Baltic States reject Russian disinformation claims, reaffirm support for Ukraine
In a joint statement, the ministers said the claims were baseless and accused Moscow of continuing to spread false narratives despite formal diplomatic clarifications.
In a joint statement, the ministers said the claims were baseless and accused Moscow of continuing to spread false narratives despite formal diplomatic clarifications.
In a statement issued on Friday, JSC Chairperson Martha Koome acknowledged the findings of the report, which profiled corruption across the public sector, including within the Judiciary, and outlined measures already in place to address integrity concerns.
Chief Justice Martha Koome, said the nominations followed the conclusion of a rigorous and transparent recruitment process that attracted hundreds of applicants.
In his address, Ingonga underscored the growing complexity of modern crime, noting that criminal networks are increasingly operating across borders and leveraging advancements in technology and global financial systems to evade detection.
The rehabilitation works are part of a wider government push to expand and modernise rail infrastructure across the country, targeting areas that have not fully benefited from past development projects. The focus is on improving regional connectivity and supporting local economies through better transport systems.
Murkomen made the announcement on Friday following a meeting with the technical committee tasked with overseeing the formation and rollout of the unit.
Speaking on Friday during the burial ceremony in Tigoni, Kiambu County, Kindiki said what happened in Ol Kalou, where some leaders made remarks and acted in a manner that disturbed mourners, was painful to the family and those who knew the late MP.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, she noted that court-annexed mediation had become central in easing the caseload, with most matters concluded within 60 days unless parties agreed to short extensions.
The incident happened on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Gem–Ramula, when residents took to the streets to protest alleged forced evictions linked to operations by Shanta Gold Kenya Limited. The demonstrations were driven by concerns over land ownership, lack of consent, and unclear resettlement and compensation processes, before escalating into violent confrontation.
In a letter dated April 10, 2026, County Secretary and Head of County Public Service Hellow Issack Mumin said the changes were made under Section 31 of the County Governments Act, No. 17 of 2012.
MSMEs Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni said on Thursday, April 9, that the waiver will apply to NYOTA beneficiaries who have completed mentorship and officially started running their businesses. She added that counties had earlier committed to supporting the initiative by offering similar relief within their areas of jurisdiction.
If cleared, the incoming commissioners will take over from the team led by Reverend Samuel Kobia, whose term came to an end on November 17, 2025, after serving for six years since November 2019.
At the 64th Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, ongoing at Kagumo Teachers Training College, Nyeri National Polytechnic, and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, students are presenting performances that go beyond entertainment.
The Coast and Northeastern Kenya have also been listed among areas likely to experience rainfall during the same period.
The Communication Authority points to a clear driver behind the fall, the steady migration of users to internet-based messaging platforms that do not rely on traditional text services.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Policy and Strategy Advisor at the Elimu Bora Working Group, Boaz Waruku criticised the allocation of Sh3.5 billion meant for infrastructure development in 400 schools, describing it as unclear and open to abuse.
In its statement, the Authority warned against actions that may deliberately interfere with normal distribution.
According to the report, magistrates top the list of public officials receiving the highest average cash bribe, at Sh164,367. Other officials handling high-value bribes include judges in courts, immigration officers, and land registry officers. Immigration officers receive an average of Sh17,000, while land registry officers take about Sh12,000 on average.
The remarks immediately set off laughter among those present, with the President maintaining a light mood as he continued speaking on expectations for official events.
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Odinga also strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a cowardly act that has no place in society and calling for action against those responsible.
According to projections presented before the committee, the arrangement could generate about Sh900 billion over its lifetime, with nearly 76 per cent expected to go to the private partner, a breakdown MPs said raised serious questions about fairness and value for money.
In this case, he argues that the judges reached the wrong decision and wants the tribunal to declare him the winner.
The committee, chaired by Mandera West MP Adan Yussuf Haji, said the security response on the ground has not matched the scale of the problem, even with what they believe is adequate deployment in the region.
Sefu Shabani Ramadhan, widely known as Matonya, appeared before Chief Magistrate Robinson Ondiek at the Shanzu Law Courts, where he faced one count of rape.The court granted bond set at Sh 500,000, with a requirement for one Kenyan surety.
The announcement from Moscow follows repeated appeals by President Volodymyr Zelensky for a ceasefire, which had previously gone unanswered by the Kremlin. The latest declaration is likely to be met with suspicion in Ukraine, especially given past experiences with similar pauses.
Waruku linked the troubled rollout to what he described as pressure to spend a Sh12 billion education reform grant, claiming the process was driven by textbook procurement deals rather than proper groundwork.
University officials defended the payments, saying they were responsibility allowances for staff attached to the offices of the principal, deputy principal and council secretariat.
The FIFA Team One cohort will include 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials drawn from six confederations and 50 Member Associations.
The first lady said she had never had any relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, noting that any interaction with Maxwell was limited to casual communication. She explained that she only “crossed paths” with Epstein once, at an event in 2000 that she attended with her husband.