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Government Explains How Protest Victims Can Apply for State Compensation The Chairperson of the Protest Victims Compensation Panel, Makau Mutua, has explained the steps that people affected by protests must follow to receive compensation from the government. His clarification comes after several victims complained that they had been left out of the compensation programme despite suffering injuries, property loss, or losing loved ones during demonstrations. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, June 28, Mutua emphasized that the government will not reach out to victims individually. Instead, anyone who believes they qualify for compensation must take the initiative…

Former Ruto PS Mohamed Liban Endorsed for Isiolo Governor Race Months After Stepping Down Former Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban has officially entered the race for the Isiolo governor seat after receiving the backing of elders from the Warsu community ahead of the 2027 General Election. During a ceremony held in Isiolo town on Sunday, June 28, community elders publicly endorsed Liban as their preferred candidate for the county’s top leadership position. The endorsement marks the beginning of what is expected to be a highly competitive gubernatorial contest as political leaders continue positioning themselves ahead of the next election. The…

President William Ruto has appointed former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) for a three-year term, marking his return to public service in a key leadership role. According to a government notice obtained by Newshub.co.ke, the President also reappointed former Tigania East Member of Parliament Joseph Muthuri as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Both appointments are for three-year terms, with Murungi’s appointment taking effect immediately from Friday, June 26, 2026, while Muthuri’s new term will officially begin on June 30, 2026. As part of…

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced a new round of appointments and reappointments affecting the leadership of eight public universities across Kenya. The latest changes, published in a Gazette Notice dated June 26, are aimed at strengthening the governance of the institutions through new council appointments and the renewal of existing members’ terms. The appointments touch on the governing councils of Maasai Mara University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU), Pwani University, Kisii University, Turkana University, and Chuka University. Most of the appointments…

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…