Trump nominates Henry Wooster as next US Ambassador to Kenya
Wooster is a career diplomat in the United States Foreign Service, holding the rank of Minister-Counsellor, a senior level within the diplomatic corps.
Wooster is a career diplomat in the United States Foreign Service, holding the rank of Minister-Counsellor, a senior level within the diplomatic corps.
In the same proceedings, the court also allowed a separate petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to be merged with an earlier case brought by Katiba Institute. dings.
Cabinet approval of a funding framework will enable expansion of judicial infrastructure, including in Wajir, through partnerships with development partners. President William Ruto said the plan aims to improve access to justice in remote regions.
He also said critics of President William Ruto should focus on holding the Head of State accountable in office rather than continuing political battles that ended with the 2022 election.
According to the seasonal forecast released by the Kenya Meteorological Department, the June–July–August (JJA) period will be characterized by reduced rainfall activity in many parts of the country.
Detectives say evidence gathered so far points to a plan that was allegedly discussed at around 9 p.m. on the night of the incident before being carried out several hours later.
The suspect’s background has also drawn public attention. The DCI stated that Waiguru was once an ordained Roman Catholic priest before later leaving the church and joining the Catholic Charismatic Church, where clergy are allowed to marry.
Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance chairperson Joel Gitali told the committee, chaired by Molo MP Kuria Kimani, that the organisation has been taking part in public participation on the Finance Bill, 2026.
Bolt says a document circulating on social media and messaging apps falsely claims it will cease operations in Kenya on June 8, 2026. The company says it is investigating the source and says Bolt Kenya remains operational.
A major concern raised during the demonstrations was the government's failure to act on recommendations contained in the report of the Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender Based Violence (GBV), including Femicide.
The Council, which operates under the Kenya Heroes Act, 2014, said the process is aimed at ensuring recognition of people whose work has positively shaped the nation and inspired others through service.
Linda Ground had been led by a team that included ODM Deputy Party Leader Oburu Oginga, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Kisii Governor Simba Arati, Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed.
Official election results are expected to be announced by June 11.
The president noted that Kenyan security personnel continue to serve in Somalia as part of regional efforts aimed at restoring stability and preventing extremist activities from spreading into neighbouring countries.
The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) is leading work on one of the vaccines, while the University of Oxford and pharmaceutical company Moderna are also developing separate candidates targeting the same strain.
The Lebanese embassy said in a statement that it had “received confirmation of Hezbollah’s acceptance of the US proposal for a mutual cessation of attacks”.
Ogeta said the moment remains very difficult for him, adding that he was extremely close when it happened.
The president said the facility is part of a wider government plan to strengthen the country's ability to detect, isolate and respond to infectious diseases, including Ebola, which has previously affected countries in the region.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation on Monday, Mwangi alleged that the proposed facility, reportedly linked to Ebola preparedness efforts involving the United States, was being pushed through without proper public participation, parliamentary approval or adherence to legal processes.
Meanwhile, Fred Nkata, who previously featured for Gor Mahia, Tusker FC and Nairobi City Stars and was recently playing for Uganda Premier League side Buhimba United Saints FC, has been banned from football for five years.
Despite missing out on a podium finish, his fifth-place result earned him prize money of $2,500 (approximately Sh323,000).
In his Madaraka Day address in Wajir County, President William Ruto said long-term security in Northern Kenya depends on citizenship inclusion, education, youth jobs and pastoral support, alongside reforms to discriminatory ID vetting in border counties.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Atellah said preparedness should not be reactive but continuous, arguing that Kenya’s health system risked being exposed due to gaps in staffing, infrastructure, and transparency in international agreements.
Kenya’s Senate Health Committee has tabled proposed amendments to the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2022, including lowering the minimum surrogate motherhood age to 18 and limiting surrogacy to cases with a genetic link to at least one intended parent.
The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union (KPOWU) further cautioned that mistreatment of attendants would only deepen tensions at workplaces and weaken service delivery instead of addressing the real source of the problem.
Speaking during a meeting with the Kenyan community at the Kenyan Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, Mudavadi said the government is working with Parliament to create a framework that will formally provide resources to address the growing needs of Kenyans living overseas.
President William Ruto said at the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations that a fully functional civilian terminal at Wajir International Airport will be ready before end-2026 and that government funding will support a university in Wajir County.
Gachagua accused some leaders from the region of failing their constituents and instead supporting empty political promises. He insisted that leaders must explain the continued lack of essential services.
He highlighted developments at Merti Vocational Training Centre, noting increased student enrollment alongside improved staffing and infrastructure.
Footage seen by Radio Generation shows the small white aircraft, believed to be a Cessna 208 Caravan, resting awkwardly on its nose with its tail pointing upwards after the incident.