Kenya is losing more than Sh600 billion in stalled and poorly managed public infrastructure projects due to corruption risks, mismanagement of funds, weak implementation of laws, and delays in project execution, according to a new report. A Transparency International Kenya assessment titled Corruption Risk Assessment of Infrastructure Projects in Kenya reveals significant vulnerabilities across major national projects, raising concerns over transparency, procurement integrity, and accountability in public investments. The report, which used the Infrastructure Corruption Risk Assessment Tool (ICRAT), found that the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project recorded the highest corruption risk among the assessed projects, with a vulnerability score…
Author: David Wafula
The National Communication Secretariat (NCS) has announced multiple job vacancies across senior technical, legal, and communications roles as part of its ongoing institutional staffing drive. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Secretariat said it is seeking to recruit a Director, Communications Technology; Director, Radio Communication and Multimedia; Deputy Director, Legal Services; Assistant Director, Planning; Senior Communications Technology Officer; and Communications Technology Officer. The institution noted that interested applicants can access detailed job descriptions, qualifications, and experience requirements on its official website: National Communication Secretariat. Qualified candidates are required to apply via email to , clearly indicating…
Turkana University College has announced vacancies for several academic and administrative positions as part of its ongoing staffing needs. The advertised positions include Lecturer (Public Health), Tutorial Fellow, Graduate Assistant, and Accountant, with one position available in each category. In a notice, the university said interested candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements outlined in the full advertisement available on its official website: Turkana University College. The institution said appointments for the Lecturer position will be on permanent and pensionable terms, while Tutorial Fellow and Graduate Assistant positions will be offered on two-year contracts. The Accountant position will also be…
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Kenya Re) has announced the retirement of two members of its Board of Directors following the company’s Annual General Meeting. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Company Secretary Charles Kariuki said Eunice Nyala and Dr. Zacharia Nyaega retired as directors of the Corporation in accordance with the firm’s Articles of Association. Nyala served on the Board for four years, during which she also participated in various board committees. Dr. Nyaega, who served for three years, was the Chairperson of the Human Resource and Nominations Committee. Kenya Re said the two directors retired by…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has disclosed that motorists using the Rironi–Naivasha–Gilgil (A8) and Rironi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha (A8 South) roads will pay a toll fee of Sh8 per kilometer once the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project becomes operational. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, KeNHA confirmed that the 139-kilometre highway project will operate as a toll road under a 30-year concession agreement signed between the authority and a consortium comprising China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Board of Trustees. The project covers approximately 81 kilometres of the A8 road and 58…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has cautioned State and public officers against branding publicly funded projects and programmes with personal names, images or political symbols, warning that such practices constitute misuse of public resources and abuse of office. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the Commission had observed an emerging trend where public projects are being associated with individuals, political parties and leaders through branding and promotional materials. The Commission noted that while recognition of public service is important, attaching personal identities to government-funded projects amounts to unethical conduct…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has announced a public meeting for all Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders, focusing on aircraft certification and maintenance requirements. In a notice issued on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, KCAA said the session will provide comprehensive regulatory updates, policy guidance, and technical oversight requirements relating to aircraft airworthiness and certification. The meeting will cover key areas including aircraft certification processes, newly issued Technical Guidance Materials (TGMs), approval and oversight of Approved Maintenance Organizations and aviation workshops, as well as inclusion and capability extension procedures. Other focus areas will include cross-border…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a two-year suspension on the licensing of new matatu SACCOs and public service vehicle (PSV) companies as part of measures aimed at enhancing road safety and streamlining the public transport sector. In a notice issued on Thursday, NTSA said the decision was made in accordance with the National Transport and Safety Authority Act, 2012, and the NTSA (Operation of Public Service Vehicles) Regulations, 2014. The authority also announced a 12-month suspension on the allocation of new routes and extension of existing routes. However, it noted that the decision may be reviewed…
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has cleared Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed of wrongdoing in the controversial Sh42 million insurance procurement for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), saying it has no legal mandate to investigate the matter because no Kenyan public funds were used. In a letter dated June 22, 2026, addressed to the FKF Chief Executive Officer, the procurement watchdog said its review established that the insurance arrangement was conducted under the Confederation of African Football (CAF) procurement framework and financed entirely by CAF. The authority noted that the procurement process through which Riskwell Insurance…
Niecy Nash is an American actress, comedian, television host, and producer who has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Over the course of a career spanning more than three decades, Nash has built her fortune through acting, hosting, producing, endorsements, and reality television appearances. She is best known for her standout performances in television hits such as Reno 911!, Claws, The Soul Man, Getting On, Scream Queens, and The Rookie: Feds. Nash has also earned widespread critical acclaim for her roles in When They See Us, Mrs. America, and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, the latter earning…
Vivica A. Fox is an American actress, producer, television personality, and former dancer who has a net worth of $3 million. With a career spanning more than three decades, Fox became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars through hit films such as Independence Day, Set It Off, Soul Food, and Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill series. She also achieved success on television through soap operas, sitcoms, reality shows, and drama series. In addition to acting, Fox has worked extensively as a producer, particularly on Lifetime’s popular The Wrong movie franchise. Vivica A. Fox Net Worth $3 Million Date of Birth July…
Daveigh Chase was an American actress, voice actress, and singer who had an estimated net worth of $3 million at the time of her death in 2026. Best known for voicing Lilo Pelekai in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and portraying the terrifying Samara Morgan in The Ring, Chase built an impressive career as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable child stars of the early 2000s. Her career crossed multiple genres, from family animation and award-winning anime to cult classics and horror blockbusters. Despite achieving fame at a young age, Chase’s later years were marked by personal struggles and a quieter life…
Tia Carrere is an American actress, singer, former model, and voice artist who has a net worth of $5 million. Best known for her breakout role as Cassandra Wong in the hit comedy Wayne’s World, Carrere built a successful entertainment career spanning film, television, voice acting, and music. Over the years, she starred in major Hollywood films such as True Lies, Rising Sun, and Kull the Conqueror, while also becoming a fan favorite through her lead role in the adventure television series Relic Hunter. Beyond acting, Carrere has enjoyed a successful music career, winning Grammy Awards for her Hawaiian music…
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test last year. Vondrousova, 26, was charged by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after denying a doping control officer entry to her home to conduct the test in December 2025. The Czech player said in April she feared for her safety when the officer called and said they failed to follow “protocol”. But a tribunal determined Vondrousova, who became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title in 2023, provided “no compelling justification” for refusing a test. Vondrousova’s suspension will end on 21 June…
The Senior Counsel Bar of Kenya (SCB) has strongly condemned the detention and subsequent deportation of presidential aspirant and senior advocate Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda. In a statement issued on Monday, SCB Chairperson Philip Murgor described the incident as an attack on the administration of justice and the legal profession across the East African region. According to the SCB, Karua was detained upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport on the morning of June 22, 2026, and was allegedly held incommunicado before being deported to Kenya. The senior advocate had travelled to Uganda to attend court proceedings…