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High Court blocks Kenya–US health deal again pending legal review
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High Court blocks Kenya–US health deal again pending legal review

The court’s order affects the Cooperation Framework signed on December 4 and comes in response to a petition by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. The petition claims that the deal may contravene the Constitution in several ways, including bypassing Parliament under the Treaty Making and Ratification Act, ignoring public participation, breaching rules on public finance and devolution, and violating privacy rights. In granting the order, the court emphasised the need to protect transparency, accountability and the rule of law.

High Court orders seizure of Sh76 million in Waititu-linked assets
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High Court orders seizure of Sh76 million in Waititu-linked assets

Justice Nixon Sifuna, who delivered the ruling, partially allowed a civil case filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seeking to recover wealth allegedly acquired illegally during Waititu’s tenure. The commission had sought the seizure of assets totaling Sh1.9 billion, but the court approved confiscation of only those for which there was insufficient explanation regarding their source.

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o. PHOTO/Citizen Digital
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County governments struggle under Sh177 billion in pending bills

The Controller of Budget highlighted that many counties have not followed their payment schedules, violating regulations that require trade payables to be prioritized. Regulation 55(2)(b) of the Public Finance Management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015, stipulates that all eligible pending bills must be treated as a first charge in county budgets, including for the 2025-26 financial year.

KNCHR flags rising human rights violations as nearly 3,000 cases reported
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KNCHR flags rising human rights violations as nearly 3,000 cases reported

Data released by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights shows that 2,848 complaints were filed between December 2024 and December 2025, reflecting widespread challenges in the protection of basic rights. The annual review indicates that failures in economic, social and cultural rights formed the largest share of reported cases, followed closely by violations linked to civil and political freedoms

Drivers over 60 to face annual licence renewal with health checks
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Drivers over 60 to face annual licence renewal with health checks

The National Transport and Safety Authority said the new approach is meant to improve safety on the roads by ensuring that drivers in this age bracket are in good health and able to operate vehicles safely. The authority explained that regular medical reviews will help identify conditions that may affect driving ability as people grow older.

International Minorities Day: NGEC calls for political will, inclusive development
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International Minorities Day: NGEC calls for political will, inclusive development

The Commission highlighted ongoing reforms, including the drafting and recent validation of a policy and bill on ethnic minorities and marginalized communities, investments in historically underserved regions, and the establishment of the Minorities and Marginalised Affairs Unit (MMAU) under the Presidency.