Fresh Storm in Ukweli Party as Members Reject Boniface Mwangi’s Election
By Peace Muthoka. NAIROBI, June 19, 2026 — A bitter leadership dispute has rocked the Ukweli Party after presidential aspirant Sungu Oyoo launched a scathing attack on the election of activist and politician Boniface Mwangi as party leader, alleging that the process was marred by irregularities and constitutional violations. The fallout comes barely a week…
Peace MuthokaNairobi Hospital Dismisses Crisis Claims, Defends Governance and Operations
Nairobi Hospital Dismisses Crisis Claims, Defends Governance and Operations By Peace Muthoka. NAIROBI, June 17, 2026 — The Nairobi Hospital has dismissed claims of a deepening crisis at the institution, describing a recent media report as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the hospital responded to a Daily Nation article titled “Doctors…
The Kenya Coalition to End Plastic Pollution Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Oceans and Human Health from the Growing Threat of Plastic Pollution
Plastic Pollution Threatens Oceans as Coalition Demands Urgent Action By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, June 18, 2026 — As Kenya hosts the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, the Kenya Coalition to End Plastic Pollution has called for bold and measurable action to tackle plastic pollution, warning that the growing crisis poses a serious threat to…
Government Defends JKIA Expansion Plan, Says Sh154 Billion Project Will Triple Airport Capacity
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, June 18, 2026 — The government has defended the ongoing procurement process for the modernization and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), insisting that the multi-billion-shilling project is being conducted transparently and will position Kenya as East Africa’s leading aviation hub for decades…
ACA Unveils Anti-Counterfeit Security Mark as Kenya Steps Up Fight Against Fake Goods
ACA Unveils Anti-Counterfeit Security Mark as Kenya Steps Up Fight Against Fake Goods By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, June 17, 2026 — The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has unveiled a new anti-counterfeit security marking system and signed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders as Kenya intensifies efforts to curb the growing trade in counterfeit goods. The announcement was…
EACC Launches Africa Anti-Corruption Research Centre as Leaders Push for Stronger Continental Fight Against Graft
EACC Launches Africa Anti-Corruption Research Centre as Leaders Push for Stronger Continental Fight Against Graft By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, June 17, 2026 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched the Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies and Research in Africa (CEREAC), marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen research, innovation, and knowledge-sharing in the…
PS Harsama Assures Kenyans of Stable Fuel Supply Amid Strong Petroleum Reserves
PS Harsama Assures Kenyans of Stable Fuel Supply Amid Strong Petroleum Reserves By Editorial Team June 16, 2026 — The government has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks and a stable fuel supply, easing concerns over possible shortages and price disruptions. Speaking during a familiarization tour of major petroleum facilities in the…
I&M Bank Injects KES 10 Million into Nairobi City Thunder to Boost Kenyan Basketball
I&M Bank Injects KES 10 Million into Nairobi City Thunder to Boost Kenyan Basketball By Editorial Team NAIROBI, June 16, 2026 — I&M Bank has invested KES 10 million in Nairobi City Thunder (NCT), strengthening its commitment to sports development and youth empowerment while backing one of Kenya’s most successful basketball clubs. The investment makes…
Health Unions Issue Strike Threat as Pressure Mounts Over UHC Workers’ Job Security
Health Unions Issue Strike Threat as Pressure Mounts Over UHC Workers’ Job Security By Editorial Team NAIROBI, June 15, 2026 — Health unions have threatened nationwide industrial action if the government fails to absorb Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Global Fund healthcare workers into permanent and pensionable terms before the expiry of their contracts at…
Kenya Eyes Bigger Trade Gains as China-Backed Machinery Expo Opens Door to Industrial Growth
Stakeholders address journalists during a pre-exhibition media briefing for the Africa International Construction Machinery Expo Conference 2026 (AICMEC 2026) in Nairobi on June 15, 2026. The Expo, set for June 17–19 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, June 15, 2026 — Kenya is seeking to strengthen trade, attract industrial investment,…