Kenya and the US have inked a 320 billion shillings five-year health pact, as teachers in Homa Bay protest their transfer to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The High Court has annulled directives controlling HR in state corporations. DCI arr...Kenya and the US have inked a 320 billion shillings five-year health pact, as teachers in Homa Bay protest their transfer to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The High Court has annulled directives controlling HR in state corporations. DCI arrested three suspects linked to a 350 million shillings NSSF land fraud in Athi River. Separately, two MCAs are among 63 arrested over Kakamega violence that left four dead; a DCI officer was killed in Kitale during the arrest of a murder suspect. Rigathi Gachagua reportedly addressed a Kakamega event by phone after an alleged flight blockage, while Governor Waiguru dismissed claims of joining his camp.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
Teachers in Homa Bay County are protesting their transfer by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) after the TSC ended its contract with Minet Kenya on December 1, 2025. This transition has left many teachers unable to access essential medical services, citing the new system’s restrictive nature with only one available hospital in their area.
The High Court has nullified directives from the Attorney General and the State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC) that sought to control human resources management in state corporations and public universities.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested three suspects—Harish Ramji, Ashvin Ramji, and Bharat Ramji—in connection with the fraudulent transfer of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) land valued at approximately KES 350 million. The suspects allegedly used a forged transfer document to acquire a 3.043-hectare parcel in Athi River, Machakos County.
Sixty-three individuals, including two Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), have been arrested in connection with recent violent protests in Ikolomani Sub-County, Kakamega, that resulted in four deaths.
A DCI officer was fatally stabbed in Kitale while attempting to arrest a murder suspect, during an incident where a gang tried to rescue the suspect. Another youth also died from a gunshot wound during the altercation in the Matisi area. Trans Nzoia County Criminal Investigation Officer, Josephat Ndung’u, confirmed the ongoing investigation.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was reportedly blocked from flying to Kakamega for a thanksgiving ceremony, forcing him to deliver his speech via phone call. Leaders of the Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) claim the government interfered with his flight arrangements.
Car owners in Kenya often unknowingly engage in habits that prematurely damage their vehicles, leading to frequent repairs and increased costs. Experts highlight six common practices that shorten a car's lifespan, emphasizing the importance of understanding these issues for long-term vehicle reliability.
His polygamy masked a darker world of surveillance, jealousy and lethal punishment and those who crossed him faced arrest, disappearance or horrific death.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has publicly denied claims of joining retired Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political faction, asserting her political independence as the 2027 elections approach. She warned supporters against premature political alignments and questioned the lack of parliamentary representation within Gachagua's emerging camp.
Nairobi property owners received a reprieve as Governor Johnson Sakaja's administration launched a six-month amnesty program for registering unauthorized buildings without penalties. This initiative aims to regularize unapproved developments as part of the Nairobi Development Regulations of 2025.
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