Author: Journalist Benedict

Kenyan Forces to Take Bigger Role in UN Peacekeeping Operations Kenya is preparing to send more Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers to serve under the United Nations (UN), where they will play a critical role in peacekeeping and maintaining security in conflict-affected regions. On September 10, Major General Luka Kutto, the General Officer Commanding Eastern Command (GOC EASTCOM), officially closed a training exercise at the Kangaita Training Camp in Nanyuki. This exercise marked the final stage of preparations for the troops who are now set to deploy. According to Kutto, the soldiers passed a mission readiness assessment that tested their…

Nancy Ng’etich Appointed Commissioner of Shared Services as Part of Major Reshuffle The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has announced three major leadership changes, including the appointment of Nancy Ng’etich as the new Commissioner for the Shared Services Department. In a statement issued on Thursday, the tax authority explained that the new appointments were aimed at filling critical executive positions while ensuring continuity, accountability, and improved efficiency across the organisation. “The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is pleased to announce key leadership appointments as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance service delivery, and drive organisational excellence,” read part…

Governor Under Fire as Floods Bring Eldoret City to a Standstill Heavy rains pounded Eldoret on Wednesday evening, leaving the city submerged in floodwaters and forcing many businesses to shut their doors. Videos and photos seen by Kenyans.co.ke showed motorists struggling to drive through streets that had turned into rivers, with raging water flowing like a spring. The worst-hit area was Nandi Road, which was completely transformed into a waterway, disrupting traffic, businesses, and daily activities. Even large vehicles such as lorries were not spared, as they were captured outside Naivas Supermarket at Kitmatt Centre, stuck and battling to move…

Truck Driver Killed in Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash Along Webuye–Eldoret Highway A tragic road accident claimed the life of a truck driver after three vehicles collided head-on at Chimoi, along the busy Webuye–Eldoret highway, on Wednesday, September 10. Images and videos obtained by Kenyans.co.ke revealed that the crash involved a passenger service vehicle (PSV) matatu and two long-distance trucks. The aftermath showed the mangled wreckage of the matatu lying off the road, while both trucks sustained visible but less extensive damage to their front sections. The Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association of Kenya (LoDDCA) confirmed that the deceased, identified as…

MPs Question Billions in Taxpayer-Funded Allowances Paid to Judges The Judiciary has once again found itself under sharp scrutiny after revelations that judges and top judicial staff have been receiving billions of shillings in allowances that were never approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). During a heated session on Tuesday, September 10, Members of Parliament sitting in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) demanded answers on why the Judiciary had decided to set its own allowance rates, ignoring the standard guidelines issued by the SRC. Lawmakers argued that although the Judiciary enjoys independence, that autonomy cannot extend to making…

President William Ruto’s Senior Advisor on Constitutional and Human Rights, Makau Mutua, has admitted that he takes home a salary almost equal to that of a Cabinet Secretary—close to a million shillings every month—for his advisory role in government. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Wednesday, Mutua was pressed to reveal how much he earns in his current role. At first, he avoided giving a direct figure, insisting that the amount was not a matter of public concern. However, when the interviewer suggested that his pay was somewhere between Ksh700,000 and Ksh800,000, Mutua confirmed that it was in…

The family of slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu, who was gunned down in cold blood along Magadi Road, has broken its silence, demanding justice and answers as they struggle to process the sudden loss of their loved one. Speaking from their home in Makueni County on Wednesday, September 10, the grief-stricken family pleaded with the government to speed up investigations and unmask those behind the shocking daylight murder. Led by his brother James Maluki, the family described Mbobu as a man of peace, professionalism, and humility—someone who had no quarrels with anyone. Maluki expressed disbelief that his brother could be targeted…

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stirred drama on Wednesday, September 10, after he was filmed confronting the contractor handling the stalled construction of Ziwa Level Five Hospital in Uasin Gishu County. Duale, who was accompanied by Governor Jonathan Bii, arrived at the site expecting to see progress but instead found an abandoned project. Visibly angered, the CS demanded answers on why the construction, which kicked off back in 2015, had dragged on for nearly a decade despite the government already releasing funds. “You were paid in June, yet you’ve not been here since January. Why are you eating our money?”…

Kenya’s influence on the global stage is quickly growing, with Nairobi fast becoming a preferred home for international organisations. Instead of the usual global centres like New York, more and more UN agencies are now choosing Nairobi as their headquarters. By next year, Kenyans will be seeing even more expatriates and UN staff in their city as three new global offices set up shop: the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN Women. These agencies will join the already established UNEP and UN-Habitat in Gigiri, officially making Nairobi one of only four cities in…

Medical experts have unveiled a new breakthrough that could change how doctors detect heart disease. According to a new global research study published in Circulation, scientists have discovered that a simple blood test could accurately predict whether someone is likely to suffer from a heart attack or other serious heart problems—long before any visible symptoms appear. The study tracked more than 10,000 people from diverse racial, cultural, and age groups across the world. Researchers focused on over 100 epigenetic markers in the blood to see how tiny changes in DNA could reveal a person’s long-term heart health. These changes, known…