Politics Policy
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has rejected Moi University’s decision to declare 75 lecturers redundant and warned that it could call a strike if the university does not withdraw the redundancy notices. UASU accused the university management of unfairly targeting academic staff, including senior staff, lecturers and professors, saying the move could undermine teaching
A report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu reveals that planes owned by private aviation firms, flying schools and individuals are occupying apron space intended for operational aircraft at Wilson Airport. At least 90 grounded aircraft are occupying the parking bays at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, adding to congestion at the airport alongside other diversions that have already
UAE entities have announced more than US$168 billion in projects across Africa since 2017, spanning sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, mining and agriculture, according to Financial Times analysis, highlighting the growing scale and diversity of economic ties between the UAE and African countries. The relationship is increasingly extending beyond traditional areas of investment. UAE companies
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has warned school heads against misusing public funds or imposing unauthorised levies as the Government releases Ksh18.5 billion in Term 3 capitation. In a statement on August 24, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Migos Ogamba said Term 3 of 2026 has officially begun with basic education institutions (pre-primary, primary,
The parents of the late Rosemary Koech have come out in defence of KCB Bank, saying the bank supported their daughter throughout her career, during her illness, and even after her death. In a statement, the family said the bank never made their daughter’s life difficult but instead gave her the necessary space and support
Harley Berry Limited, a contractor for Kenya Power, has lost its appeal against a Ksh 317.9 million Value Added Tax (VAT) assessment after the Tax Appeals Tribunal upheld the Kenya Revenue Authority’s ruling. The Tribunal rejected Harley Berry’s appeal on the basis that the company had not produced the documents to substantiate its disputed input
The government has reduced the price of subsidised fertiliser by KSh500 and cut the price of certified maize seed by 50% to cushion farmers from drought losses and lower the cost of planting. In a statement on August 24, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe announced that the government will sell a 50kg bag of subsidised
Security
Detectives from the Land Fraud Investigations Unit (LFIU) have arrested a woman suspected of fraudulently acquiring a parcel of land linked to a deceased estate in Juja Farm. Agnes Wairimu Gachanja was arrested on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Ruiru while attending a defence hearing for a separate land fraud case also being investigated by
Entertainment
President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, has responded to reports that he plans to marry teacher Cillah following their social media interaction on one of her posts. Speaking during an interview, George dismissed the rumours, saying he believes marriage is a lifelong commitment and that people cannot simply meet on social media and agree to
Weekly Gossip
FIFA has withdrawn its controversial proposal to sell part of the commercial rights to its competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, following strong opposition from football associations like UEFA and confederations around the world. The proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) would have allowed private investors to acquire a stake in a new commercial entity responsible
Top Articles
Popular Posts
