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Kenya Met Forecasts Rain in About 20 Counties Over the Next Five Days The Kenya Meteorological Service (Kenya Met) has released its latest five-day weather forecast, warning that rainfall will continue in several parts of the country between Friday, June 26, and Tuesday, June 30. According to the forecast, around 20 counties, mainly in the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and Western Kenya, should expect periods of rain, especially during the afternoons and evenings. Kenya Met said that residents living in these regions should prepare for afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with some areas likely to receive heavier rainfall on…

Pressure is continuing to build on President William Ruto to announce a new running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election, with leaders from Western Kenya openly campaigning for National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to be selected for the position. The fresh calls have added a new twist to the growing political debate surrounding the deputy presidency, a position that has become one of the most closely watched offices in Kenya as politicians begin positioning themselves for the next General Election. Although Kithure Kindiki currently serves as Deputy President, discussions over President William Ruto’s running mate for the 2027 elections…

Parents of students at Utumishi Girls’ Academy have strongly opposed the school’s planned reopening on June 30, saying they will not allow their daughters to return until important safety concerns are fully addressed. Their objections come weeks after a tragic dormitory fire at the school claimed the lives of 16 students and left the school community in deep shock. In a letter dated Saturday, June 27, the parents expressed disappointment with the school’s decision to resume learning before resolving the many unanswered questions surrounding the deadly fire. They argued that while the administration appears focused on reopening the school and…

A new wave of nationwide protests could soon erupt after the families of three missing activists—Davis Lichuma, Macmillan Kiari, and Abdulaziz Molo, also known as Zizo—issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding that their loved ones be released immediately. Speaking during a press conference held on Saturday, June 28, the families expressed deep concern over the disappearance of the three activists and warned that they would organize mass demonstrations across the country if the government failed to reveal their whereabouts within the next 24 hours. The announcement has added fresh pressure on President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, which…

Police Respond to Torture and Disappearance Claims as Pressure Mounts Over Missing Activists The National Police Service (NPS) has acknowledged growing public concern over allegations of enforced disappearances and torture that have been widely shared across mainstream media and social media platforms in recent days. In a statement seen by Newshub.co.ke on June 28, the police confirmed that they are aware of the reports and said several police stations across the country have received complaints involving people who have allegedly gone missing under unclear circumstances. One of the cases officially confirmed by the police is that of Davis Lichuma. According…

Inside the New Proposal Before Parliament to Pay Jobless Youth Ksh7,000 Every Month A youth lobby group has presented a new proposal to Parliament seeking the creation of a Ksh300 billion supplementary budget for the 2026/27 financial year to help tackle unemployment among young Kenyans. The proposal aims to provide financial support, create employment opportunities, and equip millions of unemployed youth with skills needed to improve their livelihoods. The petition, which was reviewed by Kenyans.co.ke, was officially handed to Funyula MP Wilberforce Oundo by the Youth and Young Aspirants League of the United Green Movement (UGM) Party on Thursday, June…

High Court Rules Parts of Kenya’s Bursary System Unconstitutional The High Court has delivered a major ruling that could change how education bursaries are distributed across Kenya. The court declared that key parts of the country’s current bursary allocation system are unconstitutional, saying they unfairly disadvantage vulnerable and needy students who depend on financial assistance to continue with their education. In its landmark judgment, the court found that Kenya lacks a coordinated national system for tracking bursary and scholarship beneficiaries. According to the judges, the absence of a central database has created serious gaps in the management of public education…

Photos of Proposed Raila Odinga Monument in Nairobi CBD Emerge The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has officially backed a proposal to honour veteran opposition leader Raila Amollo Odinga by constructing a monument in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). In a statement released on Friday, June 26, the party welcomed a motion introduced in the Nairobi County Assembly by Nairobi West MCA Rex Omolleh. The motion seeks to recognise Raila Odinga for the important role he has played in advancing democracy, promoting constitutional reforms, strengthening governance, and supporting major infrastructure development in Kenya over several decades. ODM described the proposal as…

Govt Gives Businesses Five-Day Deadline to Comply with Procurement Levy Rules The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has issued a fresh notice to all public procuring entities across Kenya, urging them to remit the Capacity Building Levy (CBL) before the current financial year comes to an end. In the latest communication, the authority reminded government institutions that the deadline for compliance is fast approaching and warned that failure to submit the levy on time will result in financial penalties. PPRA stressed that institutions should act immediately to avoid unnecessary costs that could increase over time. According to the authority, any…

Ministry Deploys Over 6,300 Healthcare Interns for One-Year Internship Programme The Ministry of Health has announced the deployment of 6,360 healthcare interns who will begin their compulsory 12-month internship programme on July 1, 2026. The exercise marks one of the largest annual placements of newly qualified healthcare professionals in Kenya and is expected to strengthen healthcare services in public hospitals across the country. In a statement released on Friday, June 26, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that all preparations for the 2026/2027 internship programme had been completed. He said the interns have been assigned to various healthcare facilities nationwide,…