Five new members of the Complaints Commission of the Media Council of Kenya were sworn into office Wednesday at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. The new Commissioners who were sworn-in by High Court Judge Caroline Kendagor were Demus Kiprono (Chairperson), Kantim Mwanik, Maseme Machuka, Polly Gathoni Waweru and Nassra …

By: KNA  There are no plans to scrap the expanded free maternal care, Linda Mama Boresha Jamii health programme but the government intends to make it more efficient under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Prime Cabinet Secretary’s spouse Tessie Musalia Mudavadi assured Kenyans and mothers in particular that, under SHIF, efficiency and accountability …

By: KNA Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala is a free man after the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Wednesday withdrew graft charges against him and 16 others, including former Principal Secretary Leah Gwiyo. Malindi Chief Magistrate James Mwaniki allowed an application by the ODPP to withdraw …

Donkey owners in Kirinyaga County are increasingly worried about the escalating theft and slaughter of donkeys in the area. James Kibwana, secretary of the Donkey Owners Association for the Mt Kenya region, reported that Mwea constituency is among the worst affected, with thefts occurring primarily at night. Over the past …

Joe Gomez still wants to leave Liverpool, Marseille have a price they are willing to pay to get Eddie Nketiah, Palace are willing to let Jordan Ayew leave. Liverpool and England defender Joe Gomez, 27, is ready to leave this summer after a move to Newcastle fell through last month. …

Martha Karua’s notable absence from a recent Azimio la Umoja coalition meeting led to speculation, especially after Narc Kenya announced its intention to exit the coalition. Along with Karua, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa was also missing from the gathering, which included prominent figures such as Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Gideon …

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has voiced strong opposition to President William Ruto’s plan to create a broad-based government by including opposition members in the Cabinet. On July 24, President Ruto appointed four ODM party members to his administration, sparking speculation about a possible alliance between the government and the opposition. …

Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki has announced that the Ministry has resolved the passport backlog issue. When Kindiki took office in 2022, passport applications and collections were significantly delayed, but this situation has now been addressed. He explained, “We have settled all outstanding bills with suppliers, upgraded our printing …

Kithure Kindiki, the nominee for Interior Cabinet Secretary, has clarified why he has not resigned despite pressure from some leaders and civil rights groups over police-related killings. During his vetting session, Kindiki stated that as a CS, he sets policies rather than directs operations. He responded to Kathiani MP Robert …

Kithure Kindiki, the Cabinet nominee for Interior and National Administration, has reported that his net worth has risen to approximately Sh694 million. Kindiki attributes this increase primarily to revenue from his law firm, which is now managed by others, and from his involvement in small businesses. He emphasized, “I want …