Parents Fund Over Half of School Costs as Budget Gaps Widen.
Kenya’s constitutional guarantee of free basic education is facing serious challenges as new data reveals parents are covering more than 50% of school costs. This troubling finding emerged during a stakeholder forum organized by Mtoto News and civil society partners to examine the 2025/2026 national budget’s implications for children’s rights. Bonyo Elijah Don, World Vision’s…
Peace MuthokaIG Kanja Champions Community-First Policing Strategy.
Kenya’s police leadership has embarked on an ambitious reform agenda, with Inspector General Douglas Kanja Kirocho calling for a fundamental shift towards community-centered policing. Speaking at the National Police Leadership Academy during the Senior Commanders’ Conference, Kanja outlined a bold vision: “Crime prevention succeeds when officers and citizens work together.” His remarks signaled a departure…
Okoa Uchumi Condemns 2025 Budget as Anti-Poor in New Statement.
The Okoa Uchumi coalition has sharply criticized Kenya’s proposed 2025/26 budget, calling it unfair to ordinary citizens. In a statement issued today, the civil society group accused the government of favoring the wealthy while increasing burdens on the poor. “The Finance Bill 2025 keeps hurting poor Kenyans to benefit the rich,” said Alexander Riithi from…
KMTC Launches New Vehicles During Opening of Global Health Conference.
Nairobi, June 4, 2025 – The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) kicked off two significant events today – the commissioning of seven new vehicles and the opening of its 8th Scientific Conference, which has attracted health experts from five countries. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over the flagging-off ceremony for the new double-cabin vehicles,…
Kenya’s Wildlife Bill Sparks Outcry: Conservationists Warn of Biodiversity Crisis and Legal Gaps.
A coalition of conservation organizations and wildlife experts is calling on the Kenyan government to pause the legislative process for the proposed Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill, 2025, warning that its current form contains critical gaps that could jeopardize biodiversity and weaken existing protections. While acknowledging the government’s efforts to modernize wildlife governance, the groups…
Kenyan Conman Jamal Bashir Hassan Exposed: Defrauds Indian Investor of Over $21,000 in Fake Coffee Business Scam.
A Nairobi-based fraudster, Jamal Bashir Hassan, is under fire after allegedly swindling Indian businessman Saad Mohammed out of $21,564 in a sham coffee export deal. According to legal documents seen by this publication, Hassan convinced Mohammed to invest $20,000 as startup capital for a coffee business, promising lucrative weekly returns of KES 150,000. Mohammed, trusting…
Safaricom Customers To Enjoy Exciting Offers Through M-PESA Sokoni Festival campaign .
The campaign is part of M-PESA at 18 celebrations, which aims to reward customers with discounted offers on devices, electronics, household items, beauty and fashion products, travel and more. Safaricom (NSE: SCOM), has today announced a nationwide campaign, dubbed the ‘M-PESA Sokoni Festival’, aimed at delighting its customers across the country with exciting product offers. The…
IQSK Launches Landmark Construction Handbooks to Revolutionize Industry.
Nairobi, Kenya – The Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) has unveiled two pivotal publications during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Panari Sky Hotel on Friday, 30th May 2025. Principal Secretary for Public Works Joel Arumoyang was unable to attend, his speech delivered by a representative highlighted the significance of the new resources:…
Naivas Grand Opening of Lucky Summer Branch in Nairobi’s Baba Dogo Area.
Naivas Powers Strategic Growth with Opening of Lucky Summer Branch in Nairobi’s Baba Dogo AreaA milestone expansion reinforcing its 35-year commitment to powering Kenya’s progress through community-centered retail excellenceNAIROBI, Kenya – May 30, 2025. Naivas Supermarkets, Kenya’s premier and homegrown retail brand, has today unveiled its newest branch, Naivas Lucky Summer, in the dynamic Baba…
KCPF Warns of Budget Gaps, Rampant Borrowing, and Hidden Corruption.
The Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) has sounded the alarm over glaring irregularities in Kenya’s draft 2025/2026 budget, calling for urgent public scrutiny to curb mismanagement and potential corruption. Speaking at a Nairobi press briefing, KCPF Chair Charles Kanjama, SC, stressed that flawed budgeting undermines national progress. “The foundation of good governance is proper financial…