Egerton University has asked Parliament to intervene in reclaiming 2,000 acres of land allegedly grabbed from the institution. Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage told the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education that the land, once used for farming, has been illegally taken over by individuals who have even obtained documents to claim ownership. He said attempts by the university to repossess the land have been met with resistance and sometimes violence. “This land ownership matter is very big and sensitive, but the land belongs to the University and as MPs, we shall do everything possible to enable its restoration…
Author: David Wafula
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced that the campaign window for the upcoming by-elections will officially begin on Wednesday, October 8, and close on Monday, November 24, which is 48 hours before the polling day. In an official statement on Wednesday, IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon indicated that the campaigns will be allowed between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. The Commission also outlined key timelines and requirements for independent candidates participating in the polls. According to the commission, independent aspirants must not have been members of any political party for at least three months prior to the by-election…
The Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, has appointed Henry K. Tanui as its new Chief Executive Officer for a renewable three-year term. He takes over from Elizabeth Nkukuu, who has led the Fund since its inception. In a statement on Wednesday, the Board said Tanui brings more than 24 years of experience in financial services, with expertise in risk management, business and personal lending, mortgages, MSME lending, and international trade finance. He has previously held senior roles at Ecobank, Consolidated Bank of Kenya, and the Industrial and Commercial Development Bank of Kenya. Cooperatives and MSME Cabinet…
Mandera County Senator Roba Ali Ibrahim has claimed that Jubaland forces from Somalia have crossed into Mandera town, causing panic among residents. The Senator said schools had been shut, businesses disrupted, and families displaced in fear of stray bullets, RPGs and unexploded bombs. He accused the Jubaland troops of camping inside Mandera, describing it as a violation of Kenya’s sovereignty. “Shockingly, Jubaland forces are consolidating their strength inside Mandera town on Kenyan soil, literally taking over our community. This is a humiliation of our sovereignty,” Ibrahim wrote on his X account. He warned that Kenya’s national interest lies with Somalia’s…
Ambassador Lucy Kiruthu, the nominee for Kenya’s Ambassador to Bangkok, has pledged to protect Kenyans from being lured into fake job opportunities abroad. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, Amb. Kiruthu said she would prioritize economic diplomacy while also working to address the growing issue of human trafficking. Amb. Kiruthu currently serves as Acting Director General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She has also served as Deputy Permanent Representative at Kenya’s Mission to the United Nations in Geneva. Asked by MP Martha Wangari about strategies to improve trade…
The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, has begun vetting nominees for appointment as Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consul-Generals. The first to appear before the committee was Hon. Florence Bore, nominated as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Windhoek, Namibia. Bore previously served as Cabinet Secretary for Labour from 2022 to 2024 and as Kericho County Woman Representative from 2017 to 2022. Speaking on Kenya-Namibia ties, Bore said the relationship dates back to 1964. “In 2018 the first agreement between Kenya and Namibia was signed under the Joint Co-operation Agreement, with several others…
Members of Parliament have raised concern over the poor state of facilities and stalled projects at Moi University, questioning the institution’s management and use of funds. The university’s Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, and his management team appeared before the Public Investments Committee on Governance, led by Chairman Wanami Wamboka, to explain why millions of shillings had been spent on projects that remain incomplete despite their timelines having lapsed. During an inspection tour, MPs noted the sorry state of key facilities, including the Margaret Thatcher Library and several students’ hostels, some of which lacked even basic provisions such as…
Detectives have arrested a man accused of posing as a taxi driver and stealing more than Sh500,000 from a passenger in Lavington, Nairobi. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the suspect, identified as Fred Atandi Morara, was arrested on Tuesday by officers from DCI headquarters. His arrest followed a report filed by a male complainant who said the incident happened on the night of August 8, 2025. The complainant told police he had left a social joint with a friend and was about to order an Uber when Morara, who was waiting nearby, offered to take them to…
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to roll out artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots to make it easier for Kenyans to access health services at any time. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the new technology will be integrated into the TaifaCare Support Centre, which operates the toll-free line 147. Duale made the remarks during a visit to the Nairobi-based facility, where he reviewed its progress in strengthening Kenya’s healthcare system. According to the CS, TaifaCare has handled more than one million calls since it was launched less than a year ago. The centre provides information, resolves complaints, and guides…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto of compromising Kenya’s sovereignty by allegedly allowing foreign troops into Mandera County. “What we are witnessing in Mandera is what is defined in international law as occupation. Mr Ruto, have you seceded Kenyan territory to foreign troops? Is your regime too weak to defend Kenya’s territorial integrity?” Kalonzo asked on Tuesday. He further criticised the government’s handling of land and forest disputes, saying: “This occupational mentality is equally evident in respect to the East African Portland Cement Company and the Karura Forest saga. Mr Ruto, keep off our forests and…
A Senate committee has heard emotional testimony from disability rights advocates in Mombasa, who described how people with disabilities continue to face barriers when accessing government services despite constitutional guarantees of equal rights. “When I came here [Mombasa County Assembly building], I wanted to go to the gallery, but it was very difficult. People had to carry me up, and when people carry you, they don’t carry you in a proper way. Sometimes you may get hurt,” said disability campaigner Charity Chahasi. The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, chaired by West Pokot Senator Julius Murgor, met in Mombasa…
The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has called for investigations into the management of the University of Eldoret over alleged financial mismanagement in a Sh373 million amphitheatre project. Led by Chairperson and Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, the committee inspected the stalled project on Tuesday and raised concerns over irregular payments and violations of procurement laws. The project, which began in June 2019 and was expected to be completed by December 2020, remains incomplete. During the visit, MPs said the institution had suffered major losses after the main contractor abandoned the site, prompting the university to directly…
Kenya’s economy is projected to expand by 4.8 percent in 2025, according to the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO). The forecast is slightly lower than the National Treasury’s more optimistic outlook of 5.3 percent growth for the same year, up from an estimated 4.6 percent in 2024. The projection was presented during the opening sessions of high-level stakeholder engagements convened by the Budget and Appropriations Committee, chaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi. The discussions are focusing on the implementation of the 2024/25 budget, sectoral priorities for the 2025/26 budget, and key Senate Bills. The PBO noted that Kenya’s growth will…
The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has urged Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) to remain firm in exercising their constitutional mandate of scrutinising regulations, even in the face of political and financial pressures. The Committee, led by Chairperson Senator Mwenda Gataya, made the call during visits to Tharaka Nithi and Embu Counties, where they held joint sessions with County Assembly committees. Speaking in Tharaka Nithi, Sen. Gataya told MCAs to be vigilant and resist external influence. “You should be smart and thorough. Make sure members are updated to make the right decisions on regulations, despite political machinations which are everywhere,”…
President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga on Tuesday moved to calm tensions over a plan to impeach Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, urging leaders to focus on service delivery instead of political fights. At State House, President Ruto met UDA Members of County Assembly (MCAs) and warned them against pushing the motion to remove Sakaja. He reminded them that leadership requires patience and resilience. “I have been the most accused person, but I never allowed that to derail my work. I urge you to put aside differences and drop this motion,” Ruto told the MCAs. At the same time,…