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The situation appeared more worrying at the Children’s Remand Home in Malindi, where MPs reported that children were living in poor conditions that fell below expected care standards.
Kittony, who recently assumed the role, said the board is already implementing immediate interventions, including short-term financing from a group of Kenyan banks meant to ease pressure on operations and settle pressing obligations.
Kang’ata assured parents and residents that updates would continue to be shared through official county communication channels as investigations progress.
The court further barred the respondents from admitting, transferring, receiving or facilitating the entry into Kenya of persons exposed to or infected with Ebola under the reported arrangement with the United States.
The conversation comes as concern continues to grow over how prepared countries in the region are to contain a possible Ebola outbreak.
According to papers presented to the committee, primary schools are facing a capitation deficit of Sh8.9 billion, while junior schools and senior secondary schools are each short of Sh27 billion in funding.
The Child therapist explained that many callers contact the helpline seeking advice on child support, custody disputes, birth registration, and child maintenance.
Each incident follows a familiar pattern; emergency response, investigations, official statements, and promises of reform before attention fades and the same weaknesses remain.
Matches will be played across major cities in the three countries, with millions of international visitors expected to travel across North America during the month-long event.
MPs expressed doubts over the realism of revenue forecasts and raised concerns about gaps in tax collection systems.
Speaking to Radio Generation from Florida on Thursday, Kilonzo expressed optimism about his future, insisting that his dream is to one day compete at the Paralympic Games.
Authorities said individuals who had already cleared fines or resolved their immigration status are required to leave the country on or before the deadline. Enforcement actions are expected to begin immediately after the waiver expires.
Appearing before Milimani Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo on Thursday, May 28, 2026, Nyatete said the authority carried out its mandate but encountered resistance from officers on the ground.
Government pathologist Dr Titus Ngulungu on Thursday night said the condition of the bodies made it impossible to rely on visual identification, forcing investigators to depend on scientific methods to establish the identities of the deceased.
Ruto said the reforms are part of a broader effort to strengthen SHA through digital systems that will improve how health services are managed, monitored, and delivered, with emphasis on accountability and efficiency.
The organisation stressed that schools are expected to provide safe learning spaces where children can grow and develop without fear, noting that parents rely on education authorities and school administrations to ensure strong protection systems are in place before admission.
KMPDU has now called on Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to explain the criteria used in selecting Kenya for the arrangement, while questioning whether the country is being exposed to unnecessary biosecurity risks.
The President recalled a moment during a visit to New York last year when a conversation with a global health expert pushed him to reflect on Kenya’s progress in reducing maternal and child deaths.
Inside the Chamber, proceedings were interrupted as Speaker Moses Wetang’ula called for members to stand and pay tribute to the victims through a moment of silence. MPs rose together in honour of the young lives lost, with the House falling quiet in remembrance.
PS Muthoni highlighted major milestones including community health deployment, universal registration under the Social Health Authority, and investments in pharmaceutical manufacturing as part of efforts to position Kenya as a regional health hub.
Murang’a County says it will launch a fully equipped Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Unit and a modern Women’s Clinic at Maragwa Hospital on Friday, aimed at improving specialised care and reducing Nairobi referrals for patients.
He says over 55,000 people have been screened and 2,200 health workers trained, while reaffirming Health CS Aden Duale’s confirmation that the country remains Ebola-free.
The 37-year-old, who is fresh from the Senior African Athletics Championships in Accra, had earlier hinted at retiring from the continental competition, saying his focus will now shift to global events.
Caroline W. Karugu, who is currently serving as Principal Secretary for East African Community Affairs, has been assigned additional duties as Acting Principal Secretary for the State Department for ASALs and Regional Development.
Speaking during a media briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, DCP Secretary General John Methu criticised government response mechanisms, arguing that repeated school disasters reflect systemic failure in emergency preparedness and oversight.
DCI says five suspected gang members were arrested in Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Murang’a linked to a stolen Toyota Sienta and livestock theft. Police recovered the vehicle with fake plates and seized tools; suspects remain in custody.
Olekina warned that without structural changes, Nairobi will continue facing problems linked to rapid urban growth, including traffic jams, expansion of informal settlements, and strain on public services.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the board said the falsified product had been identified during routine post-marketing surveillance activities conducted to monitor health products and technologies in circulation across the country.
