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National Youth Service

Also known as: NYS

2026-05-012026-06-13
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    … They started their day on a bright note, dismissing the National Youth Service (NYS) 62-40, but fell to Strathmore University Swords development side 51-54 in their second match of the day.Against NYS, a solid show in the first half saw Lakeside cruise to victory against the NYS …

    Th3 Swish edge out Eldonets as heavy rains disrupt basketball action

  3. Citizen Digital

    … Operational control will remain under Nairobi City County, while the National Youth Service (NYS) will provide additional field supervision to support discipline and coordination on the ground. …

    Nairobi County restructures clean-up programme, absorbs Climate Worx into daily operations
Politics

Government spending exceeded budget in key central offices, COB finds

The News

Kenya's Controller of Budget reports the national government spent far beyond Parliament's approval in key central offices during the nine months to March 2026, while accumulating Ksh.465.87 billion in unpaid bills despite discretionary spending on items including AFCON football subscriptions and hospitality at the Deputy President's office.

Why it matters

Controller of Budget finds central government overspent approved amounts and accumulated Ksh465.87 billion in unpaid bills during nine months to March 2026.

11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Government spending exceeded budget in key central offices, COB finds

    Kenya's Controller of Budget reports the national government spent far beyond Parliament's approval in key central offices during the nine months to March 2026, while accumulating Ksh.465.87 billion in unpaid bills despite discretionary spending on items including AFCON football subscriptions and hospitality at the Deputy President's office.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Treasury allocates Sh3.9 billion stipend for village elders

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed allocating Sh3.9 billion as a stipend for village elders, who will be part of the National Government Administration Officers under the Interior Ministry. Mbadi said the stipend recognizes the elders' roles in addressing security and societal challenges and enhancing local administrative capacities.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kenya's 2026-27 budget allocates Sh45.6 billion to sports and tourism

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Sh45.6 billion for sports, culture, recreation and tourism in the 2026-27 budget, with Sh25.2 billion for the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund and Sh14.3 billion for the Tourism Fund. The allocation aims to stimulate growth, create jobs, promote Kenya as a cultural hub and boost foreign exchange earnings.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Architects oppose prosecution of planning committee members in building collapse case

    The Architectural Association of Kenya has condemned the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions' decision to charge all members of Nairobi City County's Urban Planning Technical Committee over the collapse of the South C Building, arguing that prosecutors should target only those who exercised final decision-making authority rather than professionals without such power.

    7 June 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Strathmore Swords beat Stanbic Aces in KBF women's basketball

    Strathmore University Swords defeated Stanbic Aces 75-60 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, strengthening their chances of finishing in the top five of the regular season.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 6 June

  1. DPP approves manslaughter charges against Nairobi planning officials

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved manslaughter charges against suspended Nairobi County Planning Chief Patrick Analo Akivaga and his successor Dominic Mutegi over the January 2 collapse of Manzil Towers building in South C that killed two security guards. Analo also faces charges of abuse of office and neglect of official duty, and investigators recovered more than Sh65 million in cash at his residence during a separate corruption probe.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 31 May

  1. Child Welfare Society budget increased to Ksh.500 million

    The Child Welfare Society of Kenya is set to receive an additional Ksh.300 million in the 2026/2027 financial year, raising its budget to Ksh.500 million from Ksh.200 million in the previous year. The National Assembly Committee on Social Protection pushed for the increased funding to strengthen child protection, education, and rescue programmes for vulnerable children.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

  1. Eight students arrested in Utumishi Girls fire that killed sixteen

    The DCI has launched an investigation into a deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which claimed 16 student lives. Eight students have been arrested as persons of interest in connection with the suspected arson attack.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Ruto, Kindiki mourn Utumishi Girls school dormitory fire

    President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have mourned students who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, with police reporting 16 dead and 74 hospitalized as investigations continue.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Fire at Utumishi Girls Academy kills 16 students, injures 74

    A dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, claimed 16 lives and hospitalized 74 students in the early hours of Thursday. The affected dormitory block housed 220 students drawn from Grade 10, Form 3, and Form 4.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 10 May

  1. Th3 Swish defeat Eldonets in women's basketball league

    Th3 Swish defeated Eldonets in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match, with a final score that reflected the visitors' strong first-half performance. A Men's Premier League match between Nairobi City Thunder and Eldonets Platinum at the same venue was postponed due to heavy rains.

    10 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

  1. Nairobi integrates Climate Worx into county sanitation operations

    Nairobi County has decided to absorb the Climate Worx programme into its routine sanitation system, consolidating duties including street sweeping, drainage clearing, and waste handling into daily operations to eliminate duplication and ensure consistent clean-up work rather than periodic campaigns.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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