President William Ruto has formally appointed former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni as members of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The appointments were contained in a Gazette Notice dated August 31, 2026. Sossion, a former teacher and nominated Member of Parliament, previously served as the Secretary-General of KNUT between 2013 and 2021. He was nominated to the National Assembly to represent workers’ interests and was affiliated with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Sossion has been involved in education and labour matters for several years, particularly through his leadership at KNUT. The TSC is…
Author: David Wafula
The government has unveiled a series of measures to strengthen the country’s preparedness for the expected October-December (OND) El Niño rains. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said on Tuesday that the rainfall season is expected to bring above-normal rainfall across most parts of the country. The government warned that the heavy rains could result in flooding, drowning, injuries and deaths, displacement and isolation of communities, disease outbreaks and disruption of essential services. Other anticipated impacts include damage to roads and critical infrastructure, as well as losses to crops, livestock and livelihoods. The ministry said some counties, particularly in…
Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has announced 32 academic and administrative job vacancies. In a notice issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the university invited qualified candidates to apply for positions in various departments. The vacancies include five Senior Lecturer positions, nine Lecturer positions, eight Tutorial Fellow positions and one Graduate Assistant position. The university is also recruiting for several technical and clinical positions. These include four Clinical Instructor positions in Clinical Medicine, two Technologist III positions in Public Health, four Technician III positions in Medical Laboratory Science and three Technician III positions in Information Communication Technology (ICT).…
The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation has announced internship opportunities for young graduates under the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project (HoAGW4RP). The programme is being funded through the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank and will provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience in their areas of specialisation. In a notice issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the ministry said the Government of Kenya had secured funding from the IDA of the World Bank to implement the HoAGW4RP. The project seeks to improve access to groundwater and promote its sustainable management in the…
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has announced a vacancy for the position of Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer. In a notice issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the commission said the successful candidate will serve for a five-year term. The salary and other benefits for the position will be determined in accordance with the guidelines set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). The commission said applicants must be Kenyan citizens and hold a degree from a university recognised in Kenya. Candidates must also have at least 10 years of proven experience at management level and…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has readvertised more than 1,600 teaching and administrative positions across the country. In a notice issued on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the commission announced vacancies for 132 Deputy Principal III (Regular) positions, 29 Senior Master II positions and 1,470 Deputy Headteacher II (Regular) positions. The vacancies are open to candidates who meet the prescribed qualifications and requirements for the respective positions. Interested candidates have been directed to submit their applications online through the TSC recruitment portal at www.teachersonline.go.ke. The commission said applications must be received by midnight on Monday, September 14, 2026. TSC emphasised that…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has invited members of the public to submit their views on proposed procedures and technical safeguards for the deactivation and recycling of inactive mobile numbers. The authority said the proposed measures are aimed at improving the management of Kenya’s numbering resources while protecting the rights and interests of consumers assigned mobile numbers. In a notice issued on September 1, 2026, the CA said it had developed the draft procedures and safeguards to guide the deactivation and subsequent recycling of mobile numbers that are no longer active. The authority has given members of the public…
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its ongoing strike following an agreement reached with the government and key aviation sector stakeholders. The return-to-work agreement was signed after a meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Davis Chirchir and attended by representatives of KAWU, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Jambojet Limited and the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K). Under the agreement, KAWU has called off the industrial action and directed all affected employees to resume their normal duties immediately. “The employees shall resume their respective duties and cooperate with management…
The Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operatives (KUSCCO) Limited has officially been placed under liquidation following the cancellation of its registration by the Commissioner for Co-operative Development. The decision was announced through Gazette Notice No. 13907, published in a Special Issue of the Kenya Gazette dated August 31, 2026. In the notice, Commissioner for Co-operative Development David K. Obonyo stated that KUSCCO’s registration had been cancelled and the union ordered to undergo liquidation. The Commissioner cited liquidity challenges and KUSCCO’s failure to achieve its objects as some of the reasons for the decision. The notice also states that members…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has met comedian Stellah Jemutai Koitie, popularly known as Jemutai Comedian, and pledged his support following her recent appeal for help. Sudi said he was moved by Jemutai’s emotional appeal on social media and decided to meet her to explore ways of supporting her and the wider creative industry. The MP said he was determined to create opportunities for creatives to earn a decent living while building a strong foundation for future generations. “Following her emotional appeal on social media, I was moved by Stellah Jemutai Koitie, alias Jemutai Comedian – Chibambe, who had even deactivated…
Lionel Messi has built one of the biggest fortunes in sports history, with an estimated Lionel Messi net worth of $1 billion. The Argentine football legend has earned hundreds of millions of dollars from club salaries, bonuses, endorsements, sponsorships and business investments throughout his career. His financial empire has expanded beyond football, with interests in real estate, consumer products, restaurants and football clubs. Messi’s wealth was built largely during his extraordinary career at FC Barcelona, where he developed from a teenage academy prospect into one of the highest-paid footballers in the world. He later played for Paris Saint-Germain before moving…
Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” him but “the time has come”. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him the country’s all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. In a statement on Instagram, Messi said he has given everything to the national side, but now he has “nothing left to give”. He added: “Time is running short, chapters come to a close, and this is one that hurts me deeply. “I love, have loved,…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recommended that Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi be charged over an alleged Sh57 million procurement fraud at the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST). The commission said its investigations established that RVIST irregularly awarded a Sh57 million tender to Afripath Care Kenya Limited during the 2024/2025 financial year despite the company allegedly submitting fraudulent documents in support of its bid. According to the EACC, the investigation found that members of the tender evaluation committee falsified due diligence records even though Afripath was non-responsive. Members of the Inspection and Acceptance Committee…
Kenya’s aviation and tourism industry has called for urgent intervention to end the ongoing industrial action by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), warning that the disruption of air traffic services is threatening passenger safety, connectivity and the country’s reputation as a regional aviation hub. The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO), African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) said the strike, which began on Sunday, has affected operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports across the country. The disruption has resulted in flight delays, cancellations, diversions, rerouting and prolonged aircraft holding, with operators warning…
The National Taskforce on Improvement of the Terms and Conditions of Service and Other Reforms for Members of the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and National Youth Service has recommended amendments to Section 87 of the National Police Service (NPS) Act. The taskforce, chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga, said the amendment would address complaints by junior police officers who have allegedly been subjected to multiple disciplinary processes. In its report released on Monday, August 31, 2026, by Maraga, the taskforce recommended that Parliament amend Section 87 to strengthen the operations and independence of the Internal Affairs Unit…