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  The Ministry of Health has confirmed a cholera outbreak spreading across several regions of Kenya, with 97 reported cases and six fatalities as of April 6, 2025. The deadly waterborne disease is causing widespread concern, especially in the counties of Migori, Kisumu, and Nairobi. Cholera is highly contagious, caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria. It spreads primarily through the consumption of food or water contaminated by the bacteria. Symptoms of cholera include sudden onset of severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, muscle cramps, and rapid dehydration, which can appear within hours or days of exposure. Current Situation in Affected Counties According to the latest updates from the Ministry of Health, the cholera outbreak has
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  Nairobi County is grappling with a cholera outbreak that has claimed one life and infected 12 people, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed on Tuesday. The hardest-hit estates include Roysambu, Kasarani, Embakasi East, Embakasi Central, Kibra and Dagoretti South. The Ministry of Health has sounded the alarm as cases surge across densely populated areas of
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  The Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Dr. Nancy Macharia has called on Members of the National Assembly Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC) to consider engaging relevant institutions of Government on the need to increase their budgetary allocation towards promotion of teachers. Appearing before the Committee led by Hon. Eric Karemba (Runyenjes)
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  Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate arrest of politicians accused of funding and mobilizing youth in Kwale County and other regions to participate in criminal activities. This move follows growing concerns about the involvement of local leaders in orchestrating criminal operations under the guise of youth empowerment. During the second day of his Jukwaa La Usalama tour in the Coastal Region, Murkomen announced a sweeping security crackdown aimed at apprehending leaders who allegedly host secret night meetings with youth in these areas. According to the CS, these gatherings are often presented as opportunities to help the youth but are, in fact, linked to criminal agendas. “We have intensified security
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  The Gates Foundation has officially withdrawn from the host country agreement it had previously signed with Kenya. In a statement released on Tuesday, April 8, the foundation clarified that its decision was prompted by an ongoing court case challenging the agreement. The foundation expressed concern that the legal dispute had shifted attention away from its primary mission and projects in Kenya. However, despite withdrawing from the agreement, the Gates Foundation reassured the public that its operations in Kenya would continue under the framework of its branch office. “The legal case surrounding the Host Country Agreement has drawn attention away from our core mission. To maintain focus on our work and
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  Three police reservists were tragically killed on Monday evening in a violent gun battle with bandits in Mea, Igembe North, Meru County. During the attack, their firearms were stolen, and several other reservists sustained injuries. They are now receiving treatment in the hospital. Meru County Commissioner Jacob Ouma confirmed the incident, stating, “We received the reports of the raid in the Mea area and responded in time. There was a fierce fight and unfortunately, three reservists were fatally shot.” Despite the tragic loss, Ouma noted that security forces successfully recovered all the stolen livestock during the 6 p.m. raid. The heavily armed raiders had stolen 87 cattle, 22 goats, and
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  Since the beginning of 2025, the Kenyan government, in collaboration with its Embassy in Bangkok, has successfully repatriated 153 Kenyan nationals who were trafficked to scam compounds in Myanmar, where they were forced into criminal activities. This repatriation was part of an ongoing effort to rescue victims from human trafficking networks operating in Southeast Asia. Among those rescued were 26 victims on February 22, 49 on March 22, and 78 on April 5. The 153 Kenyans were among over 7,000 individuals from various countries who were freed from these exploitative conditions after a multinational rescue operation with the Government of Thailand. Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Kathure Njogu confirmed the
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  Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has shared his plans to help Kenyan players break into top European football leagues. During an interview on April 7, 2025, McCarthy expressed his eagerness to leverage his extensive network to connect Kenyan talent with major European clubs. One example McCarthy provided was his willingness to reach out to Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo, a close friend from their time together at FC Porto. McCarthy explained that Nuno’s ability to spot and nurture raw talent made him an ideal contact to consider when recommending promising Kenyan players. However, McCarthy clarified that such recommendations would only be made once his coaching staff is fully settled
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  Students now have a 21-day opportunity to appeal scholarship and loan decisions, following an update from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). The appeals window, which opened on April 1, 2025, allows students who believe they were unfairly treated in the funding process to submit their concerns for review. HELB, working closely with the Universities Fund (UF), revamped the appeals process to make it more transparent, efficient, and user-friendly. According to a notice from HELB, the two agencies took this step after conducting public participation and considering input from stakeholders, including students, guardians, and institutions. “After conducting successful abbreviated public participation and reviewing stakeholder feedback, comments, and memoranda, the two
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  Parliament may soon take a bold step into the digital age by incorporating social media feedback into the national budget-making process. This move, if adopted, could transform how Kenyans participate in shaping the country’s economic future. National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee Chairperson Kimani Kuria has confirmed that lawmakers are rethinking how they gather public views. Speaking on Tuesday, April 8, during an interview on NTV, Kuria said Parliament intends to move away from outdated approaches that rely heavily on formal submissions. “In the National Assembly and the Finance and National Planning Committee, we are discussing how the current approach to public participation is too traditional,” he said. For
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