Author: Journalist Benedict
The Kenyan government has unveiled a major employment initiative that will see close to 900,000 young people benefit starting August 2025. The program, known as the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA), offers structured opportunities that come with a monthly stipend of Ksh6,000. According to a recent Cabinet announcement, NYOTA is made up of four key parts and is being funded in collaboration with the World Bank. One of the main components already underway is the On-the-Job Training (OJT) programme, which targets about 90,000 youth. Under this section, young people will be placed in various companies and institutions for three…
The Kenyan Cabinet has officially approved the sale of shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), a major state-owned enterprise, as part of an ongoing privatisation agenda. This decision, reached during a Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, July 29, marks a significant step toward listing KPC on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), allowing ordinary Kenyans and private investors to buy shares and gain part-ownership of the company. This move aligns with President William Ruto’s administration’s broader push to reduce government spending on parastatals and shift the responsibility of driving growth and innovation to the private sector. According to the Cabinet’s…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has removed Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro from the influential Budget and Appropriations Committee, months after stripping him of his position as chair of the same committee. This latest move marks a significant shift in his parliamentary responsibilities. In the new changes announced by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on Tuesday, Nyoro has been reassigned to the Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Migrant Workers. The reshuffle was made official through a motion tabled by the Departmental Committees on Selection, which manages membership to House committees. The motion stated: “Following the resolutions of the House made…
Kennedy Kalombotole, the main suspect behind the shocking murders that took place inside Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), has officially been charged with murder. He appeared before the Kibera Law Courts on Tuesday, July 29, to answer for the brutal killings of two patients within the hospital’s wards. During the court session, Kalombotole did not take a plea, as the magistrate directed that he undergo an additional mental evaluation at Mbagathi Hospital. Until his trial begins, the court has ordered that he remain in custody at the Industrial Area Remand Prison. Kalombotole stands accused of murdering Edward Maingi Ndegwa on July…
A group of Members of Parliament (MPs) have strongly pushed back against claims by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu accusing them of mismanaging funds under the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursary program for the 2023/2024 financial year. The legislators have pledged to summon the Auditor General to appear before them to explain her office’s findings, which they have dismissed as inaccurate and unfair. Leading the response was Gideon Mulyungi, Chairperson of the Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee, who labelled the report’s claims as “misleading” and “untrue.” He insisted that MPs are not directly responsible for distributing or managing the bursary funds.…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has finally spoken after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) confirmed receiving an official petition seeking her removal from office. In a detailed statement shared on Tuesday, July 29, Passaris responded boldly, challenging those behind the move to show their leadership capabilities instead of attempting to tear down her political legacy. She firmly stated that she will not be distracted by political battles or drawn into confrontations that might interfere with her commitment to serve Nairobi residents. Instead, she intends to stay focused on her duties and deliver on the promises she made to…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a fresh directive to all motor vehicle and motorcycle owners across Kenya, urging them to urgently update their vehicle records and tax compliance status with the agency. In an official notice released on Tuesday, July 29, NTSA Director General George Njao announced that a special module and update tool is now live on the NTSA online portal . This digital feature is designed to guide vehicle owners through the entire update process and ensure that their vehicle records are accurate and up to date. To begin the update process, vehicle owners…
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has raised fresh concerns about the future of the Free Education Programme, accusing Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi of frustrating efforts to deliver quality and accessible education in Kenya. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori pointed fingers at CS Mbadi, claiming he is the key reason behind the apparent breakdown in the free education system. Misori stated that while Parliament had already approved funding and the President reaffirmed his dedication to education, the Treasury has failed to disburse the necessary funds to schools. “The real challenge…
Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament, George Peter Kaluma, has renewed his demand for Edwin Sifuna to step down from his leadership positions in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), citing deepening divisions in the party. Kaluma insists that Sifuna should immediately resign as both the ODM Secretary-General and the Senate Minority Leader, accusing him of undermining the party’s unity over his recent remarks about the ODM’s working relationship with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Kaluma was firm, saying Sifuna must either voluntarily resign…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has taken a significant step toward speeding up the execution of the agreement it signed with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) by setting up a technical team. The goal of this new team is to ensure that every commitment in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties is followed through efficiently. ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon during a press briefing. He emphasized that the absence of a structured implementation team had delayed progress on the MoU’s ten-point plan. According to Sifuna, creating this technical committee…