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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has cautioned that any attempt to attack police stations, damage government property, or take part in coordinated violence will face strict legal action, stressing that such acts threaten national stability.
Oburu clarified that zoning is only one of several items the party intends to table once talks officially begin, maintaining that no formal process has started.
According to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, the turnout has been largely powered by young people registering for the first time, signaling stronger engagement in electoral matters.
The concerns were raised during a sensitisation workshop held in Kiambu County and organised by the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services through the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, in partnership with the Institute of Public Finance and UN Women.
The committee, led by chairperson Jackson Mandago, said the visits were aimed at assessing service delivery, infrastructure development and management of resources in devolved health systems.
The Cabinet Secretary revealed that a recently deployed specialised police unit in Kitale and its surrounding areas has already yielded significant results, with dozens of suspects apprehended and taken to court within days of the operation.
The Deputy President noted that the stabilisation of security has enabled the government to roll out a wide range of development projects that were previously disrupted by insecurity.
The council explained that the exercise is meant to ensure all candidate records are correct and free from errors ahead of the national examinations. Parents and guardians are therefore required to go through the details that will be sent back and confirm that everything is accurate.
Senate report flags counties over ethnic imbalance in hiring
According to court proceedings, Mugabe had initially faced an attempted murder charge, but the National Prosecuting Authority did not clarify what became of that count after he reached an agreement with prosecutors. During the hearing, he spoke only to confirm that he understood the charges and to formally enter his guilty pleas.
Speaking during a youth empowerment programme in Mabera, Kuria West Constituency in Migori County on Friday, Wetang’ula stressed that Parliament will firmly uphold its mandate to examine how public resources are used.
The Senator Moses Kajwang-led committee report states, “County Governments comprising the Executive, Assembly and Water Services Boards owe pension schemes a total of Sh.115.7 billion, inclusive of principal, interest, penalties, and the actuarial deficit.”
The raid, conducted on April 16, 2026 at around 9:00 a.m., targeted a wines and spirits outlet identified as a key distribution point for counterfeit alcoholic products.
A report by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee has highlighted gaps in the management of debts owed by counties, pointing to what it says is a widening financial pressure point in devolved units.
Ruto said the new royalty system will rely on a transparent digital platform that will make it easy to track how much money is collected and how it is shared among stakeholders in the creative value chain.
To address the gaps, the Ministry of Health is introducing targeted programmes aimed at improving results in counties carrying the highest burden of maternal and newborn deaths.
The Senate has ordered dozens of county assemblies to appear within 60–90 days to explain audit failures and financial irregularities, warning of heightened scrutiny as it tightens oversight of devolved funds.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled a 10-year CHERISH programme to restore the degraded Cherangany Hills ecosystem, protect key water sources and create 500,000 green jobs across four counties.
According to Jamaican journalist Kayron Raynor, Turkey is considering an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision.
Thugge noted that Kenya’s foreign exchange reserves remain at a comfortable level for now, but the government is seeking extra support to reinforce buffers in case global fuel disruptions persist for longer than expected.
Public Service Commission Chief Executive Officer Paul Famba told lawmakers that the vacancies were declared on December 16, with the application window closing on January 9.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammud said the Constitution protects the right to assemble and protest, but stressed that the freedom must be exercised within the law. He cautioned that demonstrations should not interfere with the rights of others or disrupt normal economic activity.
The procurement has been split into three separate tenders covering road transport, rail movement, and warehousing plus handling services. The closing date for all bids has been set for May 5, 2026, and applicants are required to submit sealed documents alongside a non-refundable tender fee.
The suspects were identified as Cyrus Mureithi Mburu, 54, and Peter Kangethe, 49. Authorities said the arrests followed intelligence leads that guided officers to the locations where the suspects were apprehended.
The session brought together Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni, Hustler Fund chief executive officer Henry Tanui, and Uwezo Fund chief executive officer Peter Lengapiani, alongside Members of Parliament and other government representatives. Discussions centered on accountability, legal structure challenges, and how to improve access to credit for millions of citizens involved in small-scale trade and enterprise.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki outlined Sh712m electrification and Sh32bn road projects in Baringo County, saying expanded power access and new tarmac corridors will boost rural trade and household welfare.
The report further revealed that county assemblies are failing to meet the legal requirement that at least five per cent of public employees be persons with disabilities. Some assemblies were found to have no representation at all.
