The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma to appear before the commission over remarks he allegedly made in Homa Bay County on August 15, 2026. In the summons, NCIC said it was investigating utterances attributed to Kaluma during a political gathering, particularly comments touching on the “one-term”…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and announced that he has joined the People’s Party of Kenya and the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro made the announcement on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, where he confirmed that he and his supporters…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro says he has been carrying a heavy burden for months as he weighs his next political decision, insisting that the interests of Kenyans will guide whatever direction he takes. Speaking in a presser on Monday, August 17, 2026, Nyoro said he had spent months thinking and praying about his political future,…
Students continuing their studies have been urged to apply for their 2026/2027 Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) subsequent loans, with the application process now available through the USSD platform. In a notice on Monday , August 17, 2026, HELB said the subsequent loan application is still ongoing and can be completed using a Safaricom line…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has raised alarm over a surge in attacks against journalists, revealing that 18 journalists and at least two media drivers have been assaulted and injured in the past two months. In a statement issued on Monday, August 17, 2026, the Council called on the Office of the Director of…
Pedestrian fatalities recorded a significant decline in July 2026 amid intensified enforcement by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and Traffic Police targeting road users who violate traffic rules. According to NTSA’s July 2026 road safety status report published on it’s X account on Monday, August 17, 2026, 146 pedestrians lost their lives in…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the disbursement of a second batch of payments to healthcare providers with verified pending claims of KSh10 million and below inherited from the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a notice dated August 15, 2026, SHA said the payments had been made after completing the verification and…
The Kenya Red Cross has raised fresh concern over the rising number of road traffic deaths, revealing that 23 crashes have claimed 31 lives and left 75 people seriously injured in the first 13 days of August alone. In a statement issued Thursday, August 13, 2026, the humanitarian agency said speeding, dangerous overtaking and driver…
Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga has challenged Kenya to reflect on why Singapore has surged far ahead economically despite the two countries being at comparable levels of development at independence. Speaking during the launch of the Vision 2060 at KICC on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Oburu said that in 1963 and 1964, Kenya and Singapore had…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on leaders to stop politicising national development and protect the country from policy disruptions that could derail economic and social progress. Speaking during the launch of the Vision 2060 on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Kindiki said Kenya needs confidence, strong leadership and continuity in policy implementation regardless of changes…
