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…
Husband withdraws case seeking late wife’s matrimonial rights
By Gladys Musyoka The embattled husband of the late Rosemary Chemutai has voluntarily withdrawn an application seeking to stop her burial. Lawyers representing the family of Rose , Danstan Omari, Swigga Matina and Stanely Kinyanjui told journalists at Milimani law court the husband of the deceased Kevin Mwige Kimwatu chose…
Muthaura Challenges New Kenyatta University VC to Make KU ‘Harvard of Africa’
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…
Ruto Leads Kenya in Celebrating 16 Years of 2010 Constitution at KICC
NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto is leading the country in marking 16 years since the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 during the Katiba@16 celebrations being held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The celebrations, taking place today, August 27, bring together senior Government officials,…
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…
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,…
Mwaruma Takes Charge as Senate CPISFC Chair, Syengo Elected Vice Chair
NAIROBI | SAFI NEWS — Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Senate Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds (CPISFC), marking a fresh chapter in his parliamentary leadership as he begins another call of duty of service in the Senate. Mwaruma, who is…
2,000 Guns, 15,000 Rounds of Ammunition Seized from Bandits and Terrorists
By MINA Media August 6, 2026_ Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has praised the work of the Special Operations Group (SOG), saying the multi-agency unit has largely eradicated banditry and terrorism in the Kerio Valley and other parts of the country. “More than 2,000 guns and 15,000 rounds of ammunition have…
MONTHLY STIPEND FOR VILLAGE ELDERS AS GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS GRASSROOTS ADMINISTRATION
Village elders across the country will receive a monthly stipend of KSh 3,000 starting today, President William Ruto has announced. “Starting today, every village elder will be paid a monthly stipend of KSh 3,000,” the President announced. Speaking at State House, Nairobi, during an engagement with village elders drawn from…
IEBC Dismisses Claims of Proposed Ban on Election Livestreaming
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that it plans to ban the livestreaming of election activities, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement, the electoral commission clarified that it has neither proposed nor approved any regulation seeking to…