The Senate will hold its plenary and committee sittings in Busia County from October 6 to 10, 2025, following the approval of a motion moved by Senate Majority Whip and Kakamega Senator Dr. Boni Khalwale. While presenting the motion on the Senate floor on July 24, Dr. Khalwale said the move is meant to enhance engagement between the Senate and county governments, and to bring the institution closer to the people. “The Senate plays a key role in linking the national and county levels of government. Holding our sittings in counties helps strengthen this connection and increases public awareness of…
Author: David Wafula
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has been removed from the powerful Budget and Appropriations Committee of the National Assembly in a raft of changes to House committees. Nyoro’s position has been taken over by Edwin Mugo Gichuki. He has now been moved to the Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers Committee, where he replaces Leah Sankaire. Nyoro was vocal during the controversial 2024 finance bill that saw protests across the country. The changes were approved by the National Assembly following a motion by Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro, which was adopted by the House on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. In the Departmental Committee…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has announced plans to form a technical team that will work with its United Democratic Alliance (UDA) counterparts to accelerate the implementation of their 10-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This decision was reached during a Central Committee meeting held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, chaired by Party Leader Raila Odinga. The meeting focused on reviewing national developments, the party’s current state, and progress made in the MOU with UDA, which underpins the ongoing support for a broad-based government. “To expedite the implementation of the 10-point agenda of the MOU, ODM will constitute a technical team…
The government has rolled out a bold plan to tackle the growing crisis of power blackouts and electrical safety risks across the country. Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira, while appearing before the National Assembly’s Committee on Energy, confirmed that the Ministry of Energy is already implementing a countrywide campaign aimed at replacing faulty transformers and fixing all exposed electric wires and leaning poles. “We are undertaking a serious and targeted push to ensure all faulty transformers are replaced and that any loose wires or poles are identified and fixed,” said PS Wachira. “Our goal is to curb frequent power…
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has called for another high-level meeting with top government officials, aimed at addressing growing concerns over inefficiency and lack of accountability in the public service. The virtual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, 2025. According to a memo dated July 24 and seen by the Star, the meeting will be attended by all Principal Secretaries, chairpersons and CEOs of state corporations and agencies, as well as key departmental heads from finance, audit, procurement, legal, and human resource units. Officials heading various internal oversight and revitalisation committees within ministries and parastatals are also expected…
Senators have summoned Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe to explain issues surrounding the newly introduced Sugar Development Levy. The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation wants the ministry to clarify details in Legal Notice No. 113 of 2025, which established the levy under Section 40(1) of the Sugar Act, 2024. Published on June 30, 2025, the Legal Notice outlines that a four per cent levy will be charged on the ex-factory price of locally produced sugar and a similar four per cent on the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value of imported sugar. According to the Order, sugar…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is in Rwanda for a high-level visit aimed at deepening relations between Nairobi and Kigali, with a strong focus on innovation, youth empowerment, and sports development. On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Governor Sakaja held key meetings with top Rwandan leaders, including Jean-Guy Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Minister of Sports Hon. Nelly Mukazayire, and NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. The talks explored joint efforts to expand opportunities for young people in both cities. “Our discussions focused on deepening collaboration between Nairobi and Kigali, especially around innovation, sports, and youth empowerment. Exciting opportunities ahead,”…
A public land officer has been arrested after detectives recovered ammunition, large sums of money, and government documents during a dramatic operation in Garissa County. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirmed that detectives from the Garissa Sub-County acted on a tip-off and apprehended Antony Githua Mwangi, a public officer attached to the Ministry of Lands in Garissa. Mwangi was intercepted while driving a black Toyota Prado along the Garissa-Lamu road. A preliminary search of the vehicle revealed six personal cheques each valued at Sh500,000, three rounds of 9mm Colt ammunition, four mobile phones, and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) badges…
The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has summoned Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi after he failed to appear before it, with members rejecting further representation by junior officials. This comes after the Committee, chaired by West Pokot Senator Julius Murgor, dismissed Principal Secretary Cyrell Wagunda Odede during Tuesday’s session. The senators said only the Cabinet Secretary could address long-standing grievances raised in multiple petitions. Among the unresolved issues are unpaid pensions for former Kenya Railways and KEMRI staff, delays in remitting death and disability benefits for public servants, and a pending one-off honorarium for ex-councillors. “We now…
A new Code of Conduct for media practice officially came into effect today, marking a major step in improving journalism standards in Kenya. The updated rules, published in the Kenya Gazette on May 14, 2025, aim to raise ethical standards, protect children and vulnerable groups, and address modern challenges in the digital media space. It replaces the old code under the Media Council Act, 2013. The Code was introduced through Legislative Supplement No. 40 by the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo. “This is a defining moment for media regulation, professionalism, and press freedom in…
Five people have been arrested following a police raid on a suspected gang hideout in Kisumu County. According to police, officers from Kasagam Police Station acted on a tip-off and stormed the hideout located along the banks of Auji River, near the Daraja Mbili area in Manyatta ‘B’ Sub-Location. During the operation, the officers arrested five suspects believed to be behind a series of criminal activities in the Nyamasaria area. Police also recovered a Honda motorcycle (registration number KMEM 580J), three pangas, one knife, and a toy gun believed to have been used in criminal activities. The suspects are being…
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has withdrawn the contentious Legal Notice No. 71 of 2025, which had introduced new rules on environmental assessments and audits. The announcement was made by Principal Secretary Dr. Festus Ng’eno during a session with the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation on Monday, July 28, 2025. He said the ministry made the decision after realising the process needed wider consultation. “We have resolved to withdraw Legal Notice No. 71 of 2025 after we realised that we were heading nowhere. We have done that to allow more consultations and involvement of all stakeholders,” said…
The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has provided an update on the ongoing upgrade of Diani Airport in Kwale County. The PS on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, said the construction of a new apron — used for aircraft parking and movement — is now 90 percent complete. The only remaining work is the final section: a new taxiway that will connect the apron to the main runway. This last part is expected to be completed in the next two weeks. “Once done, the airport’s ground handling efficiency will be vastly improved, enabling better management…
The government has announced new internship opportunities under the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP), aimed at empowering young graduates with practical experience and skills for the job market. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Public Service Commission CEO Paul Famba said the programme is part of a broader youth empowerment initiative designed to enhance employability, networking, and entrepreneurship. “The Public Service Commission (PSC) is pleased to announce the recruitment of interns (Cohort 8) under the PSIP for the Financial Year 2025/2026,” the notice stated. The year-long internship will involve placement in various government ministries, departments, state…
The Ministry of Roads and Transport has announced a major recruitment drive to fill 186 job vacancies across various departments. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the ministry invited qualified and interested individuals to apply for positions including housekeeping staff, driving instructors, plant operator instructors, cooks, waiters, artisan tailors, mechanics, painters, and security wardens, among others. “Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by completing one PSC2 (Revised 2016) application form,” the notice stated. The application form can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission’s website at www.publicservice.go.ke. Detailed information on the salary…