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Barasa noted that the programme’s success relies on having large numbers of seedlings available, prompting the government to mobilise forest stations nationwide to increase production.
The programmes are offered in National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes, Institutes of Science and Technology, and other accredited technical colleges.
In a statement issued on March 9, 2026, he accused the government of prioritising taxation and corruption over disaster preparedness and proper urban planning, while calling for competent public appointments, transparent procurement and stronger investment in drainage and disaster management systems.
According to the ministry, the public participation process aligns with Article 10 of the Constitution, which guarantees citizens the right to contribute to the development of laws and public policies.
According to the report, the Director of Public Prosecutions has already accepted seven recommendations for prosecution, one recommendation for administrative action and three recommendations for closure. A further 21 files are still awaiting advice from the prosecution office.
School heads are now required to register candidates through KNEC’s computer-based assessment portal, with strict timelines and verification measures in place to ensure accuracy and accountability.
The move comes alongside the termination of several other key figures from the coalition’s decision-making bodies.
The message comes at a time of heightened conflict in the Middle East, signalling Russia’s continued strategic partnership with Iran during a period of regional uncertainty.
Tourists and operators have been advised to use the nearby Tawi Airstrip, located about five kilometres from the Kimana Gate, as an alternative. This facility will allow continued entry into the park while the main airstrip remains closed.
The NLC emphasized that all acquisition processes were transparent and aligned with legal requirements. As part of the compulsory acquisition procedure, the Commission issued a gazette notice declaring the government’s intention to acquire the land and invited objections from any interested parties.
In a statement issued on Monday, the group’s president, Ahmed Yakub Kalebi, issued the warning following the closure of several facilities over fraudulent claims linked to the former National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and the Social Health Authority (SHA).
The collaboration focuses on language skills, professional orientation, and ethical recruitment, ensuring graduates meet global standards and integrate smoothly into foreign health systems, while maintaining KMTC’s commitment to high-quality training.
Global oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel amid a Middle East war involving Iran, the US and Israel, raising inflation risks and energy costs for households and businesses worldwide.
Saudi Arabia has condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on the Kingdom and GCC states, rejecting Tehran’s claims and vowing all necessary measures to protect its security, sovereignty and key energy infrastructure.
Under the proposal, the government would transfer royalties to county revenue funds within 21 days of receipt, ensuring that communities start seeing benefits without long delays.
Sakaja said the capital cannot operate like other counties that depend only on allocations from the equitable share formula.
The U.S. Embassy in Muscat has issued a security alert for Americans in Oman, outlining departure options, shelter-in-place steps and travel restrictions amid the widening 2026 U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict.
PPA Party Leader Maliba Arnold warns Kenya’s National Infrastructure Fund is enabling budget bypass, asset securitization and opaque spending, urging tighter oversight to protect public assets and taxpayers.
Nairobi West Commissioner Rose Chege said that as of March 9, 2026, at least 27 people had been confirmed dead in the capital following the flooding.
Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja, speaking during a live interview on Sunday with a local TV station, blamed poor waste disposal habits among Nairobi residents. He maintained that many of the challenges facing the city are historical and that drainage problems cannot be solved overnight.
Under the legislation, judges will contribute 7.5 per cent of their basic salary, while the government will contribute 15 per cent to the fund.
NPS officials said on Monday that sustained patrols, community engagement and amnesty appeals are encouraging residents to hand over illicit weapons, contributing to broader efforts to curb crime and banditry that have long plagued northern and Rift Valley regions.
Speaking on Sunday at Meru Teachers Training College, league coordinator Mariam Chepkemoi said more teams from institutions and residential estates have shown interest in joining the competition, a sign that netball is gaining popularity through regular matches.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, he stressed that mismanagement, lack of coordination, and political interference across 20 agencies have compounded the city’s challenges, leaving residents exposed to recurrent floods and infrastructure failure.
The fund aims to mobilize Sh5 trillion to shift Kenya’s infrastructure financing from a debt-driven model to a sustainable, investment-led approach.
