The family of Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir is in mourning following the death of their father, Mzee Edwin Koech. News of his passing was confirmed on Tuesday, April 21, with several leaders sending messages of condolence. Among them were Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, who described the late […]
A storm has engulfed one of Kenya’s most recognisable professional training institutions after a sudden regulatory crackdown forced the shutdown of all its campuses, leaving thousands of students in limbo and raising fresh concerns about oversight in the technical education sector. The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is now scrambling to respond after its accreditation […]
Former Tusker FC and Kakamega Homeboyz FC defender Gabriel Wandera has died following a tragic road accident. According to emerging reports, Wandera lost his life on the morning of Sunday, April 19, after being involved in a hit-and-run incident. The fatal accident is said to have occurred in Busia County, where he had been actively […]
More than 1,100 Kenyan workers are set to lose their jobs after a major outsourcing firm in Nairobi confirmed the termination of its contract with Meta Platforms, marking one of the largest recent layoffs in the country’s digital labour sector. The company announced on Thursday, April 16, that the deal – covering critical services such […]
Kenyans with strong professional backgrounds have been invited to compete for influential board positions in a newly established state fund, following an announcement by the National Treasury. In a notice dated April 9, 2026, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi revealed that the Governance Council of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) has begun the process of […]
Kenyans could be in for a surprise holiday boost after the National Treasury reportedly announced a National Easter Benefit Package aimed at easing financial pressure during the long weekend. A popular digital media outlet reported today that, according to a special Gazette Notice dated March 31, the government has outlined a mix of cash and […]
The Edwin Sifuna-backed Linda Mwananchi website experienced technical disruptions shortly after its launch, forcing the team to temporarily take the platform offline following heavy traffic and alleged cyberattacks. The website, Linda Mwananchi, went live on Friday, inviting Kenyans to sign up and support the initiative. However, many users reported difficulties accessing the site or completing […]
Kenyan motorists will now receive traffic violation alerts directly on their phones after the country activated a new digital enforcement system aimed at improving road discipline. The National Transport and Safety Authority announced on Monday, March 9, that its Instant Fines Traffic Management System is now operational. The system automatically sends SMS notifications to drivers […]