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MSMEs Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni said on Thursday, April 9, that the waiver will apply to NYOTA beneficiaries who have completed mentorship and officially started running their businesses. She added that counties had earlier committed to supporting the initiative by offering similar relief within their areas of jurisdiction.
If cleared, the incoming commissioners will take over from the team led by Reverend Samuel Kobia, whose term came to an end on November 17, 2025, after serving for six years since November 2019.
At the 64th Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, ongoing at Kagumo Teachers Training College, Nyeri National Polytechnic, and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, students are presenting performances that go beyond entertainment.
The Coast and Northeastern Kenya have also been listed among areas likely to experience rainfall during the same period.
The Communication Authority points to a clear driver behind the fall, the steady migration of users to internet-based messaging platforms that do not rely on traditional text services.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Policy and Strategy Advisor at the Elimu Bora Working Group, Boaz Waruku criticised the allocation of Sh3.5 billion meant for infrastructure development in 400 schools, describing it as unclear and open to abuse.
In its statement, the Authority warned against actions that may deliberately interfere with normal distribution.
According to the report, magistrates top the list of public officials receiving the highest average cash bribe, at Sh164,367. Other officials handling high-value bribes include judges in courts, immigration officers, and land registry officers. Immigration officers receive an average of Sh17,000, while land registry officers take about Sh12,000 on average.
The remarks immediately set off laughter among those present, with the President maintaining a light mood as he continued speaking on expectations for official events.
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Odinga also strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a cowardly act that has no place in society and calling for action against those responsible.
According to projections presented before the committee, the arrangement could generate about Sh900 billion over its lifetime, with nearly 76 per cent expected to go to the private partner, a breakdown MPs said raised serious questions about fairness and value for money.
In this case, he argues that the judges reached the wrong decision and wants the tribunal to declare him the winner.
The committee, chaired by Mandera West MP Adan Yussuf Haji, said the security response on the ground has not matched the scale of the problem, even with what they believe is adequate deployment in the region.
Sefu Shabani Ramadhan, widely known as Matonya, appeared before Chief Magistrate Robinson Ondiek at the Shanzu Law Courts, where he faced one count of rape.The court granted bond set at Sh 500,000, with a requirement for one Kenyan surety.
The announcement from Moscow follows repeated appeals by President Volodymyr Zelensky for a ceasefire, which had previously gone unanswered by the Kremlin. The latest declaration is likely to be met with suspicion in Ukraine, especially given past experiences with similar pauses.
Waruku linked the troubled rollout to what he described as pressure to spend a Sh12 billion education reform grant, claiming the process was driven by textbook procurement deals rather than proper groundwork.
University officials defended the payments, saying they were responsibility allowances for staff attached to the offices of the principal, deputy principal and council secretariat.
The FIFA Team One cohort will include 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials drawn from six confederations and 50 Member Associations.
The first lady said she had never had any relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, noting that any interaction with Maxwell was limited to casual communication. She explained that she only “crossed paths” with Epstein once, at an event in 2000 that she attended with her husband.
According to Derick Luvega, Director of Communication at the Vihiga Senate Office, the attack happened shortly after armed individuals confronted him and questioned his political position before turning violent. His security team reportedly acted cautiously and avoided opening fire in a crowded area to prevent harm to civilians.
The 32-year-old has featured 373 times for Liverpool, playing a central role in a team that lifted two Premier League titles and the Champions League under Jurgen Klopp. His consistency, work rate, and attacking output made him a key figure during one of the club’s most successful periods in recent history.
Pope Leo will travel between April 13 and 23 through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, covering long distances estimated at nearly 18,000 kilometres. The schedule includes stops in 11 different towns and cities and will involve 18 flights during the 10-day mission.
Health facilities are another major area of concern. Patients report paying extra charges to access treatment, secure hospital beds, or move faster through queues. These costs affect many families, especially those already struggling with limited income.
Speaking during a Special Address to the Nairobi City County Assembly on Thursday, April 9, Ruto said the plan will rely on new infrastructure, including a Material Recovery Facility and transfer stations distributed across different parts of the city.
While issuing the sentence, Magistrate Onyina said the court had considered mitigation arguments from defence lawyers, submissions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, pre-sentencing reports, and the period the accused had already spent in custody since their arrest.
During the sitting on Thursday, chaired by Saku MP Dido Ali Rasso, concerns were raised over whether current anti-drug strategies have sufficient legal backing, with the committee emphasizing that enforcement must be grounded in approved legislation.
