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According to results announced by the party, Muchina received 3,221 votes while his closest challenger, George Wambugu Kanuri, garnered 3,077 votes in the highly competitive contest.
The EU Parliament had in November 2025 suspended aid to Tanzania over violence and the suppression of opposition figures before, during and after the October 29 General Election.
The convict, Hussein Shafi Bilali, was found guilty of sexually assaulting Safiya Abdi Bilali in the Hagardera area of Fafi Constituency.
The State argued that Kindiki’s appointment did not require clearance from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission despite claims by petitioners that the commission lacked officials to confirm eligibility at the time.
Kudwoli, who competes locally for Otters Swimming Club, impressed at the Miloud Hadefi Olympic Complex after clocking an outstanding 28.62 seconds, a new Kenyan national record that improved on his previous mark of 29.32 seconds.
The US State Department said parents with child support arrears of more than $2,500 could be affected under the new enforcement approach, although officials noted the focus would be on people with “significant outstanding” debt.
Ruto described Laikipia as a key county whose growth and stability remain important to his administration’s plans. He appealed to residents not to be swayed by leaders pushing them to abandon his government.
Speaking on Friday at his office in Nairobi, the Principal Secretary for Sports, Elijah Mwangi, who invited the Kenyan skating ace, called on Kenyan players taking part in the emerging sports
Kenya Medical Association called on politicians, influencers, and content creators to stop filming in restricted hospital areas such as wards and treatment spaces.
Despite the rising tensions, US President Donald Trump maintained that a ceasefire arrangement tied to talks aimed at ending the war launched in February remained in place.
At the centre of the deliberations was frustration from lawmakers who accused state institutions of repeatedly offering promises while failing to deliver practical reforms.
Local reports indicated that many miners may have been inside the shaft when it collapsed, raising fears that the number of victims could rise. Several survivors were pulled out and taken to nearby health facilities, while authorities suspended mining activities at the site to prevent further danger.
The dispute stemmed from a compliance audit conducted by KRA on Nairobi County for the period between 2019 and 2023. Following the review, the authority issued tax assessments exceeding Sh8.2 billion over alleged unpaid PAYE, withholding VAT, withholding income tax, VAT linked to county revenue streams and NITA levies.
KEWOPA also reaffirmed its support for laws and policies aimed at protecting children’s rights and dignity in line with the Constitution and child protection frameworks.
Speaking on Friday in Nairobi, Dr. Samuel Kinyanjui, Country Director for Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Kenya, noted that Africa accounts for up to 20 per cent of the global population.
Speaking during a Boda Boda Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Busia on Thursday, Omollo said the sector remains one of the largest employers of young people and a critical contributor to the country’s economy.
The World Health Organization has confirmed eight infections so far, including three deaths, and is coordinating with international partners to monitor the spread.
Melly is expected to oversee key areas including cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care within the national health system, at a time when Kenya continues to face a growing cancer burden.
ODM leader Oburu Oginga reappeared publicly in Kisumu, saying he is in good health after days of speculation. ODM communication director Philip Etale dismissed rumours of illness or foreign travel and urged supporters to disregard reports.
Kisumu County police arrested a suspect accused of attempting to break into a business at Holo Trading Centre after a security guard’s distress call. Authorities said she was found on the rooftop armed with a sword and surrendered.
Ministry of Roads and Transport CS Davis Chirchir told the Senate that a proposed Road Maintenance Levy Fund formula would allocate 84.98% to national trunk roads and 15.02% to county roads, with ring-fenced county accounts.
President William Ruto announced a new Huduma Centre in Doldol, Laikipia, saying it will be completed within three months to reduce the need for residents to travel to Nanyuki for IDs and civil registration services.
Mwende noted that a 2019 task force on children matters, formed under the Chief Justice, later evolved into the Standing Committee on the Administration of and Access to Justice for Children in Kenya, driving reforms such as the Children’s Act 2022 and child-friendly legal materials.
The Law Society of Kenya has called for swift, impartial investigations into a fatal shooting of boda boda riders during protests in Luanda, Vihiga County. IPOA has launched a probe into the police operation that preceded the unrest.
Naado pointed out that recruitment agencies play a key role in shaping the experience of workers abroad and should therefore be required to guarantee full protection, including proper insurance, transparent contracts, and clear terms that prioritise worker welfare.
Affidavits tabled before the committee allege that county officials, accompanied by unidentified individuals, forcefully entered homes, broke doors, ransacked property, looted valuables and evicted tenants despite existing court orders.
Mogae, who led the southern African nation between 1998 and 2008, had been under medical care for some time, according to an earlier government update that confirmed his hospitalisation without giving further details.
Iranian state media first reported “explosions” in the Strait of Hormuz and described the incident as an “exchange of fire” involving the “enemy”. Reports from local outlets also said explosions were heard in Tehran.
The Labour Cabinet Secretary explained that the revised wage structures will create new minimum wage rates across different sectors while also guiding employers in the private sector as they review salaries under their human resource policies.
