Speaking during the opening ceremony, Sports PS Elijah Mwangi said Kenya’s planning for AFCON 2027 must meet the required standards for international football events.
Maureen KinyanjuiAppearing before the Parliament of Kenya Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock during discussions on the ministry’s Sh79.06 billion 2026/27 budget estimates on Tuesday, Kagwe said the levy would fund modernization and position Kenyan tea as a premium global product.
David AbonyoThe directive comes against a backdrop of repeated unrest in schools, with incidents of student strikes, destruction of property, arson attacks and sudden closures disrupting learning in several counties.
David AbonyoThe ministry added that the verification process is designed to improve monitoring and strengthen the integrity of social protection systems supporting vulnerable groups.
Chrispho OwuorIn 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Ndung’u said she accepted the nomination “with humility and gratitude,” adding that she is “proud to do so as a Kenyan dedicated her professional life to the service of Justice and the global and the protection of human dignity.”
David AbonyoRuto said Kenya supports a justice system anchored on independence, impartiality and credibility.
Chrispho OwuorLady Justice Aluoch noted that Africa has 33 voting states, Latin America 28, Eastern Europe 20, Western Europe 25, and Asia-Pacific 19, making a total of 125 countries involved in choosing judges.
Chrispho OwuorThe seat became vacant after the death of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, who died in a helicopter crash at Chepkiep village in Mosop sub-county, Nandi county
Maureen KinyanjuiCommunicating via a statement on Wednesday, KVF expressed confidence in readiness, adding that the athletes have demonstrated strong form, discipline, and commitment during preparations.
Maureen KinyanjuiFor the FY2024/2025 period, the ministry received about Sh628.6 billion, while the FY2025/2026 proposal has risen to about Sh656.6 billion, reflecting increased spending across key education programmes.
Chrispho OwuorThe Cabinet Secretary said one of the government’s flagship programmes, the Hustler Fund, has so far reached more than 27 million Kenyans through collateral-free digital loans of up to Sh150,000.
David AbonyoThe CS said 19 of the cases involved betting and lottery advertisements that failed to comply with rules governing age limits, disclosure obligations, and watershed restrictions meant to protect children from harmful exposure.
Chrispho OwuorThe discussions centered on shared priorities in advancing human rights protections, strengthening the rule of law, promoting inclusion, and supporting the Commission as it continues its establishment phase.
Yunis DekowAccording to the schedule, Taita Taveta County delegates elections will be conducted first on Friday, May 22, 2026. Nyando Branch delegates elections will follow on Friday, May 29, 2026, while Kisumu County delegates elections are set for Friday, June 5, 2026.
Chrispho OwuorNational Treasury has set aside Sh2.9 billion for police recruitment in 2026/2027, but Inspector-General Douglas Kanja says the National Police Service needs at least Sh6.7 billion to hire officers before the 2027 election.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iGhana’s appeal, signed by Ablakwa, also proposed coordinated action, including a fact-finding mission, stronger monitoring systems and structured dialogue with South African authorities.
David AbonyoThe attack took place near Omar Jillo Centre along the Mandera-Arabia Road in Mandera County, an incident that has raised concern over growing insecurity in the region and fears of retaliatory violence between communities.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iThe Africa Forward 2026 Summit Declaration was adopted in Nairobi on May 12, 2026, setting an 11-area roadmap for renewed Africa–France cooperation on peace, industrialisation, health, energy, digital transformation and AfCFTA-linked trade.
David AbonyoThe Director General of the International Vaccine Institute, Jerome H. Kim, says funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been central in advancing work on diseases that traditional drug companies often ignore due to low financial returns.
Chrispho OwuorThe declaration adopted on May 12, 2026 outlines a joint framework meant to guide cooperation in peace and security, industrial development, climate action, digital transformation, and economic progress. Leaders stressed the need to strengthen Africa’s voice in institutions where key global decisions are made.
David AbonyoAt the centre of the turnaround is Sh1.54 billion in rent arrears owed by Huduma Kenya for occupying PCK premises between 2013 and 2015.
Maureen KinyanjuiOfficials from the State Department told MPs that the Sh800 million allocation was meant to support a pilot phase of a digital system designed to manage compensation claims for victims of wildlife attacks.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe CS explained that the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO), which serves more than 3,000 SACCOs across the country, manages an estimated share capital of Sh3 billion and holds deposits and savings amounting to about Sh15.6 billion. Despite this strong base, he said the institution had suffered long-standing governance and financial control weaknesses.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe court released each suspect on a cash bail of Sh300,000 or an alternative bond of Sh1 million with a surety of a similar amount. The matter will be mentioned for directions on May 26, 2026.
Chrispho OwuorIn 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.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Senate argues that the documents were not tabled before senators during the impeachment hearing and only appeared later in court after the process had already been concluded.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Ministry of Health rolled out the devices in late 2023, targeting about 100,000 Community Health Promoters to support data entry, patient registration, and reporting through the Electronic Community Health Information System.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking before the national team departed, head coach James Omondi expressed confidence in the four women and three men he selected, noting that the championship will serve as a qualifier for major global competitions, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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