US releases Sh77.6 billion to Gavi as Kenya prepares for vaccine funding shift
Gavi Chief Executive Officer Dr Sania Nishtar welcomed the move, saying the funding would strengthen vaccination efforts and help countries respond to disease outbreaks.
Gavi Chief Executive Officer Dr Sania Nishtar welcomed the move, saying the funding would strengthen vaccination efforts and help countries respond to disease outbreaks.
The county has identified 227 flood-prone locations across Nairobi’s 17 sub-counties. The mapping exercise will guide where equipment, personnel and emergency resources are deployed as the rains intensify.
He said the reforms being implemented by the government are aimed at ensuring Kenyans can access quality medical services when needed without facing financial distress or losing loved ones to preventable illnesses
The Court of Appeal had found that the land was surrendered for public use in 1984, meaning the companies could not wait for decades and later return to seek payment for the property.
The recruits were reminded that they could maintain personal social media accounts but remained responsible for the content they post, share, comment on or livestream
The 12-month Digitalent Cohort XI 2026/2027 programme will equip recent university graduates with practical workplace experience, mentorship and technical skills to improve their prospects in the ICT sector and other areas of employment
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Shollei rejected the idea that the result was a verdict on President William Ruto, instead pointing to weaknesses in the way UDA organised and conducted its campaign.
According to PS Mwangi, the transition from the initial design stage to an active construction contract brought in several expenses that had not been included in the first figure.
The parties were expected to have physical offices in at least 24 of the country’s 47 counties, but checks by the Auditor-General found that a number of them had far fewer offices than the required threshold.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused the largest disruption to global oil supplies in modern history, surpassing previous major shocks linked to wars and political upheaval
Davis, 63, is facing a murder charge over Shakur’s 1996 death, with prosecutors arguing that he helped organise the shooting after his nephew, Orlando Anderson, was involved in a confrontation with the rapper earlier that evening.
Shollei, who is also Uasin Gishu Woman Representative gave the example of her planned trip to The Gambia, saying she would have to travel through Europe because there are few direct connections linking African countries.
The lawyer and political activist said he has consistently criticised leaders across the political divide, dismissing suggestions that his focus on historical marginalisation amounts to defending particular politicians, parties or communities
Wahome's comments paint a picture of a justice system where allegations of corruption are not limited to isolated incidents, but are linked to wider concerns about delays, inefficiency and accountability
In a notice published on MyGov publication on August 18,2026,the regulator said it is seeking a “suitably qualified, experienced, result oriented and highly motivated” Kenyan to fill the position, which comes with responsibility for providing strategic leadership and direction in line with EPRA’s strategic plan.
In a statement titled “Beyond the Dust: Homa Bay's Long Road from Marginalisation to Transformation,” the governor said the condition of the Mbita–Sindo–Kiabuya–Sori corridor should not be used to judge the people of the county.
The victory gives Hichilema another five years in office and extends his political career after a long pursuit of the presidency. The 64-year-old was making his seventh attempt at the top office, while Mundubile was contesting for the presidency for the first time.
Health workers are also taking the response into communities, conducting door-to-door awareness campaigns aimed at limiting the spread of the disease
Nyakera announced the change after visiting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro home, where he was accompanied by a delegation from Makadara.
The plan includes a peace charter that all political parties would be required to sign as part of efforts to promote peaceful campaigns and discourage conduct that could lead to violence.
The arrests came as the country continued counting votes from last Thursday’s presidential election, with opposition leader Brian Mundubile trailing incumbent Hakainde Hichilema in the preliminary results.
The commission said the matter is being handled under Sections 27, 29 and 63C as read with Section 63E of the National Cohesion and Integration Act.
The party uses the slogan “Sauti ya Wakenya” (Your voice. Your party. Your Kenya), while its official slogan is “Usawa Haki Uhuru” (Equality, Justice, Freedom).
In a statement issued on Monday, Nyoro said the move marked a new chapter in his political career and called on Kenyans to consider the party as part of efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the August 2027 General Election.
The US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that is vital to the global economy. It has been largely closed for nearly six months during the US-Iran war.
The arrests followed clashes and incidents of criminality reported during the political rally on 16 August, which left a police officer dead and several others injured.
In a statement issued on Monday, the movement said attackers blocked major highways at several points, including Nyangweso, Olare, Rangwe, Oyugis, Rodi, Mbita and Sindo, and pelted vehicles with stones and other projectiles.
In a statement issued on August 17, 2026, the NPS said security deployment for the Homa Bay rally was coordinated by the Nyanza Regional Police Commander based on the nature and anticipated requirements of the event.
The partnership will bring together the two organisations to develop circular economy projects that turn waste into valuable resources while addressing emerging environmental challenges
Miguna attributed the underdevelopment of Nyanza and Western Kenya to what he described as deliberate policies by successive governments since independence in 1963. He alleged that the regions had been subjected to intentional marginalisation, economic sabotage and discrimination, while resources such as coffee and tea were used to drive development in the Mount Kenya region