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Speaking after accompanying Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Waweru to cast his ballot on Thursday, Methu said the electoral process had so far been peaceful and well managed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Ademba did not disclose the circumstances surrounding the arrest or indicate whether he had been informed of any offence
His response followed allegations by DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, who claimed some security officers were moving around polling areas in civilian clothes and in vehicles without number plates with the aim of intimidating voters.
The former Deputy President also commended young people who had accompanied elderly voters to polling stations, saying they had demonstrated responsibility by ensuring older members of the community were able to participate in the election.
The commission also reminded residents that every eligible voter listed in the certified Register of Voters for the constituency must first be identified using the Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) kit before receiving ballot papers.
Speaking after casting his ballot at Huruma Primary School on Thursday, Muchina said the high voter turnout reflected residents' enthusiasm to exercise their democratic right and choose a leader who would represent them for the remaining term in Parliament.
In a four-page pastoral letter dated July 12, the bishop said the decision follows nearly four years of reviewing the state of the diocese after he assumed office in October 2022. The review, he said, pointed to financial, administrative and pastoral problems that required immediate action to restore accountability and proper leadership.
In its preliminary pre-election assessment released on Wednesday, ELOG said the findings were based on reports from 15 Long Term Observers deployed across the constituency's five wards to monitor electoral preparations, political party activities, campaigns, election management, security, and other factors likely to affect the integrity of the electoral process
Mombasa Deputy Park Warden Daniel Kirui says community partnerships, coral restoration, and the protection of endangered species are at the heart of efforts to safeguard Kenya's oldest marine park for future generations
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Otieno claimed the campaign period had been characterised by widespread reports of voter bribery, intimidation and destruction of property, which he said were eroding public confidence in the electoral process
The agencies also warned that hate speech and ethnic contempt are criminal offences under Kenyan law and called on the public to uphold peace, national unity and the rule of law throughout the electoral process
KHRC further called on the EACC to investigate reports of misuse of public resources and abuse of public office, the ODPP to prosecute electoral offences regardless of political affiliation, political parties and candidates to reject violence, intimidation, hate speech and voter bribery, and the people of Ol Kalou to reject inducement and intimidation while exercising their constitutional right to vote freely
The case has been filed at the Environment and Land Court by a coalition of 4,640 citizens identifying themselves as Friends of Nairobi National Park.
The Ol Kalou parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of three-term Jubilee MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026, while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital
Ruto made the announcement after receiving a briefing at State House on Tuesday on the progress made in establishing the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit (NMPU). The meeting brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Interior, the National Police Service and the Nairobi County Government.
In a statement issued on Monday, Nyong'o said the County Security Committee had resolved to treat the incident as organised criminal conduct rather than isolated acts of indiscipline, as authorities moved to restore public confidence in security.
Speaking after attending a church service and fundraising at St Martin's ACK Church in Kitui Town, the President attributed the latest delay to funding challenges, saying the government had exhausted the money allocated to the project before securing additional financing.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) toned down the involvement of government officials in its campaigns after criticism over alleged voter bribery. Cabinet secretaries and principal secretaries, who had actively participated earlier, stepped back from campaign activities from last Thursday.
The new unit, located at the Level 5 hospital in Umoja II, Embakasi West, is part of Nairobi County's efforts to strengthen specialised healthcare services and reduce the need for patients to seek treatment at facilities outside the city.
Ruto said the road projects, including the construction of the Sh7 billion Nithi Bridge, are part of the government's commitment to opening up farming areas, easing the movement of people and goods, cutting transport costs and improving access to markets.
According to the authority, the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to make the highway safer by reducing accidents and improving the movement of traffic along the busy corridor.
The 9.76-kilometre road is being upgraded to bitumen standards under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) at a cost of Sh630 million.
But instead of allowing the diagnosis to define him, Nyong’o said he and his wife, Dorothy Nyong’o, chose to turn the painful experience into a mission of giving hope to others battling cancer.
Organised by Radio Generation and Asmali Media, the festival aims to strengthen local enterprise, promote cross-cultural integration and provide businesses with a platform to connect directly with consumers
In Marsabit, 1,570 youth received the first Sh25,000 business support grant under the programme, while the second phase is supporting 1,680 beneficiaries, including young people joining NYOTA for the first time.
Police said two AK-47 rifles and 35 rounds of ammunition were surrendered by residents in Bangale, while another firearm and eight rounds of ammunition were handed over in a separate operation in Tana North Sub-County.
KPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto said the project was developed after the 2018 TradeMark Africa Traffic Management Study identified the Back of Port Road corridor as one of the biggest traffic bottlenecks at the port and recommended the construction of a grade-separated transport system.
Speaking during the unveiling on Wednesday, Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o said the transformation of the former dumpsite reflects the county's efforts to improve public spaces while preserving the memory of Baby Pendo.
Mackenzie, together with Shallyne Temba, Kahindi Garama, Tom Mkonwe, Julius Luwali and Johnson Richard, faces 29 counts of manslaughter. The prosecution alleges that the six jointly caused the deaths of 29 people between January and July 2025 at Kwa Binzaro in Chakama Location, Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County. The case is continuing.
The project becomes the second section of the A8 corridor to be developed through a PPP after the Rironi-Gilgil and Rironi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha road projects, bringing the total length of privately financed sections along the corridor to 233 kilometres.