Newly installed Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Okumu has been handed an ambitious mandate: to help transform the institution into a globally competitive centre of excellence capable of playing a leading role in Kenya’s development. The challenge was issued by Kenyatta University Chancellor Ambassador Francis Muthaura during the installation of…
Charles Owino Warns Opposition Against Promising to Scrap SHA
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino has dismissed calls by opposition leaders to abolish the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying no future administration can simply scrap the health system established under Kenyan law. Owino said the debate surrounding SHA should be based on facts and the legal framework governing the authority rather…
Opposition Principals Seal Unity Pact Ahead of 2027 Elections
Political principals under the United Alternative Government of Kenya have taken a major step towards forging a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 General Election. The leaders, who met at Windsor Hotel in Kiambu County on Monday, August 24, 2026, unanimously agreed to sign a Personal Unity Pledge and…
Talanta Stadium Nears Completion as Mvurya Steps Up AFCON 2027 Preparations
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to completing the Talanta Sports City Stadium in Nairobi in time to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Mvurya, who inspected the ongoing construction works, said the Government was satisfied with the progress made so far,…
Kitui Hospital in the Eye of a Storm as Senator Enoch Wambua Says Mothers Share Beds, Patients Neglected
Kitui Senator blames County Government’s failures over deplorable health facilities particularly Kitui Referral Hospital Wambua also raises concerns over the recently advertised vacancies over skewed recruitment processes without following laid down human resource procedures Kitui: Kitui Senator and Senate Deputy Minority Leader Enoch Wambua has ignited fresh debate over the…
Mwaura Bids Emotional Farewell to Government Spokesperson’s Office After Nearly Three Years of Service
Outgoing Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura has officially bid farewell to the Office of the Government Spokesperson after serving for 33 months and 17 days, describing the institution’s transformation as a collective achievement driven by teamwork, professionalism and innovation. Speaking during a six-hour farewell meeting held at Harambee Annex in…
Mwaura Accuses Gachagua of Sabotaging Kenya’s Economy with Anti-Investment Remarks
Nairobi, July 20, 2026 — Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of deliberately undermining Kenya’s economy by urging foreign tourists and investors to avoid the country, saying such remarks threaten key economic sectors and damage Kenya’s international image. Speaking during a government press briefing…
MCA Faults Nairobi County Over Sh1 Billion Budget Reallocation to School Feeding Programme
NAIROBI, June 27 – A Nairobi Member of County Assembly has accused the county executive of violating public finance laws after reallocating KSh1 billion from the health sector’s recurrent budget to the Dishi na County school feeding programme in the proposed 2026/2027 budget. Woodley/Kenyatta Golf Course MCA Davidson Ngibuini said…
It’s business as usual, MOA Assures Public
Matatus to Operate Normally During June 25 Anniversary Protests, MoA President Albert Karakacha assures workers and business people NAIROBI, June 24, 2026 — The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has assured Kenyans that public transport services will continue uninterrupted on Thursday, June 25, despite concerns over possible disruptions during activities marking…
Mwaura Defends Affordable Housing Scheme, Urges Respect for Police Officers
Nairobi, June 22, 2026 — The government has dismissed claims that homeowners under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) risk losing their properties following a change in administration, while also calling for respect for law enforcement officers amid rising political tensions ahead of planned demonstrations. Speaking during a media briefing at…