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In a petition filed by 39 students, the students challenged the university’s decision to discontinue online examinations, arguing that it was illegal, unreasonable and made without public participation. They said the decision could have serious consequences for some students, including the risk of dropping out. The institution told the court that academic staff had raised concerns about examination integrity during the online assessments. One of the key issues before the court was whether the Faculty Academic Committee acted outside its mandate by authorising the change. In his decision, the judge agreed with the university, finding that the faculty acted within its mandate.
The subcounty government offices are yet to open but citizens have begun trickling in for services. , the local Land Control Board is meeting. Peter and Joseph (not real names) have arrived early so they can complete the process and proceed to work. Peter sold a plot to Joseph and the lawyer overseeing the transaction sent their application to the board. It sits once a month but a special meeting can be arranged any time at a higher fee.
President William Ruto has defended his administration’s aggressive push to secure employment opportunities for Kenyan youth both locally and abroad, saying Kenyans are among the most skilled and intelligent workers globally. Speaking in Lamu, Ruto said many Kenyans speak better English than even native speakers from Western countries, a factor he noted has made the country’s workforce highly attractive to foreign employers. “We closed down close to 1,000 companies that were scamming our youths in the name of offering jobs abroad,” Ruto said. Additionally, Ruto announced that the government will assist qualified individuals who secure jobs abroad but lack funds for travel. “If someone gets a job abroad and does not have a flight ticket, the government will pay,” he said.
Diana Sky's neighbours called the police after noticing something fishy, and they later discovered her dead. Photo: Diana Skys. The heartbroken neighbour wondered how none of them heard any noise from Diana's apartment, saying they could have rescued her. Who killed Diana Skys? Photo: Diana Skys.
Newly appointed Acting IEBC CEO Moses Ledama Sunkuli/SCREENGRABThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) settled on Moses Ledama Sunkuli as Acting CEO following the exit of Marjan Hussein Marjan. Sunkuli currently serves as the Commission Director of Electoral Operations. The IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said he "brings extensive experience and internal institutional knowledge to this role." But who is Moses Sunkuli? Right now two of my commissioners and the CEO are injured; we have staff who have been profiled.
Moses Ledama Sunkuli/FILEThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has announced the appointment of Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary, effective immediately. It noted that the appointment follows the exit of the former Chief Executive Officer, Marjan Hussein Marjan. The IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon said he "brings extensive experience and internal institutional knowledge to this role." IEBC is under the watchful eye of a public demanding transparency and efficiency as the country prepares for the 2027 elections. “We particularly thank him for steering the Commission Secretariat during the period of absence of the Commissioners,” said IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon.
Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has declared that the Coast region has resolved to support President William Ruto for a second term. Speaking during a rally in Kilifi County, Joho said the region was firmly behind the President and would back him for the full two-term constitutional limit. “Kilifi residents would like to assure President William Ruto that he has two terms from the Coast region. The whole of the Coast region has decided that it is two terms,” Joho said. Ruto residents of Malindi town, Kilifi County, pledged the government’s continued commitment to running an inclusive government that leaves no one behind.
Koko Networks employee during a refill service /HANDOUTPricewaterhouseCoopers Limited (PwC)'s Muniu Thoithi and George Weru have taken control of Koko Networks after the Kenyan clean-cooking fuel startup was declared bankrupt. The two are expected to work on a turnaround plan for the the firm that until its closure early last week served 1.3 million low-income households and invested over $300 million in subsidised cooking stoves.
President William Ruto briefly interrupted his address after questioning whether he was reading the correct prepared speech, prompting a short pause on the podium. “I just wanted to be sure,” Ruto responded, before adding, “Let me take that again” and proceed with his address. Ruto on Wednesday awarded a charter to Bomet University at State House, Nairobi. Ruto affirmed his commitment to bring higher education closer to the people. Known as Kenya’s premier green university, Bomet University has woven environmental sustainability into its core mission.
Former Machakos Senator and Parliamentary Service Commission member Johnson Muthama is grieving the loss of his son, Moses Muthama Nduya, who passed away on Wednesday evening. “It is with deep sorrow that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved son, Moses Muthama Nduya, who passed on yesterday. "Moses was a joyful and diligent young man, and it is painful that his life was taken so soon. Johnson Nduya Muthama, Machakos County Senator, Hon. Moses Muthama Nduya is remembered as a diligent, warm, and cheerful young man.
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko before an Anti-Corruption court in Milimani/JAMES GICHIGIFormer Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has told a Nairobi court that powerful interests targeted him during his long-standing anti-corruption crusade. Sonko made the revelations as as he took to the stand in his defence in the Sh20 million graft case. “I have fought corruption fearlessly and without compromise,” Sonko told the court. He told the court that his actions angered influential individuals and networks whose interests were threatened by his interventions. In the clip, Sonko accused private developers and senior officials of conspiring to seize public land meant for the school.
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa/FILESafaricom PLC has declared an interim dividend of Sh0.85 per ordinary share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. Payments are expected on or about March 31, 2026. The interim dividend reflects Safaricom’s ongoing commitment to providing returns to its investors. The interim dividend represents a 54.5 per cent increase year on year and reflects a strong half-year performance. The dividend announcement saw the telco's share price cross the Sh30 mark on Wednesday to close the day at Sh30.60, having gained two per cent compared to the previous trading day.
Kisumu Woman Rep Ruth Odinga./FILEKisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has defended Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna amid criticism. Ruth raised fresh questions about the funding of recent Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) public meetings and warned against what she termed attempts to silence dissent within the party. During the interview, Sifuna stated that ODM had not spent any money on the recent political activities. Ruth Odinga warned that silencing voices like Sifuna’s could harm the party, noting that former ODM leader Raila Odinga himself had historically taken firm positions even while serving in coalition governments. That is why we are seeing money flying in choppers and funding public meetings, yet none of it is sent to ODM party accounts,” Ruth said.
Crime sceneA man surrendered to the police moments after he had attacked and killed a woman using an arrow in a confrontation in a village in Kinyach, Baringo County. He attacked the woman with an arrow in the chest and died on the spot on February 3, 2026. Police visited the scene and picked up the body of the woman to take to the mortuary pending an autopsy. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and investigations. The body was moved to the mortuary pending an autopsy and search for the assailant in the murder.
