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…
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…
Prof John Okumu Confirmed as Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyatta University has officially appointed Prof John Okumu as its substantive Vice-Chancellor after he emerged as the best-performing candidate in a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The appointment, announced on Monday, marks the end of a six-month period during which Prof Okumu…
Murkomen Dismisses Gachagua’a Attacks, Insists Kenya Safer than Ever
By MINA Media Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed attacks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, saying the IG is up to the task and continues to enjoy the confidence of Kenyans. “There is no pending impeachment against you. It means that, as…
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…
Alleged Hackers Demand Sh41 Million Ransom After State House Website Defaced
NAIROBI, July 18 – The official State House website was allegedly compromised in a suspected cyberattack, with its homepage replaced by messages targeting President William Ruto and a demand for a Bitcoin ransom estimated at about Sh41 million. Visitors to the official presidential website, president.go.ke, reportedly found that the usual…
Woe unto you,lazy contractors, Murkomen declares
By MINA Media The Kenya Kwanza Administration is firmly committed to completing all stalled projects across the country so as to unlock their socio-economic benefits and deliver value for resources invested, Interior CS Kipchumbe Murkomen has said. He warned that contractors who are derailing the Government agenda through inordinate delays…
Court Frees PS Fikirini Jacobs’ Security Officer on Bond Pending Kariokor Shooting Probe
NAIROBI, July 8 (SAFI NEWS) – The Makadara Law Courts have released a police officer attached to Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs on a personal bond of Ksh.20,000 as investigations into the fatal shooting of a Nairobi resident continue. Police Constable Rashid Charo, who is…
Professional Body Seeks Recognition for Pentecostal Clergy Qualifications
NAIROBI, July 3– A professional body representing Pentecostal and Charismatic clergy has appealed for parliamentary recognition of its operations as it seeks to professionalise church ministry through accredited training and certification. Speaking during the organisation’s inaugural Annual General Meeting in Nairobi on Friday, the body’s Chairman, Reverend Josiah Njiru Wajoshuah,…
Ruto Orders Crackdown on KSh6.2 Billion Payroll Fraud as Cabinet Unveils Major Reform Agenda
By Safi News Reporter NAIROBI, June 30 — President William Ruto’s Cabinet has launched an aggressive campaign to eliminate payroll fraud in the public service after a government audit uncovered suspected irregularities worth KSh6.2 billion, prompting a nationwide clean-up of state payroll systems. Meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday,…