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Since the start of the January licence renewal period, Duale said he has personally denied more than 200 applications from foreign doctors. Some of these practitioners had previously been prohibited from practising in their home countries, which he said made Kenya a soft landing for discredited or unqualified medical personnel.
Investigators established that the forged documents appeared genuine, leading many victims to believe their employment had been secured. In their desperation, some borrowed money, disposed of property, or emptied their savings to meet the demands, with total losses now estimated at more than Sh40 million.
In Kenya, UNFPA supports programmes that include contraceptive distribution, antenatal care, prevention of HIV among adolescents, initiatives to reduce unsafe abortions, and campaigns to lower teenage pregnancies.
Insurers are expected to list at least five major clients, each with annual premiums of Sh100 million in the last financial year. The framework applies to visitors staying in Kenya for less than a year, who must have active medical insurance as mandated by the Social Health Insurance Act of 2023.
The law requires the Supreme Court to submit a new representative to the Commission within 21 days whenever a vacancy arises.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the trade deficit between January and September 2025 reached Sh475.6 billion, up from Sh407.7 billion during the same period in 2024.
Among those shortlisted are well-known figures in the legal sector, including Independent Policing Oversight Authority chairperson Ahmed Isaack Hassan, High Court judge Chacha Mwita and senior advocate Katwa Kigen.
Trump says the move follows Venezuela’s release of large numbers of political prisoners and joint efforts to rebuild the country’s oil and gas infrastructure, while U.S. ships remain deployed for security.
IEBC said only eligible organisations will be considered and that all applications must be submitted through its online platform.
In a statement issued on January 9, 2026, the agency said it is actively pursuing Timothy Njeru Wanjuki, the director and sole shareholder of East Africa Motors Limited, over multiple fraud cases involving obtaining money by false pretences.
Houghton said remaining on the panel after the court ruling would amount to “normalising an arrangement that the Court has expressly found to be unconstitutional” and would weaken the role and independence of the KNCHR.
The group also acknowledged the impact on businesses, particularly noting those who suffered losses due to road closures, and assured them of solidarity in recovery.
The freeze in funding is affecting critical sectors, including energy, social welfare, and oversight agencies, slowing down both planned initiatives and ongoing programmes.
The programme combines business start-up capital, savings, skills certification, and training on government procurement, forming a key part of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
The Ministry of Interior will receive an additional Sh7 billion, raising its budget to Sh42.9 billion, while the police service under Inspector General Douglas Kanja is set for a Sh12 billion boost, bringing its total funding to Sh139 billion.
Murang’a County had been pursuing Sh327 million in outstanding reimbursements, with SHA acknowledging Sh207 million as owed. From the meeting, it emerged that SHA will immediately release Sh47 million by January 14, while the remaining balance will be settled in phases.
Data shows that ten counties had considerably more male than female students sitting the national exams. Garissa led with 66.24 percent male candidates against 33.76 percent female, followed by Mandera at 65.09 percent male and 34.91 percent female.
According to the statement, President William Ruto has already acted on the decision through Special Gazette Notice No. 259 dated January 5, 2025. The panel noted that this step demonstrates “the President’s strong commitment to the rule of law, constitutionalism, and respecting the authority and mandate of the Judiciary.”
Ogamba highlighted trends in subject performance, noting that 17 subjects improved while 11 registered declines. Gender analysis showed female candidates performed better in six language subjects, while male students outperformed females in 11 other subjects.
A tactical guide to the AFCON quarter-finals, breaking down Mali v Senegal, Morocco v Cameroon, Nigeria v Algeria and Egypt v Ivory Coast, with low-scoring games expected and four favourites tipped to edge through.
Education PS Julius Bitok said the ministry is working closely with the National Treasury to clear dues for examiners, coordinators, and other staff, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of all examination stakeholders.
The 34-year-old "Trap Queen" rapper is no longer in custody, having been transferred to community confinement on Jan. 7, a spokesperson for the U.S.
The storm has already left more than 65,000 homes in south-west England without power, while around 11,000 properties in the West Midlands and 2,600 in Wales also lost electricity. Commuters were urged to finish journeys early as roads, rail services, and airports faced disruption.
Male candidates, on the other hand, performed better in 11 subjects, including Mathematics Alternatives A and B, Biology and Biology for the Blind, Chemistry, General Science, History & Government, Geography, IRE, Building & Construction, and Business Studies.
Beyond those qualifying for university, 507,131 students (50.92 percent) achieved grade C- and above, qualifying for TVET, diploma, and other programs, while 634,082 candidates (63.67 percent) attained a pass grade of D+ and above.
Omar, a globe‑trotting left‑back with spells in Greece, Bulgaria, Belgium and Romania, says he was on the verge of sealing a life‑changing move to the United States when the nationwide demonstrations erupted.
Michel Nkuka Mboladinga has captured attention by silently supporting DR Congo while dressed as Patrice Lumumba, the nation’s first prime minister.
Rwandan winger Hakizimana Muhadjiri has signed a short-term deal with FKF Premier League side Nairobi United, vowing to give his all as the Naibois seek a lift after defeat to AFC Leopards.
Ogamba highlighted that a total of 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE across 10,765 secondary schools, with 492,012 males and 501,214 females, marking the second consecutive year female candidates outnumbered males.
TSC Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei said all teachers set to receive the first cohort of Grade 10 learners are trained and equipped to deliver the senior school curriculum under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework.