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Kiarie will compete in the Freestyle Battle on Saturday at 4 pm (Kenyan time), return on Sunday at the same time for the Classic Slalom, and conclude with the Speed Slalom on Monday.
In a letter dated April 30, 2026, the law firm Oringe Waswa & Opany Advocates acting on his behalf accuses Gachagua of making statements that falsely linked Onyango to prior knowledge of harm to opposition leader Raila Odinga.
The proposed changes are contained in the Draft Income Tax (Residential Rental Income Tax) Regulations of 2026, which require all individuals earning taxable rental income to register their properties through the Electronic Residential Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), replacing the current voluntary registration model.
Speaking at Kanjai in Ndia Constituency, Ngirici said she was open to joining former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Jubilee or the Democratic Party (DP).
The outage has affected a wide swathe of the city, including Westlands, Lavington, Kilimani, Kileleshwa, Upperhill, Ngong Road, Madaraka, Nairobi West, Uthiru, Karen, Kibera and Lang’ata, among other surrounding areas.
the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said Kabila was sanctioned for backing the March 23 Movement (M23) and its political-military coalition, the Congo River Alliance (AFC), both of which are implicated in ongoing violence in eastern DRC.
The World Meteorological Organization says South Asia is likely to see below-average rainfall in the June–September 2026 monsoon, alongside above-normal temperatures. The forecast aims to help agriculture, water and heat-health planning.
The Public Investments Committee questioned NITA’s enforcement of training levy arrears flagged by the Auditor General, citing uncollected levies of Sh194,220,421 as of June 2015. NITA said it has adopted new collection and governance measures.
Mudavadi warned that ignoring official procedures has resulted in cases where young people were misled into dangerous environments, including areas experiencing armed conflict, despite having no training for such situations.
President William Ruto pointed to major projects such as the Rironi-Malaba corridor, the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway and the Affordable Housing Programme, saying they are helping drive jobs, improve movement and strengthen economic activity.
Speaking during national Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, President William Ruto announced a 12% general wage increase and a 15% rise in agricultural wages, linking the move to job creation and improved public services.
One of the weakest performers was sugar, where output dropped by 24.8 per cent to 613,000 metric tonnes in 2025. Soft drinks production moved in the opposite direction, rising by 4.9 per cent to 703.7 million litres, although this was lower than the 15.6 per cent expansion recorded the previous year. Processed milk also posted gains, increasing from 619.1 million litres in 2024 to 701.5 million litres in 2025.
Even with the anticipated improvement, the immediate outlook remains concerning. Heavy rains in early May could still lead to flooding, waterlogging and disruptions, especially in areas prone to poor drainage.
Labour CS Alfred Mutua said Kenya is seeing clear progress at Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, citing over 6.2 million jobs, fewer strikes, digital and housing programmes, and NSSF pension payments within seven days.
Globally, Labour Day is observed on different dates depending on national traditions, though it is widely connected to International Workers’ Day, which falls on May 1. The date is historically linked to the 1886 labour protests in the United States that championed the eight-hour working day, a movement that shaped modern labour rights.
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli warned against early political campaigns during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, urging IEBC to stop early rallies and urging politicians to wait for the official election timetable.
Officials in Nairobi received a Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) inspection team at NCI-Kenya headquarters to assess venue, logistics and preparedness for the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2027.
Police indicated that the raid followed reports and intelligence linking the group to a string of incidents that have unsettled residents and interfered with normal activities in the area.
The event is being held at Chavakali High School, where workers have gathered to celebrate International Labour Day and reflect on the state of labour in the country over the past year.
The planting exercise took place in Tudor Creek, a key coastal ecosystem where mangroves are vital for protecting shorelines, supporting marine life and storing carbon. These forests act as natural barriers against erosion and storms, yet they remain under threat from human activity and climate change.
The race has already pulled in strong attention across Nyandarua County, with the United Democratic Alliance, the Democracy for Citizens Party linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and the Jubilee Party all presenting candidates as they position themselves for control of the seat
Siaya County says 4,750 one-month-old improved kienyeji chicks were delivered to 190 farmer groups in West Alego Ward. The county-run programme pairs distribution with training on feeding, housing, vaccination and biosecurity to improve poultry outcomes.
The early arrivals created a structured and lively scene, with teams moving in coordinated formations that reflected their workplaces and industries. Distinct uniforms marked different sectors, with hospitality workers seen in white chef attire, while others from corporate, manufacturing, and service sectors arrived in branded outfits linked to their organisations.
According to the report, total national government expenditure on social services is projected to fall to Sh67.2 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, down from Sh74.0 billion in the previous year. The drop is mainly linked to reduced recurrent spending in the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that curtailments to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting energy, transport, manufacturing and food systems. He outlines scenarios that could raise inflation, cut growth and increase poverty and hunger.
Under the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, prosecutors will no longer be able to discontinue criminal proceedings independently. Any decision to terminate a case will first require approval from a judge before it can take effect.
Balala joins WTTC after serving for more than 12 years as Kenya’s Tourism and Wildlife minister, where he helped design and implement key tourism policies and worked closely with private sector stakeholders to support industry growth.
Under the new system, the public will be able to track how individual judicial officers manage their caseloads, including the number of matters concluded and those left pending. This marks a shift from evaluating the Judiciary as a whole to examining the output of each officer, a change likely to influence conduct and expectations within the courts.
In parts of Nairobi, flash floods were reported near T-Mall along Lang’ata Road where a vehicle was caught in a ditch with people inside. Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all the occupants were safely rescued without any injuries.
Federal prosecutors released a video on Thursday showing the moment an armed man tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner to allegedly attempt to kill US President Donald Trump.