UDA Grassroots Polls: 18 Counties Set to Elect New Officials Tomorrow

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 13 – United Democratic Alliance (UDA) In a final push to ensure a seamless exercise,Secretary General Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan, alongside National Elections Board (NEB) Chairperson Anthony Mwaura, addressed the media to affirm party’s readiness for the Repeat Phase III Grassroots Elections scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026. Flanked by senior Party…

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DPP Ingonga Champions Robust Witness Protection to Bolster Criminal Justice Integrity

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 10 – The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga In a bid to fortify judicial integrity across borders hosted delegation from the Namibian Witness Protection Unit who are in Kenya on a visit aimed at strengthening cooperation and promoting knowledge exchange on witness protection frameworks between Kenya and Namibia. The delegation from…

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Government announces pay rise for Police, Prison and NYS officers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 4 – Government has announced reforms across the Kenya Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and National Youth Service are being implemented under a structured four-pillar transformation framework designed to strengthen service delivery, professionalism and accountability. The reform agenda focuses on Institutional Capacity Development, Operational Preparedness and Logistical Capacity, Oversight and Accountability and…

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Mosop Fatal Crash: KEMRI to Conduct DNA Identification of Victims in Mosop Fatal Helicopter Crash

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 3 – The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is providing DNA testing to help identify victims of the recent helicopter crash, the institute’s advanced molecular biology and forensic labs will collect DNA samples from relatives of the deceased for comparative analysis. The accident which occurred on Saturday 28 2026 claimed the life…

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Sprite debuts ‘It’s That Fresh’ Campaign, Leverages University Tour and Multi-City Basketball Activations

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 18 – Sprite’s ‘It’s That Fresh’ campaign launches, A bold multi-month youth culture movement that fuses music, basketball, digital creativity and immersive campus experiences. The campaign kicked off with a high-voltage Valentine’s Day takeover at the KICC COMESA Grounds, drawing over 5,000 young people for an electrifying celebration of the sounds, style…

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Aviation Workers call off strike after KAWU reaches deal with the Transport and Labour Ministries

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has signed a return to work formula, officially concluding the Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff strike that disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The resolution follows after a mediation meeting led by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Davis…

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NCPWD Disburses KSh 59M in Ustawi Scholarship Program to 2,201 Learners Nationwide

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has achieved a significant milestone by disbursing over KSh 59 million through its flagship Ustawi Scholarship Program, directly impacting the lives of 2,201 learners across all 47 counties. This strategic investment serves as a cornerstone of the Council’s mission to dismantle financial…

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Kenya and Egypt Forge Deeper Ties with $7M Development Boost from Cairo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 16 – Kenya and Egypt have transitioned from high-level diplomacy to tangible action, solidifying a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership aimed at regional economic integration. With a USD 7 million commitment from Cairo earmarked for transformative infrastructure and social projects, the two nations are now fast-tracking the implementation of 12 bilateral agreements that…

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KenGen Approves Governance Reforms to Boost Investor Confidence

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 – Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) shareholders have appproved changes to the company’s governance framework in a move aimed at strengthening board independence and minority shareholder protections, as the state-backed utility seeks to bolster investor confidence. The resolution was approved at a duly convened Extraordinary General Meeting held virtually, as…

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Government defends TVET Modularisation says tuition fees capped at 35,000 shillings per module

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 5 – The Ministry of Education has championed the new Technical, Vocational  Education and  Training (TVET) Modularisation Programme, as the  cornerstone of national workforce development, asserting the shift toward flexible, competency-based units is successfully dismantling financial barriers for students. By breaking down traditional multi-year courses into shorter, stackable modules, the government claims…

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