France turns to Anglophone states as it loses grip in West Africa

President Macron says his administration seeks to strengthen economic ties with all African...

Allan Thigo's wish to be cremated inside 72 hours stirs debate

Luo Council of Elders chairman says cremation is foreign to the community, but family will have...

Church wars: Pastors in vicious fight for tithe, branches and land

Disputes have shown how congregations have been turned into pawns as pastors live large by...

Guns, camels and fear: Inside Kitui clashes

The recent attack has raised serious questions about the roots of the conflict.

Rigathi Gachagua, DP Kithure Kindiki clash on President Ruto's phone call

Prof Kindiki wants court to allow his advocates to cross-examine Dr Gikonyo over the...

The making of a six-year-old leather workshop in Nairobi's Kasarani area

The early stages were defined by trial and error since leather, unlike other fabric, does not...

Cabinet gender divide raises questions on women's access to powerful state offices

Political appointments in Kenya still reflect entrenched stereotypes about which ministries...

Marathon champion Joan Chelimo uses her voice to fight GBV

WRA announces mass recruitment for multiple positions

The Water Resources Authority has announced a mass recruitment drive targeting professionals across various technical and administrative fields. In a notice issued on May 12, 2026, the authority invited qualified candidates to apply for multiple vacancies aimed at strengthening water resource management and institutional operations. Among the positions advertised are Senior Water Resources Officer, Water [...] The post WRA announces mass recruitment for multiple positions appeared first on Kahawatungu.

KeNHA Announces 142KM Highway Upgrade After Receiving Ksh 28B Loan

The highway is one of Kenya's flagship infrastructure projects aimed at improving regional trade and enhancing connectivity between Kenya and neighbouring countries.

Man dies by suicide after failed attempt to murder sister-in-law in Kisauni

Police in Kisauni, Mombasa County, are investigating an attempted murder and suicide incident in which a 28-year-old man allegedly attacked his sister-in-law before taking his own life. According to the police, members of the public alerted police to the incident at Bombo area in Bamburi within Kisauni Sub-County on Monday afternoon. Police officers who rushed [...] The post Man dies by suicide after failed attempt to murder sister-in-law in Kisauni appeared first on Kahawatungu.

NTSA to roll out digital vehicle logbooks from June 10

The National Transport and Safety Authority has announced plans to replace the current paper-based motor vehicle Certificate of Registration, commonly known as the logbook, with a digital version beginning June 10, 2026. In a notice issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the authority said the transition to the electronic logbook (eLogbook) marks a major milestone [...] The post NTSA to roll out digital vehicle logbooks from June 10 appeared first on Kahawatungu.

17-year-olds from Kenya named Africa Winners for maize-based vehicle exhaust filter

In an effort to tackle rising air pollution in African urban areas, 17-year-olds Fredrick Njoroge Kariuki and Miron Onsarigo from Kenya were named as the African Winners of The Earth Prize 2026. Their solution, HewaSafi (meaning 'clean air' in Swahili), is a low-cost vehicle exhaust system that captures harmful emissions using filters made from maize, [...] The post 17-year-olds from Kenya named Africa Winners for maize-based vehicle exhaust filter appeared first on Kahawatungu.

CUE, universities advertise dozens of job vacancies

The Commission for University Education and several universities have announced job vacancies in a fresh recruitment drive targeting professionals across multiple fields. In a notice issued on May 12, 2026, the Commission for University Education (CUE) advertised more than 40 positions on both contract and permanent and pensionable terms. Among the contract positions advertised are [...] The post CUE, universities advertise dozens of job vacancies appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ministries advertise audit committee vacancies

The Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy and the Ministry of Roads and Transport have advertised vacancies for members of their respective Ministerial Audit Committees. In a notice issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy invited applications from qualified and interested candidates to fill the [...] The post Ministries advertise audit committee vacancies appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Animals killed in electrocution incident in Bungoma 

A cow and a dog were killed after coming into contact with a live electric fence allegedly connected illegally by a homeowner in Chwele, Bungoma County. Police and Kenya Power and Lighting Company officials said they are investigating the Monday May 11 electrocution incident. Police said the incident was discovered on Monday morning in Makhonge [...] The post Animals killed in electrocution incident in Bungoma  appeared first on Kahawatungu.

ODM Opens 2027 Election Applications for All Aspirants

ODM is experiencing significant internal turbulence with widening rifts following the transition of leadership after the passing of Raila Odinga last year.

PPB revises dates for June pharmacy examinations

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has revised the schedule for its June examinations, with candidates set to sit for the tests over five days beginning June 8, 2026. In a notice issued on May 12, 2026, the board said it will conduct the Pre-registration Examinations (Stage I and II) as well as Enrolment Examinations (Level [...] The post PPB revises dates for June pharmacy examinations appeared first on Kahawatungu.

SHA Revises Benefits Package Including Free Services for Some Kenyans

Duale noted that the reforms are designed to protect the health, dignity and financial well-being of every Kenyan by expanding access to critical healthcare services.

Miwani land circus: How Mumbai-based ghost figure plotted auction of Miwani Sugar

A new investigation has exposed an alleged high-level plot involving State insiders and private actors to illegally acquire 9,394 acres of Miwani Sugar Mills land through a disputed title.