An audit report has exposed widespread drug theft in county hospitals, with cartels diverting supplies to private pharmacies and clinics. According to Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, the report for the year ending June 2024 shows that several counties lack proper internal controls to monitor drug stock and movement, leaving room for rogue health workers to steal medical supplies. The affected counties include Wajir, Nakuru, Mandera, Garissa, Tana River, Kiambu, Vihiga, Nyandarua, and Bomet. In Wajir, drugs worth Sh156.2 million were procured, but only Sh58.2 million was supported by store records. “Instead,” the report noted, “inventory records are maintained manually in physical…
Author: Davin Muthoni
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has criticised the government for what he described as misplaced spending priorities, accusing it of sidelining the education sector in favour of political convenience and unnecessary expenditures. Speaking during a prize-giving ceremony at Kiaguthu Boys High School in Murang’a County, Nyoro directed his criticism at the Treasury and the executive over ongoing delays in the disbursement of capitation funds to schools. He warned that the prolonged funding delays were pushing educational institutions – and their leadership – to the edge. “The government is trying to come and absolve themselves that they support free education,”…
Stephen Munyakho, the Kenyan man who faced execution in Saudi Arabia for manslaughter, is expected to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) tonight, Monday, July 28, at 11 pm from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary said in a statement on Monday that Munyakho, now known as Abdulkareem, had his transfer delayed from the initial return date of July 23, 2025. Munyakho had been jailed in Shimeisi Prison in the Governorate of Mecca since 2011 and was freed on July 22, 2025, after satisfying a judicial decree. He was working as a warehouse manager in…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended himself over recent comments that cast doubt on the sustainability of the government’s free education programme, stating that his remarks were misinterpreted and directed at Parliament, not the public. Speaking at a rally in Nyatike, Migori County, on Saturday, Mbadi said his statements were meant to urge lawmakers to increase education funding, not to warn parents about possible reintroduction of school fees. “I was speaking to policymakers. I was speaking to members of Parliament who approve the budget,” he said. “I told them we must enhance the budget for capitation so that every…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) chief executive Oduor Ong’wen has defended Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, following mounting criticism over his persistent objection to the party’s political collaboration with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Ong’wen maintained that Sifuna, in his capacity as Secretary General, remains the official mouthpiece of the party and is tasked with communicating its official position on critical national matters. He stated that Sifuna is not only entitled to represent ODM but also has the right to voice personal opinions – a freedom Ong’wen said is “enshrined in any functioning democracy”. Addressing the media on Wednesday, Ong’wen clarified…
After 14 years in a Saudi Arabian prison, Stephen Munyakho, also known as Stevo, walked to freedom on Tuesday, marking the end of a long and painful chapter for his family and supporters. Munyakho, 51, had been incarcerated at Dhaban Prison in Jeddah since 2011 after a workplace altercation led to the death of Yemeni national Abdul Halim Mujahid Makrad Saleh. Initially sentenced to five years for manslaughter, his punishment was later escalated to the death penalty by a Sharia court following an appeal by the victim’s family. The release was confirmed by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei, who…
The country has been left in disbelief following the confirmed strangulation of nurse and Toto Touch founder, Susan Njoki, at Chiromo Hospital Group’s Braeside branch. An autopsy conducted by six pathologists revealed that Njoki was manually strangled roughly four hours after her final meal on Tuesday last week, a day after she was admitted to the facility without her consent. Detectives from Kabete Police Station are currently investigating the incident. Njoki, who had a history of mental health treatment, had earlier claimed on social media that her husband, Alloise Ngure, had sent four doctors to forcibly inject her and admit…
A family has filed a complaint at the Naivasha Law Courts over delays by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in prosecuting a case involving a 72-year-old man accused of plotting to kill five of his family members. The case, which has drawn public interest, has stalled for over two years since being filed, with the family citing alleged intimidation and the withdrawal of charges against key suspects as factors behind the delays. The main suspect, Francis Muya, is facing five counts of conspiracy to murder. According to court documents, Muya is alleged to have conspired, between…
Microsoft has warned of “active attacks” targeting SharePoint server software used by government agencies and businesses, urging immediate installation of security updates to prevent further exploitation. In a security alert released on Saturday, the technology firm said the vulnerability affects only SharePoint servers deployed within organisations. SharePoint Online, which operates on the Microsoft 365 cloud platform, remains unaffected. The company has recommended that customers apply the updates without delay. “We’ve been coordinating closely with CISA, DOD Cyber Defense Command and key cybersecurity partners globally throughout our response,” a Microsoft spokesperson stated. The FBI confirmed on Sunday that it is aware…
Veteran politician and former Karachuonyo Member of Parliament Phoebe Muga Asiyo has died at the age of 93. Asiyo passed away on Thursday in a hospital in North Carolina, United States, following a stroke, according to her family. Her son, Caesar Asiyo, confirmed the news, stating that she died while receiving care from her children. “Phoebe died in the hospital while my brother and two sisters were taking care of her,” he said. He added that his mother had suffered a stroke a few months ago while visiting family in the U.S. “My mother developed a stroke not long ago…
