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Under the new formula, population remains the key factor at 45 percent, followed by equal share at 35 percent, poverty level at 12 percent, and land size at 8 percent. Counties are expected to share Sh415 billion as equitable allocation in the upcoming financial year.
While sympathizing with the ongoing calls for accountability, the ODM chief urged a structured approach to protests, proposing dialogue between protest planners and police to ensure demonstrations proceed peacefully and without bloodshed.
Law enforcement sources and witnesses said the officer had reportedly trailed the woman to the premises before carrying out the attack.
The business scheduled for the day includes the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill (Senate Bills No. 7 of 2025), the County Allocation of Revenue Bill (Senate Bills No. 9 of 2025), and the County Governments Additional Allocations (No. 2) Bill (Senate Bills No. 8 of 2025).
The Chief Officer is said to have overseen the forceful removal of tenants in Old Ngara, New Ngara, Kariokor, Buruburu, Kariobangi, Woodley and other estates, despite a pending court case.
The ruling followed a public interest petition filed by Nairobi resident Jared Ngisa Nyabuto, who argued that the law was being used illegally to burden residents financially without due process.
The MP also raised concerns over the prolonged delays in the disbursement of education funds by the National Treasury.
“Tumeambia polisi, mtu yeyote ambaye atakaribia police station, piga yeye risasi,” said Murkomen, in reference to criminals approaching police stations with the intention of harming officers or stealing weapons.
The motion was introduced by Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, who called for Gachagua’s arrest.
The party also removed former MPs Jimmy Angwenyi, Naomi Shaban, and Joshua Kutuny from leadership positions, alongside Mutava Musyimi, Racheal Nyamai, Advise Mundalo, Joel Kibe, and NEC executive director Wambui Gichuru.
Security officers, including Administration Police, regular police, and prison personnel from Kiambu and Murang'a counties, were called in to contain the unrest.
Still hoping for official answers, the family visited Kinoo Police Station. But instead of help, Rukwaro said they were met with denial.
Mudavadi described the destruction of infrastructure and theft of public property, including subsidised fertiliser, as economic sabotage.
The conflicting positions between the Assembly, the Clerk, and the Governor have left the county in a state of political uncertainty.
The senators demanded that the State Department for Gender and the National Gender and Equality Commission urgently provide medical, psychological, and protective support to all survivors.
Conveying a message from President William Ruto, Kindiki said the government would not tolerate another episode of lawlessness and was ready to act decisively to protect the country’s peace and order.
The move comes nearly eight months after the two were arrested and detained at Luzira Prison, with their bail requests and a motion for the magistrate’s withdrawal still pending.
Quickmart notes that two of our branches in OTC and Ruiru were affected during yesterday's demonstrations.
Koome said the attack had not only caused extensive damage to the structure but also destroyed crucial case files, disrupting ongoing proceedings and denying justice to many.
Among those arrested, five suspects are believed to have been involved in torching a police lorry in Huruma, along the Eldoret–Webuye highway.
Kenya criticised the SAF for repeatedly blaming other countries for its problems instead of addressing its domestic challenges.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) claims the two are linked to a widely circulated protest timetable shared on social media, which called on demonstrators to unlawfully occupy State House.
Murkomen said the attacks were carried out by individuals he described as “criminals hiding behind the pretence of a peaceful protest,” and accused them of deliberately planning the destruction.
The High Court had earlier suspended the directive referenced as CA/CE/BC/TV90A, pending the hearing and determination of the case filed by LSK.
Speaking on Thursday, Murkomen claimed that certain journalists not only reported on the demonstrations but actively influenced the public’s actions and movements.
The National Assembly’s Debt and Privatisation Committee, in a report on the Consolidated Fund Services (CFS) budget under Supplementary Budget III, noted that the absence of such a policy has hindered Kenya’s ability to take advantage of key tools like prepayments, debt swaps, and restructuring.
The report suggests that retirement benefits are not being preserved primarily for post-employment living but are instead being used to cover unresolved financial demands.
The Bill will also establish and strengthen hospital boards, giving them the responsibility to oversee operations and meet at least four times a year to assess performance. In addition, each hospital will form an internal board to handle day-to-day management.
In their petition, the groups argue that the government directive, issued through the Communications Authority of Kenya, infringes on Articles 33, 34, and 35 of the Constitution, which safeguard freedom of expression, media independence, and access to information.
Aoko is accused of posting a false and defamatory tweet on August 3, 2024, targeting complainant Beth Wambui Mbuitu.