Kenya’s energy regulator has moved to calm fears about possible fuel shortages as tensions in the Middle East continue to affect global shipping routes. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, commonly known as Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, says the country has enough fuel supplies and measures are already in place to prevent disruptions. Officials
The Auditor‑General has declared the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) effectively “broke”, a finding that has intensified pressure on the body to pay exam invigilators and meet its core obligations.In a report tabled recently, Auditor‑General Nancy Gathungu flagged significant financial strain at KNEC, warning that the council’s finances are inadequate to sustain operations, including critical
A major change in satellite internet services is expected next year as Starlink prepares to roll out a new generation of satellites designed to connect directly to mobile phones. The company announced that the upgrade will remove the need to pass signals through ground antennas, making it possible for users to access service straight from
Sadness and grief filled the home of Nayianoi Ntutu Ngeno, the widow of the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johanna Ngeno, as she was seen for the first time in public since her husband’s tragic death in a helicopter crash. The heartbroken widow struggled to hold back tears while receiving visitors at their Nairobi
Prominent Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Brian Kagoro was briefly detained and later deported upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, in an incident that has sparked concern among civil society groups across the region. Kagoro, known for his work on governance, democracy, and social justice issues in Africa, had travelled to Kenya for
IG Douglas Kanja, On Wednesday, appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration on Wednesday at Bunge Towers. The session, chaired by Hon. Mohamed Said Chute, followed rising concerns over inflammatory statements by public figures and political leaders. During the engagement, IG Kanja highlighted the NPS’s crucial role in
Lawyer Martha Karua On Tuesday, 24, appeared in Kampala, Uganda, as the legal representative of opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. During the court session before Justice Dr. Emmanuel Baguma, Karua expressed deep concern over the deteriorating health of Dr. Besigye, whose condition has raised alarm among supporters and human rights advocates. Speaking after the session,
Security officers have stepped up their efforts in the Coast region as part of a wider operation aimed at reducing crime and restoring public safety. In recent weeks, the crackdown has led to several arrests, showing clear progress in the fight against organized criminal gangs that have been troubling residents. The latest development involves the
For many years after independence, Kenya built a strong image of stability and calm in a region that has often faced conflict. Many citizens grew up believing their country was different, a place where peace would always win over chaos. That belief created pride and hope for the future. Today, however, many people feel that
The government has committed to assisting the family of the late Former CS George Magoha in locating a missing title deed and official land register associated with a valuable property in Nairobi. His wife, Odudu Barbara Magoha, who is recognized as the court-appointed legal administrator of his estate, has officially reported the loss to Kenya’s