DRC Ebola death toll reaches 600 as WHO reports 1,759 confirmed cases
According to WHO data compiled from Congolese health authorities, 285 people have recovered from the disease, while another 304 suspected infections are still being investigated.
According to WHO data compiled from Congolese health authorities, 285 people have recovered from the disease, while another 304 suspected infections are still being investigated.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammed Mohamud, who swore the affidavit on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, argues that conservatory orders issued by Justice Lawrence Mugambi on July 9, 2025 did not prohibit police from putting up roadblocks, security checkpoints or diverting traffic.
If approved, the law will benefit MPs who served two terms, stayed out of Parliament for at least 10 years and were later re-elected. Their earlier years in office will attract a 2.5 per cent annual adjustment when their pension is calculated, although the total service considered will not exceed four parliamentary terms.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) had completed the disbursement of the outstanding balances to the examiners' respective bank accounts following the release of funds by the National Treasury.
Speaking during the launch of the commission's 2022 pre-election dispute resolution publications, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission had already dispatched investigators to probe a series of alleged breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct ahead of the July 16 by-election.
Speaking on Thursday while presenting a review of the commission's dispute resolution process, IEBC said its powers to hear nomination-related disputes are drawn from Article 88(4)(e) of the Constitution and the Elections Act.
The Women Enterprise Fund was established to provide affordable credit to women who want to start or expand businesses, especially those unable to secure financing from commercial banks.
Abubakar Zein Abubakar passed away on July 9, 2026, at Avenue Hospital, Nairobi.
In a notice dated July 6 and signed by KUCO General Secretary and CEO George Gibore, the union accused the Ministry of Health, the Council of Governors and all 47 county governments of failing to honour previous agreements and resolve grievances affecting clinical officers despite months of engagement.
The Gambling Control (Conduct of Gambling Operations) Regulations, 2026, require all licensed betting operators to install automated systems that reject deposits made by self-excluded gamblers for the entire period of their exclusion.
Speaking during the opening of the Kenya Meat Conference 2026 in Nyeri on Wednesday, Kagwe said antimicrobial resistance is no longer a challenge confined to veterinary practice but has become a major national concern with implications for the economy, food security and human health.
Also set to perform are Nigerian star Burna Boy, acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay, as well as characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets. The show has been curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and is expected to blend music, football and philanthropy before a global audience.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Munene announced a nationwide mentorship programme targeting young people, saying the initiative will nurture ethical leadership and promote accountability across the country.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, the authority said the road is currently being repaired in phases to address pavement damage and improve safety for motorists following concerns raised by members of the public over its deteriorating condition.
The draft regulations are intended to implement the Election Campaign Financing Act by setting the highest amount candidates and political parties can spend during election campaigns. The limits are based on the size of the population and the geographical coverage of each electoral area.
In a statement on Thursday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said detectives from DCI Central in Nairobi dismantled the suspected employment fraud syndicate following a complaint from a victim who reported losing hundreds of thousands of shillings after being promised a job in the country's intelligence service.
Munala apologised to KCB supporters for the team's underwhelming league performance but vowed that his players would give everything to win the second edition of the Kenya Cup, scheduled for July 10–11 at the Nyayo National Stadium Basketball Court in Nairobi.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, he said the continued growth of SACCOs reflects their ability to address gaps that other financial institutions have been unable to fill.
The July 12 tour by the Linda Mwananchi movement was announced in a notice shared by Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata on July 6. According to the programme, the team will campaign in Kanjuiri, Ngorika, Ol Kalou and Nyahururu from 10am.
For Morocco, defenders Issa Diop and Achraf Hakimi, alongside midfielders Redoune Halhal and Bilal El Khannouss, are all one booking away from suspension. France, meanwhile, have midfielder Manu Koné and attacking midfielder Michael Olise walking the same disciplinary tightrope.
The newly appointed board members are James Mworia Mwirigi, Fahima Ali Ahmed Zein, Christopher Kibui Maranga, Latoya Ouna, Lawrence Kibet and Mohammed Abdirahman Hassan.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Wednesday during a training session at the venue, Bitok underscored the significance of the Kenya Cup, now in its second year, saying the competition has become an important addition to the national volleyball calendar alongside the league.
The returnees, who included minors, priority cases and other vulnerable persons, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday night aboard the latest government-sponsored flight coordinated by the State Department for Diaspora Affairs and the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria.
Governor Lenku said residents wanted the transition completed without further delays and insisted the community would reclaim the park peacefully if the process continued to stall.
Hassan has likened SASRA's role in the Sacco industry to that of the Central Bank of Kenya in the banking sector.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tinubu directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to carry out a full investigation and submit its findings within 30 days.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Wednesday at the Nyayo National Stadium basketball court, Mukopi admitted that his side are newcomers at this level but insisted they are not intimidated by the experienced KPA outfit despite the history between the two teams.
Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor, who led the postmortem at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), said the examination could not establish the cause of death because the body had badly decomposed.
The latest developments also triggered security concerns across the Gulf. Bahrain reported explosions in its capital, Manama, Kuwait said it intercepted missiles and drones, while Qatar issued a security alert after reporting Iranian attacks.
Data released by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) shows Kenya exported 692,000 kilogrammes of miraa between January and March, compared to 795,668 kilogrammes during the same period last year. The drop in export volumes reduced earnings to Sh3.09 billion from Sh3.56 billion, representing a loss of about Sh470 million.