The construction of the 60,000-seater Talanta Sports City Stadium in Nairobi will cost $344.5 million (Sh44.7 billion). This was revealed in a document presented yesterday before the National Assembly’s Committee on Sports and Culture by the Ministry of Defence led by Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya. Despite 37 per cent of work done , the government had only paid five per cent of the total construction cost. A similar trend was observed t all other stadium projects where it emerged that the amount paid so far were significantly lower than the value of work already done. The construction of the Talanta…
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China hiked its levies on imports of US goods to 125% on Friday, hitting back at Donald Trump’s decision to single out the world’s No 2 economy for higher duties, while dismissing the US president’s tariff strategy as “a joke.” Investors had been waiting to see how Beijing would respond to Trump’s move on Wednesday to effectively raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 145% while announcing a 90-day pause on duties on dozens of other countries’ goods. The yuan slipped to levels last seen during the global financial crisis on Thursday but rebounded slightly on Friday. “The US. side’s imposition…
The government plans to set up vehicle inspection centres in all counties as part of efforts to reduce road accidents. Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir announced the initiative during a meeting with the National Assembly Committee on Transport on Friday, April 11. Chirchir said the Ministry of Transport will work with major vehicle dealers to establish and equip the centres, making it easier for motorists to access inspection services across the country. “We will be opening inspection space to all major dealers. They will provide equipment and meet licensing requirements so that inspection can be done in every county,” he…
The Special Funds Accounts Committee has raised concern over more than Sh3 billion lying unused in the State Officers and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund. Lawmakers questioned the relevance and visibility of the fund, which was set up to support state and public officers but has seen minimal uptake. During a committee sitting chaired by Migori MP Fatuma Zainab, members met with officials from the fund and representatives from the Office of the Auditor General to discuss recent audit findings. Mbooni MP Kivasu Nzioka, who chaired the session, questioned why the fund had attracted such low interest, revealing…
Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have praised the growing number of female students enrolling in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country. The lawmakers said this is a sign of changing attitudes toward technical education and called for more support to meet the government’s goal of enrolling at least 20,000 trainees in each national polytechnic. Speaking during an inspection visit to Mawego National Polytechnic in Homa Bay County, Committee Chairperson Julius Melly commended the institution’s growth, noting that student numbers had risen from 3,000 to over 8,000. “This growth shows the confidence the…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has fired four members of the University of Nairobi Council. In a gazette notice dated April 11, 2025, CS Ogamba revoked the appointments of Sally Toroitich, Ahmed Abdullahi, Parmain Ole Narikae, and Carren Kerubo with immediate effect. The decision comes just days after Members of Parliament uncovered serious divisions between the university’s management and its council, which have been blamed for fueling a prolonged power struggle at the country’s top institution. Appearing before the National Assembly Education Committee, Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Margaret Hutchinson described the relationship between the university’s leadership and the council…
Former Health CAS Dr. Mercy Mwangangi has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Social Health Authority (SHA). The announcement was made on Thursday by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. Dr. Mwangangi brings over 15 years of experience in health financing, policy development, universal health coverage (UHC), and health system reforms. She is well-known for her leadership in health governance, resource mobilization, and building strategic partnerships, all of which have helped shape key reforms in Kenya’s healthcare sector. Before her appointment, Dr. Mwangangi served as the Senior Health System Strengthening Director at AMREF Health Africa. In…
The Court of Appeal in Malindi granted the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) the green light to proceed with 191 counts of murder against controversial pastor Paul Mackenzi and his 30 co-accused persons. In a judgment delivered Friday April 11, the appellate bench comprising Justice Kibaya Imaana Laibuta, Lady Justice Grace Ngenye and Justice Weldon Korir set aside the High Court decision issued on May 17 2024 by Lady Justice Mugure Thande that had directed the DPP to reduce the murder charges to not more than 12 counts. The Court of Appeal emphasized that the law does not limit the…
The Supreme Court of Kenya Friday dismissed an appeal filed by Ruth Wanjiku Kamande, popularly known as Miss Lang’ata, who was convicted in 2015 for the murder of her boyfriend, Farid Mohamed Halim. Following the dismissal of her appeal by the Court of Appeal, Kamande moved to the Supreme Court, urging it to consider the applicability of the doctrine of Battered Woman Syndrome as part of her defence of self-defence. However, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal on the grounds that the issue of Battered Woman Syndrome had not been raised during the trial at the High Court or in…
At least 14 people were killed in separate accidents recorded by police in the country. The first incident happened Friday morning and claimed seven lives in Limuru area along Nakuru-Nairobi highway. This increased to 12, the number of people killed in two separate accidents in less than 24 hours in the area alone. In the latest incident, seven people died Friday morning after a 14-seater matatu lost control and veered off the road at the Kamandura junction on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, police said. Witnesses and police said the vehicle plunged into a steep slope and rolled several times killing five…
At least 129 women were killed in Kenya between January and March 2025, with March recording the highest number of murder cases at 44. January followed closely with 43 cases, while 42 were reported in February. These shocking statistics were part of a memorandum on gender-based violence (GBV), including femicide, presented to the Chairperson of the Technical Working Group on GBV on April 9, 2025. The figures have sparked concern among rights groups and government agencies over the rising cases of violence against women. According to the report, Kenya has witnessed a steady rise in murders of women in the…
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David Warner, the iconic English actor known for his commanding presence on both stage and screen, had an estimated net worth of $8 million at the time of his death on July 24, 2022, at the age of 80. His fortune reflected a career that spanned over five decades and included appearances in some of the most memorable films and theatrical productions of his era. David Warner Net Worth $8 Million Date of Birth Jul 29, 1941 Place of Birth Manchester, Lancashire Nationality Brits Profession Actor Early Life Born in July 1941 in Manchester, Lancashire, Warner had a complicated childhood.…
Members of the National Assembly Committee on Education have expressed concern over major challenges facing national polytechnics, including staffing shortages, delayed government funding, and inadequate infrastructure. During a recent oversight tour of Shamberere, Sigalagala, and Kaimosi Friends National Polytechnics in Western Kenya, the MPs said urgent support is needed to strengthen the institutions that play a key role in equipping youth with technical skills. The Committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, found that many of the institutions are struggling to cope with increased enrolment due to limited resources and underfunding. At Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Principal Evans Busire reported that…
Members of Parliament have expressed anger and frustration with Controller of Budget Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, accusing her of being ill-prepared during a meeting with a parliamentary committee. The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities sent Dr. Nyakang’o away on Thursday after she failed to present a detailed report addressing accountability concerns within her office. The committee, chaired by Mandera West MP Hon. Adan Yussuf Haji, had summoned the Controller of Budget to answer questions about employment diversity and the 30% budget allocation for youth, women, and persons with disabilities. The session, held at the Bunge Tower in Nairobi,…