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The proposed laboratory will provide quality analysis services to support the sale of specialty coffee and help the exchange meet internationally recognised standards.
The Ministry of Health and the County Department of Health will continue overseeing the case as part of the measures put in place to manage suspected viral haemorrhagic fever cases.
The President said the government needed to put tighter controls on the movement and sale of hides and skins while encouraging more investment in their collection, handling and processing.
The leather industry, the President said, offers an opportunity to achieve this by creating a market for locally produced hides and skins while supporting manufacturing and employment.
The President said farming had become such an important part of his life that he struggles to stay away from his farm for long.
The President said the situation showed why Kenya needed to reduce its reliance on rain-fed farming and instead develop an agricultural system where farmers have access to dependable water throughout the production cycle
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the government was maintaining checks at 15 Points of Entry while surveillance teams continued to investigate alerts from different parts of the country in a bid to identify any possible infections early.
The board said the money had been processed and disbursed to institutions for onward processing, with affected students now required to confirm the status of their funds through the HELB student portal or by contacting their institutions.
His position comes against the backdrop of a continuing dispute over land earmarked for the proposed Dangote East Africa Refinery, with residents questioning the ownership of the property, compensation arrangements and their involvement in decisions surrounding the project.
National Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo received the grant during a ceremony attended by Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni.
Speaking during the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Nairobi’s Jamhuri Park on October 8, 2026, Ruto said 61% of the funding for the irrigation expansion would come from the private sector, as his administration seeks to increase agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ incomes.
The recovery follows an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) settlement reached on September 21,2026, under which the registered owner, Omar Tahir, agreed to surrender the property to the public.
Mombasa, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale and Tana River have been identified as areas facing possible flooding, strong currents and rough sea conditions, with authorities paying particular attention to locations where rising water levels could disrupt transport and put communities at risk.
State Department for Diaspora Affairs engaged the Kenyan Embassy in Vienna to follow up on the welfare and detention of the Kenyans.
President William Ruto welcomed the announcement, saying the return of the event would once again put Kenya’s distinctive landscapes and roads before a worldwide audience.
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs said it has records of 354 Kenyan nationals involved in the conflict, with their status ranging from those serving at the frontline to those who have returned home.
Chivayo’s sister, Esther, said the crash should be treated as an accident, even as she expressed concern over the decision to operate the helicopter in conditions she said were unsuitable for flying.
The claims cover civilian victims and uniformed officers who suffered various forms of harm, including aggravated, severe, moderate and minor injuries as well as economic losses arising from demonstrations and public protests.
In his judgment dated 6 October, Justice Gregory Mutai said the failure by the Cabinet Secretary responsible for agriculture to constitute the board under the Fertilizers and Animal Foodstuffs Act was unlawful and inconsistent with Articles 10(2)(c) and 129(2) of the Constitution.
Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the country was strengthening its response systems and improving coordination between the various teams involved in detecting and containing the virus.
He argued that greater participation by practitioners, particularly those in private schools, could help identify implementation challenges and improve the effectiveness of CBC
The CS said more than 652,000 travellers have been screened at Kenya’s 15 Points of Entry as part of intensified surveillance, while 4,971 health workers have been trained in Ebola preparedness and response.
The MP said her departure was driven by concerns over discrimination, selective application of justice and the government's failure to respond to issues she had repeatedly raised.
Speaking at a public engagement rally at Kigio Shopping Centre in Gatanga Constituency, Murang’a County, on Thursday, Kindiki said the government would work with security agencies and regulators to dismantle networks involved in the illegal trade.
The first blacktop works were witnessed on Tuesday when Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) director general Luka Kimeli inspected the ongoing construction along the Rironi-Naivasha section of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway.
Speaking on Thursday during the National Industrial Training Authority graduation ceremony at State House, Nairobi, Ruto questioned whether some of those seeking the presidency in the 2027 General Election fully understood the demands of running the country.
The UK government reminded travellers that no journey can be guaranteed to be safe and urged them to obtain appropriate insurance.
The suspects are politician Rose Mbithe Mulwa, her two children Chris Mulwa and Angela Mulwa, and police constables Julius Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Kennedy Kipkemei Borboroi.
In its latest seasonal climate update released on Thursday, the agency said the sea-surface temperature anomaly in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific could reach about 3.7°C above normal between October and December. This would surpass the previous record of 2.6°C recorded between November 2015 and January 2016.
Education CS Julius Ogamba officially launched the distribution of the Grade 11 books at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) on Tuesday as the government moved to ensure schools receive the materials before the new class begins.