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Inspector General Douglas Kanja presented the request to the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security on March 12, 2026, telling MPs that the National Police Service currently has 104,087 officers and staff drawn from the Kenya Police Service, the Administration Police Service, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Appearing before the Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni explained that the funds were withdrawn under Article 223 of the Constitution and must now be formally approved through Supplementary Estimates No.1 for the 2025/26 financial year.
The ruling comes after a lower court had previously allowed the auction of the properties as part of the enforcement of a multi-billion shilling debt, a decision that Tuju and Dari Limited now seek to challenge.
The DP also assured the public that security arrangements have been reinforced along all rally routes to protect participants and spectators throughout the four-day event.
In a statement issued on Thursday, CK defended its decision, saying the nomination follows the school’s outstanding performance during the Kenya National Youth Chess Championship 2025, held at Kitale National Polytechnic from August 1 to 5, 2025.
Kenya currently consumes approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of edible oils annually, but more than 90 to 95 percent of that demand is met through imports. Government figures show the country spent more than Sh145 billion on imported edible oils in 2022 alone, a cost officials say can be significantly reduced through local production.
Members are being falsely told that their PINs will be changed and are asked to share confidential information. The Sacco urges members not to disclose PINs, passwords, OTPs, or banking credentials and to report suspicious activity immediately.
Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives seized 180kg of suspected narcotic drugs worth Sh5.4 million in Ng’alalya, Mavoko, arresting two suspects as a third escaped. The DCI says investigations are ongoing.
The African Union has condemned a reported drone strike in Goma that killed civilians, including a UNICEF worker, urging restraint, civilian protection and an impartial investigation into the incident.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Wine said the officers were paraded before the Police Court and dismissed from the Uganda Police Force with disgrace for assisting him in allegedly escaping from his residence during a period of heightened security operations.
The State Department for Youth Affairs is rolling out a new NYOTA Project phase in five counties, offering induction and 20-day socio-emotional skills training to boost youth employability and entrepreneurship.
MP Kuria explained that the Controller of Budget’s approval is not required for spending from the Fund because it is not part of the Consolidated Fund. Funds created through Acts of Parliament operate differently from regular government accounts, he said.
Under the new rules, professors and research professors employed on permanent and pensionable terms will retire at the age of 70 years. Those living with a disability will be allowed to serve until the age of 75 years.
Before his appointment, M’maka served as Chief Manager for Intelligence Collection at KRA, a position he assumed in August 2025. In that role, he oversaw intelligence gathering and analysis aimed at supporting the authority’s tax enforcement initiatives.
Kenya’s Health Ministry has activated coordinated emergency measures and a Long Rains Flood Contingency Plan 2026 to protect health services and curb disease risks in flood-affected counties.
The case, which dates back to 2019 and involved international cooperation with authorities in the United States, concluded at the Kibera Law Courts and highlights growing efforts to combat transnational wildlife trafficking networks.
In a signed letter dated March 11, 2026, caucus chairperson Richard Teka said that although there have been teething problems since the federation took office, the Hussein–Mariga led administration has shown little interest in addressing issues affecting women’s football in Kenya.
CS Kagwe said that exports of meat and other animal products have been interrupted by fighting that has persisted for roughly two weeks, affecting Kenyan suppliers who depend on these markets.
Sifuna’s legal challenge comes after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) decided earlier this year to oust him from the key leadership position.
He cautioned that principals who fail to register eligible candidates for the 2026 examinations would face serious administrative and disciplinary action.
The issue emerged during a session of the National Assembly Communication and ICT Committee, chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie on Thursday, where legislators pressed the two agencies to explain why several hubs meant to provide digital services to communities remain incomplete or inactive.
Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi links his National Assembly suspension to his push for accountability over Social Health Authority funds and gaps in nearly 26 hospitals, while denying politically driven assault claims.
CS Murkomen said preparations for the shift are already underway to ensure that officers continue receiving healthcare without disruption.
According to NGEC, the growing number of cases is tied to a mix of pressures that continue to affect many households. These include financial hardship, family breakdowns, gender-based violence, inheritance disputes, substance abuse and untreated mental health conditions.
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka said a drone attack in the early hours of Wednesday hit a building in the centre of Goma, killing three people, including French UNICEF employee Karine Buisset.
The NTSA chief pointed out that the sector is plagued by disorganization and underinvestment, with workers often employed in unstable conditions. He said the authority is working with transport operators to develop operational and financial models that are sustainable and provide decent employment.
Kenya has deployed over 1,000 police officers and activated multi-agency coordination for Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha, with traffic diversions and safety advisories amid heavy rains and flooding risks.
Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday after a training session, Mathew Mwangi, Secretary General of the Confederation of Africa Kabaddi (CAK), said that although Kenya missed the third edition in Egypt, the country had won the first and second editions and is determined to reclaim its crown in DRC.
The Commission noted that under Section 8 of the Act, it is empowered to investigate complaints of maladministration in public institutions, including failures in service delivery.
Adolwa explained that excessive rainfall, worsened by climate change, interacts with densely populated areas in fragile ecosystems, creating devastating effects. He noted that Nairobi’s population has jumped from 4,397,073 in the 2019 census to over 4.8 million today, placing enormous pressure on infrastructure, natural drainage systems, and urban management practices.