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The audit further shows that only six counties did not register new hiring during the period, meaning most devolved units expanded their workforce without clear staffing guidance.
The recovered goods include three motorcycles, a 65-inch Hisense television set, a 12-kilogramme Menghas gas cylinder, a double-burner gas cooker, assorted mobile phones, and various motorcycle spare parts.
Wine, in a video message posted on his X account on January 24, 2026, from an undisclosed location, thanked the international community for the “voices they have raised” and encouraged Ugandans to “remain strong, smart, and creative.”
Wavinya emphasized that the administration’s top priority remains protecting and cleaning the dam. She said the county has invested in initiatives to monitor water quality and stop pollution from reaching the reservoir.
The man, named as "Mohammad S", was stopped at Berlin's Brandenburg Airport after arriving from Beirut on Friday evening.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), in a statement released in the early hours of Sunday, said the resumption follows successful emergency response operations, including fire suppression, site containment, and safety assessments.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested a follow-up meeting could take place as soon as next week, a timeline later confirmed by a US official, who said the next round is set for Sunday.
IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon will appear before lawmakers on Tuesday to brief them on the commission’s status. Parliament says MPs will question the commission on boundary review, voter registration, voter education, electoral technology, and whether current laws and policies are adequate.
Oburu confirmed that the family discussion would include Raila Odinga’s elder son, Raila Junior, and his sister Winnie, adding that the process is meant to promote understanding and care.
Public debate erupted after data showed that a large share of SHA County Operations Managers came from only two communities. Out of 47 officials deployed to counties, 22 were drawn from those two groups, with the rest of the positions going to other communities.
KRA Director-General Humphrey Wattanga said monthly domestic VAT receipts now range between Sh28 billion and Sh30 billion, compared to the Sh20 billion previously collected.
The Public Health PS said Kenya is aligning with the World Health Organization goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030. The global target is to have 90 percent of girls aged 10 to 14 vaccinated against HPV, 70 percent of women aged 25 to 49 screened, and 90 percent of those diagnosed treated.
Documents from the devolved units show the 10 counties recognize debts totaling Sh1.5 billion, while Kenya Power’s records indicate they owe Sh3.9 billion. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu revealed that Nairobi City County alone accounted for 95.5 percent of the disputed bills.
Nyakang’o warned that without predictable and timely funding, reforms in health risk collapsing where services are delivered.
Of the nine counties that appeared before the committee between Monday and Wednesday this week, none had fully complied, an issue previously highlighted by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu.
In 2025, the government leased the four state-owned mills to private investors as part of efforts to revive the sugar industry and attract fresh capital. The reform plan included a commitment to clear salary arrears and benefits for workers before and during the transition, but unions say these commitments have not been fully honoured.
Air France said it would temporarily stop its service to Dubai as it closely watches the unfolding situation. The airline confirmed the decision in a statement, noting that it was taking precautionary steps amid the uncertainty in the region.
Kalonzo pointed out that these challenges are not only the result of limited national attention or budget constraints but also reflect weaknesses in how resources have been managed and distributed over the years.
The scholarships, which will run for three years, target high-performing learners from disadvantaged households. Since 2020, the Elimu programme has helped 62,000 students, with special focus on vulnerable groups such as refugees, host communities, children from informal settlements, and families with limited income.
Amsterdam and Partners LLP, representing Bobi Wine, said the country’s history of violence and unlawful treatment of opposition figures makes the warnings especially serious.
During the raid, detectives recovered 150 mobile phones, 16 tablets, and six laptops. A Ugandan national arrested in Shauri Moyo had 75 mobile phones packed in three boxes sealed with yellow tape, along with two laptops. Police said she is suspected of linking buyers in Uganda to receivers in Kenya.
The ministry also condemned the use of children in such content, saying instructing them to react or comment on abusive scenarios amounts to child abuse and can cause lasting psychological harm.
The LAPF Board oversees the management of pension and provident funds for employees of local authorities. Appointments and changes to the board fall under the National Treasury’s mandate and are formalized through the Kenya Gazette.
Authorities implemented traffic management measures, directing motorists to use alternative routes, including Lang’ata Road, and warned the public to avoid the area due to the extreme danger posed by the fuel fire. Residents nearby were advised to remain alert as emergency operations continued.
The airline warned that additional disruptions may affect KQ 002 on 25 January and KQ 003 on 26 January.
A central aspect of the reforms is relocating cargo that has overstayed at the port for more than 21 days to designated container freight stations. The operation will begin at the G-section of the port, freeing critical yard space and easing congestion.
The funding combines contributions from the World Bank, which is providing Sh5.7 billion through its International Development Association, KfW Germany contributing Sh1.2 billion, and Sh4.2 billion from the counties themselves.
Bobi Wine has stayed out of public view since January 17, reporting that armed security personnel attacked his wife while seeking his location. Other members of his National Unity Platform party were reportedly also subjected to assaults during this period.
Emergency teams from the Kenya Airports Authority, alongside police and the Kenya Red Cross, rushed to the scene to tackle the fire and control the traffic chaos. Access to the area has been restricted to allow first responders to operate safely, and motorists have been directed to alternative routes.
Police stations are fully equipped law enforcement centers led by an Officer Commanding Station (OCS). They handle serious crimes including robbery, homicide, assault, and sexual offences, and usually manage smaller posts nearby.