In a shocking scandal, Ceaser Wagicheru King’ori, the mastermind behind a Ksh 720M job scam, was spotted with top Kenyan officials during President Ruto’s visit to Germany. King’ori’s victims, duped by false promises of overseas jobs, are outraged, calling for justice while the scammer flaunts his connections with the country’s high-profile leaders.
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The EACC has launched a systems review at NSSF, aiming to identify and close loopholes that enable corruption, enhancing transparency in managing pension funds.
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Two Cabinet Secretaries have made sweeping changes in their ministries, dismissing senior officials and appointing new members to key boards. The Treasury and Lands Ministries saw the removal of senior figures, with newly appointed members set to serve for several years.
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The KUPPET strike, launched on August 26, 2024, aimed to address grievances over the 2021-2025 CBA and teachers’ working conditions. The strike ended abruptly on September 2, following a court injunction, but not before it caused major disruption to the education system. With divisions between KUPPET and KNUT, and the possibility of legal challenges, the strike highlighted unresolved issues that may spark future action unless reforms are implemented.
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The Court Reporters Association of Kenya (CRAK) has elected new officials, with Susan Muhindi of Radio Africa Star newspaper chosen as Chairperson and Caroh Kubwa of MediaMax People Daily as Treasurer. The election took place in Karen, Nairobi, amid a challenging period for Kenyan journalists, who face declining revenues and layoffs due to digital disruption and government advertising issues.
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Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli attended the 7th General Meeting of the National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPOK) in Embakasi. The event saw discussions on enhancing the welfare of retired police officers, with Masengeli reassuring them of continued support from the National Police Service. Former Commissioner Shadrack Kiruki, serving as chief guest, highlighted efforts to improve retired officers’ welfare. High-ranking NPS officials pledged ongoing assistance.
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Kenya’s new university funding model, aimed at creating a needs-based system, has sparked outrage among students and parents. Critics argue that it exacerbates economic inequalities and imposes an unrealistic financial burden on middle-income families. With errors in the Means Testing Instrument and limited government subsidies, the model has been labeled discriminatory and unconstitutional, pushing students into deeper debt or out of higher education altogether.
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Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko has been accused of defying court orders by advertising illegal job vacancies. The positions, already filled or non-existent, have raised concerns about his political motivations. Critics argue Ayacko is prioritizing political survival over service delivery, while legal experts caution residents against applying for the illegal roles due to potential legal challenges.
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Kenya Prisons Service faces a major crisis as officers, frustrated by an unfulfilled pay rise promise, threaten to strike. Despite President Ruto’s assurance of a Ksh4,000 salary bump, officers’ payslips remain unchanged, sparking widespread unrest. The situation escalates with officers voicing severe financial strain, leaving the service teetering on the brink of a significant upheaval.
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Deal on medical interns comes on the heels of crippling strike that had devastating effects on national health The Kenya
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