NAIROBI, July 28, 2026 — Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau has officially assumed office as the new Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency after taking the Oath of Office at the National Assembly. Kamau was sworn in on Tuesday, July 28, following his victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election …
Read More »New MP Skips the Convoy, Boards Matatu to Parliament
Newly elected Ol Kalou Member of Parliament Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau made his way to Parliament for his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday by boarding a public service matatu, capturing the moment for his social media followers. The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) legislator shared photos and videos of the …
Read More »Loud Matatu Music? This Advocate Wants It Banned for Good
A High Court advocate has moved to court seeking orders that would bar matatus from blasting loud, unsolicited music while ferrying passengers. Advocate Samuel Barongo Nyamari said he filed the petition in the public interest, arguing that the practice violates commuters’ constitutional right to dignity. He described the issue as …
Read More »TSC Announces 20,000 Job Vacancies-How to Apply
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has advertised 20,000 job openings for teachers in Junior Schools, inviting qualified candidates to apply. In an advertisement published Tuesday, July 28, the commission called on eligible applicants to fill the Post Primary teaching posts as part of efforts to support the rollout of Competency …
Read More »PSC Opens Internship Slots — How to Apply Deadline
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has launched recruitment for interns under the Public Service Internship Programme (PSIP) for the 2026/27 financial year. In a notice released Tuesday, July 28, the commission announced that this round falls under Cohort 9 of the PSIP, a government initiative aimed at empowering youth by …
Read More »KNH Murder Suspect Kennedy Kalombotole Pleads Not Guilty
A man charged with murdering a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has denied the allegation before the High Court in Nairobi, after being found mentally fit to take a plea. Kennedy Kalombotole appeared before Justice Diana Kavedza on Thursday, following the submission of a mental assessment report clearing him …
Read More »35 Arrested in Buruburu for Ignoring Footbridge
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has arrested 35 pedestrians in Buruburu, Nairobi, for crossing the road without using the designated footbridge, as part of an intensified crackdown on unsafe pedestrian conduct. According to the authority, the operation focused on pedestrians crossing the busy Buruburu Interchange without utilizing the …
Read More »Saika Was “Safe” — Until This Happened
A viral video showing an alleged armed robbery at a hair salon in Nairobi’s Saika estate has stirred public outrage, reigniting concerns over escalating violent crime in the city and prompting calls for security agencies to step in. The footage, which surfaced online over the weekend, appears to show two …
Read More »Step-by-Step: How to Withdraw Your Boma Yangu Savings
Many Kenyans saving through the Boma Yangu voluntary savings platform want to know if they can access their funds before purchasing an affordable home. The short answer is yes — contributors are permitted to withdraw their voluntary savings, as long as they follow the official procedure. This question has resurfaced …
Read More »Inside the Duale-Wahome Feud Rocking Ruto’s Cabinet
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly rebuked Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for statements he allegedly made targeting the Kikuyu community, faulting him for refusing to apologize. In a statement issued Sunday, July 26, Wahome revealed that Duale had been asked to retract his remarks but declined, reportedly arguing …
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