The gazette notice published Friday, 8th, provides key details on the candidacy and nomination processes. NAIROBI, Kenya August 9 –The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that all by-elections will be held on November 27, 2025. The Ethekon Edung-led electoral body will undertake the gazette of these by-elections in two batches. The first…
INTEGRITY CENTRE, Nairobi August 6- A recent survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has identified the most corrupt counties in Kenya. The National Ethics and Corruption Survey (NECS) 2024 report highlights the countries where bribery is most prevalent and the services most prone to corruption. According to the survey, Uasin Gishu, Baringo, Elgeyo…
ULTIMATE LEADER ACADEMY, Machakos County, July 28 –The concerted quest to reach 15 billion trees by 2032, as envisioned by President William Ruto, continues to gain momentum as a local environmental conservation organisation collaborates with schools to champion this worthy course. According to the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, as of 2021,…
KISUMU, Kenya July –Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o on Friday led the residents and stakeholders in commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Mama Ngina Children’s Home. Governor Nyong’o, who was joined by the Principal Secretary State Department for Children Welfare Services, Ministry of Labour & Social Protection(PS) Carren Ageng’o, praised the institution as a cornerstone of…
ELDORET, Kenya, July 29 — A Muslim leader in Uasin Gishu County has criticised the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for delays in investigating an alleged forgery concerning the leadership of the Eldoret Muslim Association. He warns that this slow response threatens assets valued at billions of shillings. Jamal Dirowo Omari, who has been actively…
KIMININI, Trans Nzoia July 29 -The Trans Nzoia County Health Department has moved swiftly to contain a confirmed case of Mpox, a viral disease that has made its way across Kenya. This new development, first reported in Kiminini Sub-County, has prompted local health officials to take immediate action to prevent the spread of the disease and…
ELDORET, Kenya, July 24 –Police in Eldoret have arrested two men suspected of operating a fake recruitment agency, promising over 100 young people jobs abroad and duping them of Sh2,400 each. The suspects, apprehended by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), were collecting money from the youth at Silver Line back street in…
KISUMU, Kenya, July 22 – Participants in the Uhai Lake Forum held in Kisumu have called on the government to urgently employ and deploy land officers to help vulnerable members of the community address issues related to land rights, succession, and inheritance. The call follows a growing outcry from families affected by land injustices, with…
Nairobi Water reports record revenue of Sh11.7 billion, but unpaid bills and restricted meter access remain key challenges. NAIROBI, Kenya July 21 –Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for penalties against residents who deny meter readers access to their water meters, as the county seeks to curb revenue losses from unread meters. Appearing before the…
KIPSOMBA WARD, Uasin Gishu July 22 – Beekeeping is gaining momentum in Uasin Gishu County as farmers turn to alternative sources of income amid shifting agricultural priorities. More than 10,000 farmers have already embraced crop diversification, moving away from maize to engage in modern commercial ventures including high-value crops and apiculture. The shift comes amid…