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Labour CS Alfred Mutua said Kenya is seeing clear progress at Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, citing over 6.2 million jobs, fewer strikes, digital and housing programmes, and NSSF pension payments within seven days.
Globally, Labour Day is observed on different dates depending on national traditions, though it is widely connected to International Workers’ Day, which falls on May 1. The date is historically linked to the 1886 labour protests in the United States that championed the eight-hour working day, a movement that shaped modern labour rights.
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli warned against early political campaigns during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, urging IEBC to stop early rallies and urging politicians to wait for the official election timetable.
Officials in Nairobi received a Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) inspection team at NCI-Kenya headquarters to assess venue, logistics and preparedness for the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2027.
Police indicated that the raid followed reports and intelligence linking the group to a string of incidents that have unsettled residents and interfered with normal activities in the area.
The event is being held at Chavakali High School, where workers have gathered to celebrate International Labour Day and reflect on the state of labour in the country over the past year.
The planting exercise took place in Tudor Creek, a key coastal ecosystem where mangroves are vital for protecting shorelines, supporting marine life and storing carbon. These forests act as natural barriers against erosion and storms, yet they remain under threat from human activity and climate change.
The race has already pulled in strong attention across Nyandarua County, with the United Democratic Alliance, the Democracy for Citizens Party linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and the Jubilee Party all presenting candidates as they position themselves for control of the seat
Siaya County says 4,750 one-month-old improved kienyeji chicks were delivered to 190 farmer groups in West Alego Ward. The county-run programme pairs distribution with training on feeding, housing, vaccination and biosecurity to improve poultry outcomes.
The early arrivals created a structured and lively scene, with teams moving in coordinated formations that reflected their workplaces and industries. Distinct uniforms marked different sectors, with hospitality workers seen in white chef attire, while others from corporate, manufacturing, and service sectors arrived in branded outfits linked to their organisations.
According to the report, total national government expenditure on social services is projected to fall to Sh67.2 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, down from Sh74.0 billion in the previous year. The drop is mainly linked to reduced recurrent spending in the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that curtailments to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting energy, transport, manufacturing and food systems. He outlines scenarios that could raise inflation, cut growth and increase poverty and hunger.
Under the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, prosecutors will no longer be able to discontinue criminal proceedings independently. Any decision to terminate a case will first require approval from a judge before it can take effect.
Balala joins WTTC after serving for more than 12 years as Kenya’s Tourism and Wildlife minister, where he helped design and implement key tourism policies and worked closely with private sector stakeholders to support industry growth.
Under the new system, the public will be able to track how individual judicial officers manage their caseloads, including the number of matters concluded and those left pending. This marks a shift from evaluating the Judiciary as a whole to examining the output of each officer, a change likely to influence conduct and expectations within the courts.
In parts of Nairobi, flash floods were reported near T-Mall along Lang’ata Road where a vehicle was caught in a ditch with people inside. Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all the occupants were safely rescued without any injuries.
Federal prosecutors released a video on Thursday showing the moment an armed man tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to allegedly attempt to kill US President Donald Trump.
The Auditor General’s report for the year ended June 30, 2025, details how unknown private parties moved into the university’s land in Njoro and planted maize and wheat without a valid agreement, before later failing to comply with a profit-sharing understanding, resulting in a loss of Sh24,189,987 for the institution.
DCI detectives recovered a loaded Tokarev pistol, ammunition, a knife and phones after Dandora Police Station confronted three young men allegedly robbing pedestrians on Councillor Opundo Road. One suspect died; two escaped toward Maili Saba.
Kenya Wildlife Service says it detected abnormal foamy water inflows on April 30 and has started water sampling and enforcement. The suspected contamination enters via the Mlolongo Athi Dam ecosystem, threatening rivers and downstream communities.
Speaking on Thursday from the rally headquarters in Taita Taveta, Clerk of Course Riyaz Ismail said that the final preparations for the rally are now complete, as organisers confirm full readiness, describing the atmosphere as intense, with all operational elements aligning ahead of the start.
The Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill, 2023, also aims to strengthen coordination between national and county governments in tackling a vice that many said is crippling rural livelihoods.
Education experts say the increase reflects continued government focus on early childhood education, alongside community-driven efforts that have encouraged parents to take children to school earlier. Programmes targeting girls have also helped reduce barriers that once kept many out of class.
Lawyer Joe Mwariri, representing the group, told the committee the pensioners had every reason to expect timely payment after years of service.
Kenya’s team secured a gold, a silver, and four bronze medals in the women’s U-17 category, a performance Kenya Amateur Wrestling Association (KAWA) Secretary General Erick Walucho described as a step in the right direction, with focus now shifting to qualification for the Dakar Youth Olympic Games in September.
According to Ethekon, 267,249 people were registered between September 29, 2025 and the end of April under continuous voter registration at constituency offices. He noted that the larger portion, 2,345,476 voters, signed up during the 30-day mass exercise that was rolled out countrywide.
Officials from Kenya Premier League (KPL) clubs held a consultative meeting on Thursday in Nairobi to address key issues affecting the top tier of Kenyan football and resolved to request a prompt engagement with the embattled FKF president upon his return.
President William Ruto urged Kenyans to strengthen family values, prioritise parenting and education, during the burial of 93-year-old Mzee Edwin Kipchirchir Koech in Bomet County. He also warned against parental neglect.
The decision follows growing concern from oil sector players who have been struggling to secure fuel that meets Kenya’s strict quality requirements. Industry reports point to tightening global supply, with particular pressure coming from disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, through which a large share of global oil shipments pass.
