Author: Editor

NTSA Seeks Public Help to Trace Nairobi Matatu Seen in Viral Video The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has asked members of the public to help identify a Nairobi matatu after a video showing large screens mounted at the front of the vehicle sparked safety concerns online. The video, which was seen by Newshub.co.ke, shows a matatu fitted with two large television screens near the front section of the vehicle. The screens appear to occupy a considerable part of the area around the driver’s windshield, raising concerns that they could interfere with the driver’s ability to see the road…

County Workers Could Face Additional 7.5% Salary Deduction Under Proposed Retirement Law County government employees could soon have an additional 7.5 per cent deducted from their salaries if a new retirement scheme proposed under a Bill before Parliament becomes law. The proposed deduction is contained in the County Governments Retirement Scheme Bill, 2026, which seeks to create a common retirement benefits system for eligible county government officials, public officers and other employees. If approved and enacted, the proposed scheme would require eligible county workers to contribute at least 7.5 per cent of their pensionable earnings every month towards their retirement…

Parliament Approves Two Ruto Nominees for TSC Commissioner Positions The National Assembly has approved the appointment of former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion and Antonina Lentoijoni as members of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Members of Parliament unanimously approved the two nominees on Tuesday, August 25, following recommendations from the National Assembly Education Committee. The approval clears the way for Sossion and Lentoijoni to officially take up their positions at the teachers’ employer, which has been operating with vacancies in its commission. The two nominees appeared before the Education Committee for vetting on Thursday, August…

Entrepreneur Explains How to Calculate Your Real Business Profit Making sales is often seen as a sign that a business is doing well. However, a high number of sales does not always mean that an entrepreneur is making good profits. Many small business owners focus on the amount of money coming into the business without carefully calculating how much they spend to keep the business running. According to entrepreneur Sarah Khaemba, this can make business owners believe they are making more money than they actually are. Khaemba, the founder of Rechos Fashion Sense, has advised entrepreneurs to consider all business…

PSC Proposes New Career Paths to Give Civil Servants More Promotion Opportunities Civil servants could soon have more opportunities to advance their careers under a proposed Public Service Commission (PSC) policy that seeks to introduce clearer and more flexible promotion pathways within government institutions. The proposed Career Management Policy is expected to give public officers more options when seeking career growth, allowing them to progress in different directions depending on their skills, experience, performance and professional interests. In a statement issued by the Commission on Saturday, PSC explained that the proposed policy would create several routes through which civil servants…

Governor Orengo Alleges Assassination Attempt After Official Vehicle Is Set Ablaze Siaya Governor James Orengo has claimed that an attempt was made on his life after his official vehicle was sprayed with live bullets and later set on fire during a political event in Awendo, Migori County. Orengo made the allegations after travelling to Migori on Saturday, August 29, for an impromptu visit as part of his Linda Mwananchi political agenda. His visit, however, was disrupted by violence, forcing the governor and members of his entourage to leave the area for their safety. According to Orengo, his official vehicle came…

Senior Citizen TV Journalist Resigns to Pursue Malava MP Seat Senior Citizen TV journalist John Wanyama has resigned from Royal Media Services (RMS) as he prepares to enter politics and contest for the Malava parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Wanyama, who was working as a reporter based in Eldoret, officially submitted his resignation on July 3, 2026. In his resignation letter, he gave the media company a one-month notice, meaning his final day at RMS was set for August 4, 2026. The journalist said he had made the decision after careful consideration and wanted to take a new…

Gachagua Claims There Is a Plan to Manipulate the 2027 General Election Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised serious concerns over the preparations for Kenya’s 2027 General Election, alleging that there could be an attempt to influence the election through the procurement of new election technology. Gachagua made the allegations on Wednesday, August 26, claiming that the tender process for an election management system had already been decided in favour of a South Korean company, even though the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was still conducting the official procurement process. According to Gachagua, the tender process was simply…

Ruto Warns Narok Leaders Against Political Violence After Five Injured in Chaos President William Ruto has issued a strong warning to political leaders in Narok County over the rising cases of political violence, urging them to stop encouraging divisions and work together to restore peace in Emurua Dikirr. The President’s warning came after an early morning confrontation in the Mambo Leo area left five people injured with arrow wounds ahead of his scheduled visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency. Speaking during his visit to the area on Wednesday, Ruto called on leaders across Narok County to put aside their political differences…

Kenya Met Issues New Forecast as 2026 El Niño Intensifies The Kenya Meteorological Service has warned Kenyans to prepare for above-average rainfall expected between late September and December 2026 as the developing El Niño weather pattern continues to strengthen. The latest October-December (OND) weather outlook, released on Wednesday, August 26, indicates that several parts of the country could experience heavier-than-normal rains during the coming rainy season. Kenya Met has cautioned that the increased rainfall could lead to flooding, landslides and other weather-related emergencies, especially in areas that are already vulnerable to heavy rains and poor drainage. According to the latest…