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Former nominated senator Millicent Omanga has been removed from the board of Kenya Shipyards Limited, ending her service at the state corporation barely a year after she was appointed in January 2025.
In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump said the European Union had failed to meet its obligations under an existing trade arrangement, although he did not give specific details on the alleged breach.
Dr Obwaka died on Friday evening at 7 pm at Nairobi Hospital, where he had worked for many years treating patients and guiding younger doctors. According to a source at the facility, he had been rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
His family said he passed away on Friday evening after being rushed to the facility where he had served for many years, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
However, the Prime Cabinet Secretary raised concern over low voter registration numbers in Western Kenya during the recently concluded exercise by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Freight operations remained a key driver of income, with increased cargo handling contributing to higher earnings, while passenger services also posted gains due to more frequent and better-timed trips.
In a statement seen by Radio Generation on May 1, 2026, the organisation expressed “deep concern” over a cycle of retaliatory attacks that have resulted in loss of life, destruction of businesses, and disruption of transport.
The arrangement is anchored under the Kenya–China Early Harvest Agreement and is expected to benefit approximately 98.2 percent of Kenyan exports.
Atwoli reminded the President that a commitment had been made during the 2025 Labour Day celebrations to push the ratification process forward, but said little progress has been achieved so far.
Kiarie will compete in the Freestyle Battle on Saturday at 4 pm (Kenyan time), return on Sunday at the same time for the Classic Slalom, and conclude with the Speed Slalom on Monday.
In a letter dated April 30, 2026, the law firm Oringe Waswa & Opany Advocates acting on his behalf accuses Gachagua of making statements that falsely linked Onyango to prior knowledge of harm to opposition leader Raila Odinga.
The proposed changes are contained in the Draft Income Tax (Residential Rental Income Tax) Regulations of 2026, which require all individuals earning taxable rental income to register their properties through the Electronic Residential Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), replacing the current voluntary registration model.
Speaking at Kanjai in Ndia Constituency, Ngirici said she was open to joining former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Jubilee or the Democratic Party (DP).
The outage has affected a wide swathe of the city, including Westlands, Lavington, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Upperhill, Ngong Road, Madaraka, Nairobi West, Uthiru, Karen, Kibera and Lang’ata, among other surrounding areas.
the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Kabila was sanctioned for backing the March 23 Movement (M23) and its political-military coalition, the Congo River Alliance (AFC), both of which are implicated in ongoing violence in eastern DRC.
The World Meteorological Organization says South Asia is likely to see below-average rainfall in the June–September 2026 monsoon, alongside above-normal temperatures. The forecast aims to help agriculture, water and heat-health planning.
The Public Investments Committee questioned NITA’s enforcement of training levy arrears flagged by the Auditor General, citing uncollected levies of Sh194,220,421 as of June 2015. NITA said it has adopted new collection and governance measures.
Mudavadi warned that ignoring official procedures has resulted in cases where young people were misled into dangerous environments, including areas experiencing armed conflict, despite having no training for such situations.
President William Ruto pointed to major projects such as the Rironi-Malaba corridor, the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway and the Affordable Housing Programme, saying they are helping drive jobs, improve movement and strengthen economic activity.
Speaking during national Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, President William Ruto announced a 12% general wage increase and a 15% rise in agricultural wages, linking the move to job creation and improved public services.
One of the weakest performers was sugar, where output dropped by 24.8 per cent to 613,000 metric tonnes in 2025. Soft drinks production moved in the opposite direction, rising by 4.9 per cent to 703.7 million litres, although this was lower than the 15.6 per cent expansion recorded the previous year. Processed milk also posted gains, increasing from 619.1 million litres in 2024 to 701.5 million litres in 2025.
Even with the anticipated improvement, the immediate outlook remains concerning. Heavy rains in early May could still lead to flooding, waterlogging and disruptions, especially in areas prone to poor drainage.
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.