Mary Muoki

May 11, 2026 09:20 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo by-elections: IEBC says ballot papers ready for dispatch

The commission said it received three pallets containing ballot papers and election forms at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with the materials destined for the parliamentary by-election in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, and the MCA contests in Porro Ward in Samburu County and Endo Ward in Elgeyo...

May 05, 2026 09:15 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Doubt over CBE transition as learners sent home despite govt mop-up claims

However, this denial sharply contrasts with findings from a Citizen TV spot check, which reveal that a February mop-up exercise by the State Department of Education did not reflect reality.Learners reportedly placed in various schools were sent home shortly after reporting, casting doubt on claims o...

April 24, 2026 09:20 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Teachers protest despite deal to remove capping on SHA medical cover

A spot check by Citizen TV revealed disquiet among teachers, who accuse government of shortchanging them and replacing a healthcare scheme that was proven and working with one that is inefficient and inaccessible.

April 23, 2026 10:00 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Teachers' strike averted as Gov't removes SHA limits, co-payments

The agreement between SHA and KUPPET will also see teachers receive a last expense benefit of Ksh.300,000 paid by SHA to their next of kin within 48 hours, as well as an inclusion of the ex-gratia management benefits that will allow teachers to continue receiving care even after they have exhausted...

April 22, 2026 08:13 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Protests erupt in Huruma after police shoot 14-year-old boy

The boy was allegedly shot by a police officer who was attempting to disperse a rowdy crowd that had tried to block detectives from arresting suspected robbers.

April 18, 2026 10:20 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Pain and questions after missing Kiminini man found dead in Cambodia

The family has been trapped in an endless cycle of mourning since receiving the devastating news that their son, Mohamud Abdi, died five months ago.The family says he went missing one day, and they have no clear answers on how he ended up in Cambodia.

April 16, 2026 08:40 (EAT) • 4 weeks ago

IEBC seeks more funding to expand diaspora voting to 26 countries ahead of 2027 polls

IEBC Acting CEO Ledama Sunkuli petitioned Parliament for an increase in the commission’s budgetary allocation, saying it is yet to begin diaspora voter education and registration due to budget shortfalls.The commission received Ksh.400 million but had requested more.

April 10, 2026 08:30 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Gov't to begin SHA's overseas healthcare cover on April 14

SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi confirmed the rollout while speaking to Citizen TV, noting that the authority had already published a list of 36 medical conditions eligible for treatment abroad, where specialised care is not available locally.

April 09, 2026 08:26 (EAT) • 1 month ago

KHRC to sue gold investor over alleged abuses in Siaya

KHRC also raised concerns over continued mining activities, despite a court order halting operations.The rights activists are now accusing state operatives of shielding the company and coercing residents to cede their land.

April 04, 2026 06:10 (EAT) • 1 month ago

12 hospitals shut down over SHA fraud as Gov't warns of tougher action

Eighteen facilities are already facing court proceedings, with the total number of facilities shut down since the crackdown began now standing at 1,000.Duale listed Bungoma, Kisii, Homa Bay, Mandera and Wajir as the counties leading in suspected SHA fraud claims, warning of increased scrutiny for fa...