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Kenya maintains that its commitment to regional integration remains firm and is anchored in the foundational EAC principles of free movement of goods, people, services, labor, and capital.
The prosecution was given 21 days to submit additional documents, including statements from Corporal Kae, who was injured in the same incident.
The proposal triggered sharp exchanges during the committee’s deliberations, with several senators warning it could undermine accountability and open the door to backdoor appointments.
In addition to being stripped of official duties, Talaam has been ordered to vacate the government house he occupies.
The CS expressed frustration over the slow progress in the fight against illegal alcohol and drug trafficking.
Kenya’s National Assembly Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committee chairperson Bernard Shinali joined the calls for a firm response, saying the ban warrants economic retaliation.
The CS noted that while Kenya has solid laws to regulate tobacco use, corruption has made it difficult to apply them effectively.
According to audit reports, the prolonged implementation timelines risk pushing up costs and extending power shortages, particularly in areas counting on expanded electricity access for economic development.
In the new policy by Nacada, alcohol sales are now banned in ten specific locations including homes, restaurants, online platforms, and supermarkets.
The policy prohibits those under 21 from accessing alcohol outlets, even when accompanied by an adult.
According to the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), Kenya reports about 5,845 new cervical cancer cases each year, with more than 3,000 deaths.
Inheritance tax is widely used to redistribute wealth, reduce inequality, and increase state revenue.
IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the Commission supports this right in principle, but cannot act beyond what the law permits.
The Youth League called on the IEBC to revisit the nomination, saying the decision had violated the party’s structure and created confusion within ODM.
MPs questioned the TSC, accusing it of selectively promoting and deploying teachers to rural schools that attract hardship allowances, while sidelining local educators.
Justice Patrick Otieno upheld the decision of the Tax Appeals Tribunal, which had earlier found that learners enrolled in AA’s driving school were indeed members of the association, making their fees non-taxable income.
The move comes shortly after the government had announced plans to reduce rice imports by nearly 50 percent in a bid to promote local farming and reduce the influx of cheaper imports.
Article 37 of the Constitution protects the right to peaceful assembly, demonstration, and freedom of expression.
A key part of the law is the creation of a National Board for Social Protection, which will oversee registration, coordination, and delivery of both cash and non-cash benefits.
The new law repeals the Public Officer Ethics Act and establishes a consolidated legal framework for preventing and addressing conflict of interest in public office.
According to the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, only 15 counties have so far submitted their 2025–26 financial year budgets.
At the centre of the dispute was a proposal by the UAE to exclude both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces from any role in a future transitional process.
The Youth Advocate said the current administration is different from past ones where top officials could evade responsibility without consequence.
Martin Nyongesa, who chairs the scheme, told MPs that by 2018 KBC had failed to remit Sh750 million in staff deductions, a figure that has now shot to Sh3.27 billion.
The fighting reignited longstanding tensions between federal forces and troops loyal to the Jubbaland administration.
While teenagers will still be able to watch videos on YouTube, they will no longer be allowed to create accounts, upload content, or interact with others on the site.
LSK noted that time is already running out and IEBC has just two years to prepare, warning that without a clear and detailed election management plan, the country could face major logistical and legal challenges.
Wamae said the president should not be shielded from accountability, as he had positioned himself as an experienced leader capable of delivering on promises once in office.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on the Israeli government to clarify that it will not pursue annexations in the West Bank.
The Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has set August 4 as the date for Mbadi’s appearance.