In a statement issued on Thursday, June 11, UEFA said the appointment follows coordination with the Confédération Africaine de Football.
Bradley BosireThe Treasury has also set aside Sh4.9 billion to convert 20,000 intern teachers into permanent and pensionable terms starting January 2027. Another 24,000 interns will be absorbed in July 2027 under a Sh8.2 billion plan aimed at closing staffing gaps in schools.
Maureen KinyanjuiMbadi said equitable access to quality healthcare remains critical to Kenya’s social and economic development, describing UHC as a cornerstone of a stronger social contract between the government and citizens.
Bradley BosireThe agency emphasized that its mandate is not to interfere with lawful business activities but to combat the illegal trade in counterfeit products.
Bradley BosireTreasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the strategy is aimed at speeding up industrialisation and expanding key infrastructure by bringing in private capital alongside public funding
Chrispho OwuorA major share has gone to input support measures, with Sh18 billion allocated to the fertiliser subsidy programme to ease costs for farmers and improve harvests. Another Sh2 billion has been set aside for seed subsidies, while Sh1 billion will fund efforts to revive coffee farming through the coffee seedlings programme.
Chrispho OwuorTo reverse the revenue slowdown, Mbadi said the government is accelerating the use of technology in tax administration, aimed at widening compliance and sealing loopholes.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe CS noted that the fiscal outlook has been strained by weaker-than-expected revenue collection, rising wage obligations, and emergency spending demands that have constrained government finances
Chrispho OwuorTreasury CS John Mbadi says the government is using public-private partnerships, the National Infrastructure Fund, and strategic investments to deliver roads, energy, water, and industrial projects while safeguarding fiscal sustainability
Chrispho OwuorThe allocation follows a long-running dispute between the National Assembly and the Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, which delayed agreement on how national revenue would be shared. The matter was resolved after seven mediation sessions that produced a final compromise.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe funds will go to hospitals and clinics whose confirmed claims do not exceed Sh10 million, as the State moves to address a backlog of unpaid bills estimated at between Sh30 billion and Sh33 billion across the country.
Bradley BosireSpeaking during the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Statement in the National Assembly on Thursday, Mbadi said the reform will eliminate manual procurement processes and close all exemptions, stating: “Beginning July 1, 2026 there will be no exemption to procure outside the system,” as the government pushes for greater transparency and accountability in public spending.
David AbonyoThe Treasury CS reported that between 2022 and 2025, the economy expanded at an average rate of 5 per cent, outperforming the global average of 3.4 per cent and the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 4.1 per cent.
Chrispho OwuorMbadi said the fund has grown into one of the largest financial inclusion interventions in the country, reaching millions of Kenyans who were previously locked out of formal lending systems.
Maureen KinyanjuiMbadi pointed to ongoing interventions aimed at shielding households from fuel-related shocks, including stabilisation measures introduced in April 2026.
David AbonyoWetang’ula emphasized that the Constitution does not place any obligation on the President to attend the budget presentation, noting that the process is handled by the National Treasury and Parliament.
Bradley BosireNew York City temporarily renamed parts of its streets for Thierry Henry and Pele as World Cup celebrations ramp up. “Thierry Henry Way” was unveiled in downtown Manhattan, while a Queens intersection was renamed in honour of Pele until November 1.
Bradley BosireThe Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) says charges against Nairobi City County’s Urban Planning Technical Committee members should be based on individual evidence, not “blanket” liability, after the South C collapse.
Bradley BosireJohn Mbadi arrived at Parliament Buildings with a marked budget vehicle and security escort ahead of the 3pm Budget reading for 2026/27, where he is expected to present Sh4.84 trillion spending.
Bradley BosireThe UDA MP noted that several discussions are ongoing between Kenya and foreign partners, with some expected to unlock opportunities in areas such as renewable energy, trade and labour mobility.
Bradley BosireDeputy President Kithure Kindiki says Kenya is pushing reforms to strengthen action on gender-based violence and femicide. The State is implementing recommendations already underway, while further proposals move through Cabinet approval and Parliament for legal backing.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe four-time world champions' main concern has been the high transportation costs associated with the tournament. Train tickets, which normally cost $12.90 (£9.50) from central New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey—where Germany will face Ecuador in their final Group E match on June 25—were increased to $150 for the tournament before later being reduced to $98.
Shadrack AndengaThe development is anchored on JKIA’s long-term master plan running up to 2045, which outlines phased expansion works, future capacity needs and investment priorities meant to reshape airport operations over the coming decades.
Maureen KinyanjuiCheruiyot was the most experienced athlete in the field but faced stiff competition from some of the world's fastest milers, including U.S. Olympic 1,500m medallist Yared Nuguse, Great Britain's Jake Wightman, and fellow Kenyans Reynold Cheruiyot and Festus Lagat.
Shadrack AndengaWanyonyi, who was running his first race since the birth of his daughter, Noellah, with fellow Olympian Nelly Chepchirchir, had earlier said that fatherhood is now his greatest motivation as he embarks on his 2026 season.
Shadrack AndengaState House is among the highest spenders on foreign travel, coming second only to the Foreign Affairs department. During the review period, State House spent Sh1.3 billion on foreign travel and Sh69 million on local travel.
Bradley BosireThe National Assembly Trade committee has launched investigations into an imported raw sugar consignment linked to Mombasa Sugar Refinery after concerns over traceability, safety details, and movement from Mombasa to Nairobi and Kisumu.
Bradley BosireOfficial records indicate that one Kenyan was rescued from Cambodia in 2023, but between February and June 2026 alone, 360 Kenyans were repatriated from the country.
Maureen KinyanjuiHis remarks come against the backdrop of growing public attention on the budget, particularly after heated debate over tax-related proposals and concerns about the rising cost of living.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe State Department for Housing has asked Parliament to amend the Finance Bill, 2026, to allow KRA to recover unremitted Affordable Housing Levy deductions as civil debt. Affordable Housing Board officials cite enforcement gaps and unpaid amounts exceeding Sh100 billion.
Maureen Kinyanjui