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Prosecutors told the court that dozens of transactions were processed through the lender’s system and key records wiped out, pointing to possible manipulation of internal controls.
Netanyahu, who has visited Washington six times since Trump returned to office, the most by any foreign leader, was expected to push for a deal that would not only halt uranium enrichment but also restrict Iran’s ballistic missile programme and curb its support for armed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Kisia maintained that the leadership changes were carried out in line with the coalition agreement. He said members first gave time to mourn Raila Odinga, who passed on October 15, before making any adjustments.
For eight years, Sifuna was a central figure in ODM, known for his outspoken style and fierce loyalty to Raila. But the former party leader’s death last October created a vacuum that exposed divisions within the party and left Sifuna increasingly isolated.
Van Der Beek, a father of six, received his diagnosis in late 2023 but revealed his condition to the public in November 2024.
The eight suspects face charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the Penal Code, and additional murder-related counts before the High Court.
Authorities confirmed the suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene, while the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Mbadi defended Sifuna’s ouster as a necessary measure to safeguard ODM’s structure. He argued that expecting a senior official to stay in office while pursuing a path contrary to the party’s direction was unrealistic.
Oburu said there should be no doubt that ODM has set its sights on the office, stressing that the party’s interest is about public service, not personal rivalries.
In a joint statement, the five bodies — collectively known as the Quintet — expressed “grave concern at the continued escalation of the conflict in the Sudan” and urged parties to stop further military action.
Mbadi explained that the next steps involve review by the National Governing Council (NGC) and subsequent ratification at the National Delegates Conference (NDC), in accordance with the party constitution.
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o told MPs that weak legal safeguards and limited transparency threaten proper oversight of Turkana petroleum revenues, urging clearer monitoring of county and community oil shares.
The CoG further demanded the reconstitution of affected Senate committees as a prerequisite for restoring confidence in the oversight process.
In a decision issued by the Office of the Ombudsman, the Commission directed KUPPET, through the Kisii Branch Executive Secretary, to facilitate access to documents requested by Mr. F.O., a union member, in a letter dated February 17, 2025.
On Wednesday, ODMs National Executive Committee (NEC) resolved to remove Sifuna as its Secretary General.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye declared that Osman is a Kenyan citizen by birth and found that state agencies violated his constitutional rights by removing him from the country without due process.
The NEC further announced that Catherine Omanyo, one of the party’s Deputy Secretaries General, will assume the role in an acting capacity pending the election of a substantive office holder.
Sakaja maintained that the constitutional framework governing devolution must be respected and that Nairobi County would retain its legally assigned responsibilities.
An 85-year-old Swiss national was arrested in Watamu, Kilifi County, after police found a missing 15-year-old girl in a villa. He remains in custody pending arraignment as investigations continue.
