The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has clarified why several highly competitive courses are currently unavailable on its portal, following the opening of the course revision window for the upcoming September intake. The placement body explained that the system automatically filters out programs once institutions fill all their available slots. This measure directly impacted the first application phase, which concluded on May 6. According to KUCCPS, removing these options prevents students from wasting their choices on programs that no longer have any remaining capacity. This automatic removal has heavily affected premier programs, including Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, and The post KUCCPS Explains Why Medicine, Nursing and Engineering Have Vanished From Its Portal appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The coordinated nationwide protests which kicked off on Monday caused widespread commuter disruptions, supply chain delays, and economic paralysis.

Jubilee Party presidential hopeful Fred Matiang’i says Kenyans are doing President William Ruto a favor by allowing his administration to complete its full term in office. Speaking on Monday, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary delivered one of his sharpest assessments yet of the Kenya Kwanza government, arguing that citizens have shown remarkable patience with a leadership he believes has run the country into the ground since taking power in 2022. “We are saying Wantam, and even one term is generous for people who have performed so disastrously like this. I don’t understand how you can do this to a country The post Matiang’i: Letting Ruto Finish One Term Is Already Generous appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenya has raised its Ebola preparedness status after Uganda confirmed two cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), including one fatality, both involving travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Ministry of Health issued the public health advisory on Monday, May 18, 2026, noting that while Uganda has reported no further spread of the virus, Kenya is not standing down. The alert comes against the backdrop of an active and worsening Ebola outbreak in the DRC, which has already recorded 10 confirmed cases, 336 suspected cases, and 88 deaths, numbers that have kept the entire East African region on The post Ebola Is at Kenya’s Doorstep: What the Ministry of Health Wants You to Know Now appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

In a move that marks the end of a major era in Swahili radio, celebrated broadcaster Ann Njogu has announced her departure from Radio Maisha’s popular mid-morning program, Staarabika. In her heartfelt announcement, the seasoned presenter expressed deep appreciation to her loyal listeners, acknowledging their consistent engagement, stories, and unwavering support over the years. “You have been riding with me on Radio Maisha and Staarabika for a while now, and I’m sitting here trying to find words that don’t sound too small for what this long journey meant. Every midmorning, you tuned in, sent in your shouts, your stories, your The post End of an Era as Ann Njogu Announces Emotional Exit From Staarabika Show appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Key topics in Nairobi: regulatory certainty, responsible gambling measures, and the regulator’s new legal status under the 2025 Act. A high-level meeting in Nairobi On May 6 in Kenya’s capital, Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei held a meeting that brought together the leadership of the national gambling regulator and key industry representatives. Among the participants was the Association of Gaming Operators in Kenya (AGOK). The agenda was tightly focused: the progress of sweeping sector reforms and aligning approaches to market regulation. The meeting was a logical continuation of Koskei’s earlier consultations with the regulator and, in his words, The post Felix Koskei convened the gambling regulator and operators amid reforms in Kenya appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A devoted supporter has tattooed Salvation Healing Ministry founder Pastor Victor Kanyari’s 2027 political slogan across her chest to popularize the preacher’s upcoming parliamentary bid. The tattoo, which reads “Panga Kasa na Kanyari 2027,” went viral almost immediately after Kanyari shared a photo of it on his official Facebook page on Monday, May 18, 2026. The self-styled prophet appeared genuinely moved by the gesture, responding warmly in his post: “Waa thanks for the love…#mpkasarani2027.” The bizarre display of support comes amid the vocal preacher’s ongoing efforts to popularize his 2027 political bid for the Kasarani parliamentary seat. Speaking during an The post Pastor Kanyari’s Supporter Tattoos His 2027 Campaign Slogan on Her Chest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

En Formule 1, il arrive parfois qu’une équipe ne gagne pas seulement parce qu’elle a mieux travaillé que les autres, mais parce qu’elle trouve 1 idée que tout le paddock comprend trop tard. Le cas de Brawn GP en 2009 reste l’exemple le plus frappant, car l’écurie a construit sa saison autour du double diffuseur, une interprétation réglementaire qui a offert un gain d’appui décisif au moment où tout le monde repartait presque de zéro. Quand une innovation technique suffit à faire gagner deux dixièmes par tour et à renverser toute la grille, découvrir le site de paris sportif Cameroun The post Des équipes de Formule 1 qui ont bouleversé la hiérarchie avec une seule idée technique appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Ministry of ICT has appealed a directive to transition the national broadcaster, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), and the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) into purely commercial entities, maintaining that their primary mandate is to provide essential social services to Kenyans. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo informed the National Assembly’s ICT committee that he will present a Cabinet memorandum to rescind the decision to shift both KBC and PCK from service-oriented bodies into commercial ventures. The National Treasury had earmarked the two corporations for a structural overhaul, moving them from fully government-controlled state corporations to government-owned entities (GOEs). Under the The post Why Kabogo Wants KBC and Posta Removed From Privatization Plan appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

If you have outdoor plans this week, the Kenya Meteorological Department wants you to think twice. The department has projected continued rainfall across large parts of the country between May 19 and May 25, 2026, with afternoon thunderstorms, morning showers, and partly cloudy nights expected to define the week for millions of Kenyans. The regions in the forecast spotlight include the Highlands, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Coast, parts of the Southeastern Lowlands, and sections of Northeastern Kenya. Rainfall intensity will vary by location, but the department is urging residents across all affected areas to stay alert The post Met Department Issues New Rain Forecast for Kenya appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

EPRA said the adjustments followed concerns raised by public transport operators over the widening price gap between diesel and kerosene, which the government fears could encourage fuel adulteration.

The music scene in Sunyani continues to grow with the release of AlkaBlaka (After the Ship Sunk) — a deeply expressive and inspiring album that reflects resilience, brotherhood, and authentic artistry. More than just a music project, the album serves as a symbol of determination and the power of collaboration between two independent artistes determined […]

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