Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba threatened that a section of leaders from the Mt Kenya region will withdraw their support for President William Ruto if nominated MP Joseph Wainaina and Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale are not arrested for alleged hate speech utterances. Wamuchomba said that the leaders have made inciteful remarks that could spark ethnic clashes, yet they remain unchecked. MP Wamuchomba questioned why the law is being applied selectively, as leaders allied to Ruto’s administration are enjoying immunity from being apprehended. She warned that the trend will snowball into a dire state of the nation…
Author: David Wafula
The shores of Lake Victoria are beautiful, but for fisherman Radido Otieno Peter, they were also unforgiving. For six years, Peter cast his nets into the lake, living with the uncertainty of the catch and the constant gamble against changing weather and tides. Then, in 2010, he made a decision that would change the course of his life: he left fishing behind and turned to farming. “I decided to leave the fishing nets behind,” Peter recalls. “I wanted to start farming. I wanted to plant something on the earth and watch it grow.” He began with just three-quarters of an…
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 the restoration of the Police Airwing to the exclusive control of the National Police Service (NPS). The taskforce, chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga, made the recommendation in its report released to the public on Monday, August 31, 2026. The taskforce said the restored National Police Service Airwing (NPSAW) should operate in strict compliance with Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) standards on aircraft maintenance and airworthiness. This should…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is mourning the death of Mama Sokomo Chemeitoi Jepkiror KoJepkosgei. Murkomen announced the death in a social media post, saying she died suddenly after a short illness. The Cabinet Secretary described her as a loving and caring woman who played an important role in maintaining close family ties. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the sudden passing of our maternal aunt Mama Sokomo Chemeitoi Jepkiror KoJepkosgei after a short illness,” Murkomen said. He described her as a peacemaker who maintained a close relationship with his mother and helped…
A government taskforce has proposed sweeping changes to the command and staffing structure of the National Police Service (NPS) to address rivalry between the Kenya Police Service (KPS) and the Administration Police Service (APS). 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 said unclear roles and an improperly executed reorganisation had contributed to tensions between the two services. The chair and former Chief Justice David Maraga released its report to the public on Monday. According to the report, the…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched an operation to relocate crocodiles from the western shores of Lake Baringo following increased human-wildlife conflict in areas affected by rising lake waters. In a statement on Monday, KWS said residents of Kampi ya Samaki have for more than a decade watched the rising waters of Lake Baringo take over homes, schools, roads and livelihoods. The rising water levels have also forced people and wildlife into increasingly smaller spaces, creating new challenges for communities living along the lake. According to KWS, crocodiles have increasingly come into close proximity with residents, raising concerns over…
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 the restructuring of the current Traffic Police Unit. The taskforce, chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga, wants the unit transformed into a new Traffic Management Unit that will rely heavily on technology to control traffic and detect road offences. The recommendations are contained in the report released to the public on Monday. The taskforce said the Traffic Department of the National Police Service (NPS) featured prominently in discussions…
The National Police Service (NPS) lacks adequate infrastructure, equipment and operational resources needed to effectively provide security and maintain law and order, a government taskforce report has revealed. 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 found that police training institutions and stations across the country face significant infrastructure and resource gaps. The taskforce, chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga, said the shortcomings had affected the ability of police officers to receive proper training and effectively discharge their…
The National Taskforce on Improvement of the Terms and Conditions of Service and Other Reforms for Members of the National Police Service (NPS), Kenya Prisons Service and National Youth Service recommended that the National Police Service revert to its previous uniform for three years. The recommendation is contained in the report of the taskforce chaired by former Chief Justice David Maraga, which was submitted to President William Ruto in November 2023 and recently released to the public. The taskforce said the three-year period should provide time to begin designing a new police uniform in line with recommendations contained in the…
Flight disruptions continued at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Monday as an ongoing strike by air traffic control workers caused delays and cancellations, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) said disruption to Air Traffic Control (ATC) services was still affecting flight operations at the country’s main international gateway. The authority warned that passengers should expect delays and cancellations as the industrial action continued. “As a result, flights are experiencing delays and cancellations,” KAA said in a statement issued on Monday. “Passengers are therefore strongly advised to contact their respective airlines and confirm the status of…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has released the full report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, nearly three years after submitting it to President William Ruto. Maraga made the report public on Monday after challenging President Ruto to fulfil his constitutional and administrative responsibility by releasing the document, which was submitted to him on November 16, 2023. The former Chief Justice had last week given the President an ultimatum to publish the report, warning that he would make it public himself if the Head of State failed to do so. Maraga chaired the 23-member taskforce appointed by President Ruto…
Kenya Airways has reported flight delays of more than six hours and the cancellation of some flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following an industrial action by air traffic control workers. The national carrier said the disruption had created a significant backlog of flights, forcing it to reschedule and cancel some services as it worked to restore normal operations. In a notice to passengers, Kenya Airways said its teams were working round the clock to manage the disruption and proactively reschedule affected flights. “This is a further update regarding the ongoing flight disruption out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport…
Jambojet has reported major disruptions to its flight operations, with only two of the 55 flights scheduled for Monday having operated by 11:30am. The airline said five of its aircraft were still undergoing clearance at the time of issuing the notice as the ongoing aviation workers’ strike continued to affect operations at major airports across the country. In a statement, Jambojet said its teams remained operational and were assisting passengers affected by the delays. “Our teams remain fully operational and are available to assist and support guests during this period,” the airline said. The disruption has left hundreds of passengers…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened applications for selected Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) courses with available vacancies for the September 2026 intake. The reopening gives students who missed the earlier application window another opportunity to apply for available KMTC programmes. KMTC announced on Monday that interested students can submit their applications online. “If you missed the earlier application window, this is another opportunity to begin your journey towards a career in healthcare,” KMTC said. Students can view the available KMTC courses and submit their applications through the KUCCPS KMTC programmes portal. KMTC also reminded…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in collaboration with the National Treasury, has announced the successful implementation of the integration between the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) and the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). The new integration is expected to strengthen transparency and accountability in government transactions while improving tax compliance through the automated validation of tax invoices submitted by suppliers doing business with government entities. According to a public notice issued by KRA on August 31, 2026, the integration marks a significant milestone in the government’s digital transformation agenda and is intended to make financial processes across government…