The Commission for University Education (CUE) has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the issuing of degrees by Northwestern Christian University, which it claims is not recognised in Kenya. The institution has recently come under fire for offering honorary degrees to MPs like Oscar Sudi (Kapsaret), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), and John Waluke (Sirisia). Professional
The Law Society of Kenya has demanded the immediate release of two men who were allegedly seized on Saturday by individuals claiming to be police officials. LSK president Faith Odhiambo said in a statement on Monday that “we have received distress calls on the abduction of two Kenyans by police officers on December 21, 2024”.
On the night of December 17, 2024, a Kenyan police patrol vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) between Khorof Haraar and Konton in Wajir County. The attack left eight officers injured. These officers were part of a joint team from the Special Operations Group, Border Patrol Unit, and Kotulo. They were on
A recent report has uncovered concerning misuse of non-profit organizations (NPOs) in Kenya, revealing that some of these entities are either knowingly or unknowingly channeling funds to terrorist groups like al-Shabaab. The report, prepared by the Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority (PBORA), the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), Muslims for Human Rights, and the Kenya National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the government’s intention to send 600 extra police personnel to Haiti on a peacekeeping mission. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei told the press on Friday that the deployment had not yet been completed owing to ongoing logistical arrangements. The PS also reported that deliberations about the deployment
A recent report by the National Treasury has exposed a glaring contradiction between the Kenyan government’s promises and actions. Despite President William Ruto’s directive to launch a national livestock vaccination programme, the Treasury has not allocated any funds for the initiative in the financial year starting July 2024. This omission raises serious concerns about the
Africa Nazarene University (ANU), once considered a leading institution of higher learning, is facing an internal crisis as students, staff, and members of the surrounding community call for a leadership overhaul. The Vice Chancellor, Dr. Stanley Makhosi Bhebhe, is at the center of the storm, with accusations mounting that he has failed to effectively lead
Following President William Ruto’s decision to terminate the Ksh338 billion Adani deals for the renovation of the country’s principal airport and electrical lines, Nelson Amenya has come forward to describe his role as a whistleblower. During an interview with BBC Africa, Amenya revealed that he had documentation about the multibillion-dollar agreement from reliable sources within
On Thursday, the administration issued a statement confirming its stated ambitions to host the annual Grammy Awards. The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports issued a statement revealing that, while a deal with Grammy Global Ventures (GGV) was in existence, it did not include hosting the coveted awards. Instead, the government and GGV
Isaac Kalua, the leader of the Green Thinking Action Party of Kenya, has called for an overhaul of the Kenya Forest Service’s (KFS) board of directors, stating that they have failed to safeguard the woods adequately. The appeal comes in the wake of recent cases involving both private and government developers attempting to take portions