Author: Journalist Benedict
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has sounded a warning about the growing housing crisis affecting university students across the country. According to the senator, many students are being forced to live in Nairobi’s slums due to the sharp increase in on-campus hostel accommodation fees, which are becoming too expensive for most learners to afford. Speaking during a Senate session on Thursday, July 24, Sifuna expressed deep concern that the skyrocketing costs of university hostels are pushing students out of campus housing and into insecure and overcrowded informal settlements. He described the situation as a crisis, blaming public universities for what he…
University students across the country are staring at tough times ahead after a major announcement by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. Speaking on Thursday, July 24, before the National Assembly’s Committee on Education, CS Mbadi revealed that the government is preparing to shut down several university campuses and slash funding for higher education institutions due to a worsening financial crisis. In his statement, Mbadi warned that the budget shortfall affecting public universities may also force the government to lay off a large number of staff in affected institutions. He explained that maintaining underutilized campuses is no longer sustainable, and the…
A police officer is facing legal trouble after failing to appear in court regarding the mishandling of critical CCTV footage in the investigation of the 2019 Likoni ferry tragedy. A warrant of arrest was officially issued against the officer after he ignored court summons to testify on Thursday, July 24. Authorities say the footage in question could hold crucial evidence in the case, which tragically claimed the lives of 35-year-old Mariam Kigenda and her four-year-old daughter, Amanda Mutheu, when their car plunged into the ocean. The ongoing inquest has been clouded by controversy, especially over how the CCTV recordings were…
Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has delivered a stern warning to Governor Kimani Wamatangi, giving him just seven days to resolve the worsening doctors’ strike that has paralyzed health services in Kiambu County for nearly two months. Speaking on Thursday, July 24, Senator Karungo stated that if the governor does not take meaningful action within the given timeframe, he will officially move a motion in the Senate to summon Wamatangi and demand answers. The senator accused the county boss of negligence, blaming him for failing to address the concerns raised by medical workers. Doctors in Kiambu have been on strike…
Motorists were caught in chaos and left counting losses on Thursday afternoon, July 24, after violent protests erupted along Nairobi’s busy Outering Road. The clashes, which took place around the Kariobangi–Kiamaiko–Allsops section, brought traffic to a standstill as rival youth gangs engaged in fierce confrontations, leaving the police struggling to restore order. Eyewitnesses say the tension started after a suspected thief was allegedly lynched by a mob in the Kiamaiko area. This sparked outrage within one local community, whose members flooded the streets to demonstrate. Videos captured by Kenyans.co.ke showed youths lighting fires in the middle of the highway, hurling…
President William Ruto has nominated Pius Angasa to join the Board of Directors at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), marking a significant leadership change at the institution. The announcement was formally delivered to Parliament by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula during a session held on Thursday, July 24. According to Wetang’ula, the President’s move aligns with Section 11 of the Central Bank of Kenya Act, which outlines the legal framework for such appointments. He further stated that Angasa’s nomination must be reviewed and approved by both the Senate and the National Assembly before he can officially assume the position.…
Nairobi Senator and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is now facing backlash from a group of Kisumu youth who support President William Ruto. The young leaders, under the Kisumu 2TAM Youth Movement, have openly demanded Sifuna’s removal from his powerful party position, accusing him of making statements that contradict the spirit of unity between ODM and the Kenya Kwanza administration. The youth claim that Sifuna has been issuing divisive remarks that go against the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between ODM, led by Raila Odinga, and President Ruto’s government. According to them, Sifuna’s recent behavior shows that…
Siaya County is teetering on the edge of a leadership standoff after both Governor James Orengo and his Deputy William Oduol came under sharp criticism for allegedly being away from office for an extended period. Concerns are now mounting over their prolonged absence, which a local resident claims has disrupted critical county operations and created a worrying leadership gap. In a formal petition submitted to key state institutions, citizen Julius Oluoch has accused the county’s top leadership of dereliction of duty. According to him, Governor Orengo has been notably missing from public engagements for more than a month. This, he…
Boda boda riders from across Kenya are gearing up for massive nationwide demonstrations if the government proceeds with plans to pass a controversial motorcycle regulation bill currently being debated in Parliament. Representatives from the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya, who appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Transport, voiced strong opposition to the proposed law. They labeled the bill as not only backward but also harsh and unfair to the thousands of riders who rely on motorcycle transport for their daily income. In their official submission to the committee, the riders described the bill as deeply flawed, excessively bureaucratic, and…
Government Introduces New Tech to Cut Waiting Time to 24 Hours at Huduma Centres The Kenyan government is making big changes to how fast you can get a Police Clearance Certificate, also known as a Certificate of Good Conduct. On Thursday, July 24, the Huduma Kenya Secretariat (HKS) announced that a new system will be introduced in Huduma Centres that will allow Kenyans to receive their good conduct certificates within just 24 hours. This improvement is made possible by the rollout of advanced Multi-Biometric Identification (MBI) systems and live capture machines. These new devices will quickly and accurately capture important…