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Veteran Gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka Dies at 83 After Decades of Service in Kenya’s Medical Field Veteran gynaecologist and longtime director at The Nairobi Hospital, Dr Job Obwaka, has died at the age of 83, bringing to an end a medical career that lasted for more than fifty years. His passing marks the loss of one of Kenya’s most experienced and respected doctors, whose work in the healthcare sector touched the lives of many patients and medical professionals across the country. According to his family, Dr Obwaka died on the evening of Friday, May 1, at around 7pm after he…

Omanga Removed From Government Board as Ruto’s Administration Announces Fresh Appointments Nairobi Woman Representative Millicent Omanga has officially been removed from government after losing her position as a board member at Kenya Shipyards Limited during the latest round of state appointments and changes announced by President William Ruto and several Cabinet Secretaries. According to a gazette notice released on Thursday, Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya revoked Omanga’s appointment to the board, bringing her tenure at the state corporation to an end effective April 30, 2026. In the notice, Tuya stated that the decision had been made under powers granted through…

Two Maasai Men Reject KSh 1,000 Offer to Ditch Gachagua for Ruto A video circulating widely on social media has sparked political debate in Kenya after two Maasai men reportedly rejected a cash offer meant to persuade them to abandon support for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and support President William Ruto instead. According to clips shared online, an unidentified man approached the two men and allegedly offered them KSh 1,000 each if they agreed to shift their political allegiance from Gachagua to President Ruto. However, the pair firmly rejected the money, insisting that their political stand could not be…

CS Alfred Mutua Announces Major NSSF Changes Starting in 2027 Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced that the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) plans to begin processing pension claims within 24 hours starting next year, in a move aimed at improving service delivery for Kenyan workers and retirees. Speaking during the 2026 Labour Day celebrations held in Vihiga County on May 1, Mutua said the government is working on reforms that will significantly reduce the waiting period for pension payments. Currently, the NSSF says claims are processed within seven days, although investigations by Newshub.co.ke show that many applicants normally…

Nairobi Estates Where Rent Prices Have Dropped in Early 2026 At least five estates within Nairobi’s suburbs and nearby satellite towns recorded a decline in rental prices during the first quarter of 2026, giving tenants a rare opportunity to enjoy lower housing costs at a time when rent prices continue to rise in many parts of the country. According to the latest HassConsult House Price Index report covering the period between January and March 2026, areas such as Kitisuru, Lang’ata, Muthaiga, Kiserian, and Ruiru experienced notable reductions in rent prices. The report shows that the decline was mainly influenced by…

Ruto Announces Salary Increase for Kenyan Workers During Labour Day Celebrations President William Ruto has announced a major salary increase for workers across Kenya during the 2026 Labour Day celebrations held in Vihiga County. In a move welcomed by many employees and labour unions, the President revealed that the government has approved a 12 per cent increase in general wages for workers in different sectors, while agricultural workers will receive a higher increase of 15 per cent. Speaking during the national Labour Day event, President Ruto said the decision was made after workers, through the Central Organisation of Trade Unions…

President William Ruto has finally addressed the growing pressure from some Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders who have been demanding the Deputy President position ahead of the 2027 General Election. The debate started after several ODM leaders publicly declared that if the party enters a coalition arrangement with Ruto’s camp for 2027, they want the Deputy President slot as part of a “50-50” power-sharing deal. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga openly stated that ODM should not settle for less than the number two position, with some leaders even proposing Mining CS Hassan Joho as the possible running mate. However, President…

Kenya Met Says Heavy Rains Could Reduce by Mid-May but Warns Kenyans to Stay Alert Kenyans may soon get some relief from the heavy rains that have been affecting many parts of the country after the Kenya Meteorological Department announced that the ongoing downpours are expected to reduce in the coming weeks. In an advisory issued on Friday, May 1, the weather department explained that the intense rainfall currently being experienced in several regions is likely to decrease significantly by the middle of May 2026. According to the forecast, the first week of May will still experience heavy and widespread…

NYOTA Project Issues Fresh Directive Affecting Ksh 6,000 Youth Stipend Beneficiaries in 13 Counties The government has issued a new directive targeting thousands of young people who recently completed training under the On-the-Job Experience (OJE) programme, which is part of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Fund. The move now requires these beneficiaries to go back and revise or reselect their preferred skills, in a step aimed at improving their chances in the job market. In a public notice released on Thursday, April 30, the NYOTA programme confirmed that the directive specifically affects beneficiaries drawn from 13 counties across…

Court Delivers Mixed Ruling in Mike Sonko’s Money Laundering Case Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has received partial relief after a Nairobi court cleared him of money laundering charges, in a ruling that brings a significant twist to his long-running legal battles. The court determined that the prosecution did not present enough convincing evidence to directly connect Sonko to the alleged money laundering activities. After reviewing all the submissions and arguments from both sides, the magistrate concluded that the case on that specific charge could not stand. “I have carefully considered the submissions filed by both the prosecution and…