Author: Judith Mwaura

The National Assembly has given the Ministry of Health and representatives from the Social Health Authority (SHA) a two-week deadline to discuss and present a detailed report on the key challenges facing the new healthcare system. This directive came from the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, during a Mid-term retreat in Naivasha. Wetangula instructed Robert Pukose, the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Health, to meet with SHA representatives and prepare a comprehensive report to be tabled before the house by February 11. He emphasized the need for action, saying, “I hereby direct the Chairperson, Hon. Robert Pukose,…

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has encountered a setback in its plan to hold a mid-year series for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. The High Court has temporarily suspended this decision, putting a hold on KNEC’s plans for the retake exams. KNEC had previously announced the mid-year exams, offering a second opportunity for students who wanted to improve their results from last year’s exams. However, the court’s ruling has paused these plans for now. In a ruling delivered on January 29, Kisii High Court Lady Justice Odera Teresa Achieng stated that the petition filed by Nakuru-based…

President William Ruto has further strengthened the relationship between Kenya and Egypt by signing 12 new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the North African country. During a joint press conference at the Presidential Headquarters in Cairo, Ruto and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi announced the successful signing of the 12 MoUs, which expand upon four earlier agreements made in 2024. These new MoUs represent a significant milestone in the growing partnership between the two nations. In his speech, President Ruto highlighted that the new agreements mark a pivotal moment in deepening the collaboration between Kenya and Egypt. This follows productive…

The delayed reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised fresh concerns regarding the review of electoral boundaries. There are growing fears that the country may not be able to create new constituencies in time for the 2027 general election. During a mid-term retreat for Members of Parliament in Naivasha, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula expressed concerns that the delay in appointing new IEBC commissioners could disrupt the crucial boundary review process, which has not been conducted since 2012. “The delay in reconstituting the IEBC has caused a halt in several essential activities, such as the review…

Oscar Sudi, the Member of Parliament for Kapseret, has once again criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over comments he made during a recent meeting with opposition leaders. In a video posted on Wednesday evening, Sudi dismissed Gachagua’s assertion that he was crucial to President William Ruto’s success in the election due to his popularity in the Mount Kenya region. Sudi emphasized that there were numerous other politicians from the Mount Kenya region who were more than capable of taking on the Deputy President role. He pointed out that Gachagua was among the least preferred when the United Democratic Alliance…

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has strongly criticized African leaders for their failure to effectively address the ongoing crisis in the Eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking at the 24th Extraordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State, held virtually on Wednesday evening, Kagame expressed his concerns over the mishandling of the situation and the lack of meaningful progress in resolving the conflict. Kagame pointed out that efforts to bring peace to the DRC had been undermined by personal interests and entitlements among the leaders involved. He specifically highlighted the Nairobi Process, a peace…

Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu has given a five-day deadline to Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, demanding the transfer of police officers involved in the Duka Moja incident, which resulted in the deaths of three people. The governor issued the ultimatum on Thursday, January 30, during an event, following violent protests in Duka Moja, Suswa, located along the busy Narok-Nairobi highway. Governor Ntutu made it clear that he does not want the officers involved in the incident, stating, “I want to say this categorically, and I want people to listen to me. We don’t want those officers who have…

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has advised students experiencing issues with accessing its services through the HELB app to get in touch with the agency for assistance. HELB has acknowledged that many students are encountering an error message while using the app. The message, “device changed,” is being displayed even though the users have not changed their devices. This has caused confusion and frustration for students who are unable to access the services they need. In response, HELB issued a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, urging students facing this issue to contact them directly for help. The…

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja appeared in court on Thursday after previously ignoring summons related to the disappearance of three brothers from Mlolongo in December. During his appearance before Justice Chacha Mwita at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, Kanja clarified that the three brothers were not in police custody. Kanja addressed the court, stating, “Your Honor, I confirm that we do not have any of the individuals in question in our custody. They are not in any of the police stations.” He assured the court that the National Police Service (NPS) had been actively investigating the disappearance and…

Over 100 families living in Makande, Mombasa County, have been forcibly evicted from their homes under controversial circumstances, with authorities citing outstanding rent arrears and plans for the government’s Affordable Housing project. The affected families said they were caught off guard in the early hours of Thursday, January 30, when a team consisting of police officers, the local OCS, and a group of hired youth stormed their homes. The group allegedly broke down doors and forced them to leave, despite many of them having lived there for over 20 years. Residents claim there is foul play involved in their eviction,…