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Senior Police Officer Dies After Head-On Collision Along Machakos–Kitui Road Inspector Felistus Kateve Mbaluka, the officer in charge of the Makutano Police Patrol Base in Mwala Sub-County, has tragically lost her life following a devastating head-on road accident along the Machakos–Kitui Road in Machakos County. The fatal accident happened at around 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, in the King’atwani area. According to preliminary reports, Inspector Mbaluka was driving her vehicle when it collided head-on with a lorry that was travelling from the opposite direction. The impact of the collision was extremely severe, leaving her vehicle badly damaged and causing…

Morara Kebaso Joins Jubilee Party, Declares Interest in Borabu MP Seat Ahead of 2027 Elections Political activist and lawyer Morara Kebaso has officially announced that he is leaving his political outfit, the Inject Party, and will now work under the Jubilee Party as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Kebaso made the announcement during an interview on Obinna TV on Monday, June 29, where he explained that the move was influenced by the political realities on the ground, particularly in the Gusii region, where he intends to pursue his political ambitions. According to him, politics in the region is…

Court Rules Public Employers Must Prove How Job Candidates Are Selected Public institutions in Kenya will now be expected to clearly explain and provide evidence showing how they selected successful job applicants after the Employment and Labour Relations Court ruled that simply saying a recruitment process was fair and based on merit is not enough. In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Jacob Gakeri, the court cancelled the recruitment of several senior officials at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). The judge found that the hiring process failed to meet the constitutional principles of transparency, fairness, accountability,…

Kindiki Takes on New Role as Cabinet Launches National El Niño Preparedness Plan The Kenyan government has stepped up its preparations for the expected El Niño rains later this year by creating a special Cabinet committee that will oversee the country’s disaster readiness and emergency response. The decision was approved during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, June 30, as part of broader efforts to strengthen Kenya’s ability to respond to climate-related emergencies and reduce the impact of severe weather conditions on communities across the country. The newly formed Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on El Niño Preparedness and Response will…

High Court Declares President Ruto’s Cabinet Unconstitutional Over Gender Rule President William Ruto has suffered a major legal setback after a three-judge bench of the High Court ruled that the current Cabinet is unconstitutional because it does not meet the two-thirds gender requirement set out in the Constitution. In a landmark judgment, the judges found that the Cabinet’s current composition violates Article 27(8) of the Constitution, which clearly states that no more than two-thirds of members appointed to public bodies should be of the same gender. The court ruled that this constitutional requirement is mandatory and cannot be ignored when…

The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme has provided more details on how beneficiaries can access their savings after many young people started receiving their savings allocations under the government initiative. In a public notice released on Tuesday, July 1, NYOTA clarified that beneficiaries will not be allowed to withdraw all of their savings at once. Instead, the programme has introduced a structured withdrawal system designed to encourage long-term saving and financial discipline among young people. According to the notice, only 30 per cent of a beneficiary’s total savings will be available as short-term savings. These funds can be…

NSE Announces New Board Chairman as Kiprono Kittony Retires After Six Years of Leadership The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has confirmed significant changes to its leadership, announcing the retirement of long-serving Board Chairman Kiprono Kittony and the appointment of experienced businessman Tom Mulwa as the new chairman. According to a public notice released by the Exchange on Thursday, July 2, Kittony will officially step down from his roles as Board Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director on July 12, 2026. His departure marks the end of an impressive eight-year journey on the NSE Board, including six years serving as chairman of…

EPRA Explains Why Lower Global Oil Prices Have Not Yet Reduced Fuel Prices in Kenya The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has explained why Kenyan motorists have not yet benefited from the recent decline in global oil prices, saying it will take between 30 and 45 days before any changes are reflected at local fuel stations. Speaking during an interview, EPRA’s Petroleum and Gas Director, Edward Kinyua, said fuel prices in Kenya are influenced by events taking place around the world, especially geopolitical conflicts. He pointed to the recent tensions in the Middle East, which caused a sharp rise…

Government Approves 15 New Firms Expected to Create Over 1,000 Jobs in Kenya The Kenyan government has approved 15 new companies through the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC), marking another important step in attracting more investment into the country. The newly certified firms are expected to use Kenya as their regional base for business operations and expansion, a move that is projected to create more than 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities for Kenyans. According to a statement released by the NIFC on Tuesday, June 30, the approved companies are expected to invest up to Ksh26 billion in Kenya. This…

Ruto Signs Revenue Law, Unlocks Ksh428 Billion for Counties in 2026/27 Budget President William Ruto has signed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026 into law, officially allowing Kenya’s 47 county governments to receive Ksh428 billion as their equitable share of nationally collected revenue. The signing took place at State House in Nairobi and marks an important milestone in the implementation of the 2026/2027 financial year budget while reinforcing the country’s devolved system of government. The new legislation gives county governments legal authority to begin receiving their share of national revenue for the new financial year. It also enables the…