Dangote and Ruto vow to deal with naysayers LAMU, Kenya, September 30, 2026 — President William Ruto and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote have officially broken ground for the construction of the Sh2.2 trillion Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu County, marking the start of one of Kenya’s largest private-sector…
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…
MP Barasa Sues Mutoro, Demands Sh100M
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has demanded Sh100 million from COFEK Secretary General Stephene mutoro for social media damages and publications concerning his academic qualifications. Barasa through lawyers Danstan Omari and Shadrack Wambui also demanded that Mutoro pull down and retract all the posts relating to him within two hours of…
FKF postpones league kick-off over conflicting court orders
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has defended the federation’s decision to postpone the 2026/27 top-flight league kick-off, saying conflicting court orders presented legal and commercial risks to clubs, players, sponsors and broadcasters. Mohammed said the federation was forced to suspend the scheduled September 19 kick-off after receiving conflicting…
DRUG DEALERS WARNED AGAINST SPONSORING POLITICAL VIOLENCE
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has assured the country of peaceful campaigns and elections next year. “As the Minister in charge of security, I will ensure that next year’s election is free, fair, and secure,” he said. The CS warned politicians against profiling others and inciting violence, saying…
Masengeli takes USIU to Court Over Graduation Ceremony
The university, failed to include his name in the graduation ceremony scheduled on September 26. The high court has declined to issue an order directing united States international university to include the name of the Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli as one of the graduates who will participate…
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…
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,…