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The families’ appeal comes at a time when diplomatic communication between Kenya and Uganda has yielded no clear answers. Human rights organisations have criticised what they term a slow response by authorities, especially after Ugandan police denied having the two in custody.
Noboa was unharmed in the attack, which came amid escalating protests over the government’s decision to scrap diesel subsidies.
The Bill, sponsored by Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia, proposes amendments to the Registration of Persons Act, CAP 107. Once enacted, schools will have 30 days to register any student who turns 18. Currently, individuals are required to report to a registration officer within 90 days of their birthday, and failure to do so is an offence.
According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 67,000 people have been killed in the territory since then. These figures are considered credible by the UN and other international bodies.
The alert comes as the country prepares to welcome the first cohort under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system into senior school next year.
Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) is a government-run cash transfer initiative that provides unconditional monthly stipends to households in eight arid counties: Turkana, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Garissa, Tana River, Isiolo, and Samburu. Each household currently receives Sh2,700 per month to meet basic needs and secure food during difficult periods.
CS Mbadi explained that Sh6.33 trillion is domestic debt while Sh5.48 trillion is owed to external lenders, including the World Bank, African Development Bank, China, and Eurobond investors.
In a statement, KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah said the move is to allow broader participation, effective coordination, and meaningful engagement with all relevant stakeholders.
The announcement marks a new chapter for the retailer as it celebrates its 35th anniversary, with the leadership change described as part of a succession plan anchored on stability, foresight, and continuity.
Lawmakers say the new legislation will foster innovation in the fintech sector while enhancing consumer protection and financial system integrity.
Senator Miraj called for a comprehensive probe by the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare into what she described as a “national crisis” of children being forced into exploitative work and life on the streets.
The two-day tournament, which runs from Thursday, October 9 to Friday, October 10, 2025, will feature football heavyweights AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia, Shabana FC, and Bandari FC at the Mbaraki Sports Grounds.
The decision marks the eighth consecutive rate cut by the CBK as it seeks to stimulate lending to the private sector and support economic growth amid stable inflation and a resilient economy.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, police said the discovery was made during a well-coordinated sting operation conducted on October 6, 2025 by officers from the Nairobi Region Command.
According to the EACC, Mualuko was arrested on October 7, 2025, following investigations into claims that he had presented a falsified certificate purportedly issued by Bishop Ndingi High School.
In a statement shared on their X (Formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the Authority noted that thousands of children will be traveling home over the coming weeks and stressed the collective responsibility of all road users to ensure their safe journeys.
This brings the cumulative total assessed since 2020 to over Shs.1 trillion under the Group’s Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) process.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the transition during the 18th COMESA Business Forum in Nairobi, saying Kenya’s leadership will focus on using digital technology to strengthen trade, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable growth across member states.
According to Attorney General Dorcas Oduor, access to justice remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s democracy but continues to elude many citizens due to high legal fees, complex court procedures, and limited access to legal services.
In a statement after the incident, the judiciary said the man arrived at the court compound around 9 am, and appeared visibly unwell.
The Bills under consideration included the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Paul Abuor (Rongo), the Registration of Persons (Amendment) Bill, 2024, by Wanjiku Muhia (Kipipiri), and the Agriculture and Livestock Extension Service Bill, 2024, introduced by John Kanyuithia Mutunga.
In 2024, Busia recorded 135 new HIV infections among adolescents aged 10 to 19, up from 120 in 2019, with about 2,400 adolescents now living with HIV in the county. Teenage pregnancies remain alarmingly high, with 65,540 recorded between 2016 and 2024, accounting for 28 percent of all first antenatal care visits. Cases of sexual and gender-based violence among adolescents have surged from 66 in 2016 to 480 in 2024, with 171 pregnancies resulting from defilement.
The CEO will serve as the accounting officer and secretary to the board and will play a critical role in driving the organization’s strategic direction. The role involves developing long-term strategies and annual operating budgets, ensuring prudent management of resources, spearheading the implementation of performance contracts, and overseeing the development and compliance of internal systems and controls.
Reconnection of disconnected accounts will only be done once all outstanding balances are fully settled. Customers have been advised to make payments through authorized channels, including M-Pesa Pay Bill 444400, the NCWSC customer portal, partner banks, and official pay points.
The Authority said the inspections will focus on verifying compliance, and any failure to meet the directive will be treated as a breach of regulatory requirements. Entities found non-compliant may face enforcement measures under existing ICT laws and frameworks.
Kevin Mathews Okeyo, Senior Manager, Digital Experience –DFS at KCB, on Tuesday, explained that the bank partnered with a major telecom operator to validate mobile phone numbers.
The three-judge bench, consisting of Justices Daniel Musinga, Francis Tuiyott and George Odunga, determined that eight guarantors not the bank, are liable for the payment tied to the 1999 acquisition.
The public has been invited to submit any objections or representations regarding the nominees to the Joint Secretariat, Parliamentary Honours Advisory Committee. Submissions must be made through [email protected] and received on or before Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5 pm.
The department noted that daytime temperatures above 30°C are expected in sections of the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western Kenya. At the same time, some areas in the Central Highlands, the Central Rift Valley, and around Mt. Kilimanjaro may experience night-time temperatures falling below 10°C.
The initiative as explained by Kevin Mathews Okeyo, Senior Manager, Digital Experience (Digital Financial Services) at KCB is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to digitize operations, simplify banking, and provide convenient access to financial services anywhere in the world.