Tata Chemicals Magadi has been issued fresh demands by the Kajiado County Government following its operational suspension. The county is seeking billions in unpaid land rates alongside the return of land occupied by the company. Kajiado Seeks Ksh13 Billion Governor…
Tata Chemicals Magadi has been issued fresh demands by the Kajiado County Government following its operational suspension. The county is seeking billions in unpaid land rates alongside the return of land occupied by the company. Kajiado Seeks Ksh13 Billion Governor…
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana is mourning the death of his last-born daughter, Amal Mghoi Mungatana. Amal, who was eight years old, died on Sunday, September 13, while receiving treatment at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital in Muthaiga. According to the senator,…
Twelve suspects have been arrested following an alleged attempt to disrupt First Lady Rachel Ruto’s convoy. The arrests were made after a chaotic incident was reported in Siaya town on Tuesday. Youths Allegedly Blocked Convoy The incident reportedly occurred shortly…
A new healthcare contracting framework has been announced by the Social Health Authority for providers nationwide. The new cycle has been scheduled to commence on October 1, 2026, according to SHA. The arrangements will remain effective until June 30, 2029,…
A high-level technical committee has been established by the Ministry of Mining and Blue Economy. The move has been announced following consultations between government officials and executives from Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited. The committee has been assigned responsibility for reviewing…
The Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has summoned Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja over his failure to arrest Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo. Kanja was expected to appear before the committee on Monday, September 7, 2026, to explain why Guyo…
Tanzania’s First Gentleman, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died. Hassan died on Monday, September 7, 2026, at around 8:00 am while receiving treatment at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar. The death was announced by…
Comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has been arrested in Nairobi CBD while collecting signatures for a proposed restructuring of Kenya’s governance system. Omondi was arrested on Monday, September 7, 2026, by plain-clothes police officers at the Kenya National Archives. Footage from the…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has started identifying teachers who will oversee the administration of the 2026 national examinations and assessments. Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) are already working with heads of institutions to compile details of teachers who could serve…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has met officials of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) as concerns grow over inadequate government funding for schools. Ogamba held talks with KUPPET’s National Executive Board at Jogoo House on Thursday,…
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has announced a new date for the groundbreaking ceremony of his proposed oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Lamu. Dangote confirmed the date on Thursday, September 3, while speaking to investors and analysts during a visit…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has moved to address concerns raised by diploma-holding pharmacists over the new 2026 Good Pharmacy Practice Standards. Duale said the guidelines do not block diploma holders or any other category of pharmacy professionals from working…
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has threatened industrial action in Nyamira County over alleged harassment of a newly deployed school principal. The union claims a section of Catholic clergy and members of the Board of Management…
Divorced parents in Bungoma have been directed to share the financial responsibility of raising their children, including education, healthcare and daily upkeep. The Children’s Court issued the interim orders on August 20 while handling a case brought by the children’s…
First-time university students and TVET trainees who missed the government funding deadline have been given more time to apply. The Ministry of Education has extended the application window to September 21, 2026, allowing eligible students and trainees to submit their…
Detectives investigating the murder of Lalagin Secondary School teacher Martina Chepkemoi Rutto have established that she had been experiencing marital problems before her death. Rutto, 40, disappeared on August 26 after leaving her home, triggering a search by relatives and…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has assured Kenyans of reliable telecommunications connectivity during the 2027 General Election. CA Director General David Mugonyi said the authority will work to ensure polling stations have adequate connectivity to support the transmission of…
President William Ruto has appointed former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion as a member of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for a six-year term. Sossion’s appointment follows his nomination by the President and subsequent approval by Parliament after…
ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has been hospitalised in Nairobi, with his family reportedly considering taking him to the United Kingdom for specialised medical treatment. Sources within ODM confirmed that the veteran politician has been receiving treatment,…