- Mutua clarified that the only ongoing recruitment exercise is the Kisumu recruitment drive, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, on the sidelines of the Nyanza Investment Conference, targeting job seekers from Nyanza counties.
- The Ministry of Roads and Transport faced tough questions from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over unexplained overpayments for consultancy charges and project financing meant for rural road and market infrastructure improvements.
- The Park, which offers recreational activities, contains an artificial lake, several national monuments and an assembly ground used for public gatherings.
- President Ruto begun his development tour by inspecting the county’s airstrip where assessed the progress of the new terminal building being constructed at a cost Sh700 million.
- Thugge reiterated that the move is unlikely to disrupt Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves, which remain strong due to steady remittance inflows from the diaspora and a manageable current account deficit.
- Besides Garissa county, the new Immigration office will offer convenience to Mandera, Wajir and parts of Tana River, Lamu, Kitui and Isiolo counties saving
applicants expenses in transport and time currently spent accessing services in
Nairobi and other regional offices.
- The agencies asserted that despite recent online reports and videos casting doubts on fuel quality, their confirmatory tests have shown that fuel from various retail stations across the country meet the required standards.
- Kenyatta who confirmed submitting a report to the EAC, SADC and AU ahead of a joint EAC-SADC Summit on Saturdya said the shift in political attention due to the December 2023 elections greatly hindered the progress they had made in resolving the stalemate.
- CRA chairperson Mary Wanyonyi had presented proposed Fourth Basis for Sharing Revenues among county governments for the financial years 2025/2026 to 2029/2030 which has attracted the wrath of senators.
- An artist from Kisumu, a Kenyan port city situated in the Lake Victoria area, has transformed fish bones collected from local markets and dumpsites into unique ornaments, providing both an environmental solution and an economic opportunity.
- The Makueni County boss described the freeze on programs especially in the health sector, as a "national crisis that must be dealt with immediately."
- Governor Mutula took issue with former President Kenyatta’s remarks that the aid cut should be a wake-up call for African nations to reduce their dependence on foreign assistance.
- January 2025 had been expected to be slightly cooler than January 2024 because of a shift away from a natural weather pattern in the Pacific known as El Niño.
- As per tradition, he now assumes leadership of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims following the passing of his father on Tuesday, February 4, in Lisbon, Portugal.
- During an unscheduled visit to Business Bay Square (BBS) Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi, Raila highlighted the immense opportunities available for private sector players across the continent.
- The data showed that the state-owned corporation that manages museums, sites and monuments across the country was the most reviewed museums on the platform.
- Njagi said that although he did not recognize the man at the time, he had learnt since his release confirmed that the individual he had seen was the Wajir MCA, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
- The Complaint Reporting Mechanism is designed to address past operational challenges by providing a clear framework for reporting, investigating, and resolving misconduct cases involving MSS officers.
- NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 6 – Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok was on Thursday placed in the custody of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives in Bomet County over alleged corruption. According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, detectives are seeking answers regarding several premises…
- In a statement, Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi dismissed Kalonzo’s insinuation that President William Ruto "is part of the problem in the ongoing conflict in the DRC".
- A spokesman for President Milei said the decision to exit the WHO was triggered by "deep differences regarding health management especially during the [Covid-19] pandemic".
- Using specimens from eastern grey kangaroos, the researchers successfully injected a single sperm cell into an egg, but said achieving a live birth would require more work and "technical advancements".
- The Cabinet meeting in Garissa follows a similar session in Kakamega two weeks ago, part of the President’s ongoing developmental tour of the country.
- Feb 5 – A local magistrate’s court on Monday remanded four suspects, including two women, in police custody for four days in connection with the rape and murder of a 21-year-old orphan girl. According to police, the initial investigation revealed that the victim’s brother-in-law and his neighbour…
- De Wever, leader of the Flemish nationalist N-VA party, succeeds Alexander De Croo, who served as caretaker prime minister following the June 2024 elections. De Croo had remained in office as Belgium awaited the formation of a new coalition government.
- Under the new rules, vehicles transporting children must prominently display the words “SCHOOL BUS” on both the front and rear. The phrase “DO NOT PASS WHEN RED LIGHTS ARE FLASHING” must also be placed at the rear in black block letters at least eight inches high. Additionally, every school vehicle…
- WAJIR, Kenya, Feb 5 – It will now be easier for the residents of Northern Kenya to acquire national identification documents after President William Ruto signed a decree ending years of State discrimination in the issuance of the vital documents. Signing the Presidential Proclamation on…
- Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera questioned why the Defence Ministry was losing millions in unfair dismissal cases, arguing that the trend pointed to systemic failures.
- Executive Director Nora Mbagathi said information was crucial to all aspects of life because it formed the basis of how the people know whether their resources were being spent correctly.
- Despite this pause in US funding National Security Advisor Ambassador Monica Juma stated that the MSS mission remains a priority saying the US had granted it a waiver.
- Haitian Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) President Leslie Voltaire welcomed the Salvadoran troops, accompanied by Police Nationale d’Haïti (PNH) Director General Normil Rameau and MSS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge.
- Homeless people and those on the breadline in Nairobi shared their concerns about the worsening housing crisis and police tactics to deal with rough on the streets. Jane Wangari, a homeless person, claimed that local police ‘don’t give us a chance’, adding: “when they find us sleeping they burn our…
- The United Nations (UN) confirmed the funding freeze, with AFP quoting Stéphane Dujarric, the UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, as saying the move would impact USD 13.3 million in pending aid.