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The Kenya Red Cross Society reports that Miliki, Majaliwa and Onido villages in Kipini West, Tana River County, are fully cut off, while Chalaluma village in Lamu County has also been isolated as floodwaters continue to expand across the region.
Authorities say officers overpowered suspects, secured the area, and recovered communication devices, weapons-related materials, and logistical supplies. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to disrupt extremist networks and enhance public safety.
The engagement, organised in partnership with Zinduka e.V., brought together members of the Somali community, youth, families and religious leaders to discuss the harmful effects of FGM and ways to end the practice.
Speaking during the launch in Nairobi, Race Director Barnaba Korir confirmed that all slots were filled within just three weeks after registration opened, for an event that will feature four categories, the full marathon, half marathon, 10km, and 5km races, with athletes coming from countries including Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, the United States, Japan, and South Africa, among others.
Speaking on Friday during the launch of the Cherangany Ecosystem Restoration Programme at Tebe Grounds, Kapyego Ward, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, he said Kenya had planted 1.7 billion trees and spent billions stabilising fuel prices, while urging citizens to protect both the economy and environment.
Among the affected premises were Aries Residence and an adjacent hotel, where rising water levels trapped occupants before emergency teams moved in to carry out evacuations.
Witnesses described emotional scenes, construction activity, and police intervention as prosecutors build their case over deaths linked to the secluded compound.
Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA) condemned an alleged assault on two chiefs during a public participation meeting in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, saying they were hospitalised. It urged police and prosecutors to act. Robert Alai denied wrongdoing.
The ongoing operation has brought together Kenya Red Cross aqua divers, Beach Management Units, and local fishing boats familiar with the channel, all working jointly to scan the waters in a continuous effort to locate the missing persons.
According to Sakaja, the country should consider a pricing structure that adjusts automatically depending on market conditions, ensuring that taxation does not push retail fuel prices beyond a set limit.
Speaking at the county assembly precincts, the MCAs said the house had agreed to take a firm stand against the governor until he apologises publicly.
Sakaja, who acted as guarantor during the negotiations, urged banks and lenders to avoid taking harsh recovery measures against operators already struggling with rising operational costs and economic pressure.
Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said the county has made notable progress in stabilizing electricity supply through continued engagement with the Ministry of Energy and other national agencies.
The disruption affected major bus and saloon car taxi operators plying the busy Garissa–Nairobi highway. Commuters were stuck at bus stations and roadside terminals as transport operators protested rising operational costs.
The strike, which took effect at midnight, disrupted movement in and out of the capital as matatus and buses withdrew services on several major routes, affecting workers, students and traders travelling to the city early Monday.
The public clinical laboratory has been certified under the ISO 15189:2022 international standards. This certification enables the hospital to provide accurate, reliable, and high-quality diagnostic services that meet internationally accepted standards.
In its case, Kituo cha Sheria says the project threatens an indigenous forest within the park that serves as an important habitat for the critically endangered black rhino.
Murkomen explained that security agencies had earlier agreed on the need to set up a multi-agency base along the corridor to boost surveillance and improve response to crime, given its strategic importance in cross-border security operations.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said inspections carried out in Wajir showed strong progress at the main celebration venue, supporting infrastructure, parade rehearsals, and presidential hosting facilities, with most major works expected to be completed between May 20 and 25.
The commissioner also warned against inflammatory remarks from both political and community leaders, saying such statements could deepen divisions and undermine peace efforts in the county.
State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito told MPs that several State House facilities across the country were facing similar challenges, including ageing infrastructure and limited space for expansion.
In Meru County, doctors are protesting stalled promotions, saying some have remained in the same job groups for years despite meeting all required qualifications and approvals.
The allocation will be drawn from the National Infrastructure Fund and forms part of a broader financing structure for the airport overhaul, which is estimated to cost Sh193.7 billion. The amount set aside represents roughly 20 percent of the total project cost.
In 2019, the High Court ordered compensation of about Sh339,070,485, attracting annual interest of 14 per cent, which has pushed the total liability close to Sh700 million over time.
Governor Nyong’o said all workers and individuals believed to have been at or near the site were safely accounted for following overnight rescue and assessment operations.
According to police, the owner tried to access the room but found it locked from the inside. After repeatedly knocking on the door and receiving no response, she reported the matter to authorities.
Residents of Nairobi’s South C, through the South C Residents Association, have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Housing CS Alice Wahome following the Jan 2, 2026 collapse of a 16-storey building on Muhoho Avenue that killed two.
The proposal, which is still under review, outlines the development of a fully integrated office complex in Upper Hill along Bishop Road and Ralph Bunche Road, aimed at improving coordination and efficiency in legal service delivery.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, KWS said its Problem Animal Control (PAC) team responded to reports from the area, although the animal was not directly sighted during the operation.
The group says the project includes a large car park and fencing inside a protected zone, despite restrictions in the park’s management plan. They have filed legal action and a Senate petition seeking intervention.