Author: NLM Correspondent

Last year, Sh5.8 billion was flagged by the Auditor-General as unsupported expenditure. Ministries and Departments could not account for Sh3.2 billion, and Sh2.58 of donor-funded projects was unaccounted for. President William Ruto’s advisers have often said, in response to graft in government, said the president did not get to power by promising to end graft. In some ways, this has been taken as a admission that the Kenya Kwanza government will tolerate corruption if it does not threaten the country’s wellbeing beyond the scale it already does. Only it is abundantly clear that is the case. It is this realisation…

The Supreme Court also clarified that it could not rule on the bank’s immunity as that issue was not under appeal before the Court.

When Edna Kaindi experienced hearing loss at a young age, she struggled to communicate with those around her. Today, she works with a community of sign language journalists and interpreters with a passion for equality. Her latest challenge? The 2023 Africa Climate Summit. By Lynn Nyigothi In a world filled with perceived limitations about the deaf community, 26-year-old deaf journalist Edna Kaindi has made it her business to shatter those perceptions and shrug off any limitations. As a well-known TV journalist, her most recent achievement was covering the Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya in September 2023. Kaindi was…

Jowie and Maribe are on trial for the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, who was found dead with her throat slit in her Nairobi home in September 2018.

President’s sojourn abroad was rich in symbolism but had substantial implications for Kenya’s economic future and already hefty debt burden. By Mumbi Mutoko In September, President William Ruto embarked on a mission to the United States, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings and led Kenya’s delegation at the 77th assembly. His journey was rich in symbolism but had substantial implications for Kenya’s economic future and already hefty debt load. State House deemed President Ruto’s tour a resounding success, and for good reason. Kenyans across the globe were glued to their screens, watching short clips of the…

President William Ruto has assigned Prime Cabinet CS Musalia Mudavadi the additional responsibility of overseeing the Foreign Affairs Ministry, in a vertical transfer of roles previously delegated to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In March 2023, President Ruto assigned Gachagua various foreign policy roles, including direct interactions with international organizations and government departments. These responsibilities will now be handled by Mudavadi. Prior to this change, it was the exclusive purview of the Foreign Affairs Ministry to manage Kenya’s relationships with foreign missions and organizations. This adjustment is seen by many as a strategic political move, possibly positioning Mudavadi as a key…

Duale reiterated that Kenya’s commitment to stabilizing Somalia is rooted in its national security interests, as a stable Somalia contributes to a safe and secure region.

He urged those living in flood-prone regions to consider relocating to safer areas and to avoid crossing seasonal rivers during the El Nino period.

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company emphasized that these disruptions are essential for the maintenance and improvement of the water supply infrastructure.

The court’s verdict highlighted the defendants’ disregard for their duty of care toward the three children involved in the case, emphasizing their guilt in exposing the children to potential harm.