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Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has secured a major bail reprieve from the High Court, with Justice Winfrida Okwany reducing his bail from Sh53.5 million to Sh20 million cash pending appeal in his ongoing corruption case.
A staff member at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital allegedly stole Sh10 million by falsifying patient bills as paid in the eCitizen system while diverting the money to her personal account, prompting an ongoing police and hospital investigation.
18 Feb, 2026 · 15 min read · 2,171 views
President Ruto and Governor Sakaja signed a cooperation agreement allocating funds for 50,000 new streetlights, water plants saving 50 million litres daily, 27 km Nairobi River sewer and ward road upgrades, with Ruto calling it a partnership to make the city livable while opposition senators warn of devolution threats.
18 Feb, 2026 · 16 min read · 2,192 views
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and the national government are set to sign a Cooperation Agreement at State House today at 3 PM, with Sakaja denying any surrender of key county functions while Senator Edwin Sifuna warns against unconstitutional transfers.
17 Feb, 2026 · 14 min read · 2,159 views
Kenya airport workers have suspended their nationwide strike following two days of major disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other facilities, after reaching an agreement with the Kenya Airports Authority on outstanding grievances.
17 Feb, 2026 · 15 min read · 2,159 views
Kenya's Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled that excluding employees from official work WhatsApp groups or communication channels constitutes unlawful conduct and can amount to unfair dismissal or constructive dismissal.
17 Feb, 2026 · 16 min read · 2,099 views
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has sharply criticised ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, accusing him of arrogance, disregarding party leadership and weakening internal discipline, while revealing that Raila Odinga personally intervened multiple times to urge restraint.
17 Feb, 2026 · 15 min read · 2,183 views
Retail Trade Association of Kenya CEO Wambui Mbarire has strongly opposed the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill 2024, warning that bans on online sales and higher licensing fees will fuel illicit trade and damage small legitimate businesses while calling for balanced, evidence-based regulation.
16 Feb, 2026 · 17 min read · 2,090 views
Defense Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has reaffirmed the Ministry of Defence’s partnership with Kiambu County Government in constructing Thika Stadium, dismissing as propaganda Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a’s claims that county-built modern kiosks face demolition.
16 Feb, 2026 · 14 min read · 2,102 views
Kenya’s High Court has clarified that assets acquired during marriage do not automatically become matrimonial property for equal division upon divorce, requiring spouses to prove ownership or direct/indirect contribution to qualify for sharing.
16 Feb, 2026 · 16 min read · 2,140 views