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Alongside Nyakeri’s appointment, the KRA Board has cleared Alex Kimani Mwangi to lead the newly formed Tax Research and Analysis Unit as Commissioner, beginning January 12, 2026. The unit is expected to serve as a centre for research, modelling, forecasting, and analysis of tax policy using evidence and data.
Ole Sambu, a well-known political organiser from Kajiado County, took up the role of UDA Deputy Secretary-General during the party’s internal restructuring before the 2022 General Election. He was central in shaping outreach efforts in pastoralist counties, where political direction often changes between election cycles.
Prosecutors at Woolwich Crown Court said one of the girls used the blade from a pencil sharpener to cut one of the men’s names into her skin.
Nationally, the ministry’s data showed that 642,620 learners, representing 56.84 per cent of the total, were within the recommended age range of 14 to 15 years. Overall, 1,130,459 learners participated in the 2025 KJSEA, a key milestone in implementing the competency-based curriculum. Of these, 578,630 were male and 551,829 female, making up 51.19 per cent and 48.81 per cent respectively.
The White House on Wednesday released video of the raid on the Skipper showing armed troops descending from a helicopter onto the vessel and securing its deck. Venezuelan officials have reacted strongly to the images, accusing the US of aggression and theft. Maduro said the crew had been “kidnapped” and the ship “stolen”.
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation on Friday, KUCO Secretary General George Gibore said the standoff is not about unwilling workers but about a government that has consistently gone back on its word.
Trooping of the Colour is a military tradition where the President inspects the troops and receives the national salute. The ceremony begins at around 11:00 AM, with the massed bands stepping off to a slow match before moving into a quicker tempo.
Chadema argues that this transitional government should ensure political freedoms, reinstate civil liberties, free political prisoners, and pave the way for fresh elections conducted fairly.
Jamhuri Day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on 12 December each year. “Jamhuri,” the Swahili word for “republic,” marks the day Kenya gained independence on 12 December 1963.
Investigating officer PC Isaac Njoroge told the court that officers recovered more narcotics and 11 mobile phones of different brands, including Redmi, Tecno, Itel, Samsung Galaxy, Vivo, and Oppo, from the suspects’ homes and workplaces. The magistrate approved forensic examination of all devices to establish communication links and possible connections to other suspects involved in the trafficking network.
Tyler Robinson, 22, is facing several charges, including aggravated murder, and could receive the death penalty if found guilty. He is yet to enter a plea. His lawyers and the Utah County Sheriff’s Office had asked the court to block cameras, saying wide news coverage could affect his right to a fair trial.
During the briefing, leaders criticised President William Ruto’s administration for what they described as a quiet sale of public assets without involving citizens, warning that such actions were disrespectful to the country’s long-fought sovereignty.
The appointments, announced on Thursday, mark a significant boost to Kenya’s magistracy, which now stands at 660 officers serving in 143 courts nationwide.
His death was announced by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Thursday.
Tim Wanyonyi, the captain of the Kenyan Darts team of members living with disabilities, noted that they deserved more representation in sports disciplines in the regional championship.
As Parliamentary games nearing the closure in Kampala Uganda, Bunge FC were dealt early blows after key players Samuel Atandi of Alego Usonga and Clive Gisairo of Kitutu Masaba who was a striker limped off during their 2–1 loss to defending champions Uganda.
The match, held at the Lugogo Cricket Circuit Grounds, drew a lively crowd of legislators, staff, and supporters eager to witness one of the most intense and entertaining contests on the programme.
The change, which took effect on December 1, 2025, marks a major shift in how loans will now be priced under the bank’s updated credit framework.
US Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns, who led the dialogue, underscored Washington’s long-standing partnership with Kenya.
The bank served as the sole arranger, lender, and facility agent for the term facility, also providing advisory services to ensure the funding meets Safaricom’s specific operational and market needs.
In a statement issued on Thursday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf warned that the latest violence threatens to undermine recent diplomatic progress and urged regional actors to exercise restraint.
Kenya’s under-15 boys football team was left stranded overnight in Uganda after CECAFA qualifiers, exposing disorganised travel plans and renewed concerns over how the country treats its young athletes.
According to the advisory, traffic approaching the stadium from Langata Road will be diverted at the Madaraka Roundabout, with vehicles redirected toward the Lusaka Road Roundabout.
Kenya stamped its authority as the region’s athletics powerhouse after its legislators clinched the highest number of gold medals in the sports at the ongoing East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games (EAC-IPG) in Kampala, Uganda.
Ogamba also revealed that girls recorded stronger results than boys in Exceeding Expectation in 10 of the 12 subjects assessed. He said the widest gap appeared in Kiswahili, where 64.86 per cent of girls exceeded expectations compared to 51.41 per cent of boys. Girls also led in CRE with 59.77 per cent compared to 48.39 per cent of boys.
Releasing the 2025 KJSEA results, Ogamba said the ministry was satisfied with how the assessments were carried out across the country, noting that teams on the ground acted quickly whenever challenges arose.
Creative Arts and Sports emerged as the best-performed area, with 96.84 percent of learners meeting or going beyond expectations. Agriculture followed closely at 96.2 percent, while Kiswahili and Social Studies posted 93.11 percent and 92.93 percent respectively.
According to the ministry’s figures, 642,620 learners — 56.84 per cent — were within the recommended age of 14 to 15 years, which Ogamba said showed better alignment between learner age and their level of study.
Announcing the inaugural Grade 9 results at the Kenya National Examination Council headquarters in Nairobi, Ogamba said female learners met or exceeded expectations in 10 of the 12 subjects assessed.
The regulator confirmed that lenders have settled on varying benchmarks as they roll out the revised risk-based pricing model, meaning customers will now rely on different base rates depending on the bank.