The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), University of Kabianga and Jeremiah Nyaga National Polytechnic have advertised several job opportunities for qualified candidates. KUTRRH vacancies KUTRRH, in a notice issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, announced vacancies for three senior positions. The hospital is seeking to recruit a Director, Human Resource and Administration, Deputy Director, Human Resource Management and Development, and Deputy Director, Administration. Interested applicants can access detailed job descriptions, qualifications and application requirements through the KUTRRH careers page. Applications must be submitted through the KUTRRH recruitment portal, with the subject line clearly indicating the position applied…
Author: David Wafula
The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has invited prospective suppliers, contractors, service providers and consultants to apply for registration to provide goods, works and services during the 2026/2027, 2027/2028 and 2028/2029 financial years. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, the university said both new and existing suppliers interested in doing business with the institution should participate in the registration exercise. JKUAT said existing suppliers already registered with the university are also required to apply and provide updated information requested in the registration form. The university noted that some of the registration categories are reserved…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has invited applications for the positions of chairperson and four members of its Audit Committee. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said the recruitment is being undertaken pursuant to the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, the Public Finance Management (National Government) Regulations, 2015, and guidelines governing the establishment of audit committees in public entities. The ministry said applicants seeking appointment as chairperson must hold a degree from a recognised university and have at least seven years’ knowledge and experience in auditing, financial…
The Tanathi Water Works Development Agency (TAWWDA) has invited suppliers and contractors to apply for registration to provide goods, services and works during the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years. In a notice issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, TAWWDA said it was seeking sealed applications from eligible candidates for registration under various categories. The agency said registration documents can be downloaded free of charge from the Tanathi Water Works Development Agency website or the Public Procurement Information Portal. Applicants are required to complete the registration documents and submit them in plain, sealed envelopes clearly marked “Registration of Suppliers/Contractors”, followed by…
The National Oil Corporation of Kenya (NOCK) has advertised the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with applications set to close on August 28, 2026. NOCK announced the vacancy in a notice issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, inviting qualified candidates to apply for the position. The successful candidate will succeed Duncan Waziri, who has been serving as the corporation’s chief executive. NOCK said interested candidates can access the detailed job profile and application requirements through the Careers section of the National Oil Corporation of Kenya website. Applications should be submitted via email to and addressed to the Chairman, Board…
The Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) has advertised the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with applications set to close on September 3, 2026. The agency announced the vacancy in a notice issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, seeking a new chief executive to provide strategic leadership and oversee its operations. The successful candidate will succeed Joseph Mungai Kamau, who was appointed CEO in May 2024 after serving in an acting capacity since September 2023. “The Board of Directors (BOD) is seeking to recruit a dynamic, exceptional and visionary leader with good professional and ethical standing to fill the…
With Kenya’s 2027 General Election scheduled for August 10, 2027, the race for State House is already taking shape, with several political leaders positioning themselves for the presidency. President William Ruto is expected to seek re-election, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, former Chief Justice David Maraga, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Cabinet Secretary Martha Karua are among the political figures who have been associated with the race or opposition efforts ahead of the election. But beyond political popularity, what does the law require before a person can officially…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested five current and former senior Nakuru County Government officials and a land vendor over alleged irregularities in the acquisition of land valued at Sh95 million for the proposed Lanet Umoja Health Centre. The suspects were arrested on Monday following investigations into the purchase of the property in Bahati Sub-County during the 2019/2020 financial year. According to the EACC, the county government had allocated only Sh23 million for the acquisition of the land but eventually paid Sh95 million, creating a Sh72 million variance between the approved budget and the purchase price. Investigators also established…
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out any political handshake or power-sharing arrangement with President William Ruto, declaring that the next major political contest will be decided at the ballot in the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, Kalonzo said the 2027 election cycle had officially begun, marking 365 days to the scheduled August 10, 2027 elections. The former Vice President said his United Alternative Government in Waiting would use the period to mobilise and organise supporters across the country ahead of the elections. He said the opposition would focus on building…
The Milimani Environment and Land Court l issued interim orders barring entertainment joint 213 Lounge and Restaurant from playing music within the premises to entertain revellers and/or patrons visiting the premises as of Sunday. This was after a petition was filed on Monday, 3 August, by one Allan Monroe Onyango a resident of one of the adjacent houses along the intersection of Isaac Gathanju Road and James Gichuru Road in Lavington shopping centre in Nairobi. Represented by Advocate Dennis Onyango, Monroe asked the Court to provide a remedy to ease their misery and suffering during the Court’s vacation. The petitioner accused…
Former Deputy President and Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has continued to expand the party’s political base in Kajiado County after receiving a group of MCAs who have defected from various political parties. Gachagua said the latest defections had brought the DCP closer to achieving what he described as a 100 per cent presence in Kajiado County. “This morning, I received into the DCP Party nine MCAs from Kajiado County who have decamped to the party from Jubilee, ODM and UDA,” Gachagua said. He said the MCAs had made the decision after consulting their constituents and receiving what…
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the construction of Mumbi Stadium in Murang’a County, saying the project remains on course for completion and opening in early 2027. The stadium, located in Township Ward, Kiharu Constituency, is being constructed by the National Government and is expected to become the county’s first international-standard sports facility. The facility will have a seating capacity of 10,000 and is expected to provide a major platform for sports development, talent identification and youth engagement in the region. According to Omollo, the stadium has…
Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo has issued an update on the ongoing Kihunguro Footbridge Project along the Thika Superhighway, describing the infrastructure as a key investment in pedestrian safety and traffic management. The project, being implemented by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), seeks to address long-standing safety challenges at Kihunguro in Ruiru, where pedestrians routinely cross the busy highway at street level. The area has been identified as a dangerous section of the Thika Superhighway due to the high volume of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The PS said the modern overhead footbridge is expected to…
The High Court allowed an application seeking a 30-day detention of a police officer and two civilians in connection with the murder of clinical psychologist Dr Victoria Mutiso. Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi, driver Daniel Njoroge and bodaboda Kevin Kinuthia were linked to the murder of Dr. Mutiso on July 29 in Upper Hill area. The trio was arraigned on Monday as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) told the court that they played a specific role in the killing. Magistrate Paul Mutai noted that the safety of the three suspects can’t be guaranteed if released at this stage. “I note that…
Multi-agency security teams have recovered more than 700 goats, sheep and other livestock following a series of raids in Marsabit and Isiolo counties, as security agencies intensify operations to track down suspected bandits. In Marsabit County, security officers recovered 470 goats and sheep on Sunday, August 9, 2026, following a livestock raid in the Galgumbe area of Loiyangalani Sub-County. According to the National Police Service (NPS), a multi-agency team pursued the suspected attackers after the raid, forcing them to abandon the animals and escape into the rugged Ruai Hills. Security operations remain active in the area as officers pursue the…