Spending on salaries and wages jumped by Sh140.6 billion in the nine months ending March 2026, underlining a reversal of the government’s austerity drive and exposing growing pressure from an expanding public payroll despite deepening fiscal strain. Fresh Treasury data shows the national government’s expenditure on salaries and wages rose to Sh576.7 billion in the
DCI have arrested a suspect linked to a series of criminal activities in Nairobi’s Eastlands area and nearby neighborhoods, following an intelligence-led operation. Rodgers Omondi Odhiambo, the suspect, was apprehended at his hideaway in the Kayole dumpsite area after police acted on tips from local residents. Investigators noted that operation was meticulously planned and carried
Analysts say that while some of the expenditure items cited may fall under legitimate operational costs, the overall scale of spending demands closer parliamentary scrutiny and public accountability. They further warn that continued perception of wasteful spending could undermine public trust in government institutions and fuel political tension ahead of future elections. Ahmednasir’s remarks are
A Nairobi court has allowed homicide detectives to continue holding a taxi driver linked to the murder of gospel musician Rachel Wandeto as investigations into the shocking case intensify. The suspect, identified as Josiah Njeru Njiri, was arrested in Ruai after investigators connected him to the final moments before the singer was attacked in Mwiki,
A family from Tongaren in Bungoma County is struggling to cope with pain, loss, and financial hardship after allegedly being conned by a lawyer following the death of their relative in a road accident earlier this year. The family says the ordeal began after Job Simiyu Wafula died in a fatal road accident in Kirinyaga
A tense scene unfolded in Magwagwa, North Mugirango, Nyamira County, after a police Land Cruiser was set on fire by angry residents. The incident happened after the vehicle allegedly hit a pedestrian and the driver tried to flee. Witnesses said the driver lost control, knocking down pedestrians and causing the death of one person. Enraged
Central Police Station OCS Chief Inspector Dishon Angoya has been released unconditionally following his dramatic arrest over the alleged release of Kenyans detained during the anti-fuel price protests in Nairobi. Angoya had been taken into custody amid claims he authorised the release of dozens of suspects arrested during demonstrations linked to soaring fuel prices and
Matatu owners have insisted that the ongoing transport strike remains in effect despite talks with the government over fuel pricing and adulteration concerns. Speaking after a meeting with government officials on Monday, May 18, Association of Matatu Transport Owners Chairman Kushian Muchiri said some issues had been resolved, but disagreements over diesel prices were yet
The Kenyan government is moving to address growing public concern over rising fuel prices, with President William Ruto and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi expected to hold emergency consultations aimed at finding ways to ease the cost burden on motorists and transport operators. Speaking on Saturday, May 16, during an ODM grassroots mobilisation tour in
A theft incident was reported on Friday at Wiyu Plaza along Galana Road in Nairobi, where CCTV footage allegedly captured a man entering an office on the seventh floor and leaving with two laptops, according to reports circulating online. A video shared on social media appears to show the suspect walking through office corridors inside