The President noted that the large turnout reflects both the party’s reach across the country and the strong competition anticipated during the primaries.
Maureen KinyanjuiDuring the meeting held at State House in Nairobi, attended by UDA party aspirants, Ruto said the new measures are designed to protect workers at the lower end of the income scale while keeping the economy stable.
David AbonyoGovernor Njuki was set to appear before CPAC on Tuesday to answer queries regarding the management of county funds during the 2024/25 financial year. However, as the hearing was about to start, he disappeared from the Parliamentary precincts under unclear circumstances.
Maureen KinyanjuiMandera Deputy Governor Ali Maalim Mohamud says backlash over development funds in northern Kenya exposes deeper national inequalities and double standards in scrutiny of government spending across regions.
Chrispho OwuorCoach Jackline Juma has named a blended Rising Starlets squad for Kenya’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Tanzania, mixing Ethiopia match winners with new and returning players.
Wainaina MarkSenators cautioned that issuing the change through an administrative circular risks returning control of ECDE teacher training to the national government, contrary to constitutional provisions.
Maureen KinyanjuiTensions around the issue also reached the media, with a planned interview between Gachagua and journalists from Northern Kenya cancelled following public outrage, showing how sensitive the subject had become.
Chrispho OwuorMbadi said that mass demonstrations not only slow down business operations but also limit the government’s revenue collection, forcing it to borrow more at higher interest rates.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kremlin endorsed FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s call to reconsider Russia’s football suspension, drawing sharp condemnation from Ukrainian officials as the war and sporting exclusions continue.
Wainaina MarkEddie Howe downplays Sandro Tonali’s reported Arsenal interest, stressing the midfielder’s happiness at Newcastle while admitting frustration over a quiet window and a daunting League Cup tie at Manchester City.
Wainaina MarkMurkomen also warned that anyone living in the forest should leave immediately to avoid being caught up in the operation.
Maureen KinyanjuiWorld Athletics has ratified Phanuel Koech’s 3:27.72 1500m from the 2025 Meeting de Paris, confirming the Kenyan teenager as the new World U20 record holder and cementing his rapid rise.
Wainaina MarkJustice Martin Muya instructed that Sgt Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga be examined at a government health facility and return to court on February 17, 2026, to formally respond to the charges.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Employee Protection Unit (EPU) and the Gender, Inclusion and Diversity Unit (GIDU) are set to provide confidential systems for reporting harassment, discrimination, and other workplace violations while ensuring adherence to diversity and inclusion policies.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe execution was carried out under “qisas”, a principle in Islamic law that allows victims’ relatives to demand the death penalty for murder.
Maureen KinyanjuiA Kilifi court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to life imprisonment for defiling his five-year-old cousin, relying on medical evidence and witness testimony that confirmed serious sexual abuse and breach of family trust.
Chrispho OwuorTo address the shortage, Murkomen said the government aims to station at least 20 NPRs in each of the nine locations affected by insecurity. This will initially raise the number to 180 while preparations continue for additional recruitment.
Maureen KinyanjuiNorthern Kenya, including Wajir County, has long faced recurrent droughts, but climate change and consecutive failed rainy seasons have intensified these dry spells over the last decade.
Chrispho OwuorRelations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have often been tense. Abiy was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for ending a decades-long border dispute with Eritrea, and the countries appeared allied during the Tigray war.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Deputy Governor warned that if rationing is routine in the county’s main town, the situation in distant settlements is even more challenging.
David AbonyoThe memorandum of understanding, signed on March 7, 2025, by President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, created a five-member committee led by Agnes Zani. Other members include Fatuma Ibrahim, Kevin Kiarie, Gabriel Oguda, and Javas Bigambo.
Maureen KinyanjuiGatwiri recalled how her first attempt to report Mwenda missing at Timau Police Station in Buuri West Sub-County was dismissed.
Maureen KinyanjuiBorn in 1972, he became a central figure in Libya’s outreach to Western countries in the early 2000s and helped negotiate agreements that eventually led to the abandonment of Libya’s nuclear weapons program and the lifting of international sanctions.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe World Health Organisation has confirmed the outbreak, describing Nipah Virus as a serious disease that requires global monitoring. This has led health authorities worldwide to increase surveillance and preparedness.
Maureen KinyanjuiJeffrey Epstein died in a New York jail cell on August 10, 2019, while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Maureen KinyanjuiSifuna said attempts to challenge his position outside formal procedures are invalid. He emphasised that ODM’s constitution clearly sets out how leadership changes should happen, including through a National Delegates Convention (NDC) if necessary.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Commission said Marjan’s exit concludes his time at the IEBC and sets the stage for appointing an interim CEO to manage day-to-day operations.
Maureen KinyanjuiFigures released by Kindiki show the growing interest in elective positions within the party. He noted that 149 aspirants are seeking 47 gubernatorial seats, 279 are eyeing the 47 elected senator positions, 323 are contesting for 47 woman representative posts, 1,372 are vying for the 290 National Assembly constituencies, and 10,230 hopefuls are competing for the 1,450 ward representative seats.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe transition will continue with the ministerial handover in the Ældreministeriet, marking the official transfer of responsibilities from Kierkgaard to Frandsen.
Chrispho OwuorThe list of shortlisted candidates includes former Nyeri Woman Representative Priscilla Nyokabi, Supreme Court Registrar Letizia Wachira, as well as experienced advocates, magistrates and legal scholars.
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