Kenya News updates

 Incoming Isiolo North Mp Mwenda Thunanira has called for a shift in how Kenya measures leadership and development, arguing that the success of public investments should be judged by the problems they solve, the money accounted for and the lives they transform rather than the number of projects announced or launched. In his remarks, Thunanira questioned the impact of public spending on infrastructure, healthcare, water, electricity and other essential services, noting that some projects fail to deliver meaningful benefits to the communities they are intended to serve. He cited unoccupied markets, stalled stadiums, inadequate hospital supplies and communities still waiting for reliable water and electricity connections as examples of the gap between public investment and service delivery. Thunanira also raised concerns about the economic viability of major infrastructure projects, including airports, arguing that public funds should be directed towards investments suppor...

Nairobi’s residential property market is entering a more selective phase, with buyers increasingly prioritising space, location, value and long-term utility. Against this backdrop, AERA Westlands has launched a 19-floor residential development comprising 360 suites, targeting professionals, families, investors, diaspora buyers and corporate clients. Located at the intersection of Westlands Avenue and David Osieli Road, AERA offers one-bedroom suites ranging from approximately 75 to 95 square metres, a 151-square-metre two-bedroom suite and three-bedroom options of about 200 square metres. The development is also introducing four one-bedroom configurations across its Executive and Grand categories, giving buyers greater flexibility in choosing their preferred home. The launch comes amid continued growth in Kenya’s property market. KNBS reported a 4.8 percent year-on-year increase in residential property prices in Q1 2026, while Nairobi’s construction sector and broader econo...

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has officially quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), announcing that she will seek to defend her parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election on a different party ticket.  Speaking during a press conference at Parliament Buildings on Thursday, Wamuchomba said she will not align herself with UDA or the Kenya Kwanza administration in the next election. She said she will first consult her constituents before revealing the political party she will use to seek another term in Githunguri.  The MP cited concerns over what she described as discrimination, tribal attacks and selective application of justice as among the reasons behind her decision. Wamuchomba, who was elected Githunguri MP on a UDA ticket in 2022, said her next political move would be guided by the views of the people she represents. 

Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) Director Dr. Norman Kiogora has called for stronger and more accessible Educational Assessment and Resource Centres (EARCs) across the country, emphasizing the need for early identification of learning needs and timely intervention to ensure every child gets an opportunity to reach their full potential. Speaking during the KISE Conference 2026, Dr. Kiogora challenged education stakeholders to become a voice for children and learners who may not always have the opportunity or ability to speak for themselves. He stressed that inclusion requires collective responsibility, with teachers, parents, education officials, communities and other stakeholders playing a role in ensuring that learners with different needs are identified, supported and given appropriate opportunities to participate fully in education. Dr. Kiogora highlighted the importance of bringing assessment services closer to communities by strengthening and expanding EARCs...

The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners’ Union (KEHPHPU) has raised concerns over the country’s preparedness to contain Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following confirmation of Kenya’s first case. The union warned that the ongoing nationwide strike by Public Health Officers, Specialists and Technicians has left critical disease surveillance, contact tracing, investigations and community mobilisation services severely disrupted.  KEHPHPU also questioned the four-day delay in publicly reporting the confirmed case and cited vulnerabilities at border points, shortages of qualified personnel, inadequate screening infrastructure, limited isolation facilities and insufficient personal protective equipment. The union said frontline public health workers had also not received adequate EVD training at community level.  The union is demanding an immediate resolution to the strike, comprehensive EVD training for frontline workers, and the deployment of more t...

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has intensified efforts to promote a peaceful and violence-free 2027 General Election, bringing its peace roadmap directly to Nairobi residents and key stakeholders.  NCIC Commissioner Hon. Jackson Suwat Kedogo said the forum, held in collaboration with partners including UNDP and KOICA, seeks to bring Kenyans together to identify practical ways of preventing election-related violence, hate speech and political intolerance. Kedogo said the commission is also preparing to reconvene political parties for the signing of a peace charter after the initial exercise was postponed due to the absence of some major parties. He defended the NCIC against claims of bias, saying the commission acts in accordance with the law and has summoned individuals across the political divide over remarks considered capable of undermining cohesion.  He maintained that NCIC’s role goes beyond summons and arrests, stressing that its broa...