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 Peoples Renaissance Movement Party leader (PM) Hon. Caleb Amisi has raised concerns over the cost of the government’s Whole-of-Government Domain and Email Security initiative, questioning how public institutions arrived at a bill of approximately Sh4.7 million each. Amisi said the directive, issued by the Head of Public Service (HoPS) on January 13, 2025, requires Ministries, Departments, Agencies and State Corporations to implement approved domain and email protection measures, with the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) designated to coordinate and oversee the initiative. According to Amisi, subsequent reminders were issued on November 11, 2025, January 26, 2026, and July 28, 2026, with implementation currently ongoing and public institutions required to make payments to the CA. He said his concern was not the need to strengthen cybersecurity but the cost and transparency surrounding the charges, particularly at a time when many public institutions are facing ser...

Zoomlion Kenya has intensified efforts to transform Nairobi’s waste management landscape through the second edition of the Safisha Kanairo campaign, combining large-scale garbage evacuation, Dandora dumpsite restoration, community environmental initiatives and corporate social responsibility activities. The campaign, implemented in partnership with the Nairobi City County Government, is targeting accumulated and legacy waste in identified areas across the city’s 17 sub-counties while laying the groundwork for a shift from conventional waste disposal to recycling and waste-to-value solutions. At Dandora dumpsite, Zoomlion has accelerated engineering works involving waste compaction, re-engineering and capping as part of efforts to restore the sprawling site and reduce its impact on neighbouring communities. The company has established an on-site container office overlooking the dumpsite to enable engineers and operations managers to monitor the restoration works and provide ...

 St. Joseph Starlets Murang’a and Laikipia Youth Soccer Academy (LYSA) have been crowned champions of the fifth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Central Region finals, earning places in next year’s national finals. St. Joseph Starlets produced a commanding performance to beat defending champions Barcelona Rising Starlets 5-1 in the girls’ final, ending a five-season wait for the regional crown and bringing Barcelona’s dominance to an end. Patience Waithera opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Iffy Moraa doubled St. Joseph’s advantage from the penalty spot after Fiona Mmboga was penalised for a foul inside the box. Waithera returned after the break to complete a remarkable four-goal haul, while Nevian Anyoso scored Barcelona’s consolation goal as St. Joseph Starlets sealed a convincing victory. St. Joseph coach Geofrey Kitemi said the team had studied their opponents carefully after suffering a 5-0 defeat to Barcelona last season. > “It has always been ou...

WIPER Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader  Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned what he termed the illegal eviction and land grabbing of residents of Jipe/Mwakoshemi Village in Taita Taveta County. Speaking during a visit to the area on August 28, 2026, Musyoka accused the government of abusing state power, alleging that private land belonging to residents had been forcefully taken and families evicted from their homes during the night by police officers. Musyoka said hundreds of residents, including women, persons with disabilities and children, were now living in makeshift shelters without adequate food and water. He further claimed that land hosting local schools had also been affected, denying children access to education.  He said the alleged actions amounted to violations of Articles 40 and 43 of the Constitution, which protect the right to property and access to essential services including education. Musyoka said he had instructed the Leader of the Minority...

Kenyatta University’s newly installed Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Okumu, has unveiled an ambitious transformation agenda aimed at strengthening academic excellence, research and innovation, digital transformation, infrastructure and institutional sustainability. Prof. Okumu made the remarks on Friday, August 28, 2026, during his installation as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, held at the university’s Graduation Square.  In his acceptance speech, Prof. Okumu pledged to lead the university with integrity, transparency, inclusivity and dedication, saying his familiarity with the institution’s history, strengths and challenges would guide his tenure.  His agenda is anchored on the theme “Forging Ahead in Unity, Excellence, Sustainability and Greater Global Impact.” He said the university must position itself as the most preferred institution in the region and beyond amid rapid technological change, growing competition for students and research funding, ...

Kisumu Deputy Governor Matthew Owili has hailed the ongoing Wema Gardens Housing Project in Riat, describing the development as a major boost to the county’s growing real estate sector. Owili said the Ksh1 billion project, being undertaken by diaspora-driven investment firm Wema Magharibi Limited, comprises 148 modern housing units that are nearing completion. Speaking during a visit to the project, Owili said the development would redefine Kisumu’s skyline and become a landmark addition to the county’s rapidly expanding property market once completed. He said Kisumu is increasingly positioning itself as a safe and attractive destination for both local and international investors, noting that the county’s next administration would introduce tailored incentives aimed at accelerating infrastructure development. “As Kisumu steadily rises as a safe and attractive haven for local and foreign investment, our next administration will provide tailored incentives to acce...