Author: Journalist Benedict
CS Wandayi Reveals Uganda’s Role in Disrupting G-to-G Fuel Import Plan Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has blamed Uganda for interfering with the smooth rollout of Kenya’s multi-billion-shilling Government-to-Government (G-to-G) oil importation agreement. While speaking before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy, Wandayi said that Uganda’s recent move to begin independently importing refined petroleum through the Uganda National Oil Company had negatively impacted the consistent delivery of oil shipments to Kenya under the deal. According to Wandayi, Uganda’s unilateral decision disrupted the expected monthly oil deliveries, reducing the number of consignments coming into Kenya. As a result,…
Wambui Nyutu has officially been dismissed from her position as Vice Chairperson of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) after being accused of repeatedly involving herself in partisan political matters—despite holding a non-political public office. The announcement was made by NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, following a Special Commission Meeting specifically called to review and deliberate on Nyutu’s conduct. According to Kobia, the commission reached a unanimous decision to remove Nyutu from her leadership role due to her continued engagement with politicians and political events, which directly violated both her oath of office and the…
An autopsy conducted by a team of pathologists has confirmed that Susan Kamengere Njoki, the CEO of Toto Touch, died from manual strangulation. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, July 22, a panel of six pathologists disclosed that Njoki suffered significant neck injuries caused by physical compression. The injuries were consistent with someone being strangled using bare hands. The post-mortem report further explained that the intense pressure applied to Njoki’s neck led to a severe restriction of oxygen flow in her bloodstream, which ultimately caused her death. “All signs clearly indicate that Susan died as a result of manual…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced that it will complete payments to healthcare providers for services rendered under the national health insurance scheme within the next three weeks. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 22, SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi stated that the authority is in the process of thoroughly reviewing all claims submitted by contracted health facilities by July 1. Over 9,000 healthcare facilities across the country are involved, and the review is to ensure that all claims meet SHA’s rules and guidelines. Dr. Mwangangi confirmed that the reviews for both the Primary Healthcare Fund and…
The Ministry of Lands is facing serious accusations from Members of Parliament over its suspected role in fraudulent land dealings and its continued failure to resolve long-standing land disputes. The issue came to light during a tense session on Tuesday, July 22, where lawmakers demanded that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) take over two controversial land cases that have remained unresolved for more than a decade. The session was led by Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje, who chairs the National Assembly’s Committee on Implementation. He and other MPs expressed deep concern over the Ministry’s failure to act on resolutions…
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is set to begin performance evaluations of Human Resource Management and Development (HRMD) directors working in government ministries and state departments. This move aims to enhance accountability and curb rising levels of non-compliance among senior HR officers. The announcement was made by PSC Vice Chairperson Mary Kimonye on Tuesday, July 22, during a high-level consultative forum with top officials from the State Department for Basic Education. Kimonye stated that the Commission had observed an alarming trend where some HR directors failed to properly implement PSC decisions. These failures, she said, were undermining efforts to reform…
At least ten universities in Kenya offering medical-related courses have come under sharp scrutiny after being accused of submitting false student data to the Ministry of Health in an attempt to secure government-sponsored internship slots for their students. On Tuesday, July 22, the Ministry of Health issued a statement claiming that these institutions had presented unverified and misleading student details in a bid to benefit from state-sponsored internship placements—a move the Ministry strongly condemned as illegal and unethical. The universities listed in the Ministry’s statement include Kenyatta University, Daystar University, Kenya Methodist University, Masai Mara University, University of Embu, Mount…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has officially launched a new WhatsApp number to make it easier for members of the public to report criminal activity anonymously. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, July 22, DCI Director Mohamed Amin announced that citizens can now send crime-related information directly to the DCI through the WhatsApp number 0709570000. He emphasized that the new service will allow the public to share details securely and without revealing their identity. Amin also reassured the public that the DCI’s original toll-free number, 0800722203, remains active and will continue to serve as a reliable option for…
President William Ruto has declined to sign the Pensions Amendment Bill into law, instead sending it back to Parliament for further review and changes. This proposed law aimed to introduce clear timelines for paying out pensions to public servants after they retire. On Tuesday, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula announced the development, stating that President Ruto raised concerns about two specific sections in the Bill that intended to change the current Pensions Act (Cap 189). In his official communication, President Ruto explained that Clauses 2 and 3 of the Bill could lead to legal confusion and contradict existing pension laws,…
An NFT (Non‑Fungible Token) is a unique digital token stored on a blockchain that proves ownership of a specific asset—like a piece of digital art, a video, or another digital. Each NFT has a special identification code derived from the asset’s metadata, encrypted and logged on a public ledger. The actual asset—say a video or image—is stored separately, but the encoded link makes the NFT unique. If you mint a token for a photo of a banana with a smiley face, whoever holds the NFT’s private key owns whatever rights you attached to it. A Brief History of NFTs How…