The government has announced 6,000 internship vacancies under the second cohort of the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), targeting young professionals across various fields. In a notice issued on Tuesday, October 20, the Public Service Commission (PSC) said the opportunities were being offered by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development under the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development. The programme seeks to equip young professionals with relevant skills, expose them to real-world work environments and strengthen their capacity to contribute to the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme and the country’s broader socio-economic development agenda. The…
Author: David Wafula
Controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused have been convicted of murdering 191 people, including 190 children, in the Shakahola massacre in Kilifi County. The convictions were secured by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), led by DPP Renson Ingonga, following a trial at the Mombasa High Court. Delivering the judgment, Lady Justice Diana Kavedza found the 29 accused guilty of all 191 murder counts arising from deaths recorded between January 2021 and September 2023 at Shakahola in Malindi Sub-County. The court found that the deaths resulted from an organised system in which religious teachings, a…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has approved the promotion of 1,948 National Police Service (NPS) officers whose advancements had been pending. In a statement issued on Monday, the National Police Service said the promotions followed a ruling by the Court of Appeal of Kenya in a civil appeal. The service said the officers had successfully completed the required promotional courses and met all the prescribed conditions for advancement to their respective ranks. The promotions take effect accordingly, according to the statement. “On behalf of the National Police Service, the Inspector General extends warm congratulations to all the promoted officers…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has joined the family, friends and media fraternity in mourning veteran broadcast journalist Anderson Kalu, whose career spanned the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). In a statement issued on Monday, MCK said Kalu had made a significant contribution to broadcasting in Kenya and beyond through his work as a news writer, Kiswahili news anchor, announcer and producer. Kalu began his journalism career in the 1980s as a news writer at the then Voice of Kenya, which later became the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. He subsequently served as a Senior…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Nairobi Southern Bypass from Ole Sereni Interchange to Kikuyu Town to facilitate the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. In a public notice, KeNHA said the road section would be closed from midnight on Saturday, October 24, to 2pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The authority advised motorists to use Mombasa Road (A8) from Ole Sereni Interchange through Uhuru Highway, and vice versa, as an alternative route during the closure. KeNHA also urged road users to follow traffic signs and directions issued by traffic marshals and police officers…
The National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI-K) will conduct a nationwide inspection of previously inspected cancer management centres and hospitals from October 21, 2026, to assess the quality of care and compliance with national guidelines. In a notice, NCI-K Chief Executive Officer Dr Elias Melly said the inspections would be conducted using the institute’s inspection checklist to establish whether facilities adhere to the National Guidelines for Establishment of Cancer Management Centres. Melly said the facilities would be notified of their respective inspection dates and times. The exercise aims to ensure the delivery of quality cancer care across the country, improve…
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has raised concerns over President William Ruto’s involvement in the commissioning of Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, amid a deepening dispute with Governor George Natembeya. In a statement on Monday, the movement’s Head of Communication, Pauline Njoroge, accused the President of interfering in a project that was constructed by the Trans Nzoia County Government. Njoroge said the market was named in honour of Pius Henry Masinde Muliro, a prominent Kenyan politician, liberation icon and early advocate of devolution. She said the market holds historical and cultural significance for residents of Trans Nzoia County…
The Ministry of Health has received Ebola response supplies valued at Sh83.39 million from the Government of India to strengthen Kenya’s response to the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak. The donation includes 6,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits, 60 powered air-purifying respirators, 30,000 N95 masks and more than 86,000 sample transport kits. Other supplies include gowns, gloves, face shields, protective boots and infrared thermometers. The supplies were received on Monday at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) facility in Embakasi from India’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Dr Adarsh Swaika. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary said the donation would…
The High Court allowed an application by three accused persons in the murder case of Dr Victoria Mutiso seeking to have Professor David Ndetei appear in court for cross-examination over an affidavit he allegedly swore opposing their release on bail. His former wife and children doubt the affidavit. In a ruling delivered by Justice Alexander Muteti, the court directed Prof. Ndetei to appear and answer questions about whether he personally swore the affidavit and the truthfulness of its contents. Prof. Ndetei is expected to appear in court on Wednesday for cross-examination. “The prosecution will not suffer any prejudice if Dr…
The National Police Service (NPS) has urged motorists and other road users to observe traffic rules as schools close for the end-of-year holidays. NPS Director of Corporate Communication and spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the closure of schools is expected to trigger an increase in the number of pupils and students travelling across the country to reunite with their families. He warned that the increased movement would lead to heavier traffic on roads and raise the risk of road accidents. “The safety of all road users, especially our children, remains a top priority for the National Police Service,” Nyaga said. The…
President William Ruto has assented to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, increasing additional allocations to county governments to Sh71.09 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year. Ruto signed the law at Eldoret State Lodge in Uasin Gishu County, raising the allocations from Sh70.67 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year by Sh425.6 million. The funds will be drawn from the National Government’s share of revenue, statutory entitlements, loans and grants from development partners. According to the President, the additional allocations will support key sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, climate change resilience, drought response, water and sanitation, among other programmes. “Our goal…
Jack Dylan Grazer has an estimated net worth of $500,000. The American actor rose to prominence through his performances in the horror films It and It Chapter Two, as well as the superhero movie Shazam!. He has also appeared in television productions, including Me, Myself and I, and earned recognition for his work as a young performer in Hollywood. Grazer began acting professionally as a child and gradually secured roles in films and television series. His performances in major productions helped introduce him to international audiences and establish his career in the entertainment industry. Although acting remains his primary source…
Wyatt Oleff has an estimated net worth of $1 million. The American actor and filmmaker began his career as a child performer and gained international recognition for his roles in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and the horror film It. He later appeared in It Chapter Two, Netflix’s I Am Not Okay with This, and Apple TV+’s City on Fire. Oleff has continued to expand his acting career through television, independent films, and major movie franchises. In 2025, he joined the Karate Kid franchise in Karate Kid: Legends. He has also explored directing and second-unit filmmaking, adding another creative dimension…
Jaden Smith has an estimated net worth of $10 million. The American actor, rapper, singer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur first gained recognition as a child star alongside his father, Will Smith, in The Pursuit of Happyness. He later established himself through films such as The Karate Kid and After Earth before expanding into music, fashion, and business. Smith has built his wealth through acting salaries, music releases, fashion collaborations, and entrepreneurial ventures. He co-founded the sustainable beverage company JUST Water and the fashion collective MSFTSrep. He has also worked with New Balance on footwear and taken on a major creative…
Lukas Rossi has an estimated net worth of $400,000. The Canadian singer, songwriter, musician and record producer is best known for winning the CBS reality competition Rock Star: Supernova in 2006, which earned him the opportunity to become the lead singer of a rock supergroup featuring established musicians. Rossi rose to international fame alongside Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted and former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke. The group released its self-titled album in November 2006 and embarked on an international tour in 2007. Although Rock Star Supernova had a relatively short lifespan, the competition…