Audio By VocalizeHead of Public Service Felix Koskei has urged schools to enforce discipline, days after 16 students died in a dormitory fire linked to safety violations by school management. …
… Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, in a communique released on Thursday, noted that the re-assignments also aim to ensure continuity in the administration and coordination of government functions within the affected State departments. …
… After evaluations and consultations, three names were forwarded for consideration before President Ruto formally nominated Justice Ndung’u as Kenya’s candidate through communication conveyed by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei to Chief Justice Martha Koome. …
… He added; ,” I urge you to speak with conviction and defend the government, because if we do not defend it the opposition will not do it.” The meeting was attended by Governor Stephen Sang, Nandi Governor, Felix Koskei Head of Public Services, Kipchumba Murkomen, Senators, MPs an …
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has partnered with religious leaders in the North Rift region to fight drug and alcohol abuse. Nacada Board Chair Bishop Stephen Mairori cited a Presidential directive on drugs and noted that the Rift Valley recorded the highest number of illicit alcoholic brews seized in the country over the last two and a half years, with security agencies confiscating 493,073 litres of illicit alcohol in the region between January 2024 and May 2026.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) has partnered with religious leaders in the North Rift region to fight drug and alcohol abuse. Nacada Board Chair Bishop Stephen Mairori cited a Presidential directive on drugs and noted that the Rift Valley recorded the highest number of illicit alcoholic brews seized in the country over the last two and a half years, with security agencies confiscating 493,073 litres of illicit alcohol in the region between January 2024 and May 2026.
NACADA Board Chair Bishop Dr. Stephen Mairori, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, and religious leaders from the North Rift region have formed an alliance to dismantle drug and alcohol networks. The initiative will intensify crackdowns on illicit brew dens and expand treatment, counseling, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs for addicts.
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has announced a partnership with religious leaders in the North Rift region to address rising cases of drug and alcohol abuse, particularly among young people, with discussions focused on concerns over illicit alcohol, narcotics, and school unrest.
President William Ruto moved Principal Secretary Julius Bitok from the Education Ministry to the State Department for Tourism following criticism over his handling of student unrest that led to closures of over 200 schools. The reassignment has sparked debate about whether Bitok should have been dismissed rather than transferred, with critics citing his short and turbulent tenure and an earlier warning from the Majority Leader about his competence.
President William Ruto has reassigned Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to the State Department for Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moved from Tourism to Basic Education, effective immediately.
Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has been reassigned to the State Department for Tourism, with John Lekakeny Ololtuaa taking over the Basic Education docket, according to a statement by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Ololtuaa assumes the education post amid recent school unrest that led to closures.
President William Ruto has reassigned Prof. Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moves from Tourism to the Basic Education docket. The changes take effect immediately amid ongoing school unrest and closures.
The Head of Public Service Felix Koskei convened a Principal Secretaries' Forum at Kenya AIST in Konza Technopolis to step up pressure on implementation of the government's transformation agenda before the financial year closes. The session reviewed progress across ministries on priority programmes including food security, national security, public health, government communication and investment promotion.
Wajir Stadium held Kenya's 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time, with President William Ruto arriving at 8:30am to crowds that exceeded the venue's 10,000-seat capacity. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew thousands of residents and visitors from early morning hours.
Wajir Stadium hosted the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in the county, with thousands of Kenyans gathering at the newly expanded 10,000-seater venue. The event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," drew crowds from early morning, with President William Ruto arriving at 8.30 am.
Felix Koskei, the Head of Public Service, has urged schools to enforce discipline and safety standards following a fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County that killed 16 learners. The fire revealed safety violations including overcrowding and a locked exit door; the Education Cabinet Secretary dissolved the school's Board of Management and eight students were arrested on suspicion of arson.
President Ruto has reassigned two Principal Secretaries following the resignation of Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban over alleged substandard fuel importation. Kello Harsama moves from ASALs and Regional Development to replace Liban as Petroleum PS, while Caroline Karugu, the EAC Affairs PS, takes on an acting dual role in ASALs and Regional Development.
President Ruto has announced government investment of more than Ksh.10 billion in blue economy projects at the Coast, including five fish landing sites, three fish markets, 272 modern fishing boats, a Ksh.1.5 billion hatchery, and a Ksh.2 billion Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County, aimed at strengthening families dependent on fishing.
Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed was sworn in on Wednesday as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term, replacing Humphrey Wattanga. His appointment has been challenged in court by Benard Opere on grounds that Mohamed had exceeded the retirement age of 60 years for public officers.
President William Ruto has stepped up Kenya's diplomatic push for Justice Njoki Ndung'u to be elected as an ICC judge, introducing her to leaders from numerous African and international countries during the Africa Forward Summit. Kenya is seeking support from the 125 member states of the Rome Statute, emphasising Justice Ndung'u's legal experience and contributions to constitutional jurisprudence.
A powerful cabal of State operatives and private interests are maneuvering to seize the 9,394-acre Miwani Sugar Mills property, one of Kenya's largest public land assets, according to The Standard's investigation.
A fierce battle is raging over the 9,394-acre Miwani Sugar Mills property in Kisumu County, with a powerful cabal of State operatives and private interests maneuvering to seize one of Kenya's largest public land assets, according to The Standard's investigation.
Kenya has intensified efforts to secure a seat for Supreme Court Judge Njoki Ndung'u at the International Criminal Court, with President William Ruto and top government officials rallying behind her candidacy in what officials describe as a coordinated, non-partisan push. Ndung'u, a long-serving Supreme Court judge since 2011, is recognised for her work on constitutional law, criminal jurisprudence, and the Sexual Offences Act.
The Kenyan government has intensified diplomatic backing for Justice Njoki Ndung'u's bid for a seat on the International Criminal Court, with President Ruto convening a high-level strategy meeting that included the Chief Justice, Prime Cabinet Secretary, and Head of Public Service to demonstrate unified commitment.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenya's regulatory authorities to enhance efficiency, fairness, and predictability in service delivery to support economic growth and reduce the cost of doing business, while aligning operations with the government's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
Kenya's Chief of Staff Felix Koskei held talks with the Betting Control and Licensing Board and gaming operators, reviewing regulatory reforms over the past two and a half years and discussing how to position the sector for sustained growth while emphasizing ethical conduct and responsible gaming.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said overlapping agencies and weak regulatory systems have eroded public confidence and delayed business approvals, telling 127 agency heads at a conference in Kitui that the government review found fragmented mandates and duplication across regulators.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told the 3rd Annual Regulatory Authorities and Agencies Conference that regulatory agencies represent the most visible face of government to citizens and that the credibility of government is built or eroded through their efficiency, fairness and enforcement. He emphasised that when regulatory systems function well they provide order and protect consumers, but when they fail the consequences are immediate and visible.
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's public service must move beyond procedural compliance to embrace personal responsibility, ethical leadership, and recognition of human dignity in the workplace, as directed by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.
Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has announced that the ministry has temporarily waived fuel standards to ensure continued supply following disruptions to global supply routes. The move comes weeks after a similar waiver led to arrests and resignations of three senior petroleum and pipeline officials.