Governance and Opinion Mogaka presses crackdown on drug trafficking via public transport as ministry details arrest and probe June 11, 2026 VoiceNews Editorial West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka demanded action after cannabis was seized on a passenger bus along the Kisumu–Kericho Highway. The Interior Ministry said police arrested a suspect, listed court charges,…
Current Updates Government Reaffirms support for Utumishi Girls fire tragedy victims as death toll stands at 17 June 6, 2026 VoiceNews Editorial The Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting families affected by the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, which claimed the lives of 16 students and one parent,…
Business Current Updates Senate pushes counties to cut red tape to unlock investment June 5, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i The Senate has renewed its push for the removal of bureaucratic barriers hindering investment in counties, warning that streamlined regulations and efficient service delivery are critical to unlocking economic growth…
Counties Governance and Opinion Lawmakers Revenue Sharing standoff over Sh420 Billion vs Senate’s Sh454.7Billion June 5, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i The Mediation Committee co-chaired by Samuel Atandi and Ali Roba has begun deliberations aimed at breaking the deadlock between the National Assembly and the Senate over the proposed allocation of…
Current Updates Environment Developments Governance and Opinion Peoples' Voices NLC Backs 60-Metre Road Reserve in Gitei Village Dispute June 2, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i The National Land Commission (NLC) has backed the Kenya National Highways Authority’s position that the disputed road reserve along the Kiambu–Ruiru–Tatu City road remains 60 metres wide, rejecting claims by…
Environment and Climate Governance and Opinion Kapkagaron land injustice case still pending before NLC, MPs told June 2, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i The National Land Commission (NLC) has told the National Assembly Public Petitions Committee that a long-running historical land injustice claim involving the disputed Kapkagaron Farm in Nandi Hills Sub-County remains…
Governance and Opinion NLC Defends Ontulili squatters ruling, says historical land injustice must be balanced with Third-party rights June 2, 2026 David Bogonko Nyokang'i The National Land Commission (NLC) has defended its handling of the long-running Ontulili Mount Kenya Forest squatters dispute, maintaining that its 2022 determination was not a reversal of its earlier…
