Author: Journalist Benedict
The Ministry of Environment has officially withdrawn a set of controversial regulations that were published in April 2025, following strong public backlash and intense stakeholder criticism. The regulations, which were introduced under Legal Notice No. 71, aimed to restructure the country’s environmental assessment and approval processes but have now been pulled back to allow for more consultations. Speaking on Monday, July 28, during a session with the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation, Environment Principal Secretary (PS) Festus Ng’eno confirmed the ministry’s decision to revoke the regulations. He stated that the move was a result of widespread feedback and the realization…
A heartbreaking case of human-wildlife conflict has left a family mourning in Kyuso, Kitui County. A 61-year-old herder named Ngei Kalungui lost his life on Saturday after being trampled by a group of elephants while taking care of his animals on his farm in Mataka village. Eyewitnesses reported seeing four elephants moving through the area shortly before the deadly incident occurred. The animals had wandered into the village from nearby wildlife reserves, causing panic among residents. According to the reports, Kalungui died instantly from the injuries sustained during the attack. Wild elephants have increasingly been making their way into populated…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is facing growing backlash from Kenyans following a disturbing Citizen TV exposé showing schoolchildren in Tharaka Nithi County learning in extremely poor conditions. The Motorists Association of Kenya joined the criticism, accusing Kindiki of neglecting his home county while leading high-profile empowerment programs across the country. The uproar began after Citizen TV aired heartbreaking footage of students learning in dilapidated, roofless structures made of mud, some with gaping holes in the walls. The viral clips, which circulated widely on social media, showed children sitting on stones inside the rundown structures, trying to study under conditions that…
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has announced that its officers will begin visiting selected households across the country over the next two months to carry out the 2025 Remittances Household Survey (RHS). According to a public notice issued on Tuesday, July 29, the exercise will run through to September and will involve homes that have either received or sent money or goods to and from people living abroad. KNBS is conducting this nationwide survey in partnership with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Financial Sector Deepening Kenya. The main goal of the 2025 RHS is to gather…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has finally addressed growing public speculation over its alleged plan to remove voter cards as a requirement in the upcoming 2027 General Elections. On Tuesday, July 29, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon issued an official statement, clarifying the commission’s position on the matter and shedding light on several key legislative reforms currently in motion. According to the commission, although a number of proposals and draft regulations have already been developed to enhance the integrity and transparency of Kenya’s electoral process, no final decision has been made yet. IEBC emphasized that these legislative drafts…
Amina Halake, the wife of former presidential hopeful Abduba Dida, has officially announced her bid for the presidency in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Halake made the declaration during a Monday night interview on TV47, revealing that she would be contesting under the Alliance for Change political party— the same party that Dida led during his presidential campaigns in 2013 and 2017. Previously serving as the party’s secretary general while her husband held the position of party leader, Halake disclosed that internal party elections had recently taken place, during which she was elected as the new leader of the party.…
Kenyans who have been mocking or impersonating Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu online may unknowingly be walking on thin ice. According to Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi, the Tanzanian leader could potentially sue the Kenyan government over the increasing number of insults and disrespectful imitations she’s receiving on various social media platforms. During an interview aired on TV47, Elachi warned that President Suluhu might take legal action against Kenya under international law. She said the ongoing ridicule targeting Suluhu — especially at a time when she is gearing up for a re-election campaign — could be viewed as a form of…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested four individuals suspected of being behind a sophisticated gold scam syndicate operating in Nairobi. The arrests followed a well-coordinated raid at a luxurious home located along Whispers Avenue in the affluent Gigiri area. The DCI shared details of the bust on Monday, July 28, through their official social media platforms. According to their statement, the suspects are believed to have orchestrated a series of fraudulent gold deals that conned multiple victims—especially foreign investors—out of millions of shillings. “Officers from the DCI’s elite Operation Support Unit (OSU) have arrested four suspects…
A senior officer from the Kenya Prisons Service has been chosen to participate in one of the most prestigious leadership programs in the United States. Vincent Ochola Gumbi, who currently holds the rank of Senior Superintendent at the Kenya Prisons Service Headquarters, has been selected to join the renowned Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program. The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi officially announced his selection on Tuesday, July 29, noting that he is expected to travel to the United States in August. According to the Embassy, the fellowship will run for 10 months and will take place at Virginia Commonwealth University. The…
Kenya Railways Corporation has halted operations of its popular Nairobi-Kisumu Safari Train indefinitely, catching many passengers off guard and leaving thousands stranded. The sudden suspension has led to confusion, especially among regular travelers who rely on the service every weekend. Frustrated customers flooded Kenya Railways’ social media platforms with complaints after showing up at the station only to find the train not operating. Many questioned why the train was no longer running, as they had not received any prior notice from the company. In response, Kenya Railways confirmed the train service had indeed been suspended but did not provide specific…