Author: Journalist Benedict

Huduma Kenya has announced that thousands of Kenyans who applied for essential government documents such as driving licenses, national identity cards, and birth certificates should now collect them from Huduma Centres across the country. The agency revealed on Wednesday, September 10, that 57,444 driving licenses, 22,524 birth certificates, and 82,506 national ID cards have already been processed and are ready for pick-up. Applicants are urged to visit any of the 59 Huduma Centres nationwide to collect their documents. In its public notice, Huduma Kenya emphasized the importance of collecting the documents on time, stating: “Your government documents are ready for…

Kenya Loses Ksh72 Billion in Food Every Year Despite Rising Hunger Kenya is losing an alarming amount of food every year—worth billions of shillings—even as millions of people across the country struggle to find enough to eat. A new report by the World Resources Institute (WRI) Africa shows that up to 40 percent of all food produced in Kenya is wasted annually, painting a stark picture of both economic loss and social inequality. The study, titled Food Loss and Waste, revealed that nearly 9 million tons of food go to waste each year, translating to a staggering Ksh72 billion (about…

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has moved to court with a bold petition aimed at forcing accountability among politicians and state officers accused of corruption. The legal body wants government agencies to fully enforce the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Constitution, which deals with Leadership and Integrity. In its petition, LSK has listed five key agencies as respondents: the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP), the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), and the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). According to LSK, these agencies…

The Standard Group PLC has announced significant changes at the top, with three members of its Board of Directors resigning and two new appointments being made in their place. In a public notice released on September 8, the media company explained that the shake-up is part of a broader effort to boost innovation, strengthen governance, and drive long-term strategic growth in the fast-changing media industry. This latest development comes just three months after the abrupt resignation of the company’s Group CEO, Marion Gathoga-Mwangi, who stepped down in June 2024, barely a year after assuming leadership on July 15, 2023. In…

Kenyans have been cautioned to get ready for a severe food shortage that is expected to hit the country between October and December this year. Experts warn that the looming crisis could affect millions, with some regions likely to be pushed to the edge of famine. A new report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) revealed that more than two million Kenyans are likely to face hunger during the three-month period. Currently, around 1.8 million people are already struggling to access enough food, and about 179,000 of them—roughly 11 percent—are in a state of extreme food insecurity, meaning…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has been caught up in fresh controversy after being accused of planting spyware on the phone of activist and filmmaker Bryan Adagala. Lawyer Ian Mutiso, who is representing four filmmakers connected to the BBC’s hard-hitting documentary Blood Parliament, revealed on Wednesday, September 10, that independent digital forensics had confirmed the presence of spyware on some of the seized devices. The forensic review was conducted by Citizen Lab, a well-known research group that investigates global digital threats targeting activists, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations. According to the Citizen Lab report, the spyware was…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially announced when Kenyans will once again be able to register as voters, ending months of speculation about the long-awaited exercise. In a gazette notice issued on Thursday, August 28, the commission confirmed that Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will restart on Monday, September 29, 2025. IEBC stated that the decision is in line with its responsibility under Article 88(4) of the 2010 Constitution, which empowers it to oversee voter registration and maintain the national voters’ roll. The upcoming registration drive is mainly directed at youths who have just turned 18 years old…

Kenya has strongly urged Tanzania to cancel new taxes and restrictions that block Kenyans from doing business in the country, calling these actions unfair and discriminatory. In a bold statement on Wednesday, Kenya’s Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui criticized Tanzania’s newly introduced excise duties and the industrial development levy. He also raised concerns about new rules that stop foreigners, including Kenyans, from participating in certain small and medium-sized businesses. “These restrictions are not just damaging to Kenya’s economy but will also negatively affect Tanzania’s economic progress,” CS Kinyanjui stated. He called on Tanzania to remove these measures and return to…

Eldas Member of Parliament, Adan Keynan, has expressed serious concern over the mysterious disappearance of Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, the manager of the Huduma Centre in Wajir. Hussein, also known as Hussein Moi, reportedly went missing under puzzling circumstances on July 8, 2025, and has not been seen since. In a formal letter addressed to Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, MP Keynan urged the police to treat the case with the utmost urgency. He emphasized that although Hussein’s disappearance was promptly reported to the relevant authorities, there have been no major leads, arrests, or progress updates from the police to…

Bondo Member of Parliament Gideon Ochanda has strongly criticized the National Treasury for holding onto title deeds for public land, including those belonging to schools, instead of handing them over to the National Land Commission (NLC), which is the legally mandated body to manage such documents. Speaking during a parliamentary session on Tuesday, July 29, MP Ochanda pointed out that Article 67 of Kenya’s Constitution clearly gives the NLC the sole authority to manage public land on behalf of both the national and county governments. He warned that allowing the Treasury to retain these crucial land documents is not only…