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Heavy rain is anticipated in Nairobi, Kiambu, and 20 other counties from Friday to Tuesday. Amidst this, Police IG Kanja warned that financial strain could lead officers to use live ammunition during protests. The government cited budgetary shortfall...Heavy rain is anticipated in Nairobi, Kiambu, and 20 other counties from Friday to Tuesday. Amidst this, Police IG Kanja warned that financial strain could lead officers to use live ammunition during protests. The government cited budgetary shortfalls for delaying payments to 2025 exam personnel, though Education CS Ogamba promised swift resolution. On development, President Ruto announced the Makutano-Embu-Meru-Maua highway will soon be dualled. KUPPET has issued demands to the government regarding outstanding CBAs and promotions. Meanwhile, new rules are coming for SACCOs, including a deposit guarantee fund, to protect members, and several Cabinet Secretaries have made new appointments to military and government agencies.••• Listen for full story (4 min)(more in audio brief)
The Kenyan government has cited budgetary and cash flow constraints for the delayed payment of personnel who administered and marked the 2025 national examinations. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba acknowledged concerns from hundreds of supervisors, invigilators, examiners, and security personnel regarding unpaid allowances.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has promised to fast-track payments for all staff involved in the 2025 national examinations, acknowledging delays due to budgetary constraints.
The Kenyan government has announced significant reforms for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) to protect members' funds and restore confidence, following concerns over financial mismanagement. A key reform is the establishment of a deposit guarantee fund, similar to those in the banking sector.
President William Ruto announced that the dualling of the Makutano-Embu-Meru-Maua highway will commence by the end of this year or early next year. This initiative is part of a broader government plan to expand Kenya's road network by 2,500 kilometres over the next decade.
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued demands to the Kenyan government concerning outstanding labour agreements, particularly the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), warning of potential industrial action if concerns are not addressed.
Several Cabinet Secretaries in Kenya have announced a wave of fresh appointments and re-appointments to various state agencies and institutions, impacting sectors such as defence, energy, education, and trade, roughly a year before the next General Elections.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory, warning of intensified rain across Kenya from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday evening. This advisory forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall, with isolated storms, particularly affecting the Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, including Nairobi.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across various regions of Kenya, expected to begin on February 21, with intensified downpours from February 22-24, 2026. This adverse weather is anticipated to cause significant disruption, particularly in areas prone to flooding.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory for Nairobi, Kiambu, and 20 other counties, forecasting intense rainfall from Friday through Tuesday, February 25. The alert warns of potential flooding and urges residents to exercise caution.
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