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Speaking in Astana, Kazakhstan on Wednesday, he said Kenya is open for business and ready for strategic partnerships, including direct air links and investment corridors to boost trade between Africa and Central Asia.
The agreements were signed by President William Ruto and his Kazakhstan counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev following bilateral talks focused on expanding economic and strategic ties between the two nations.
NGEC warned that the persistence of violence against women and children highlighted serious weaknesses in institutional response systems, coordination among agencies and protection mechanisms across the country.
The women demanded swift investigations, justice for the victim, and stronger action against violence targeting women, as authorities continue probing the incident through the DCI.
The award, presented in the presence of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, recognises individuals who have contributed to strengthening friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding between nations.
The Green Belt Movement, founded in 1977 by women under the National Women Council, focuses on restoring degraded land, improving livelihoods, and protecting water catchment areas.
A provisional squad of 25 players has been training at the Nyayo National Stadium gymnasium in Nairobi, trying to make the final cut of 14 that will represent Kenya and hope the country qualifies for the African Nations Championship and the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics Games in the USA.
According to KUCCPS, the webinar will be led by Chief Executive Officer Dr Agnes Mercy Wahome, who is expected to respond to questions from students and parents during a live question-and-answer session that will be streamed on Zoom, YouTube, Facebook, and X.
Speaking during the squad unveiling on Wednesday, Odongo expressed confidence ahead of the tournament, although he acknowledged defending champions South Africa women's national rugby union team as Kenya’s biggest challenge.
The court also found that the process went against key constitutional values under Articles 10, 47, and 232, which require fairness, openness, accountability, and proper administrative action in public appointments.
Speaking during a memorial gathering for the daughter of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi in Nairobi, he said political competition should never override the need to preserve national unity and stability.
Women’s rights organisations in Kenya have issued a 40-day ultimatum to the government to declare gender-based violence and femicide a national crisis, citing weekly femicide reports and urging enforcement of existing laws and specialist response.
Speaking on Tuesday in Nairobi during the launch that was attended by Kenya Golf Federation President Philip Ochola, Kenya Golf Union Chairman Chris Kinuthia and Kenya Ladies Golf Union Chairperson Mukami Wangai, Basco Paints Chairman Bipin Shah said the series was designed to create sustainable growth within Kenyan golf through strategic partnerships and long-term investment.
He brings with him a long career spanning both the private sector and public service. In the banking sector, he previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Barclays Kenya and later as Managing Director overseeing Barclays operations across East and West Africa.
Omae said the commission under his leadership would put focus on healing divisions, promoting peaceful coexistence and reinforcing unity among communities.
Omanyo said Kenya’s vulnerability to fuel price shocks is linked to its dependence on imported fuel and its developing economy status, which leaves households exposed to global price changes.
In its submissions to the Senate, KNCCI said that while it supports efforts aimed at protecting minors from tobacco and nicotine products, some of the proposed measures risk being too strict and could negatively affect businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises.
On the evening of May 13, Anita spoke to her parents about her day at a conference on leadership for innovation and excellence in accelerating research on women’s health, hosted by KEMRI at Windsor Hotel.
In a communiqué issued after the talks, the group highlighted pressures on energy, food and fertiliser supply chains linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions, noting that these risks are “particularly affecting the most vulnerable countries.”
Acting ODM Secretary General questioned why institutions responsible for energy regulation do not give early signals on expected price movements, insisting that fuel pricing information should be handled in a transparent and predictable way rather than being released at the last minute.
Forward Travellers Chairman Paul Thiong’o on Wednesday said transport representatives held extensive engagements with senior officials from the Interior Ministry, Transport Ministry, Petroleum Ministry, energy sector representatives, and Nairobi County leadership, focusing on the rising cost of fuel and tax-related challenges facing operators.
During the session, the governor explained that Mandera County did not undertake any direct procurements, contract variations, or contract terminations during the period under review.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, officers attached to the Kilifi-based Anti-Narcotics Unit stormed a residential house in the area where a search was conducted, leading to the discovery of illicit drugs packaged for distribution.
The proposed Finance Bill,2026 is set to introduce several tax adjustments aimed at widening revenue collection without introducing major new taxes.
DRC Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said the death toll linked to the outbreak has reached an estimated 131 people from 513 suspected cases. The latest figures mark a sharp increase from the earlier reported 91 deaths out of 350 suspected infections.
The Interior PS said the issue of criminal gangs infiltrating demonstrations was not new and had existed for many years across different administrations.
