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Speaking from Kampala on Friday, Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Deputy President Paul Bitok congratulated the team on their achievement and acknowledged the Kenyan fans who turned up in large numbers to support the side during the competition, which attracted five nations: Burundi, Tanzania, South Sudan, Kenya and hosts Uganda.
The event is scheduled to take place from June 17 to 20, 2026, with eight nations competing for promotion to next year's Africa Group III.
Thirty-four county governments have signed intergovernmental agreements with the Ministry of Education to keep funding bursary and scholarship programmes. MPs in the National Assembly questioned the constitutional and legal framework and whether counties may spend public funds without direct legislation.
The Speaker said motorcycle taxi operators play a critical role in supporting local economies and should be allowed to work in a secure and enabling environment.
According to the High Commission, the campaign will see more than 500,000 indigenous trees planted across the greater Amboseli ecosystem, with a focus on ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and strengthening community livelihoods.
He warned that the situation points to systemic lapses within implementing agencies, including the State Department for Housing and Urban Development and the National Land Commission.
Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the government is committed to ensuring quarantine facilities are available wherever necessary, particularly in border regions facing elevated risks following reported Ebola cases in neighbouring Uganda.
The National Assembly Speaker made the decision following a petition by Nyeri tea farmer John Omanga, who challenged the integrity of the legislative process.
The rising cost of diesel has emerged as a major challenge for telecom firms that rely on fuel-powered generators to keep network infrastructure running, particularly in remote areas where access to electricity remains limited.
A proposed Microfinance Bill, 2026 would limit what lenders can recover after a loan turns non-performing, restrict collateral, and expand Central Bank oversight. It also proposes criminal penalties, including up to Sh5 million fines, for illegal lending.
Eric Omondi was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and is being processed at Nairobi Region DCI Headquarters in investigations linked to recent fuel-price protests. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino says the charges lack strong legal backing and plans to pursue the matter.
His remarks come at a time when the country is dealing with a new wave of school unrest, following the fire incident at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil that left 16 students dead and 79 others injured.
Fally Ipupa was named a knight of the National Order of the Leopard in DR Congo, announced on state television by a presidential spokesperson. The honour recognizes contributions to national life and promotion of Congolese music.
FIFA says a website payment glitch briefly issued World Cup tickets without payment to about 60 fans. The tickets were later cancelled, and FIFA asked the supporters to pay the full amount within seven days.
The wage increase covers more than househelps. Gardeners, house servants, day security guards, messengers and sweepers working in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret will also be entitled to a minimum monthly salary of Sh18,047.
A five-judge High Court bench declared former Chief Justice David Maraga’s September 21, 2020 advisory unconstitutional. The court said a March 2017 decision directing Parliament to pass two-thirds gender legislation remains enforceable.
DR Congo’s Health Ministry says 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed within 24 hours, raising the total to 452. Most new cases are in Ituri and North Kivu, amid ongoing insecurity and weak health systems.
Among those approved for prosecution is the suspended Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo, who will face charges of abuse of office and neglect of official duty.
Kenya Red Cross says March–May rains affected 41 counties, impacting 85,993 households and displacing 18,587. The floods destroyed 355 water sources and wiped out 38,955 acres of farmland, including in Tana River’s Tana Delta.
According to the Ministry of Health, more than 80,000 travellers have undergone screening at various entry points since enhanced surveillance measures were introduced. In the last 24 hours alone, 3,969 travellers were screened.
Speaker Wetang’ula further defended the Western region’s position within the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing that the community had gained more representation compared to previous governments.
The proposed law primarily seeks to amend the Sports Act, Cap. 223, to prohibit and criminalise the manipulation of sports competitions, an issue lawmakers say is increasingly threatening the credibility of sporting events.
The lack of a unified financing framework has led to concerns about duplication of support, inefficiencies and accountability gaps.
The DP's spouse emphasised that every Kenyan has a role to play in protecting the environment through responsible practices and greater awareness of their surroundings.
During the operation, officers recovered 600 litres of molasses, metallic drums, and other apparatus used in the brewing process, as well as 20 litres of chang’aa
The prosecution noted that the witnesses will give evidence in support of the defence next week, marking a key stage in the trial that has drawn national attention due to the nature of the allegations involving children’s rights violations
The Nairobi Governor further disclosed that additional changes within the urban planning sector would be announced in the coming days.
At the centre of his request is a demand for clear government data showing how many learners enrolled in Grade 1 in 2017 and how many have successfully progressed to Grade 10 this year.
The Kenya Roads Board had earlier planned to mobilise Sh175 billion through the bond by the first quarter of 2026. The money was meant to repay commercial bank loans that were taken as a bridge facility to help clear pending bills owed to road contractors.
