Court adjourns plea bargain in Obado’s Sh505m corruption case
Obado is facing trial alongside his four children and 11 other individuals. They are accused of embezzling public funds while he was governor of Migori County.
Obado is facing trial alongside his four children and 11 other individuals. They are accused of embezzling public funds while he was governor of Migori County.
Deputy Minority Leader and South B MCA Waithera Chege had on Sunday confirmed that the required signatures had already passed 60 by evening, expressing confidence the number would quickly surpass the 84 needed.
Barchok had filed a petition under a certificate of urgency, seeking to block his arrest and trial after the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) approved charges against him last week following investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
The earthquake struck 17 miles from the eastern city of Jalalabad near the border with Pakistan around midnight local time according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Reports of payments to ghost health facilities and fictitious claims are said to have drained billions intended for patient care, sparking outrage among critics.
The audit showed that Sh459.2 million in losses arose from NHIF while Sh219.2 million was linked to Linda Mama.
The accident occurred along the Kenscoff–Pétion-Ville road in the Pèlerin 9 area during a recovery operation involving two MaxxPro vehicles, the largest armoured vehicles donated to the mission by the United States.
EACC said its investigations point to irregular procurement, conflict of interest, and questionable payments to companies linked to the former governor’s associates.
Narok County Commissioner Kipketch Lotiatia said the conflict started as a row over electricity connections before escalating into blockades and full-scale fighting.
MSS spokesperson Jack Ombaka said the accident occurred around 5pm during a recovery operation involving two MaxxPro vehicles, the heaviest of the armoured carriers donated by the United States for the mission.
The Council of Governors (CoG) says the directives from the Health ministry and Treasury are unilateral, costly, and undermining service delivery in devolved sectors.
Tourism CS Rebecca Miano, said the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2025 have already undergone public participation and are now ready for validation.
In a statement shared on its X page on Friday, August 29, 2025, the commission said applications will be accepted until Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
KUPPET officials led by chairman Omboko Milemba said many schools are struggling to stay afloat financially just as students prepare for national examinations.
While KFS says the policy shift aims to improve transparency and prevent revenue leakages, conservation groups argue that such an abrupt transition undermines long-standing partnerships and could threaten the sustainable management of public forests.
The Head of State unveiled changes across several key agencies, among them, Pius Ang’asa who was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Kenya for a four-year term.
The forecast indicates temperatures will drop across the Highlands, Rift Valley, and South-eastern lowlands, while some regions will experience intermittent rainfall.
The Commission's chair Samuel Kobia expressed alarm over reports of illegal firearms entering the region, potential involvement of external mercenaries, and the mobilisation of criminal gangs.
Speaking to the UN Security Council on Thursday, Antonio Guterres said protecting and expanding fragile gains in Haiti requires “decisive and coordinated international security support.”
The move was captured in a gazette notice dated Friday, August 29, outlining the enforcement of medical laws and standards across the country.
The awards were unveiled in Nairobi during Katiba Day, which this year marked 15 years since the adoption of the 2010 Constitution.
The Kilifi Senator insisted that the government must act on more than 200 bodies stored at Malindi Level 4 Hospital and allow families of missing persons to identify them.
The ruling marks a fresh setback for the influential Shinawatra family, which has dominated Thai politics for decades.
The delays in uploading budget documents threaten to hold back projects, office supplies, and other essential procurement, potentially affecting operations across counties and State departments.
For county assembly seats, men will pay Sh50,000, with the latter categories paying Sh25,000. ODM said the tiered fees aim to encourage wider participation across all demographics.
Speaking to reporters, Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri said the situation revealed shortcomings in preparedness despite lessons from past incidents.
The motion, which accused him of misconduct, misuse of public resources, unlawful staff dismissals, and authorising questionable payments, was dismissed after senators upheld his objections, effectively ending the proceedings in his favour.
The motion was rejected by 26 senators against 16.
According to Governor Khalif, some of the combatants had been hosted within the Kenyan territory.
The findings are contained in the Cyber Shujaa Industry Report 2025, which warns that hackers are exploiting weak passwords, outdated software, and poorly secured networks