Kenya

More than 3,000 residents of Embobut, Marakwet East, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have signed a declaration to abandon Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and instead protect and empower girls. The residents committed themselves during a ceremony at St. Michael’s Secondary School in Embobut, pledging to work with community leaders and other stakeholders to eradicate the practice. Youth representative...

The County Assembly of Bungoma has become the first county assembly in Kenya to attain ISO 9001:2015 certification, a milestone expected to strengthen accountability, efficiency and quality in service delivery. The certification by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) recognises the assembly’s efforts to establish structured management systems, improve internal processes and promote continuous improvement...

The Advocates Complaints Commission facilitated the recovery of Sh112.1 million on behalf of complainants during the 2025/26 financial year, up from Sh101.8 million recovered during the previous financial year, Commission Chairman Moses Cheboi has revealed. ‎The increase of Sh10.3 million in recovered funds highlights the Commission’s role in helping aggrieved clients to reclaim their assets...

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has vowed to continue its judicial work undeterred, denouncing the latest sanctions directed at the institution by the United States, which it termed an assault on international justice and the rule of law. In a statement, the court strongly condemned Washington’s decision to impose sanctions against the court, saying the move followed earlier designations targeting 13 independent judges and prosecutors. The ICC warned that the measures were designed

The National Treasury has adjusted the budget preparation timetable for the 2027/2028 Financial Year (FY) to allow Parliament to review and appropriate budget estimates by March 31, 2027, ensuring continuous public service delivery ahead of the August 2027 General Elections. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, stated that the adjusted calendar will provide economic certainty....

The United States has imposed far-reaching sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), with President Donald Trump’s administration now threatening to dismantle the institution unless its concerns regarding cases involving American citizens and officials are addressed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on Friday, stating that Washington would restrict transactions with the court and cut off resources deemed a threat to American sovereignty and national

Kisumu County is targeting to plant more than 10,000 trees during this year’s Mazingira Day celebrations at Koguta Forest in Nyakach Sub-County, as part of efforts to boost forest cover and promote environmental conservation. The initiative forms part of the government’s national tree-growing programme, which seeks to increase Kenya’s forest cover while strengthening environmental protection and improving solid waste management. Speaking ahead of the celebrations, NEMA Kisumu County Director Leo

Cabinet has reassured Kenyans that enhanced surveillance, screening, contact tracing and health facility readiness measures are in place following the imported Ebola case involving a patient who has since died. According to a Cabinet dispatch, government says the case remains isolated urging the public to remain calm, vigilant and follow official health advisories. This is follows a Cabinet meeting held on Friday that reviewed Kenya’s preparedness to tackle Ebola. Additionally, Cabinet chaired b

The government will inject fresh capital to the tune of Ksh 45.2 billion into Kenya Airways as part of efforts to turn around the flag carrier. The new shareholder financing is expected to help the airline meet urgent financial obligations including aircraft maintenance which will help return grounded aircrafts back to service. The approval made on Friday during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto will allow the National Treasury to disburse the funds in trances with a repayment

In a coordinated NACADA-led multi-agency operation aimed at dismantling the illegal liquor and drug trade in Kiambu County, the Authority successfully impounded a significant haul of suspected counterfeit alcohol alongside a cache of narcotics. The raids, conducted in the Gwa Kairu area, resulted in the seizure of contraband goods and the arrest of multiple suspects. The operation, which focused on a local liquor store, led to the discovery of 216 pieces of 250ml Starlid Vodka. Authorities suspe

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged residents living along the Kenya-Uganda border to follow health guidelines to protect themselves against Ebola following confirmation of Kenya’s first imported case of the disease. Wetang’ula called for increased vigilance in border counties, including Bungoma as health authorities stepped up screening and surveillance to prevent further transmission. The Ministry of Health confirmed on October 6, 2026, that a Kenyan man who had been living in

The County Assembly of Bungoma has made history by becoming the first county assembly in Kenya to achieve ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) describes the certification as a significant accomplishment that underscores commitment to enhancing institutional efficiency, accountability, and the quality of public service delivery. According to KEBS, the certification also acknowledges the Assembly’s dedication to implementing systematic m

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 9 – The Cabinet has approved the settlement of 28,726 verified Government pending bills worth Sh23.74 billion, alongside major investments in healthcare, energy, roads, water, education and the turnaround of Kenya Airways. The pending bills, all valued at Sh50 million and below, represent 98 per cent of the 29,257 claims recommended for settlement. Some suppliers and contractors have been waiting for payment since 2005, according to a dispatch from State House. The

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 — Kenya has failed to report meaningful enforcement action against public officials and recruitment agencies allegedly linked to human trafficking, with a new United States report warning that official complicity continues to undermine the country’s efforts to prosecute the crime. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report said Kenyan authorities investigated three Ministry of Labour officials suspected of accepting bribes to facilitate potential trafficking involving migran

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9— Kenya’s convictions of human traffickers fell by more than 70 per cent in 2025, even as authorities identified more victims, with a new United States report raising concerns over official complicity, fraudulent overseas recruitment and inadequate protection for survivors. The 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report found that Kenya convicted six traffickers under its anti-trafficking law in 2025, down from 21 in 2024, while prosecutions fell sharply from 44 cases to 14. T

Pension institutions in Africa are targeting to turn pension reforms into practical action in a bid to boost coverage in the continent. During the 2nd Annual PSSF Pan-African Pensions Conference convened by the Public Service Superannuation Fund (PSSF), stakeholder in the sector will also seek to strengthen governance, harness technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), deepen investment in long-term assets and unlock greater collaboration across African markets. PSSF Chairman Hussein Dado said

The Ministry of Health has assured all frontline health line workers of total support in the handling of the Ebola virus in the country. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni spoke at Afya House where she received donations from the World Health Organization (WHO) of essential protective gear for health workers and lab supplies worth Ksh 9 million. PS Muthoni said the government recognises the sacrifices health workers are making to protect Kenyans and will

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 — The United States Embassy in Nairobi will close its offices to the public on Monday, October 12, for the Columbus Day federal holiday, affecting Kenyans planning to access consular services and other official assistance. In a notice issued on Friday, the embassy said the closure would be observed in line with the US federal holiday, which falls on the second Monday of October each year. “The U.S. Embassy will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of C

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 9 – The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has petitioned the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate alleged financial and governance irregularities at the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals and Allied Workers (Kudheiha), amid a dispute over the union’s leadership following the death of its former general secretary. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli denied claims that the labour federation was interfe

RUIRU, KENYA, Oct 9— International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya today broke ground on Muzi Enzi, a KES 1.8 billion, 406-unit green rental development in Tatu City, the 5,000-acre city on Nairobi’s doorstep. Although IHS Kenya has already delivered two affordable housing projects in Tatu City, Rendeavour’s Tatu Central, and Kibanda, Muzi Enzi is IHS Kenya’s first purpose-built rental project in Tatu City and the first apartment scheme there designed specifically for the affordable housing segmen