National Assembly approves Sh67.7 billion boost for counties
Under the new law, counties will receive funds for key areas such as doctors’ salary arrears, the Community Health Promoters programme, and the construction of new county headquarters.
Under the new law, counties will receive funds for key areas such as doctors’ salary arrears, the Community Health Promoters programme, and the construction of new county headquarters.
The call comes in the wake of a weekend that saw at least 20 deaths in separate road crashes. Among the incidents, an ambulance collided with a trailer, killing six people, while a matatu carrying family members crashed into a truck near Kariandusi in Nakuru County, leaving 16 dead.
Senators are seeking answers from both security agencies and Del Monte Kenya Limited, demanding information on the number of incidents, the identities of those responsible, and measures taken to prevent further human rights violations.
The Oscar-winning actress and the country music star have shared their lives both personally and professionally since their wedding in June 2006. Together, they built a family in Nashville, raising two daughters, Sunday Rose, 17, and Faith Margaret, 14, while maintaining busy global careers.
The new mission is set for an initial period of 12 months, although exact deployment timelines have not yet been disclosed. The MSS mission is scheduled to expire on Thursday, October 2.
Jumaisi escaped from custody in August 2024, just before he was due to face murder charges in court. He fled alongside 12 Eritreans from the Gigiri Police Station cells on the morning of August 21.
The charges concern accusations that Kabila has been supporting the M23, a rebel group who have wreaked devastation across the country's eastern region.
Speaking on Tuesday at the party headquarters as the party gave out nomination certificates to aspirants in the upcoming by-elections, Junet insisted that going forward, the party will either form government or be part of a coalition that forms government.
The arrest followed investigations triggered by complaints from Kericho residents who claimed the official had made it routine to demand bribes before initiating the issuance of title deeds.
Speaking at the signing, CS Mbadi described the DTA as a modern framework that ensures predictability and fairness in the taxation of cross-border income, mitigates risks of double taxation and strengthens measures against tax evasion.
In a communique after its 28th ordinary session, chaired by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at his Karen residence, IBEC approved the Budget Review and Outlook Paper for the 2025/26 financial year and directed the National Treasury to submit it to Parliament.
The plan also demands the removal of Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by the German government, the EU, the US and some Arab states, from power and a commitment from it to disarm.
Duale rejected claims by former President Uhuru Kenyatta that Linda Mama was a better program, emphasizing that Linda Jamii delivers wider and more comprehensive healthcare coverage for Kenyan families.
Daytime temperatures could exceed 30°C along the Coast and in the North-eastern and North-western regions.
The report indicated that the lowest interruption durations were recorded in June 2025 at 7.31 hours, a month characterized by low rainfall and cold weather.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) on Tuesday detailed how inspections and monitoring ensure that facilities meet these standards and offer safe services to the public.
Speaking during the opening of the 17th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition (AFDA17) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Kagwe warned that Kenya’s dairy exports will remain at risk unless the problem is urgently addressed.
The funds will be disbursed in phases, accompanied by guidance from business development experts to help the youth launch sustainable enterprises.
Previously mothers received Sh2,000 to Sh5,000, with services limited to dispensaries and health centers. Under the new scheme, benefits have increased to between Sh10,000 and Sh30,000, and 627,155 mothers have delivered under the Social Health Authority program so far.
According to government officials, protesters ambushed the convoy with Molotov cocktails, fireworks and stones, leaving several soldiers injured and at least 17 service members reported missing.
During the crackdown, officers intercepted two suspects on a motorcycle, a common tactic among criminals targeting pedestrians and motorists in Nairobi. Three additional suspects were arrested for handling stolen property, believed to be part of a larger network involved in phone theft and resale operations.
The video, titled “Would You Risk Dying for $500,000? (sh64.6 million)”, features professional stuntman Eric navigating seven fiery challenges, including being shot out of a cannon into flames, escaping a mock-up house engulfed in fire.
According to KTDA, farmers across both the East and West of the Rift have recorded reduced earnings, with average made tea prices falling by between Sh34 and Sh106 per kilo compared to last year.
Addressing public safety, the judge noted that recent protests, property destruction, and the burning of a police station created serious risks. She warned that releasing the suspects at this point could put their safety in jeopardy.
Lagat gained international acclaim after winning the 2000 Boston Marathon, a victory that solidified his status among Kenya’s most accomplished long-distance runners of the late 1990s and early 2000s. He represented Kenya in numerous international competitions, further enhancing the country’s reputation as a global powerhouse in athletics.
The program features a comprehensive 12-module curriculum covering legal frameworks, equality principles, inter-agency cooperation, and strategies for managing sensitive cases in court. It brings together 30 prosecutors from across the country for a four-day intensive training that integrates legal, social, and psychological approaches to child defilement cases.
The closures followed inspections conducted between July and September 2025, which aimed to ensure that motor fuels sold locally meet safety and quality requirements.
Senator Roba said that the party’s growth is rooted in its values of justice, equity, and service to the people.
The funds are expected to ease financial pressure on beneficiary households, many of which struggle to meet basic needs.
Speaking in an interview with Radio Generation, Council CEO Dr. David Kariuki emphasized that the council’s role is not to punish institutions but to support them in delivering safe and reliable services to Kenyans.