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Engineering or Medicine? KUCCPS Reopens Portal for First Revision Window
KUCCPS has reopened its portal until May 22 for the first revision of 2026/2027 placements, offering KCSE candidates another chance to apply for listed programmes amid ongoing skills demand in Kenya's infrastructure sector.
Engineering Politics: IEK Members Defy Council Rejection and Venue Block to Push SGM Amid Suspended Elections
IEK elections remain suspended by court order with the council term lapsed, prompting members led by Eng. Howard A. M'mayi to requisition a Special General Meeting for a way forward; the council has rejected the request, blocked the venue and invited members to a kamukunji briefing instead.
EPRA Hikes Diesel by KSh46 as It Sets May-June Fuel Prices
EPRA has released new maximum retail prices for the May 15 to June 14 period, raising super petrol by KSh16.65 and diesel by KSh46.29 per litre in Nairobi while kerosene stays flat.
French Firm CMA CGM to Invest Sh105 Billion in Mombasa Port Upgrade
France's CMA CGM has agreed to invest $820 million, or Sh105 billion, to modernise two container terminals at the Port of Mombasa under a new cooperation framework with the Kenyan government.
Kenyans Split Over Renovated State House Modern Look as Architect Brands It Mediocre
Public opinion is sharply divided on Nairobi's newly renovated State House, with some praising its modern lighting and design while others lament the loss of historic character and question the spending.
Homa Bay Pier Redevelopment Advances on Lake Victoria Shoreline
Ongoing construction at Homa Bay Pier includes new terminal buildings, warehouses and a lakefront amphitheatre as part of Kenya's Blue Economy and Vision 2030 plans.
IEK Council Rejects Member Request for Special General Meeting as Elections Remain Suspended
Eng. Howard A. M'mayi's requisition for a 21 May 2026 Special General Meeting, backed by significant member support, has been turned down by the IEK Council. It cites failure to meet the 30-day notice rule and sub judice risks from two ongoing High Court petitions that suspended elections.
KURA Highlights Ngong Road Naivasha Road Flyover Features As Completion Nears
Kenya Urban Roads Authority has shared details and photographs of the 800-metre elevated dual carriageway at the Ngong Road-Naivasha Road junction, including pedestrian walkways, cycling lanes and drainage systems meant to reduce travel time from Ngong Town to Nairobi CBD.
US Firm Issues Update on Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway After Rejection of Its Proposals
Everstrong Capital has responded after a Kenyan PPP committee declined its petition on the Usahihi Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway feasibility report. The US firm says it respects the decision but remains committed to mobilising private finance for the project.
15 Dead in West Pokot Gold Mine Collapse as Rescue Efforts Continue
Fifteen miners lost their lives when a shaft collapsed in Ramos, West Pokot County, on Thursday evening. Rescue teams are still searching the debris for possible survivors while authorities have suspended all mining in the area