Author: Mwenda Gitonga

KCAA reported that the aircraft suddenly lost both radar and radio contact just moments before it crashed. Tragedy struck in Mwihoko, Kiambu, when an AMREF air ambulance went down shortly after departing Wilson Airport on Thursday afternoon, claiming the lives of six people: two AMREF doctors, two nurses, and two civilians on the ground. The Kenya Civil Aviation

Losing your National ID in Kenya can be stressful, but getting a replacement is simpler than you think. This 2025 guide takes you step-by-step-from reporting your lost ID to picking up your new card-making sure you stay legally recognized with ease and confidence

Arsenal were handed a 3–2 defeat by Spanish side Villarreal in their first home fixture of pre-season, with former Gunner Nicolas Pépé delivering the opener and haunting his old club at the Emirates. Despite fielding all six of their summer signings and dominating long spells of the match, Mikel Arteta’s side were undone by lapses in transition and sharp finishing from their La Liga opponents. The game began with promise for the Gunners, who looked energetic and aggressive in possession. New striker Viktor Gyökeres showed intent early on, linking well with Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri, while debutant Christian Nørgaard…

Capital Group Limited, the media house behind Capital FM, has announced a major restructuring plan that includes a redundancy notice, effective August 25, 2025. The announcement was made through an internal memo dated July 25, 2025, signed by Managing Director Symon Bargurei. The Capital Group Limited redundancy notice cites declining business volumes driven by shifting consumer behaviors, adverse policy environments, and growing industry competition as the primary reasons behind the job cuts. “The media landscape—like many other industries—continues to undergo significant disruption. Capital Group has not been immune to these changes,” read part of Bargurei’s communication to staff. Although the…

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has firmly rejected attempts by the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and sections of Parliament to take control of the National Police Service (NPS) payroll, warning that such interference violates the Constitution and undermines police independence. In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, Inspector General Douglas Kanja emphasized that payroll control remains solely within his mandate as the Accounting Officer of the Service. “The Inspector General of Police, as the Accounting Officer of the Service, is solely responsible for the custody, integrity, and administration of payrolls within the National Police Service,” the statement…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to political leaders inciting violence in the Mt Kenya region, declaring that recent acts of looting and destruction will not be tolerated under the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking in Meru on Wednesday, July 31, 2025, during a consultative meeting with county leaders, the DP condemned the unrest witnessed during recent protests, which led to the destruction of businesses and property in parts of the region. “We have had many politicians before competing over ideologies, but we have never witnessed the kind of destruction we saw recently. Why have we stooped this…

Patrick Osoi, a former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer and self-declared 2027 presidential aspirant, was on Wednesday, July 31, 2025, arraigned at the Kahawa Law Courts following his arrest for allegedly forming a movement to fight police brutality. According to documents filed by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Patrick Osoi is accused of founding the group Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) in collaboration with police officers Jackson Kuria Kimani (alias Cop Shakur) and Kimathi Hiram. The movement allegedly sought to recruit active and former security officers to resist “illegal orders” issued within the country’s security forces. Osoi’s controversial post…

The NYOTA programme has officially been launched by President William Ruto’s administration in a bold step to combat youth unemployment in Kenya. The National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, approved by Cabinet on Tuesday, July 28, 2025, is expected to benefit over 820,000 vulnerable and jobless young Kenyans, including persons with disabilities. Backed by the World Bank, the NYOTA programme is set to begin in August 2025 as a flagship part of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. A central feature of the initiative is the On-the-Job Experience component, which will offer 90,000 youth paid placements lasting between three…

Summary: The Kenyan government has given public officers 21 days to comply with a new disciplinary framework aimed at enforcing accountability and eliminating poor performance. Head of Public Service Felix Koskei says the system will punish repeated failure, absenteeism, and disregard for lawful orders with structured sanctions. Public officers in Kenya who consistently underperform or disobey lawful instructions will now face formal sanctions, following the rollout of a new disciplinary and performance management framework by the Office of the Head of Public Service. The move signals an end to laxity in public service, with ministries, state departments, and government agencies…

Kenya has formally protested against new taxation and licensing measures introduced by Tanzania that target non-citizens, warning the move undermines the East African Community (EAC) Common Market Protocol. Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui says the discriminatory policies threaten regional trade and integration, urging bilateral talks to resolve the dispute. Kenya has formally protested against Tanzania’s new tax and licensing restrictions targeting non-citizens, warning that the measures could derail progress made under the East African Community (EAC) integration agenda. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, July 29, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui criticised the United Republic of Tanzania…