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The senator questioned how any plans to interfere with Kakamega Forest could be considered, saying forests should be preserved instead of being opened up for development.
The senator recalled Oparanya's role in his political growth within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), describing the former governor as a father who had helped nurture him in the party.
TUM in a statement on Saturday, said one of the students still undergoing treatment has been moved to Aga Khan Hospital’s High Dependency Unit, while the other 14 are being treated at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).
The MP, however, said Kalonzo’s political influence had not grown to the national level despite his long career. According to Osoro, the Wiper leader has remained heavily dependent on the Kamba vote, making it difficult for him to emerge as a strong nationwide opposition figure.
The senator questioned how the commission decides which teachers can take part in the promotion process, particularly those who are currently deployed to junior secondary schools.
The proposed changes are part of the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill 2026, which seeks to bring government support for university, college and TVET students under one institution.
Among the appointments, Ruto named Benson Gichohi Ngure as the non-executive chairperson of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), where he will serve for three years.
The committee, led by Bomet Senator Hilary Sigei, said the proposed law would provide a legal basis for the different stages involved in a referendum, including how the process is started, managed and challenged.
Official figures dated July 25, 2026, show that 38 of the files were recommended for prosecution, while two were proposed for administrative or other action
Treasury CS Mbadi told the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare that private universities have been seeking payment for years, with his office now faced with numerous claims from institutions that provided services but were not paid.
Byanyima said Besigye had been receiving support from his family while at Mulago, where doctors had recommended a rehabilitation programme following his recent deterioration.
Unicef said the steady rise in breastfeeding has contributed to reducing infant deaths, but warned that the national figure does not tell the whole story. Nearly four in 10 babies in the country are still not receiving the full benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, with major differences recorded between counties.
The clarification follows information published on the front page of a local publication which HELB said gave an incorrect picture of its student financing model, loan rates and the amount of money students could owe after completing their studies.
The legislation, passed on Friday, targets Russian officials, wealthy business leaders, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet of vessels accused of helping Moscow bypass restrictions on its oil exports. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives, although lawmakers will not vote on it until at least early September because Congress is currently on its summer recess.
The rankings have since sparked debate between county leaders and the Senate, with governors questioning whether the measures used can fairly compare counties that operate with different budgets, financial obligations and circumstances.
Lee Njiru is such a man. For forty-six years, he knelt. For forty-six years, he served. For forty-six years, he watched, he listened, he recorded, and now, in the twilight of his years, he has written a memoir that tells us everything about the psychology of serfdom and nothing about the integrity of a man.
Opposition groups and religious organisations have said thousands of people were killed by security forces, while Western diplomats have estimated that between 1,000 and 2,000 people may have died.
Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno said the the 60-day period should be the starting point for IEBC as it plans the next General Election. He, however, said the commission could be allowed additional time if it has genuine administrative or logistical difficulties.
Omollo said the practice has weakened efforts to deal with organised violence because those released through political intervention may return to similar activities knowing they can rely on political protection.
The latest warning was issued on Friday as the movement continued its grassroots mobilisation in Busia County, where its leaders held a number of political rallies and sought to strengthen their support in the region.
The Panel however did not disclose the total amount awarded to the 49 officers in the update. It also announced that five victims had been approved for above-scale compensation after a case-by-case review of their circumstances.
Mudavadi said President Ruto's re-election campaign would be anchored on the administration's development record, arguing that the gains made under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) provide a strong case for a second term.
The Deputy President also appealed for reconciliation among leaders from the Mt Kenya region, saying political competition should not destroy longstanding social and cultural ties.
The incident happened at a local branch of the prestigious Debsirin School, a well-known Thai secondary school with a long history and branches in different parts of the country.
Mudavadi also praised the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for its continued partnership with Kenya in promoting food security, climate-smart agriculture, farmer training and sustainable agricultural development.
