The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced several job openings across different departments. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Authority said it is seeking to recruit “highly competent, proactive, and self-driven individuals” to fill 25 positions, which include both contract and permanent jobs. The contract positions advertised are Director for the Universal Service Fund, Director for Competition Management, Consumer Protection and Corporate Communications, and Director for Finance and Accounts. Permanent and pensionable positions include Deputy Director for Expenditure and Treasury Management, Deputy Director for Consumer Protection and Empowerment, and Deputy Director for Planning and…
Author: David Wafula
The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) has introduced an upgraded admission and entry system across several of its major sites. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, NMK said the new system takes effect immediately. The improved digital system is now active at the Nairobi National Museum, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi Gallery, Fort Jesus National Monument, Malindi Museum and Gedi National Monument. NMK said the upgrade is part of its ongoing partnership with eCitizen Services to improve visitor experience, speed up services and streamline ticketing at its museums, sites and monuments. According to the notice, all previously…
Former Meru Senator and Governor Kiraitu Murungi will be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (D.H.L) by Laikipia University during its 13th graduation ceremony on December 11, 2025. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, December 2, the university announced that the ceremony will take place at its main campus in Nyahururu, Laikipia County. Murungi, a former South Imenti MP, is a respected legal scholar. He holds law degrees from the University of Nairobi (LLB and LLM) and Harvard University (LLM). Over the years, he has served Kenya as an Advocate of the High Court, university lecturer, Member of…
The government has announced new scholarships for vulnerable learners joining Junior School in 2026. In a statement released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Ministry of Education — through the State Department for Basic Education — said the Elimu Scholarship will be offered in all 47 counties to needy and vulnerable learners. According to the ministry, applicants must have scored between “Meeting Expectation” and “Exceeding Expectation” (Achievement Levels 5–8) in the 2025 KJSEA Assessments. This applies to both boys and girls. However, learners with special needs and disabilities will be considered regardless of their achievement level. Refugee learners living in…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a new notice to all fuel stations, reminding them to fully implement the eTIMS Fuel Station System across their outlets. In a public notice released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, KRA said petroleum retailers were required to comply with the system by June 30, 2025. The eTIMS Fuel Station System is a specialized digital solution designed for fuel businesses. It enables real-time invoicing for every transaction and links directly to KRA through a forecourt controller and existing point-of-sale systems. The authority says the system ensures accurate and efficient tax reporting. “KRA remains committed…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially gazetted the winners of 24 by-elections held across Kenya on November 27, 2025. In a notice published on Monday, the commission confirmed the declaration of winners for Senate, National Assembly, and County Assembly seats. The elections were conducted in areas where vacancies had arisen due to the death of officeholders or appointments to cabinet positions. The gazette states that the winners “received the majority of votes cast and complied with the provisions of the Elections Act and the Constitution.” “In exercise of the powers conferred by Articles 88 (4), 97 (1)…
Former Gor Mahia defender and veteran coach Samuel “Pamzo” Omollo is mourning the death of his wife, Vera Omollo. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) announced the news on Monday through a message of condolence shared on social media. “Football Kenya Federation conveys its deepest condolences to Coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo and the entire Omollo family following the passing of his wife, Vera Omollo. We pray for strength, comfort, and peace during this difficult time. May her soul rest in eternal peace,” FKF wrote. Omollo is a former Kenya international defender who played for top clubs in Kenya and India. He currently…
Deputy Chief of Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has responded to President William Ruto’s directive instructing Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to crack down on groups accused of causing political violence. In a letter addressed to IG Kanja, Gachagua claimed that the real problem is not the goons but the police command. He accused senior officers of allowing politicians close to the President to influence police operations. “Kanja, the matter in your hand is not much about the goons but your police command. You have surrendered this to politicians close to the President. They command the police in civilian…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced that 13,117 shortlisted graduates have started attending interviews for the 8th cohort of the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP). In an update released on Monday, December 1, PSC confirmed that the interview process is already underway. The shortlisted candidates were selected from a total of 35,659 applicants. PSC has urged all applicants to log in to their online portals to check whether they have been shortlisted. “Selection interviews began on Monday, 1st December 2025, from among the 13,117 candidates who were shortlisted out of the 35,659 who applied for the advertised positions. If…
British stars Charli XCX, Dave and Raye will headline Reading and Leeds Festival next summer. Irish rock band Fontaines DC, electronic duo Chase & Status and band Florence + The Machine will also top the bill at both events over the August bank holiday weekend. It is the first time in 25 years the headliners at the sister festivals are exclusively British and Irish acts, organisers say. Five-time Brit Award winner Charli XCX’s appearances are her only UK festival shows currently scheduled for next year. Reading and Leeds bosses said the twin events would be the only UK festival appearances…
Brian Hayes, the influential LBC and BBC radio presenter, has died at the age of 87. The Australian helped to transform radio phone-ins – from the 1970s onwards – with his conversational and at-times confrontational interview style, during a career that spanned five decades. He once said that callers should be treated as “real people with something to say” and that the phone-in should be treated “like a conversation that matters”. His former LBC colleague Steve Allen broke the news of his death, posting on X: “Brian Hayes has passed away, what a legend RIP.” Another former colleague, Jonathan Perry,…
Homa Bay County Governor Gladys Wanga has reshuffled her county executive team, removing Oyugi Magwanga from the Agriculture docket following disputes related to by-election fallout. An executive order issued on December 1, 2025 replaces him. Governor Wanga named Danish Onyango — who was previously the county executive committee member (CECM) for Roads, Public Works, Transport and Infrastructure — as acting CECM for Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Development. In the same order, Wanga dismissed Peter Ogolla, who had been serving as CECM for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development, and appointed Joseph Mitto as his replacement. “The changes herein take…
The family of the late Beryl Lilian Achieng Odinga, sister to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has announced that she will be buried on Saturday, December 6, at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County. The confirmation was made by Raila Odinga Junior, her nephew, who said the family held a meeting to agree on the final resting place. “We will lay her to rest at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi on Saturday, December 6, 2025,” he said. A memorial service will be held earlier on Wednesday, December 3, at the Consolata Shrine in Westlands, Nairobi. The Odinga family has also appealed…
A hiking trip turned into a near 24-hour ordeal for a man who fell into the Mt Longonot crater on Saturday. The victim, identified as Bildad Simiyu, slipped while hiking and landed on a narrow ledge inside the steep crater, making it impossible for rescuers to reach him immediately. Officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) responded to the incident but had to halt the rescue at night due to the dangerous terrain and darkness. The team stayed at the crater rim, keeping in constant contact with Simiyu, monitoring his condition, and reassuring him through the cold and isolated night.…
Busta Rhymes net worth is estimated at $20 million. Known for his rapid-fire delivery, electrifying stage presence, and unforgettable music videos, Busta Rhymes (born Trevor George Smith Jr.) is one of hip-hop’s most iconic and influential artists. With a career spanning more than three decades, he has earned acclaim, awards, and 11 Grammy nominations—alongside acting roles and worldwide recognition. Busta Rhymes Net Worth $20 Million Date of Birth May 20, 1972 Place of Birth Brooklyn, New York Early Life Busta Rhymes was born May 20, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, to Jamaican parents. His childhood included several major relocations—from Brooklyn…