Head of Public Service Felix Koskei underscored the need to eliminate retrogressive cultural practices such as early marriages, which continue to hinder girls’ education in marginalised parts of Kenya. Speaking during an education celebration event in Diif, Wajir County, Koskei called on parents and community leaders to abandon outdated traditions and embrace education as a pathway to empowerment and sustainable development.
Koskei, who was accompanied by Principal Secretary for Culture and Heritage Umi Bashir, praised teachers for their dedication and urged county leadership to institutionalise such events to motivate both students and educators. Bashir echoed his sentiments, emphasizing the importance of recognizing academic achievements to inspire learners and improve performance. Public Service Commission of Kenya.
Police are pursuing a suspected criminal who fatally shot a Special Police Investigations Unit (SPIV) Officer in Thika, sparking a high-level security operation and recovery of a loaded pistol magazine.The incident that happened Wednesday evening in the Cravers area of Thika Town during a Stop-and-Search operation, in an incident that has rattled security agencies in the region. The officer, Police Constable Bernard Koome, was conducting a routine security check when he stopped a man riding a motorcycle. According to police reports, the suspect drew a firearm and shot Koome at close range before hijacking another motorcycle and fleeing the scene. According to Thika Deputy Criminal Investigations Officer (DCIO) Jacinta Mbaika, the officer was part of an intelligence-led operation targeting an armed suspect believed to be linked to a spate of recent robberies in Thika town and its environs.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is aggressively pursuing recovery of public land illegally acquired across Western Kenya’s urban counties of Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia. Western Regional Manager Eric Ngumbi revealed that about 25 per cent of public land in these areas is under illegal possession.Over the past year, EACC has recovered government land worth over 320 million shillings, including prime plots in Kakamega and Bungoma, and is continuing legal efforts against land grabbers and corrupt officials involved in these syndicates. He noted that the agency has also recovered some prime plots in Kakamega’s Milimani estate, with two more to follow and were in the process of recovering land belonging to the official residence of Kakamega South Deputy County Commissioner.
The Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) today launched its 5-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2030) in Nairobi—an important milestone in Kenya’s pursuit of cutting-edge research, health security, and environmental conservation. The plan sets out a focused agenda to enhance biomedical and preclinical research, strengthen ethical primate conservation, and drive innovation in addressing both local and global health challenges. Anchored in Kenya Vision 2030, the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), and the goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the strategy affirms KIPRE’s critical role in delivering on Kenya’s sustainable development aspirations. This Strategic Plan is a bold step forward for science, sustainability, and public health in Kenya.
The Director DCI, Mr. Mohamed I. Amin has emphasised the critical importance of collaboration in safeguarding the region against the ever-evolving threats posed by terrorism, transnational organised crime, and various security challenges. In his address at the Regional Workshop for the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (EAPCCO), which convened heads of crime intelligence units at the Holiday Inn, Two Rivers in Nairobi, Mr. Amin highlighted the successes of regional operations that have effectively dismantled cross-border smuggling rings, attributing these achievements to timely intelligence sharing that has averted potential crises. The two-day workshop is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to refine their strategies, align their efforts, and ensure a seamless flow of intelligence among member states. Amin also expressed his gratitude to the INTERPOL Regional Bureau for East Africa and the EAPCCO Secretariat for their efforts in organising this important event. The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Africa Apollo, Head of the INTERPOL Regional Bureau, Ibrahim Jillo, Director of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, among other distinguished guests.Regional Workshop for the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (EAPCCO), which convened heads of crime intelligence units at the Holiday Inn, Two Rivers in Nairobi, Mr. Amin highlighted the successes of regional operations that have effectively dismantled cross-border smuggling rings, attributing these achievements to timely intelligence sharing that has averted potential crises.The two-day workshop is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to refine their strategies, align their efforts, and ensure a seamless flow of intelligence among member states.
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