The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has moved to challenge a Court of Appeal decision upholding a ruling on its constitutional mandate, setting the stage for a possible Supreme Court determination on the management of police officers. In a statement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026, the Commission said it had filed a Notice of Appeal seeking clarification from the Supreme Court on the respective constitutional responsibilities of the Commission and the Inspector-General of Police. The move follows a Court of Appeal judgment delivered on October 16, 2026, which dismissed consolidated appeals filed by the Commission, thereby upholding a decision…
Author: Nia Mwikali
Absa Group has expanded its international operations with the opening of a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in a move aimed at strengthening trade and investment links between the Middle East and Africa. The office, located at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), will bring the financial services group closer to corporates, investors and financial institutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Dubai serves as a major financial and commercial hub connecting the Middle East and Africa, providing Absa with a strategic base to engage institutions seeking investment and business opportunities across the continent. In a statement…
The Jubilee Party has mourned the death of Margaret Kawuki, its nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) in Taita Taveta County, describing her as a dedicated public servant and champion of democracy, equality and women’s rights. In a condolence statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, Jubilee Party Secretary General Moitalel ole Kenta said Kawuki’s death was a significant loss to her family, the party and the people of Taita Taveta County. “It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of loss that I, on behalf of the Jubilee Party, convey our heartfelt condolences following the untimely passing…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Ksh29 billion Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) ultra-modern multi-speciality hospital project in Eldoret, even as contractors raised concerns over inadequate financing, water shortages and a shortage of technical personnel. The committee, led by Kilgoris MP Julius Sunkuli, visited the construction site in Kiplombe, on the outskirts of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, as part of its budget oversight activities. The 2,000-bed facility is expected to expand specialised healthcare services in Kenya and the wider region once completed. “We are happy…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has assured oil marketing companies (OMCs) that they will receive compensation for excess fuel volumes accessed outside the quantities factored into the current and subsequent pricing cycles, amid a dispute over wholesale prices that has threatened to disrupt fuel supplies across Kenya. In a letter dated Tuesday, October 27, 2026, EPRA Director General Eng. Edward M. Kinyua said the compensation would cover excess volumes accessed by individual oil marketers beyond those provided for in the respective pricing cycles. “EPRA wishes to assure Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) that where individual OMCs access volumes in…
Veteran Kenyan journalist Yvonne Okwara-Matole announced her departure from Citizen TV on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, bringing an end to her eight-year stint at the Royal Media Services-owned station, where she established herself as one of the country’s prominent television news anchors and political commentators. Her exit marked the end of a significant chapter in a career that began with childhood television appearances and grew through production, radio broadcasting, news anchoring and editorial leadership. Over the years, Okwara covered politics, business and current affairs while taking on responsibilities that extended beyond presenting news bulletins. During her farewell, Okwara expressed gratitude…
The project is being undertaken jointly by the Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) and Nairobi Enterprises Limited (NEL) to improve the treatment of snakebite victims in Kenya and other countries in the region.
The authority listed the tender description as “Purchase of Office Building” and indicated that the opportunity was open to eligible bidders.
The Multi-Vendor User-Owned Electronic Seals Framework introduces a competitive model for supplying and managing electronic seals, commonly known as e-seals, used to monitor goods moving under Customs control.
A California WARN filing confirmed 147 permanent separations across Apple Park in Cupertino and two Sunnyvale offices, effective October 19 and 20.
