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Kenya’s Youth Affairs department has asked MPs for Sh244m for film hubs and Sh100m for Kenya Film School to expand training, jobs and infrastructure for young creatives.
ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga said that only the National Executive Committee (NEC) has the mandate to convene the party’s NDC. She further challenged the faction led by Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna to clarify which NEC body had authorized the parallel meeting.
In a statement, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said multi-agency teams have been deployed nationwide to respond to emergencies, assist affected communities, and safeguard critical infrastructure as rains intensify from Friday through Monday.
The coalition pointed out that the crisis is unfolding at a time when hunger levels are already high. Referring to the Global Hunger Index 2025, it noted that Kenya is ranked 103 out of 123 countries with a score of 25.9, a level classified as “serious hunger.”
The directive follows the submission of a 48-hour action report by the Infrastructure Subcommittee under the Implementation Committee on the Cooperation Agreement, which Sakaja chairs.
Nairobi Hospital says patient services remain uninterrupted as leaders dismiss claims of missing billions, outline revenues and debts, and link turmoil to a governance dispute and past board decisions.
ODM says preparations for its March 27 Special Delegates Convention at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi are nearly complete, with legal notices issued and delegates notified for the key decision-making meeting.
Her remarks come as a 2026 performance audit by the Auditor-General revealed that 86 constituencies could not account for Sh2.1 billion in bursary funds for the 2023/24 financial year.
Making the revelation during the media launch on Wednesday, SOYA founder Paul Tergat said inviting the two continental and global figures aligns with a broader vision to expand the awards beyond Kenya.
A large portion of the payout will go to the co-operative movement, which has about 15 million members. The bank said the sector will receive about Sh9.47 billion, highlighting its close link with co-operative societies.
President William Ruto has launched construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR, a nearly 1,000km line aimed at cutting transport costs and boosting regional trade competitiveness.
Egerton University carries the heaviest burden at Sh25.5 billion. The University of Nairobi follows with Sh17 billion, while Kenyatta University and Moi University owe Sh12.8 billion and Sh10.4 billion respectively.
Lawyers representing the Speaker had initially argued that the High Court had no authority to interfere with parliamentary procedures, citing the doctrine of separation of powers. They contended that internal matters of Parliament should remain outside judicial scrutiny.
Across the continent, Kenya is now placed 10th, coming after South Africa, Morocco, Seychelles, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Malawi, Eswatini and Mauritius. In the East African Community, Tanzania follows closely at position 65, while Uganda is ranked 68 globally.
The National Youth Service has postponed its March 20, 2026 volunteer recruitment to March 21 nationwide, citing a public holiday. Applicants are urged to adjust plans and report on the revised date.
Alia - whose name has been changed for her safety - is among a group of more than 1,100 people evacuated from Afghanistan by the US who are now stuck in limbo in Camp As-Sayliyah (CAS) in Doha.
Abdikarim Hassanow Hassan, also known as Ali, was found guilty under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2012, after evidence presented in court showed he orchestrated a scheme to radicalise and recruit a minor, while providing support for travel to Somalia to join the terrorist group.
Under the new system, customers making peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions will no longer view full phone numbers in transaction notifications. Instead, numbers will appear in a masked format, such as 0722***000, helping to shield users from exposure.
The response follows a two-day meeting between the union and the Principal Secretary for Public Service Jane Imbunya, where both sides sought to address the long-running dispute over the special code used for basic salary adjustments.
Ouko argued that the government focuses more on appearances than actual impact, describing high-profile projects as symbolic gestures rather than initiatives that improve citizens’ lives.
HELB received only Sh4.1 billion of the Sh10 billion requested for student loans, while the TVET department got Sh3 billion of the Sh29 billion it needed for scholarships
Recent exchanges involving President William Ruto and his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua have drawn attention, with both sides accused of using harsh language, including name-calling and body-focused remarks.
Foreign ministers meeting in Riyadh condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, Jordan, Azerbaijan and Türkiye, demanding respect for sovereignty and international law to de-escalate regional tensions.
The sanctions target PwC offices in Kenya, Rwanda, and Mauritius over their involvement in the Eastern Electricity Highway Project in Ethiopia, a Sh149.8 billion programme designed to connect Ethiopia’s power grid with Kenya, reduce electricity costs, and allow Ethiopia to earn revenue through power exports.
Even as rainfall is predicted to ease toward the end of the week, the department cautioned that rain will continue in many areas, including the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and the Highlands on both sides of the Rift Valley.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Matere described the President’s statements as “quite unfortunate,” stressing that Kenya’s diversity should be celebrated rather than ridiculed.
