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Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning during public hearings on the Finance Bill, 2026, the Affordable Housing Fund Board defended the controversial housing levy, sought expanded enforcement powers for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and pushed back against proposed tax changes that it warned could sharply increase the cost of houses.
The opposition’s alternative fiscal framework proposes Sh4.32 trillion in spending, targeting a reduced fiscal deficit of Sh593.5 billion, equivalent to 2.8 per cent of GDP, compared to the government’s projected 5.3 per cent.
Spanish media outlet Marca reports that Rashford's relationship with the La Liga champions is effectively over, with Barcelona's reported signing of fellow Englishman Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for €80 million indicating that their interest in making Rashford's move permanent has cooled.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said preparedness remains a critical component of Kenya’s national health security strategy, particularly given the country’s position as a major regional transport, trade and travel hub.
The facility, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year, handles an estimated 80 to 90 deliveries daily, making it one of the busiest maternity hospitals in the country. The upgraded newborn unit is expected to curb preventable deaths, particularly those linked to hypothermia, while strengthening maternal and neonatal care services.
The newly established Secretariat will serve as the association’s permanent administrative and coordination centre, providing a platform for collaboration among African prosecution agencies as they confront evolving criminal threats that increasingly transcend national borders.
The ministry further announced plans for lower diesel prices in the next monthly fuel review, saying the move would support transport, agriculture, manufacturing, and other sectors that depend heavily on diesel-powered operations
These include the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and UN Women
Assistant Inspector General Johana Tonui has been appointed Commandant of the General Service Unit (GSU) effective immediately, following senior police transfers approved by the National Police Service Board. Frederick Egesa Nyongesa becomes deputy.
Police reported that the attackers first targeted a man at the entrance of the homestead before proceeding deeper into the compound, where they killed an elderly woman
Following his victory at the Padel Open Tournament last Sunday in Nairobi, Kael Shah has been included in the national team set-up. The squad will be coached by Rosemary Owino.
The deals will strengthen skills development, innovation, and climate action while opening new opportunities for trade and investment, cooperation on healthcare, multilateral reform, and regional peace
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed on Wednesday that the last group of 79 injured girls, who had been receiving treatment in various hospitals including Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, have fully recovered and been allowed to go home.
Wamahiu added that schools operate under multiple legal frameworks beyond education law alone
The ministry attributed the unrest to several factors, including leadership challenges within schools, examination-related anxiety, poor conditions in boarding facilities, alcohol and drug abuse, demanding school routines, peer influence, and copycat behaviour
He maintained that this structure helped establish Sifuna as a visible youth-focused figure within the party’s internal reform agenda
The calls were made during public participation forums held in Mombasa and Kisumu on the Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2026, where members of the public urged lawmakers to strengthen enforcement measures before the legislation is passed.
Health workers have started seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement as Turkana prepares for the June-to-October transmission season and continued pressure on services.
The petition had drawn support from various players in the sector, including ride-hailing drivers, content moderators, business process outsourcing workers and other employees working in technology-related fields.
Kenya and Slovakia have maintained diplomatic relations for decades, with cooperation growing across multiple sectors, including education, health, trade and investment, defence, digital transformation, skills development, and labour mobility
The legislator challenged the fairness of the existing arrangement, asking why contributions continue to be deducted without clear individual returns for those who rarely access medical services
The lawmaker disclosed that discussions are underway with a group of like-minded individuals to form what he described as a people's movement, which he also referred to as a Renaissance movement.
Police say at least five people died and several others were injured after a matatu and a trailer collided on the Bungoma–Webuye road near Bukembe Bridge shortly after midnight, with some injured in critical condition.
Nyaribari Chache MP Jhanda Zaheer Merhali, elected in 2022 on a United Democratic Alliance ticket, discusses Kisii childhood, later political competition, and a long relationship with President William Ruto.
The ODM MP maintained that impeachment, while political in nature, must still follow constitutional requirements, adding that questions remain on whether the correct procedures were fully observed.
Friends of Nairobi National Park said they are preparing to use all legal and civic options to block the project, insisting the proposal risks weakening the ecological balance of the 117-square-kilometre park located near Nairobi’s central business district.
More than a month after the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee promised to follow up an eCitizen special audit, hearings have not resumed. The audit flagged about Sh6.24bn routed through an Equity Bank account, with documents missing.
Kinyanjui argued that several MPs who had initially supported the impeachment motion later withdrew their signatures, a development he believes invalidated the process under National Assembly Standing Orders
The 34-year-old referee also reached out to the wider football community, acknowledging messages of encouragement he received following reports of his denied entry.
Authorities explained that the parcel was subdivided without the consent of the purchasers, prompting them to file a complaint and seek investigations