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According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers acted swiftly after receiving intelligence that the cattle had been stolen and were being driven towards the Kachiuru area.
The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) said in an official notice that “a nationwide power outage occurred on 12th April 2026 at 8:53 AM,” adding that technical teams had been dispatched.
The animal was reportedly surrounded, killed, and butchered by residents before response teams arrived, with some individuals fleeing with parts of the carcass.
Police in South B arrested ten suspected members of the ‘Tokyo Mafias’ gang in Fuata Nyayo and Shimo La Tewa, seizing weapons and suspected stolen goods after an intelligence-led raid.
In a statement on Saturday, Sonko said he had instructed his lawyers to urgently challenge the decision, arguing that it threatens public safety in one of the country’s most sensitive zones.
After the April 9–11 trials at Ulinzi, Omanyala is the star athlete leading Ronald Kiprono Koech, Mark Otieno Odhiambo, and Moses Wasike Onyango in the 4x100m and mixed events for the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone.
The People’s Liberation Party and Kalonzo Musyoka allege police used teargas, rubber bullets and live ammunition on an opposition convoy at Gitaru Interchange, injuring occupants and prompting calls for urgent investigations.
Speaking poolside after the race, Mungu said he was happy with his performance and pleased to see his training pay off. He also revealed his intention to continue competing, with his sights now set on the national masters team.
In a statement issued Saturday, the agency confirmed that the Climate Camera (ClimCam) was among several payloads transported aboard Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL commercial resupply mission (NG-24), which lifted off from Cape Canaveral.
Details contained in the 2027 US Government Budget request, released last Friday, show that Kenya is specifically listed among programmes targeted for cuts. The document argues that US resources should not be used to fund birth control and related services in other countries.
Vance cited shortcomings in the talks, saying that Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including to not build nuclear weapons.
MPs on the security committee heard that over 5,600 processed IDs remain uncollected in Sotik, as staff cite low funding, poor infrastructure and policy gaps slowing vital registration services.
He delivered a blunt assessment of the state of the African Union, stating that its current configuration falls short of addressing the continent’s evolving challenges and opportunities.
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) boss said the continued political gatherings pose a growing security risk and undermine established electoral guidelines.
According to the National Police Service, the weapons handed over included rifles of various models alongside several rounds of ammunition.
In a statement on Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Kikuyu MP claimed the unrest was not spontaneous but bore the hallmarks of coordinated political attacks similar to those seen during previous periods of unrest.
Orengo said he had personally reported the matter to police shortly after the incident and later visited the station two days after to follow up on the progress of investigations.
The concerns emerged during a fact-finding mission by the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security as part of its budget oversight programme.
The operation, which spans 14 counties where macadamia is grown, is aimed at flushing out rogue traders and processors, protecting farmers from exploitation, and ensuring that only approved buyers operate within the value chain.
Murkomen also urged politicians across the spectrum to lower political temperatures and avoid rhetoric that could inflame tensions, warning that young people were being targeted and drawn into organised unrest for political gain.
The senator further said misinformation began spreading almost immediately after the attack, accusing online commentators of rushing to shape public opinion before official investigations could establish the truth.
Senator Osotsi was first rushed to Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu before being flown to Nairobi for specialised treatment, with former Kisumu Governor James Orengo helping coordinate his evacuation.
Meanwhile, the funding situation within the education sector has added another layer to the standoff. President William Ruto assented the Supplementary Appropriation Act for the 2025/26 financial year on Wednesday, increasing total government expenditure to Sh4.695 trillion.
Trouble began to build as groups assembled in different sections of the area, prompting police to intervene. Witnesses reported running battles between sections of the crowd and officers, with teargas used to push people back. Amid the confusion, one voice rang out loudly, “Ongeza teargas,” capturing the intensity of the moment.
The dispute focuses on the ongoing privatisation process, including plans involving the Kenya Pipeline Company, which the petitioners say is being carried out outside constitutional limits.
The High Court granted Joel Mburu anticipatory bail set at Sh5 million, with a matching surety, after he filed an urgent application seeking orders to stop what he termed possible arrest and detention linked to the ongoing probe.
The Deputy President said the programme is gaining traction, with about 270,000 units currently under construction and plans in place to significantly expand output to reach one million homes.
The initiative is designed to reduce reliance on conventional power sources while building a long-term shift toward sustainable energy. According to him, schools were selected because they are widely distributed and already have infrastructure that can support the installations.
The Ministry of Interior said Guelleh, who has been in office since 1999, took 97.81 per cent of votes cast in Friday’s election, defeating Unified Democratic Center candidate Mohamed Farah Samatar, who managed 2.19 per cent.
