The Architects Alliance has opposed the proposed Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill, 2026, calling for separate legislation to regulate architects and other professionals in the built environment. The alliance, led by its President, Sen. Dr. Arch. Sylvia Kasanga, said the proposed law failed to adequately recognise the distinct technical…
EPRA Defends Fuel Price Hikes as Global Supply Risks Mount
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Education stakeholders demands disability inclusion
Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President, Dr Isaac Mwaura, has called for the strengthening of Kenya Institute of Special Education capacity to develop, manufacture, repair and maintain assistive devices and specialised teaching materials locally. While accompanied by Principal Secretary,…
Ruto, Dangote Break Ground on Sh2.2 Trillion Lamu Refinery
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…