Nairobi Wire News Updates

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s decision to prevent the Kenyan shilling from appreciating too much against the US dollar. Speaking before the Parliamentary Budget and Appropriations Committee on Thursday, March 27, Mbadi cautioned that an overly strong shilling could harm the country’s export sector. He warned… Read more »

Kenya has received a Ksh.1.8 billion (RMB 100 million) grant from China to support its healthcare sector. On Thursday, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi signed the agreement with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, in Nairobi. The funds will go toward upgrading key medical facilities, including Londiani Referral Hospital in… Read more »

Burat Ward MCA Nicholas Lorot is recovering after a gunman ambushed and shot him near Trojan Petrol Station in Isiolo Town on Wednesday. The attack has sparked outrage among leaders, with calls for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice. Brazen Attack in Isiolo CBD Reports indicate that Lorot… Read more »

Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege was taken aback by the sight of mud houses in Bungoma during a January burial ceremony for the mother of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi. Speaking on Spice FM on Thursday, Chege shared her shock at the level of… Read more »

Machakos MCA Dominic Maitha, who was reported missing earlier this week, has resurfaced unharmed, putting an end to growing speculation about his whereabouts. The Muthwani Ward legislator reappeared on Wednesday evening, nearly 24 hours after his family filed a missing person report at the Machakos police station. Maitha reassured the… Read more »

Kenya’s economic outlook is improving, with growth rising from 4.8% in 2022 to 5.2% in 2023, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced. He noted that projections indicate even stronger growth in 2024, signaling a positive trajectory for the country’s economy. Mudavadi also highlighted a significant drop in inflation, which… Read more »

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has sharply criticized President William Ruto’s latest cabinet reshuffle, accusing the administration of appointing incompetent individuals to key government positions. During a live TV interview on Thursday, March 27, 2025, Maanzo condemned Ruto’s habit of placing unqualified people in critical roles, only to later fire them… Read more »

Popular TikToker Maria Rish Kamunge has landed in police custody over allegations of running a fraudulent overseas job placement scheme that defrauded Kenyans of millions. On Wednesday, March 26, a group of angry victims stormed Kamunge’s office in Nairobi’s CBD, demanding answers. Many carried documents proving they had paid hefty… Read more »

Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones has reassured residents that the county government is operating efficiently, even in Governor Susan Kihika’s absence. He credited her leadership and structured approach for ensuring seamless county operations. Speaking at Nyayo Gardens during the commissioning of a drilling rig, Kones emphasized that all departments remain… Read more »

The government has emphasized the need for Turkana County residents to register with the Social Health Insurance (SHA) as they receive food aid, highlighting the link between malnutrition and access to healthcare. In a statement on Thursday, March 27, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura underscored the importance of enrolling in Taifa… Read more »