for attention. Police were on Monday April 21 2025 informed there was a body lying at St Joseph Missions of Africa Church in Kanyadiedo sub location, East Kamagambo location before rushing to the scene. The team found the lifeless body of Francis Muli lying on the floor of a prayer room within the church compound. The body was…
Tana River Governor Godhana Dhadho has raised concerns about the alleged illegal issuance of Kenyan national identity cards to Somali nationals from Somalia following the scrapping of the vetting process by President William Ruto. “Here in Tana River, there is a flow of not only Somalis from Wajir and Garissa that are conflicting us, but there is a flow of Somalis from Somalia,” the governor said. He claimed that when these foreigners arrive in Tana River, they are quickly assimilated into local communities and suspiciously issued with national IDs. “When they reach here in Tana River, I have not seen…
The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has announced the auctioning of various items including vehicles, laboratory equipment, office furniture, scrap materials, old tyres, and used batteries. In a public notice released on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, KALRO said the auctions will be carried out by M/S Garam Investments Auctioneers and M/S Igare Auctioneers on different dates across its research centres. According to the notice, the first auction will take place on May 6 at KALRO Headquarters in Loresho, the Veterinary Research Institute in Muguga, and the Food Crops Research Centre in Kabete starting from 10:00 am. On May…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced an upcoming auction of obsolete, surplus, and unserviceable items at its 22 regional offices across the country. In a public notice published on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, KeNHA stated that the viewing of items will take place from April 22 to May 16, 2025, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm ahead of the auction. Interested bidders are required to obtain a bidding number by depositing a refundable fee of Sh50,000 for scrap metal and Sh5,000 for other items. The deposit must be paid in cash at the designated Auction Centre cash office…
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has announced a vacancy for the position of Director General. The job opening was made public through a notice published in the MyGov newspaper on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Interested candidates are required to submit a detailed application that includes a curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, a National Identity Card or passport, testimonials, and any other relevant documents. Each applicant must clearly state the reference number for the position applied for. Applications can be submitted in two ways. Hard copy applications should be addressed to the Director General of Kenya Maritime…
President William Ruto has joined the world in mourning Pope Francis, describing his death as a profound loss to the Catholic Church and the broader Christian community. In a message posted on X just hours after the Vatican confirmed the Pope’s death, President Ruto paid tribute to the late pontiff, highlighting his lifelong dedication to faith, humanity, and justice. “We join the Catholic Church and the global Christian community in mourning the passing of Pope Francis,” Ruto wrote. “This is a big loss to the Catholic faithful and the Christian world. Pope Francis will be remembered for a life dedicated…