UK and Nigeria strengthen ties with new immigration and trade deal
The deal was formalised during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the UK, a historic trip marking the first time in 37 years a West African leader has visited the country.
The deal was formalised during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the UK, a historic trip marking the first time in 37 years a West African leader has visited the country.
The matter arose from Constitutional Petition No. E290 of 2024, brought by two petitioners, including a long-term inmate, against the Attorney General and the Kenya Prisons Service.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that roughly 140 million barrels of Iranian oil could fall under a potential waiver, which he estimated might slightly lower global prices for about 10 to 14 days.
KCCB chairman Maurice Muhatia Makumba, speaking during the reception of Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Mwongela after Norman King’oo’s retirement, urged leaders to conduct themselves with dignity and responsibility.
The stadium, with an estimated cost of Sh900 million, is expected to be completed within nine months and is among the flagship projects earmarked for implementation in Vihiga County this year.
The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has asked MPs for an extra Sh400 million to evacuate distressed Kenyans from conflict-prone regions, as rising repatriation costs strain its budget.
A portion of the increase will fund the recruitment of technical personnel to enhance oversight within the sports sector. According to the report, employee compensation has grown by Sh27.8 million following the hiring of 36 new officers.
President Idris Mahamat Déby, dressed in military uniform, convened an emergency security meeting on Wednesday evening, directing the armed forces to remain on high alert and to respond decisively to any further attacks.
Kindiki reiterated that all regions of the country are benefiting equally from ongoing government programmes, stating that no area has been sidelined in the allocation of national resources.
In a public notice issued Thursday, the county said a 100 percent waiver will apply to all visitors accessing Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Shaba National Reserve and Bisanadi National Reserve.
Speaking on Wednesday in Nairobi, federation president Richard Binga told Radio Generation that the premier national karate event will bring together athletes from all 47 counties across Kenya, making it one of the most inclusive and competitive tournaments in the country’s martial arts calendar.
The rules are expected to strengthen financial stability, improve investor trust, and position Kenya in line with global standards.
Kenya’s Youth Affairs department has asked MPs for Sh244m for film hubs and Sh100m for Kenya Film School to expand training, jobs and infrastructure for young creatives.
ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga said that only the National Executive Committee (NEC) has the mandate to convene the party’s NDC. She further challenged the faction led by Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna to clarify which NEC body had authorized the parallel meeting.
In a statement, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said multi-agency teams have been deployed nationwide to respond to emergencies, assist affected communities, and safeguard critical infrastructure as rains intensify from Friday through Monday.
The coalition pointed out that the crisis is unfolding at a time when hunger levels are already high. Referring to the Global Hunger Index 2025, it noted that Kenya is ranked 103 out of 123 countries with a score of 25.9, a level classified as “serious hunger.”
The directive follows the submission of a 48-hour action report by the Infrastructure Subcommittee under the Implementation Committee on the Cooperation Agreement, which Sakaja chairs.
Nairobi Hospital says patient services remain uninterrupted as leaders dismiss claims of missing billions, outline revenues and debts, and link turmoil to a governance dispute and past board decisions.
ODM says preparations for its March 27 Special Delegates Convention at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi are nearly complete, with legal notices issued and delegates notified for the key decision-making meeting.
Her remarks come as a 2026 performance audit by the Auditor-General revealed that 86 constituencies could not account for Sh2.1 billion in bursary funds for the 2023/24 financial year.
Making the revelation during the media launch on Wednesday, SOYA founder Paul Tergat said inviting the two continental and global figures aligns with a broader vision to expand the awards beyond Kenya.
A large portion of the payout will go to the co-operative movement, which has about 15 million members. The bank said the sector will receive about Sh9.47 billion, highlighting its close link with co-operative societies.
President William Ruto has launched construction of the Naivasha–Kisumu–Malaba SGR, a nearly 1,000km line aimed at cutting transport costs and boosting regional trade competitiveness.
Egerton University carries the heaviest burden at Sh25.5 billion. The University of Nairobi follows with Sh17 billion, while Kenyatta University and Moi University owe Sh12.8 billion and Sh10.4 billion respectively.
Lawyers representing the Speaker had initially argued that the High Court had no authority to interfere with parliamentary procedures, citing the doctrine of separation of powers. They contended that internal matters of Parliament should remain outside judicial scrutiny.