Kenya has been selected as the only African host of the 2026 ARISS programme, giving students and citizens nationwide a rare chance to speak directly with astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Chrispho OwuorThe plan will initially benefit 130,000 caregivers over the next three years, with both caregivers and persons with disabilities receiving Sh2,000 every month. Over five years, the programme seeks to expand to reach 500,000 persons with disabilities, with annual costs rising to Sh12 billion when fully implemented.
Maureen KinyanjuiIf approved by Parliament, Ida will replace Ababu Namwamba, who was earlier in the week reappointed as Kenya's Ambassador to Uganda.
Samuel OtienoSenior government officials said the SaniBook responds to a problem Kenya has faced for years, where good sanitation ideas exist but are not properly recorded, shared or expanded to benefit more communities.
David AbonyoThe company said on Thursday that the 700-megawatt project aligns with Kenya’s push to expand affordable and clean energy capacity to support industrial growth and wider economic development.
Chrispho OwuorAuthorities said voluntary disarmament remains a central part of the government’s security approach, aimed at reducing violence while encouraging cooperation between communities and law enforcement rather than force.
Chrispho OwuorThe ruling followed an oral application by Senior Counsel Paul Muite and Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia, representing advocates for Nguruman Limited. They argued that the two-year prohibition had served its purpose, allowing sufficient time for reflection and appreciation of the relationship between the judiciary and legal practitioners.
Maureen KinyanjuiKindiki urged that all professionals and regulatory authorities, at both county and national levels, be held responsible for lapses under their watch.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe concern emerged after the Auditor General’s report highlighted unpaid claims totaling more than Sh220 million for the year ending June 2023, a clear breach of contractual timelines.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe statement, signed by Lamu County Governor and UDA 2nd Deputy Party Leader Issa Timamy, said the court decision touching on the alleged merger was no longer relevant.
David AbonyoRuto outlined the benefits of privatisation and divestment, describing them as strategies that raise resources, improve corporate governance, and expand ownership of public assets to ordinary citizens. Highlighting the Kenya Pipeline IPO, he said the move allows Kenyans from all financial backgrounds to hold a stake in a key national asset.
Maureen KinyanjuiUganda’s Electoral Commission has postponed all district-level elections in Butebo District after disruptions led to the loss and destruction of ballot papers, citing the need to protect the integrity of the vote.
Chrispho OwuorThe operation was carried out by a joint team drawn from the Anti-Narcotics Unit, the Transnational Organised Crime Unit and Kiembeni Police Station. The officers moved in on a house concealed behind a high perimeter wall, pointing to efforts by the suspects to keep their activities hidden.
David AbonyoThe Kenya Meteorological Department has yet to issue an official response on the outlook. However, it is expected to publish its February three-month forecast covering the long rains season from March to May.
Maureen KinyanjuiRuto said he was pleased to see a growing number of skilled professionals taking part in the programme, noting that their expertise is critical to its success.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe petition refers to a 2021 High Court ruling by Justice George Mrima in Okoiti v Judicial Service Commission & others, which found that tribunal appointments by the Executive infringe on the right to a fair hearing. This ruling was later upheld by the Court of Appeal on February 21, 2025.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe court ruled that even informal online exchanges can create enforceable agreements if the core elements of a contract are present.
Maureen KinyanjuiDocuments presented by IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan to the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Implementation Oversight (CIOC) show that the shortfall could affect payment of election officials, which alone requires Sh7.63 billion.
Maureen KinyanjuiDuring an interview on Thursday, Gachagua said the audit should include all disbursements from the Constituency Development Fund and the Equalisation Fund.
Maureen KinyanjuiForeign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said those repatriated were victims of deceitful networks that exploit Kenyans, despite Nairobi’s clear position against involvement in the war.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe JSC said this expansion is expected to enhance the court’s capacity to deal with the existing backlog of cases and improve access to justice through the timely hearing and determination of appeals.
Bradley BosireEducation Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Thursday announced that the Ministry of Education has procured a total of 11,867,325 textbooks for Grade 10, reinforcing the government’s policy of providing core learning materials at a ratio of one book per learner.
Bradley BosireKCAA said it will continue to work with KAWU and other stakeholders to find a mutually acceptable solution while maintaining safety and operational efficiency in Kenya’s airspace.
Bradley BosireChadema says Airtel Tanzania blocked a phone number used for its anniversary fundraising, demanding the Airtel Money account be reopened and warning the move undermines democratic and consumer rights.
Chrispho OwuorThe Sh16 billion project by Taifa Gas Investments SEZ Limited is now about 80 percent complete and is expected to be ready by March this year.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a notice dated January 22 and issued by the party’s National Elections Board (NEB), UDA invited qualified and interested members to register as participants in the UDA Aspirants’ Forum, a body mandated to guide the party’s nomination process ahead of the next general election.
Bradley BosireAgriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the proposed measures are intended to ease cash-flow pressures, unlock reinvestment, and address long-standing concerns by exporters over delayed VAT refunds and high levies that have constrained growth.
David AbonyoSpeaking to the Senate County Public Accounts Committee in Mombasa, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu singled out Tana River, Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet and Busia counties for failing to form the Transition to Accrual Accounting Committees. She said the omissions have created significant hurdles for these counties in following the official transition guidelines.
Maureen KinyanjuiParty officials said the changes are part of a broader effort to streamline leadership, draw from seasoned political hands, and close a chapter marked by protracted internal wrangles and legal battles.
Bradley BosireThe shortfall includes Sh33.2 billion owed for December and Sh35.27 billion for January, following a late November allocation released only last month.
Maureen Kinyanjui