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Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, Ndungu said Kiambu's economy, valued at about Sh860 billion, is the third largest among Kenya's 47 counties after Nairobi and Nakuru, yet residents are not receiving value commensurate with the county's economic strength
According to investigators, security guards on duty quickly turned their attention to a Toyota Land Cruiser, registration number KDT 122Q, which was parked nearby with two occupants whose behaviour raised suspicion.
Among those arrested was a man police believe was a major receiver of mobile phones stolen by street snatchers. Three other suspects were also taken into custody over their alleged involvement in a series of phone-snatching incidents within the area
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, the second-term legislator maintained that none of the school buildings had collapsed or been declared unsafe for occupation, arguing that the controversy stemmed from a misunderstanding of how the projects had been initiated.
The second-term lawmaker, who is seeking the Bungoma governorship in 2027, claimed politically connected contractors have routinely been prioritised over county employees whenever funds are released, resulting in delayed salaries and poor public services despite the county receiving billions of shillings annually.
In a notice issued on Monday, KeNHA said the works will affect both carriageways until September 14, with the affected section being closed interchangeably.
Speaking on Monday, Karanja urged the anti-graft agency to pursue senior officials and conduct further investigations "without fear or favour," claiming that corruption, conflict of interest and procurement irregularities have crippled service delivery and denied residents the benefits of county resources.
In a statement issued on Sunday, August 2, the hospital said the African acacia trees were more than 30 years old and had become weak and decayed, posing a danger to patients, staff, visitors, property and the birds themselves.
The community raised concerns over the implementation of the Community Development Agreement (CDA), saying that although it was signed on August 4, 2019, and submitted to the Ministry of Mining, it has not been fully implemented.
The Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) said personnel from its Shimoni Station responded to a distress call and launched a search-and-rescue operation on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on August 1, 2026, officers from Waitaluk Police Station, working alongside detectives from DCI Kiminini and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) personnel, responded to the scene after receiving a report from the area Assistant Chief.
People who witnessed the crash, among them Bishop Carson and John Muriuki, said the parcel truck was speeding before it rammed head-on into the tuk-tuk.
The President’s endorsement followed a high-level presentation by Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and senior officials from both the national and county governments on the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transit System (NMMRTS).
According to police, the couple arrived at the agreed meeting point expecting to complete the transaction before they were confronted by three men.
Appearing before the committee chaired by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga on Thursday, NuPEA Chief Executive Officer Justus Wabuyabo said Lenya Village had been identified as the preferred site for Kenya's first nuclear power plant following extensive regional assessments and screening of potential locations.
In its ruling, the court said allowing the project to continue before reaching a final decision could defeat the purpose of the petition if the challengers ultimately succeed.
Runway 07 is the main landing runway for commercial aircraft operating at Wilson Airport, with flights approaching through the BOMAS-Uhuru Gardens flight path.
According to EACC, the courts found that the officials who facilitated the allocations were guilty of the tort of misfeasance in public office after acting "unprofessionally, in bad faith and in excess of the powers conferred by the law on their offices."
Homa Bay County Education Director Eunice Khaemba said schools were witnessing an increase in learners facing mental health challenges, adding that many of them come from homes where parents are also dealing with depression and anxiety.
Principal Rufina Nkonge said the gathering marks the school's first prayer day since learning resumed after the institution reopened in phases on July 2.
The arrests follow investigations into claims that an economist employed by the county used companies owned by her husband to secure lucrative public tenders, with investigators alleging that part of the proceeds was channelled to senior county officials.
The Sh38 billion South Sudan Link Road has witnessed at least six crashes between June and July involving motorcycles, private vehicles, public service vehicles and an ambulance. One of the fatal accidents also triggered violence, with members of the public setting a vehicle on fire after a motorcyclist was killed.
Nairobi City County Revenue Authority warned that failure to clear the arrears could attract enforcement measures allowed under the National Rating Act 2024. These include attachment and auction of property, listing with credit reference bureaus and any other lawful recovery action.
The county expects to finance the budget through Sh23.47 billion from the equitable share and grants, Sh20.86 billion generated from its own revenue, Sh3.2 billion from the Health Facilities Improvement Fund and liquor licensing, and Sh1.7 billion from projected cash balances.
Kisii Central Sub-county Police Commander Musa Imamai said Bosibori arrived at the station with another officer after completing their assignment. She informed her colleague that she was going to the washroom, but instead walked into the communication room, locked the door from the inside and remained there.
State Counsel Dennis Mang'are opposed the bail application, relying on an affidavit sworn by investigating officer DCIO Henry Rabala. The prosecution argued that releasing the accused could interfere with investigations.
Kenya Teachers in Hardship and Arid Areas Welfare Association had asked the court to stop TSC from reposting the affected teachers to the North Eastern region until the case was heard and determined.
Sakaja explained that the recruitment process had to start afresh after the Assembly rejected the first nominee, forcing the county government to form a new selection panel and conduct another competitive hiring process before identifying a new candidate.
Bangura said Nairobi remains the only city in Africa hosting two global UN headquarters — the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) — giving Kenya a special place within the organisation.
Investigators believe the explosive device had been planted on July 21, with the attackers allegedly monitoring the area while waiting for a security patrol to pass before carrying out the ambush. The group had reportedly been spotted in the area in recent weeks, prompting heightened patrols.