Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen (centre) during the inauguration of the National Cybersecurity Agency Board at Harambee House, Nairobi. PHOTO| courtesy
Murkomen tasks new cybersecurity board to shield digital systems
Kenya is moving to strengthen its national cybersecurity response as attacks on digital systems continue to rise. The new board faces pressure to boost the capacity of the National Cybersecurity Operations Centre. Distributed Denial of Service attacks rose by 114.3 per cent to 72.16 million in the year to June 2026. The government has tasked…
Former PC Davis Nathan Chelogoi at Milimani Law Courts for sentencing. PHOTO| courtesy
Former Nairobi PC jailed over Sh1.3 bn land fraud
Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner Davis Nathan Chelogoi has been jailed over a disputed Lower Kabete property. The court rejected his claim that the land was allocated to him by former President Daniel arap Moi. A former senior Lands official charged alongside him was acquitted. Former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner (PC) Davis Nathan Chelogoi has been sentenced…
Kericho County Commissioner of Co-operatives, Dr Leonard Oti. PHOTO| courtesy
Kericho commissioner urges prudent management of Saccos
Kericho commissioner urges Sacco leaders to protect members’ savings. Delegates challenged to promote timely loan repayments. Members encouraged to diversify their income sources. The Kericho County Commissioner of Co-operatives, Dr Leonard Oti, has urged top management of Deposit Taking Saccos and Marketing Co-operatives to prioritise prudent management of small-scale farmers’ resources. He said transparency and…
Makupa Transit Shed Limited gets fresh customs approval
Makupa Transit Shed Limited has been re-appointed by the Commissioner of Customs and Border Control, Dr Lilian Nyawanda, with its operating boundaries formally redefined. The notice, published in the Kenya Gazette, revokes and replaces Gazette Notice No. 17667 of 2023. Going forward, the facility’s limits, working zones and access points are tied to a layout…
Probe into Kinatwa Sacco ordered over governance concerns
The Co-operative Development Commissioner has initiated a formal investigation into Kinatwa Sacco’s governance and financial affairs. Investigators will examine the society’s debts, pledged assets and conduct of current and former officials. The 21-day inquiry will involve hearings and a review of the Sacco’s records, with members required to cooperate. The Commissioner for Co-operative Development has…
Wakadiri SACCO hires Janet Wanjiru to boost marketing drive
Wakadiri Sacco Society Limited has appointed Janet Wanjiru as its new Business Development Officer, with the role taking effect on Monday, November 2. Wanjiru arrives from the microfinance sector, where she worked as a relationship and loan officer at several institutions. Over those years, she built up skills in marketing and in handling customer experience,…
NuPEA chairman Professor Engineer Lawrence Gumbe. PHOTO| courtesy
Siaya nuclear plant gets strong public backing, NuPEA says
NuPEA says public support for the proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya has grown following repeated community engagements. President William Ruto is expected to preside over the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in March 2027. KenGen and universities are preparing to support the project through technical expertise, research and specialised training. The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency…
Faulu Microfinance Bank turns focus to traders and SMEs
Faulu is changing how it assesses SME borrowers who lack traditional security for loans. A new merchant platform will help businesses consolidate their income records for credit assessment. The lender is introducing flexible repayment arrangements to match different business revenue cycles. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that own no land or vehicles to pledge…
Kenya braces for above average rain as flooding risk grows
Kenya Meteorological Service has warned of changing weather conditions across several regions during the October to December rainy season. Flood-prone areas, urban centres and highland communities face potential disruptions from heavy downpours. The expected rains could boost farming, restore pasture and replenish water sources after months of relatively dry conditions. Kenya is bracing for three…
The 10 storey building in Riruta./ Courtesy
Over 90 families evicted as county orders apartment demolition
Residents were given little time to gather their belongings as police supervised the evacuation. County inspectors raised concerns over cracks and the building’s compliance with construction regulations. The latest incident has renewed scrutiny of Nairobi’s residential building safety and enforcement standards. More than 90 families have been left homeless after Nairobi City County ordered the…
