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IG has power to hire police officers, Appeals Court deals blow to NPSC

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-10-16 18:07:41

The bench headed by Justice Kiage was of the view that it would be ironic for the IG to command and be held accountable for persons he does not have a say in hiring.

Schools grapple with funds crisis ahead of exams

By Renson Mnyamwezi   2026-10-16 17:10:15

Public secondary schools in Taita Taveta are running out of food and laboratory chemicals ahead of KCSE exams as unpaid bills and fee arrears deepen a funding crisis.

DPP approves charges in alleged Sh3.9b VAT scam

By Fred Kagonye   2026-10-15 10:01:40

DPP approves charges against five individuals and 12 companies accused of conspiring to defraud the government of Sh3.9 billion in VAT.

Pauline Njoroge appointed Linda Mwananchi campaign communication chief

By Joan Oyiela   2026-10-13 16:14:53

Political commentator Pauline Njoroge has been appointed interim head of communication for the Linda Mwananchi presidential campaign secretariat,

IEBC sued separately over ballot paper security, campaign finance capping

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-10-13 20:10:07

IEBC is facing two separate court challenges over alleged relaxation of ballot paper security features and the legality of campaign spending limits ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Court of Appeal rejects State, Vodacom bid to suspend ruling nullifying Safaricom sale

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-10-13 19:12:47

The Court of Appeal has rejected the government’s and Vodacom’s bid to suspend a High Court ruling that nullified the Sh204.3 billion Safaricom share sale.