KUCCPS to Open University Application Portal Next Week: How to Apply The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced that it will open the university application portal next week. This gives students who qualified for university education a chance to apply for placement. KUCCPS CEO Confirms University Placement KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Agnes Wahome confirmed the development in an interview with Nation on Wednesday, March 19. She assured students that all those who qualified and applied would get placement. According to Wahome, KUCCPS has already received the approved student capacities from universities. This allows eligible candidates…
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Former Nyandarua Governor Daniel Waithaka Sentenced to Two Years for Corruption Nyahururu Anti-Corruption Courts have sentenced former Nyandarua Governor Daniel Waithaka Mwangi to two years in prison after he was found guilty of procurement irregularities and abuse of office. However, he has the option to pay a fine of Ksh1 million instead of serving time. Court Ruling and Charges On Thursday, March 20, Chief Magistrate Hezekiah Keago ruled that Waithaka would serve two years or pay a Ksh500,000 fine for failing to comply with procurement laws. He also received another two-year sentence or a Ksh500,000 fine for abuse of office.…
Super Metro CEO Speaks After NTSA Suspends Sacco [EXCLUSIVE] Super Metro Limited has issued a response, moments after the SACCO’s license was suspended by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) over alleged non-compliance. The SACCO’s CEO Nelson Nduki spoke exclusively to Kenyans.co.ke on the suspension and strongly condemned what he described as an “unfair” treatment of the SACCO by the NTSA. He argued that the Safety Authority should have cracked the whip on the specific Public Service Vehicle which was non-compliant, not the entire SACCO. “What I can say is that it is very unfair for the authority to…
Fuel Tanker and Lorry Collide, Burst Into Flames on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway A fuel tanker and a lorry on Thursday morning collided and burst into flames a few kilometres from Mtito Andei along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. Footage obtained online showed smoke billowing from the tanker as transport operations on the busy road were paralysed. Although the exact cause of the accident is not known, unconfirmed reports indicate that there might be casualties as emergency services descended on the scene. It is believed that the drivers of the two lorries were burnt alive and perished in the aftermath of the accident.…
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed: Muslim Vote Will Determine 2027 General Election Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has declared that the Muslim vote will be a key factor in determining the outcome of Kenya’s 2027 General Election. Muslim Vote as a Game-Changer Speaking at an Iftar dinner in Upper Hill on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Junet stated that the Muslim community now has a significant voting power in the country. “As Muslims, we are ready. We are now many in this nation. The upcoming election will be decided by the Muslim vote because it is now a major voting bloc…
Details of President Ruto’s Meeting With Lesotho’s King Letsie III Nairobi, Kenya – March 19, 2025 – President William Ruto held high-level talks with King Letsie III of Lesotho at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, March 19. The meeting focused on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. Strengthening Relations After the meeting, President Ruto highlighted the warm friendship between Kenya and Lesotho. He emphasized their commitment to enhancing cooperation in various sectors. “We affirmed the strong and cordial relations between our two nations and deliberated on ways of enhancing them,” Ruto stated. Joint Commission on Cooperation To…
NTSA Suspends Super Metro’s License Over Safety Violations The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended Super Metro Limited’s operator license due to failure to follow Public Service Vehicle (PSV) regulations. In an official notice dated Thursday, March 20, NTSA warned the public not to board Super Metro vehicles until the company meets all legal requirements. Why NTSA Suspended Super Metro After an inspection, NTSA found serious violations in the 523 vehicles owned by Super Metro: As a result, NTSA ordered traffic police to impound any Super Metro vehicles operating illegally. What Super Metro Must Do to Regain Its…
Ugandan Man Arrested in Naivasha After Confessing to Killing Wife Over Supper Dispute A Ugandan man who stabbed his wife to death for cooking omena instead of meat for supper has been arrested in Naivasha, Kenya. The suspect confessed to a motorist about the crime, leading to his capture by police. How the Arrest Happened On Monday night, around 10 PM, the suspect flagged down a motorist along the Gilgil-Naivasha road and requested a ride to Nairobi. During their conversation, he admitted to killing his wife over domestic issues in Lwakhakha village, near the Kenya-Uganda border. Shocked by the confession,…
Treasury CS John Mbadi Drops Bombshell: Scrap 47 Counties – ‘Kenya Can’t Afford Them!’Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed reducing the number of counties in Kenya, saying the current 47 counties are unsustainable due to the high wage bill. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, March 19, Mbadi suggested that Kenya should revert to the original eight provinces or have a maximum of 14 counties. He explained that counties employ too many people, making it difficult for the national government to pay salaries. Too Many Employees in Counties Mbadi highlighted that counties have unnecessary positions such as directors for…
Man Handed 1-Year Jail Term for Stealing Employer’s Phone An Eldoret court has ordered a casual laborer to pay a fine of Ksh. 20,000 or serve one year in jail for stealing his employer’s mobile phone, worth Ksh. 11,000. Laborer Pleads Guilty Amos Ekale Erupe admitted to stealing the phone when he appeared before Eldoret Principal Magistrate Caroline Wattimah. He was charged under Section 268, as read with Section 275 of the Penal Code. Erupe pleaded for leniency, saying he was under the influence of alcohol when he took the phone. How the Theft Happened The incident occurred on January…