Governance and Opinion NTSA rolls out modern digital framework for minor traffic offences from June 1, 2026 May 28, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has officially announced the rollout of a new technology-driven enforcement framework for handling minor traffic offences in Kenya, in a move aimed at…
Governance and Opinion MPs tears into Sh300 Million Wildlife Consultancy deal as victims wait for compensation May 13, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i A parliamentary committee has launched a scathing attack on the State Department for Wildlife over the spending of Sh300 million on consultancy services under a compensation programme meant for victims…
Current Updates Governance and Opinion Ruto’s plan to recruit 25,000 police officers hits a snag May 13, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i President William Ruto’s ambitious plan to recruit 25,000 police officers during his first term is facing uncertainty after the National Treasury allocated less than half of the funds required for…
Current Updates Governance and Opinion IG Douglas Kanja orders heightened security operations after deadly Mandera attack May 13, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has announced intensified security operations and investigations following the deadly attack near Arabia in Mandera County that claimed six lives and left several others…
Governance and Opinion Peoples' Voices MPs tear into Rebecca Miano over repeated snub of crucial budget meeting May 12, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has faced fierce backlash from National Assembly committee on Tourism and Wildlife lawmakers after failing, for the second consecutive time, to appear before the Committee…
Counties Governance and Opinion Peoples' Voices Women’s lobby seeks urgent reforms to protect women and girls May 11, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i A women’s movement lobby led by former senator Gloria Orwoba has petitioned the Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action demanding urgent action over what it describes as rising…
Governance and Opinion Peoples' Voices Kitui Teachers Training College faulted over procurement irregularities and ethnic imbalance May 7, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i Office of the Auditor-General has flagged Kitui Teachers Training College over procurement irregularities and non-compliance with laws on ethnic composition, raising concerns about governance and adherence to public finance regulations.…
Counties Governance and Opinion KAGRC defends its progress as MPs Review audit questions May 7, 2026 VoiceNews Editorial The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Agriculture and Administration (PICS-SAA) has reviewed audit queries raised by the Auditor General on the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC)…
Governance and Opinion MPs grill Murang’a TTC over Sh37.6m under-absorption and financial irregularities May 6, 2026 VoiceNews Editorial Murang’a Teachers Training College has formally responded to audit queries raised by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) before the National Assembly Public investment committee on education and governance for…
Current Updates Governance and Opinion MPs Push irrigation authority to fast-track projects as audit highlights operational gaps May 6, 2026 VoiceNews Editorial Members of the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy have called on the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to expedite the completion of key irrigation and water…
