Nairobi Wire News Updates

In some puzzling news, it has emerged that former Vihiga County Deputy Governor Caleb Amaswache now spends his days hauling and selling firewood to establishments along the dusty streets of Luanda town, a stark departure from the corridors of county government where he once served under Governor Moses Akaranga. Caught… Read more »

Murang’a County’s flagship health‑insurance scheme, Kang’ata Care, is set to receive an additional Sh200 million in the 2025/26 budget, bringing total funding to Sh400 million since its launch in October 2022. The programme, run in partnership with the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), provides vulnerable households with comprehensive medical cover, ranging from inpatient… Read more »

Three individuals appeared at the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday, facing a series of 18 charges tied to document forgery and the illegal possession of public documents. Among those accused is an employee from the Government Printer. Livingstone Ambani Munala, Leonard Clifford Wafula, and Paul Muigai Kimani were brought to… Read more »

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has taken steps against two top officials amid claims of unethical kidney transplant practices at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret. The facility is currently under investigation for reportedly exploiting financially vulnerable Kenyans by purchasing their kidneys for just a few hundred thousand dollars and selling them… Read more »

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Chief Justice Martha Koome is taking a stand against corruption within the Judiciary, focusing on those who exploit the court system for personal gain. Speaking at the High Court Judges Conference in Mombasa, she highlighted the urgent need to eliminate individuals pretending to be judicial intermediaries. “A persistent issue tarnishing… Read more »

The Ministry of Health has shut down Shapo Trading Ltd, a Chinese firm accused of importing illegal cigarette brands. The operation unfolded at a storage facility along Mombasa Road, where authorities seized 1,716 cartons of cigarettes spanning 11 different brands. This action was the result of a joint investigation by… Read more »

Super Metro Sacco matatus are hitting the roads again. Thanks to a tribunal’s decision, the suspension against them has been lifted, meaning you might see their vehicles back in action sooner than expected. The Transport Licensing Appeals Board made the call, allowing the company to resume operations right away. The… Read more »

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed recently voiced his concerns over President William Ruto’s latest diplomatic appointments. He questioned why seasoned career diplomats are being overlooked in favor of politicians. This debate unfolded during a parliamentary session on a motion introduced by Mandera East MP Bashir Abdullahi. Among the appointments,… Read more »

Kenya is taking a step forward in technical and vocational training by adopting a modular approach for its TVET programs. Announced at Kisiwa Technical Training Institute by Dr. Esther Muoria, Principal Secretary for the State Department of TVET, this shift aims to better prepare graduates with practical skills that meet… Read more »