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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,…

IG Kanja Orders Investigation Into Violent Arrest of Disabled Protester Following Public Outrage Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered an immediate investigation into the violent arrest of a physically challenged protester in Nakuru after a disturbing video of the incident sparked widespread anger among Kenyans. In a statement released on Friday, June 26, the National Police Service (NPS) strongly condemned the actions of the officers involved, saying the conduct seen in the viral video appeared to go against the Service’s Standard Operating Procedures and the professional standards expected of police officers while carrying out their duties. The police…

President William Ruto has appointed former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi as the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), where he will serve a three-year term. 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). Muthuri will continue serving in the position for another three years. The appointments, which were made on Friday, June 26, 2026, take immediate effect for Kiraitu Murungi, while Muthuri’s new term will officially begin on June 30, 2026. Both…

Former Half Marathon World Record Holder Kibiwott Kandie Handed Seven-Year Doping Ban Former half marathon world record holder Kibiwott Kandie has been banned from athletics for seven years after admitting to two serious anti-doping rule violations. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed that the 30-year-old Kenyan athlete refused to provide a doping sample and later attempted to interfere with the doping control process. According to a notice released by the AIU and seen by Newshub.co.ke on June 25, Kandie’s actions were considered major violations of anti-doping regulations, leading to one of the longest suspensions issued to a top Kenyan athlete…

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has strongly dismissed claims made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that a special police unit had been deployed to assassinate him. Murkomen described the allegations as politically motivated and accused Gachagua of making sensational statements to attract public attention whenever major national events occur. Speaking during a press briefing after issuing a security update on the June 25 nationwide demonstrations, Murkomen said the former Deputy President had developed a habit of turning issues of national concern into personal political narratives. According to the Interior CS, Gachagua’s claims that his life was in danger were…

Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading and Printing a Birth Certificate Online in Kenya Kenyans can now apply for, download, and print birth certificates online through the government’s eCitizen platform, eliminating the need to spend hours queuing at Civil Registration offices. The new digital system is expected to make the process of obtaining one of the country’s most important legal documents much faster, easier, and more convenient. The latest changes form part of the government’s ongoing efforts to digitise public services and improve access to essential documents for millions of citizens. By moving more services online, authorities hope to reduce paperwork, cut…

Ruto Leaves for Madagascar as June Foreign Trips Continue President William Ruto has travelled to Madagascar for an official State visit, only a few days after returning to Kenya from a five-day tour of Europe that ended with his participation in the G7 Summit in France. Newshub.co.ke has established that the President is accompanied by several Cabinet Secretaries as Kenya seeks to strengthen its diplomatic and economic relationship with the Indian Ocean island nation. The visit is expected to open new opportunities for cooperation in key sectors and deepen the partnership between the two countries. Among the senior government officials…