Rongo University has announced a recruitment drive for several administrative and academic positions, inviting qualified candidates to submit applications before the end of the month. In a notice issued on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the university advertised vacancies in both its administrative and teaching departments. Among the administrative positions available are Medical Officer and Assistant Pharmaceutical Technologist I, with one vacancy each. Other advertised positions include two Technician II posts, five Administrative Assistant II positions, and five Clerical Officer II positions. The university is also seeking to recruit academic staff, including a Senior Lecturer in Nursing and lecturers in Physical…
Author: David Wafula
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has issued a fresh notice to contractors, reminding them to renew their practising licences for the 2026/2027 financial year and comply with mandatory professional training requirements. In a notice dated Tuesday, July 14, 2026, NCA Executive Director Maurice Akech said the licence renewal window for the 2026/2027 financial year opened on July 1, 2026, and will remain open until July 31, 2026. The Authority also reminded contractors that those who did not attend Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training during the 2025/2026 financial year must first earn the required CPD points before their practising licences can…
The Kenya School of Government (KSG) has announced a mass recruitment exercise on behalf of a leading hospitality group with hotels across various locations in Kenya. In a notice issued on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, KSG said the hospitality group is seeking to recruit competent, ambitious, self-driven and dynamic professionals to fill multiple vacancies across management, finance, hospitality, ICT and support services. Among the positions advertised are General Manager, Manager, Sales and Marketing, Manager, Facilities Management and Maintenance, Manager, Hospitality Services, Manager, Internal Audit, Assistant Manager, Finance, Assistant Manager, Supply Chain Management, Principal Hospitality Assistant, Principal Information Communication Technology Officer,…
The National Legal Aid Service (NLAS) has announced vacancies for the position of Director/Chief Executive Officer and several other senior and junior positions as part of its latest recruitment drive. In a notice issued on July 14, 2026, the Service advertised a number of senior management positions, including Senior Deputy Director, Legal Aid, Senior Deputy Director, Human Resource and Administration, Deputy Director, Administration, Deputy Director, ICT, Deputy Director, Finance and Accounts, Deputy Director, Planning, Deputy Director, Corporate Communications, Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management, and Deputy Director, Internal Audit and Risk Assurance. NLAS is also seeking to recruit nine Assistant Directors…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced that the market interest rate applicable under Section 12B of the Income Tax Act has been set at 8 percent for the three-month period covering July, August and September 2026. In a notice, KRA said the rate will apply for the purposes of computing tax obligations under the relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act. The authority also announced that, for purposes of Section 16(2)(ja) of the Income Tax Act, the prescribed rate of interest has been set at 8 percent for July, August and September 2026. KRA noted that a 15 percent…
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has suspended the operating licence of KAMP Copyright and Related Rights Limited (KAMP) for 90 days, effective July 1, 2026. In a notice, KECOBO Board Chairperson Joshua Kutuny said the decision was reached by the Board of Directors as part of measures aimed at safeguarding the interests of copyright holders. During the suspension period, the Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK) will collect royalties on behalf of rights that would ordinarily be administered by KAMP within the sectors allocated to the organisation under the existing licensing framework. “All monies collected in respect of…
The National Treasury has announced that it will officially launch the 2027/28 Financial Year and Medium-Term Budget preparation process on July 22, 2026, marking the start of the country’s budget planning cycle. In a statement, National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo said the launch will be held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi from 8:30 a.m. Kiptoo said the process is being undertaken in accordance with Article 201 of the Constitution and Section 35(2) of the Public Finance Management Act (Cap. 412A), which require public participation in public finance management. “This process is conducted in accordance…
The National Police Service (NPS) has arraigned 14 suspects in court in connection with the recent violence and unrest witnessed in Kisumu and Nyahururu, warning that those responsible for disrupting public order will face the full force of the law. In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, the police said the suspects were formally charged with various offences linked to the disturbances. The Service reiterated its commitment to maintaining law and order, saying it would not tolerate violence, hooliganism or any acts that threaten public peace. “We will not tolerate violence, hooliganism, or any disruption of public peace. We…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) remains Kenya’s most popular political party, although the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is close behind, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, across all 47 counties, found that 22 percent of respondents identified with UDA. ODM followed closely with 21 percent support. The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ranked third with 9 percent, followed by the Jubilee Party at 6 percent and the Wiper Democratic Front (WDF) at 5 percent. According to the survey, no…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the opposition’s most preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna emerging as the favourite choice for deputy president, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, across all 47 counties, found that 27 percent of respondents preferred Kalonzo to lead the opposition in the next presidential election. Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang’i followed closely with 26 percent support. Sifuna ranked third with 19 percent, cementing his…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is the most preferred running mate for President William Ruto under the broad-based government arrangement ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, across all 47 counties, found that 34 percent of respondents would prefer Kindiki to remain Ruto’s deputy in the next election. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga ranked second with 11 percent support. According to the survey, Kindiki enjoys equal support among both male and female respondents, each standing at…
President William Ruto remains the most popular presidential hopeful ahead of the 2027 General Election, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, across all 47 counties, found that 32 percent of respondents would back Ruto if a presidential election were held today. Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka ranked second with 13 percent support. The poll placed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i in joint third place, with each attracting 12 percent support. According to the survey,…
Only one in three Kenyans supports the broad-based government arrangement, according to a new opinion poll released by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The Voice of the People Poll, conducted between June 22 and June 26, 2026, across all 47 counties, found that 33 percent of respondents support the political arrangement, while 37 percent oppose it. The survey further showed that 27 percent of respondents neither support nor oppose the arrangement, while 3 percent said they were unsure. According to the poll, those who support the broad-based government cited peace, political stability, reduced political tension, national unity and social cohesion as…
Steve Ballmer is an American billionaire businessman, investor, and sports team owner with an estimated net worth of $143 billion. Best known as Microsoft’s former chief executive officer, Ballmer accumulated most of his wealth through his massive ownership stake in the technology giant. Although he did not found Microsoft, Ballmer became one of the richest people in the world after joining the company as its 30th employee in 1980. He later served as CEO for 14 years and remains Microsoft’s largest individual shareholder. Beyond technology, Ballmer is also widely recognized as the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers and one…
Paul Allen was an American entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, musician, and sports team owner who had an estimated net worth of $20 billion at the time of his death in 2018. Best known as the co-founder of Microsoft alongside childhood friend Bill Gates, Allen turned his early success in software into one of the world’s largest private fortunes. Beyond Microsoft, he invested in technology companies, owned professional sports franchises, funded scientific research, amassed a world-class art collection, and donated billions to charitable causes. His legacy continues through the institutions and projects he established, as well as the philanthropic work financed by…