Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has linked the city’s ongoing infrastructure issues, particularly chronic flooding, to years of insufficient funding, amid public outcry from citizens and some leaders.In his first remarks since the floods caused widespread disruption on March 8, 2026, Sakaja emphasized that Nairobi needs billions to permanently resolve
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Food Insecurity in Kenya Could Worsen as 3.7 Million Face Crisis
A new report warns that food insecurity in Kenya will likely escalate in the coming months. The Food Security and Nutrition Working Group for East and Central Africa reveals that 6.39 million Kenyans are under stress, with an additional 3.12 million facing a crisis and 586,306 in emergency conditions. Overall,
Kenya Red Cross Volunteer Dies During Mbagathi River Rescue
The Kenya Red Cross Society mourns the loss of veteran aqua rescue volunteer Samuel Wangila, who tragically died while responding to an emergency on March 3, 2026, along the Mbagathi River in Nairobi.Wangila, a dedicated volunteer for over 15 years, lost his life during a rescue operation following a distress
Auditor-General Dismisses Ksh1.3 Trillion e-Citizen Scandal Claims
The Office of the Auditor-General has refuted social media claims of a Ksh1.3 trillion scandal linked to the government’s e-Citizen platform. In a statement, the office emphasized that reports alleging Ksh1.3 trillion is lost or unaccounted for are false and misleading. “We have noted misleading information circulating on social
Embakasi East Deserves Results: Why Samuel Wendal’s Bid Signals a Shift from Rhetoric to Reform
In every political cycle, there comes a moment when a constituency must decide whether it wants familiarity or forward movement. For Embakasi East Constituency, that moment is now. With Hon. Babu Owino expressing interest in the Nairobi gubernatorial seat, the parliamentary race opens up not merely as a contest of personalities, but
Ruto Appoints Ida Odinga as Kenya’s UNEP Ambassador
President William Ruto has appointed Ida Odinga, widow of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The appointment, confirmed in a Gazette Notice dated February 27, 2026, follows Article 132(2) of the Constitution. "In exercise of the powers conferred
Government Plans Five-Year Contracts for Civil Servants
Civil servants now face the potential loss of permanent and pensionable employment as the government introduces plans to transition them to five-year renewable contracts contingent upon performance.This proposal, which could impact over 1,054,425 public workers, forms part of a broader reform initiative aimed at enhancing accountability, improving service delivery, and
Bill Gates Admits ‘Huge Mistake’ Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties
Bill Gates acknowledged his responsibility for his past actions and addressed his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a recent meeting with staff from his charitable foundation, according to a statement from the organization."Bill spoke openly, addressing numerous questions in depth," the Gates Foundation reported.The Wall Street Journal
CRA Proposes Ksh458.94B for Counties in 2026/27 Budget
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has proposed an allocation of Ksh458.94 billion for county governments in the 2026/2027 budget. During a session with the Committee on Budget and Appropriations on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the committee, led by Mary Wanyonyi Chebukati, clarified that this proposed allocation is grounded in
Spate of Fatal Incidents Reported Across Different Counties.
A tragic incident unfolded in Kadzandani, Mombasa County, where a rider lost his life after being electrocuted at a car wash yard. Local authorities and witnesses identified the victim as 37-year-old Daniel Mungai Kinuthia. On Sunday, Kinuthia visited his regular washing spot in the Mwembeni area, only to find the