The high court has stopped residents of Kajiado county from paying increased land rates. Justice Judith Omange issued the conservatory order in an application filed by Sheria mtaani in which it accused the county Governor of Kajiado Joseph Ole lenku for increasing land rates without following proper procedure. Speaking to…
Fake academic papers expose gaps in Kenya’s public service verification
Kenya’s public service is facing renewed scrutiny over the use of fraudulent academic and professional certificates, with official records showing thousands of credentials have been flagged for verification. The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) has previously reported that it flagged more than 10,000 suspected fake certificates during an ongoing authentication…
EVERY COW, SHEEP AND GOAT IN KENYA MUST CARRY ANITRAC TAG-CS MUTAHI
Every cow, sheep and goat in Kenya will be required to carry an Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) tag as the Government turns to technology to fight cattle rustling, strengthen disease surveillance, improve food safety and position Kenyan livestock for premium domestic and export markets. Agriculture and Livestock Development CS…
Ruto Assents to Law Establishing Kenya National Council for Population and Development
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 8, 2026 — President William Ruto has assented to legislation formally establishing the Kenya National Council for Population and Development (KNCPD) as a statutory body with a strengthened mandate to guide the country on population matters and their impact on national development. The President signed the Kenya…
Indonesia Reopens Five Airports After Anak Krakatau Eruption Strands 341,000 Passengers
Five airports have resumed operations after volcanic ash disrupted air travel across Indonesia, with authorities warning that further eruptions could cause fresh disruptions. JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia has reopened five airports after volcanic ash from the erupting Anak Krakatau disrupted nearly 3,000 flights and affected about 341,000 passengers. The reopening…
Kenya Airways CEO George Kamal resigns, citing personal reasons
Kenya Airways is set for another change at the top after acting Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Capt. George Kamal announced his resignation from the national carrier. Kamal, who has attributed his decision to personal reasons, will leave the airline at the end of September after completing a…
Court allows 159 nicco movers matatus to resume Operations.
By Gladys Musyoka. The high court has issued an order quashing a decision of a matatu Sacco tribunal suspending the operation of Nicco movers matatus from conducting public transport along Thika road. Vacation judge justice Janet Mulwa said the decision of the tribunal to suspend the operations of 159 Matatus…
Eldoret: Married Nurse Shot Dead Over Alleged Love Triangle.
A night out ended in horror at the General Service Unit (GSU) mess compound in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, after 45-year-old nurse Doris Murei Nandi was shot six times in a suspected crime of passion. Doris, a married health worker, was reportedly drinking at a bar within the camp with…
PCEA Reaffirms Independence, Rejects Claims of Delegation Seeking Political Favours
The Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) has reaffirmed its independence and non-partisan position amid public concerns over reports of an alleged planned visit by some clergy to State House to seek financial assistance. In a statement dated August 28, 2026, PCEA Moderator of the 24th General Assembly, Rt. Rev.…
East Africa’s Transport Corridors Enter New Era as Rail, Roads and Logistics Projects Reshape Regional Trade
By The Port Brief East Africa is entering a new phase of economic integration as Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and their neighbours accelerate investments in modern transport corridors designed to cut cargo costs, improve connectivity and strengthen regional trade. The region’s transport network is centred on three strategic corridors — the…