The National Assembly has committed to fast-tracking approval of a supplementary budget to enable the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to carry out crucial by-elections, resume voter registration, and undertake other constitutional duties. Speaking on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula said the newly appointed IEBC team deserves full support and adequate resources as it embarks on its mandate. “I assured the public that the National Assembly will fast-track approval of the supplementary budget to allocate necessary funds for this important exercise,” Wetang’ula said. IEBC Chairperson Erustus…
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The newly appointed Chairperson and commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially assumed office on Friday, July 11, 2025, ushering in a new era for the country’s electoral body after over two years of vacancy. Speaking during his first address, IEBC Chairperson Erustus Edung Ethekon said their immediate priority is to oversee by-elections in areas that have lacked representation due to deaths, resignations, and court rulings. “For over two and a half years, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has operated without a chairperson and members – a constitutional crisis that has left many Kenyans without representation,”…
The government has launched a formal inquiry into the affairs of Kafema Housing Co-operative Society and Nasca Sacco Society following concerns raised by its members. In a gazette notice dated July 18, 2025, the Commissioner for Co-operative Development, David Obonyo, authorized the investigation under the Co-operative Societies Act, citing requests by members of the society. According to the notice, the probe will focus on three key areas: the society’s by-laws, its working and financial conditions, and the conduct of both current and former members of the management committee. Obonyo directed that the investigation at Kafema Housing Co-operative Society be carried…
Several appointments and reappointments have been made in key state corporations by Cabinet Secretaries Geoffrey Ruku, Eric Muuga, and Julius Ogamba, according to a gazette notice dated July 18, 2025. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has appointed Lewis Nyaribo Oburu to serve as a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) Council, representing the Nyanza and Western Region. Oburu will serve on the council for a three-year term. In the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Cabinet Secretary Eric Muriithi Muuga reappointed Bernard Kipsengeret Koros, Simon Ngugi Mwihaki, and Rodgers Chepkwony as members of the National Water…
Teachers across the country are expected to benefit from a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed between the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), and the Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers (KUSNET). The deal, worth Sh33 billion, will run from 2025 to 2029. Under the new agreement, teachers in the highest job group (D5) will see their salaries rise to Sh167,415, representing a 5 per cent increase. The deal also includes a 29.6 per cent salary boost for the lowest-paid teachers, currently earning about Sh23,000, who will now take home approximately…
Gospel musician Karangu wa Muraya has issued a public apology following widespread backlash over his comments on the Social Health Authority (SHA) during a meeting with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Muraya had previously stated that SHA paid KSh 460,000 towards his brother’s hospital bill at Karira Mission Hospital in Mwea, Kirinyaga County. The remarks were made during a meeting with vernacular musicians from the Mt Kenya region at the DP’s official residence in Karen on May 23, 2025. However, after receiving criticism from Kenyans online, Muraya took to social media to express regret for his comments, saying he had been…
Kenya and Tanzania have officially launched the Dar-es-Salaam to Mombasa Terrestrial Fiber Link, a major project aimed at improving digital connectivity across East Africa. The new fiber optic connection was unveiled at the Lunga Lunga–Horohoro border point by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo Gitau, and his Tanzanian counterpart, Jerry William Silaa. The project is a result of collaboration between Kenya’s ICT Authority (ICTA) and the Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTLC). It is expected to boost cross-border communication, support regional e-commerce, and help bridge the digital divide between communities. Speaking during the launch, CS Kabogo…
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate travel agencies suspected of operating as illegal job recruitment firms. This comes after a wave of complaints from Kenyans who say they were conned while seeking employment abroad. In a statement on Friday, July 18, Mutua said that out of 62 companies flagged in official complaints, most were travel agencies acting outside their legal mandate. He emphasized that these companies are not licensed to recruit for jobs. “Travel agencies are NOT licensed to conduct labour recruitment. It is illegal for them to do so without…
Students who applied to join the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) for the September 2025 intake can now confirm their placement status after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) released the results. In a statement on Friday, KUCCPS advised applicants to log into the student portal to check the programme and campus they have been placed in. “Placement results for the KMTC September 2025 intake are out. Applicants should log in to the KUCCPS student portal to check,” the statement read. To confirm their placement, students should visit students.kuccps.net, and enter their KCSE index number, the year…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has launched his official campaign website ahead of his 2027 presidential bid, calling on Kenyans to rally behind a new movement aimed at rebuilding the nation through honest leadership and innovation. The website, developed by volunteers, serves as a hub for supporters to share ideas, offer their time, and contribute financially to his campaign. Maraga says the initiative is rooted in restoring a country that works for everyone—through fairness, transparency, and a reimagined economy. “Kenya stands at a turning point,” Maraga said in a statement released during the website’s unveiling on Friday. “We face serious…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has revealed that Kenya’s Court of Appeal is overwhelmed with a backlog of 257,000 cases, highlighting a major challenge in the country’s justice system. The issue came to light during a meeting between the JSC and the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), where lawmakers raised concerns about delays and limited access to justice for ordinary Kenyans. “A courtroom should be a place of answers, not endless waiting,” said MP Geoffrey Mulanya. “How is it that the earliest judgment can take four or five years? Kenyans are losing faith. Access to justice is a constitutional right.”…
A woman in Kandara, Murang’a County has been arrested after she was found in possession of bhang worth Sh6.7 million. In a statement released on Friday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) detectives arrested Eunice Wangui Kimani following a tip-off from members of the public. “The arrest took place at her residence in Kandara, Murang’a County, where a search led to the recovery of 13 gunny bags filled with bhang weighing 225kgs with an estimated street value of Sh6.7 million,” read the DCI statement. Detectives also recovered packaging materials believed to be used for distributing the…
The government has warned foreign exporters against using Kenyan territory to route raw and unprocessed macadamia nuts, saying the move violates national laws. In a statement issued on Friday, July 18, 2025, the Director General of the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), Bruno Linyuru, said the export of raw macadamia nuts is strictly prohibited under Kenyan law. “In recent weeks, several consignments of raw macadamia nuts alleged to be in transit through Kenya have been intercepted at various border points,” Linyuru said. “These interceptions are in line with the enforcement of the Crop Act, 2013 and the Crops (Nuts and…
The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has launched a tough investigation into the challenges faced by Kenyan jobseekers who were shortlisted for diaspora jobs but never got placements, exposing cases of fraud and poor oversight in the recruitment process. Chaired by Vice Chairperson Senator Crystal Asige, the Committee heard disturbing accounts from affected individuals, recruitment agencies, and regulatory bodies. The meeting sought to uncover the reasons behind the growing number of complaints from job seekers who either lost money or failed to secure overseas employment despite meeting all requirements. Appearing before the committee were representatives from the…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has assured Senators that the government is committed to improving accountability and transparency in the management of public funds through the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA). Speaking before the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, Mbadi said the Cabinet had already approved the roll-out of the TSA system, which aims to consolidate all government revenues into a single account at the Central Bank of Kenya. This move follows revelations from a report by the Controller of Budget that counties are currently operating 1,854 commercial bank accounts, against the Public Finance Management…