UGENYA, Kenya, Mar 25 – Women from Masasia Widows Support Group in Ugenya East Ward, Siaya County have a reason to smile after Interior PS Raymond Omollo through the Widows Empowerment Program paid them a visit over the weekend and offered them support and encouragement. Omollo who is the program’s patron took time to talk Read More
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Thousands of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) defaulters now have a chance to reduce their financial burden, thanks to an 80% penalty waiver for those who settle their outstanding loans in full. In a notice issued on Monday, HELB encouraged beneficiaries with overdue payments to take advantage of the offer by reaching out through its official communication channels. “Settle your HELB loan in a lump sum and enjoy an 80% waiver on accrued penalties. Simple, rewarding, and just a call, DM, or email away!” the board announced. However, the notice did not specify a deadline for the offer, leaving borrowers with
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The State Department for Public Works is facing tough questions after Controller of Budget (CoB) Margaret Nyakang’o flagged the unexplained expenditure of Ksh1.34 billion—with no completed projects to show for it. Nyakang’o has raised serious concerns about financial accountability and the management of public funds within the department. Initially, the department was allocated Ksh5.01 billion, but this amount was later revised down to Ksh3.91 billion in a supplementary budget. These funds were meant to support key development projects, including the construction of government buildings, pedestrian access paths, and the regulation of the construction industry. However, reports indicate that despite spending Ksh1.34 billion in the six months leading up
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Super Metro can now resume operations after securing an interim court order that temporarily lifts the suspension imposed by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The Transport Licensing Appeals Board (TLAB) granted the order on Monday, March 24, blocking NTSA’s decision to halt the matatu operator’s services. TLAB Chairman Dr. Adrian Kamotho ruled that the appeal be considered ex-parte in the first instance and directed NTSA to submit its response by Tuesday, March 25. The ruling allows Super Metro to operate as a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) provider while awaiting the full hearing scheduled for Thursday, March 27. The
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The long-awaited Northern Water Collector Tunnel has finally started delivering clean water to Utawala residents, marking a major milestone in efforts to address Nairobi’s persistent water shortages. For years, Utawala residents have struggled with unreliable water access, often relying on rationing that left taps dry for extended periods. Now, with this project in operation, many households can expect a steady and improved water supply. Once fully operational, the Ksh8 billion project will inject an additional 140 million litres of water daily into Nairobi’s distribution network, significantly easing the city’s water crisis. President Ruto and Governor Sakaja Hail the Project During a recent tour of the city, President William
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A police officer assigned to State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed shot and killed a man in Kawangware, Nairobi County, following a confrontation on the night of Sunday, March 23. According to a police report, the officer later reported the incident at Muthangari Police Station, claiming that three men attacked him, and one attempted to snatch his Ceska pistol. The officer stated that he fired several warning shots into the air to scare off his attackers before fleeing to the police station to report the incident. “He alleges that today, 23/3/2025, at around 2000hrs, he alighted from a motorcycle at Kwa
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