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SGBV cases in Busia surge from 66 in 2016 to 480 in 2024, KEWOSA steps in
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SGBV cases in Busia surge from 66 in 2016 to 480 in 2024, KEWOSA steps in

In 2024, Busia recorded 135 new HIV infections among adolescents aged 10 to 19, up from 120 in 2019, with about 2,400 adolescents now living with HIV in the county. Teenage pregnancies remain alarmingly high, with 65,540 recorded between 2016 and 2024, accounting for 28 percent of all first antenatal care visits. Cases of sexual and gender-based violence among adolescents have surged from 66 in 2016 to 480 in 2024, with 171 pregnancies resulting from defilement.

Nairobi County orders repainting drive to restore Nairobi’s city image
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Nairobi County orders repainting drive to restore Nairobi’s city image

In a directive signed by Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali on Monday, the county said the order applies to all buildings in the central business district, Westlands, Upper Hill, Ngara, Kirinyaga Road and designated shopping centres. The directive requires the affected buildings to be repainted and general sanitation improved in line with public health and housing regulations.

Senators move to Busia for fourth Senate Mashinani sitting
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Senators move to Busia for fourth Senate Mashinani sitting

During the week, senators will engage in various legislative activities, including public hearings on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Busia County Assembly leadership and the county executive, led by Governor Paul Otuoma, will also appear before the County Public Accounts Committee to respond to queries on the 2023/2024 financial year. The committee is chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang.

Outcry as families push for release of Kenyan activists missing in Uganda
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Outcry as families push for release of Kenyan activists missing in Uganda

Rights groups noted that these facilities have a history of unlawful detention, torture, and enforced disappearances. They warned that the activists’ incommunicado detention has already exceeded Uganda’s legal 48-hour limit, breaching their rights to liberty, a fair trial, and protection from cruel treatment.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi with Akinyemi Adegbola, East Africa Division’s Principal Electoral Advisor, United Nations Needs Assessment Mission (NAM), and his delegation in his Railways office/HANDOUT
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UN team in Nairobi to assess IEBC preparedness for 2027 elections

PCS Mudavadi noted that the government is taking deliberate measures to strengthen the electoral process while respecting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s independence.