The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced that buyers of police-auctioned vehicles may qualify for an eight-year waiver on the importation and registration age limit. According to the Kenya Standard Code of Practice for Inspection of Road Vehicles, motor vehicles older than eight years from their first registration are generally prohibited from importation and registration. However, KEBS may recommend a waiver to the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, provided applicants meet the Waiver Evaluation Technical Criteria (WETC). In a public notice issued on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, KEBS confirmed that the WETC guidelines, available…
Author: David Wafula
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has invited bids for the construction of the 140-kilometer El Wak–Rhamu road, following the disbursement of Sh27.5 billion from the African Development Bank (AfDB) in February. The road is part of the 740-kilometer Isiolo–Mandera Corridor, a key infrastructure project expected to boost regional trade and reduce transport costs in northern Kenya. KeNHA confirmed the receipt of funds in a public notice on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. “The Government of the Republic of Kenya has received financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) in various currencies towards the cost of the Horn of Africa Isiolo–Mandera…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has set up support centres in all 47 counties, starting April 2, 2025. This move comes after the placement portal officially opened on March 28, 2025, allowing applications for university, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and Teacher Training College (TTC) programmes. KUCCPS announced that candidates who sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) as far back as the year 2000 are eligible to apply for TVET and TTC courses, while applications for degree programmes are limited to the 2024 KCSE candidates. “Attention to the 2024 KCSE cohort!…
The Ministry of Defence has announced an upcoming public auction of ex-military vehicles, equipment, and general stores. The auction will be conducted on an “as-is, where-is” basis, meaning items will be sold in their current condition without warranties. Viewing of the auctioned items will be open to the public starting April 7, 2025, on weekdays only, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The locations for viewing include DEFOD-Kahawa, 12 Engineers-Thika, and 23 OCC-Lanet in the Nairobi region; 43 OCC-Nanyuki in the Nanyuki region; and Kenya Navy Base Mtongwe and Mariakani Garrison in the Coastal region. According to a notice issued…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has invited public participation on the Draft Public Service Commission (Affirmative Action) Regulations, 2025. The proposed regulations aim to enhance inclusivity in the public service by ensuring fair representation of gender, diverse communities, persons with disabilities, and the youth, in line with constitutional requirements. In a notice issued on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the commission called on stakeholders and the public to submit their views through written memoranda. “The Commission, therefore, seeks to invite stakeholders and the public in general to submit their views through written memoranda on the said regulations,” the statement read. Submissions…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced more than 200 job openings across various departments. In a notice issued on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the commission stated that it is seeking to recruit Senior Deputy Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, and a Director General in different capacities. Additionally, the PSC is looking to hire secretaries, Chief Superintending officers, and other professionals. Details of the available positions and application procedures can be accessed on the commission’s website. Interested and qualified candidates must submit their applications online through the PSC website (www.publicservice.go.ke) or the jobs portal (www.psckjobs.go.ke) before the deadline on April…
A group of Mt Kenya lawmakers has raised concerns over proposed levies in the coffee sector, warning that the new charges could undermine recent reforms and hurt farmers’ earnings. Led by Kirinyaga Senator James Murango, they are opposing a Gazette Notice issued by the government, which outlines a series of fees under the Kenya Subsidiary Legislation, 2025. The notice, published last December by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, proposes several charges, including transaction and membership fees for players in the coffee industry. According to the notice, coffee farmers and industry players would be subjected to several charges, including a…
The government is distributing over 180,000 bags of subsidized fertilizer daily to farmers in high-production counties as preparations for the long rainy season intensify. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe attributed the increased demand to greater awareness of the fertilizer subsidy program, which has registered over 5.9 million crop farmers on the Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System (KIAMIS). “This is an encouraging and welcome challenge that I am ready to face and overcome. It also reflects the success of the government’s initiative in supporting agricultural productivity,” said Kagwe. To meet the rising demand, the government has mobilized more than 200…
Renowned musician Willy Paul has expressed his frustration over the deteriorating condition of Katani Road in Syokimau, calling out Mavoko MP Patrick Makau for failing to address the issue. The singer hinted that he might join politics to push for better infrastructure. In a strongly worded social media post, Willy Paul accused the legislator of neglecting the road despite years of complaints from residents. He urged the MP to take immediate action, warning against temporary fixes. “Katani Road is in a terrible state. Fix the road properly and stop the usual gimmicks. Build a new road because the funds are…
AFC Leopards generated Sh7.3 million in ticket sales during the highly anticipated Mashemeji Derby against Gor Mahia, according to reports. The match, played at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday evening, drew thousands of fans despite ending in a goalless draw. The club implemented an online ticketing system, with sales running from Wednesday to Saturday. AFC Leopards Chairman Dan Shikanda explained that the move was in line with recommendations from the CHAN 2024 Local Organising Committee, as Kenya prepares to host the continental tournament in August. “We have a culture where some people attempt to enter without paying, but we will ensure…
The government has stepped up efforts to fight drug and substance abuse among young people by enlisting the support of communities in a nationwide sensitization campaign. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling the crisis, stressing the need for a united approach. Speaking during the second day of the Public Sensitization on Drug and Substance Abuse in Kirinyaga County, Muthoni emphasized the role of community-driven interventions, law enforcement, and public education in curbing the menace. “We cannot afford to lose our young people to drugs. Through community engagement, education, and strict…
Detectives have arrested four more suspects in connection with the assault of a woman during her estranged husband’s burial in Nyamira County. The arrests come as investigations continue into the shocking attack, which sparked public outrage after a video of the incident went viral. Jones Manyasa Mokua, 46, was arrested in Nyamira Township, while his three accomplices—Martin Obino, 41, Zachariah Nyariki, 39, and Robert Makori, 26—were tracked down and apprehended at their hideout in Kenyenya, Bogichora Location. The four suspects are currently in police custody and will be processed before appearing in court. Police have confirmed that more arrests are…
Nigerian police said on Saturday they had come under intense gunfire a day earlier in a neighbourhood of the capital, Abuja, during clashes between security forces and Shi’ite Muslim protesters that led to several reported deaths. Nigeria has a history of deadly clashes between security forces and members of the banned Shi’ite Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), which advocates for the peaceful establishment of an Islamic state in Africa’s most populous nation. On Friday, dozens of the group’s members marched in solidarity with Palestine, but violence broke out when they clashed with soldiers and police. Critics say Nigerian security forces…
The Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPISFC) has issued a firm deadline to Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok, demanding full autonomy for Bomet Municipality by June 30, 2025, or risk its downgrade. The committee raised concerns over governance failures outlined in the Auditor-General’s report for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. Despite being granted a municipal charter in May 2018, Bomet Municipality still lacks operational, financial, and managerial independence. Committee Chair Senator Godfrey Osotsi questioned the governor’s reluctance to implement full autonomy. “Governor, the law granting municipalities independence seems inconvenient for you. It takes away some…
Kenya’s special envoy to South Sudan, Raila Odinga, has revealed that he was blocked from meeting South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar, who remains under house arrest following recent violence in the country. Speaking to the press on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Raila confirmed that during his first diplomatic mission to South Sudan, he only met with President Salva Kiir but was not granted access to Machar or his wife. Machar has been detained since the killing of a military general and 10 others in Nasir, Upper Nile State. “I had a lengthy discussion with President Kiir, who explained the…