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Google has launched Lyria 3 in the Gemini app, letting users turn text and media into 30-second songs, while adding SynthID watermarks, audio checks, and new translation and study tools.
All visitors must obtain valid visas and hold passports valid for at least six months beyond their stay. FIFA PASS will offer ticket holders priority visa appointments to ease travel.
Kenya Pipeline Company is proceeding with a 65% share sale at Sh9 per share, backed by governance changes, minority protections and regional board roles after key legal petitions were dismissed.
Prosecutors have asked the Milimani High Court to convict former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused over the 2018 murder of student Sharon Otieno, arguing evidence shows a joint criminal enterprise.
The National Treasury said the proceeds will refinance existing obligations, including a tender offer for the country’s 2028 and 2032 notes, while supporting general budgetary needs.
According to the report released on Friday, “in 2024, est. 85 percent of Kakuma refugees, 87 percent in Kalobeyei & 84 percent in Dadaab are multidimensionally poor, experiencing deprivation in at least 1/3 of key wellbeing indicators.”
Higher Education and Research Principal Secretary Beatrice Inyangala said the ministry continues to face a Sh100 billion deficit, even as the government implements the needs-based funding framework introduced by the President.
Experts note that the illegal transport of highly toxic chemicals and industrial explosives carries severe legal and security implications. Strict regulatory controls are required for both substances, and unauthorized handling is treated as a serious offense under Kenyan law.
El-Fasher, in western Darfur, fell to RSF control at the end of October following an 18-month blockade that left residents cut off from food, aid, and essential services.
The proposed rules, developed under the Social Protection Act No.12 of 2025, are expected to streamline how support is planned, delivered and monitored, while ensuring fairness and accountability in reaching vulnerable groups.
Principal Secretary Kello Harsama told the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Regional Development on Thursday that the department requires Sh28.4 billion to operate efficiently but has been allocated only Sh11.2 billion in the current budget.
Ida's heartfelt reflection momentarily shifted the formal tone of the vetting, revealing the personal dimension behind her public service aspirations. Ida expressed sincere appreciation to President William Samoei Ruto for trusting her with the role of Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Seven-time Standard Chartered Marathon Wheelchair 21 Km race winner Carol Wanjira expressed her excitement in taking part in the 11-day event scheduled for February 18 - March 1, 2026.
In one of the posts, Saidani sarcastically called Saied the “supreme commander of sanitation and rainwater drainage” and accused him of “taking up the hobby of taking photos with the poor and destitute” while touring damaged neighborhoods. The comments quickly drew attention online and led to his arrest.
Following careful evaluation, the panel shortlisted 13 candidates for the chairperson role and 109 for the members’ positions. Interviews for the chairperson post are set to begin on March 2, with six candidates scheduled to appear on the first day starting at 10 am.
According to the DCI, the arrests followed actionable intelligence gathered over time, allowing officers to identify and move in on individuals suspected to be at the center of violent and drug-related activities.
Kagwe told lawmakers that the Ministry has been allocated Sh75.49 billion under the 2026 Budget Policy Statement, which accounts for 2.7 percent of the Sh2.8 trillion national budget. He argued that this amount does not match the weight of a sector that drives the economy and supports millions of livelihoods.
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, in her report to the National Assembly, said high inflation and economic challenges were key factors behind the sluggish uptake of the State Officers and Public Officers Car Loan Scheme.
Mama Ida explained that her wealth is separate from that of the family of her late husband, Raila Odinga. She made it clear that while she has an interest in some family assets, her declared net worth only reflects what belongs to her personally.
Europa and Conference League ties delivered shocks across Europe, from Lille’s bizarre ‘Pietgoal’ defeat and PAOK’s home heartbreak to Genk’s Zagreb masterclass and Castro’s icy winner in Norway.
The arrests are part of a coordinated effort across 16 African nations to dismantle the networks behind high-yield investment schemes, mobile money fraud, and fraudulent mobile loan platforms.
Committee Chair Julius Melly condemned the practice, noting that the President had already instructed principals to release certificates without delay.
KEG described the assault on Odikor, who is a member of the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya, as a clear breach of media freedom, professional conduct and human dignity.
The PS confirmed his readiness for the rescheduled meeting and expressed optimism about continued collaboration to enhance learning outcomes across the country.
