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The clarification comes after media reports, particularly by Nation Media, suggested that the commission had been prematurely dissolved. Kobia rejected these claims, noting that the current team will serve its full term until November 17, 2025.
According to a report by the Auditor-General, 67 per cent of Tanathi Water Works’ workforce comes from one ethnic community, while the agency has no employee living with a disability, contrary to constitutional and statutory provisions on inclusivity.
MAK criticized the government for framing the PPP deal as an improvement to the A8 Northern Corridor, which links Nairobi to Nakuru and onward to Western Kenya, while in reality forcing Kenyans to pay for access to a road that has historically been public.
Speaking during a Senate Plenary session on Wednesday, Murkomen said police findings indicate that the lawyer was also burdened by debts owed to shylocks, some of which were linked to the fraudulent schemes.
Speaking in Nyeri during the launch of modern Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) facilities, Kagwe urged Parliament to pass laws that classify the sale of counterfeit seeds and uncertified nursery materials as treasonable offences.
UASU acknowledged that the union had not achieved its demand for immediate full payment of the Sh7.9 billion but said the decision to end the strike was in the interest of more than 600,000 students and the survival of public universities.
The operation took place on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, and involved searches at residences and offices of public officials and private individuals in Nairobi, Nanyuki, Machakos, Kiambu, and Nyeri counties.
The Public Participation Bill, 2025, introduced in the National Assembly, aims to ensure that Kenyans are properly informed, allowed time to share their views and given feedback before laws are made or projects rolled out.
Under the plan, judges would not contribute to their retirement fund, meaning the government would shoulder the entire cost. This is against the commission’s recommendation to place all state officers under a defined contribution scheme, which aligns with national policy and the Pensions Increase Act, 2005.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Mokua said that ignorance and arrogance often put Kenyans at a disadvantage when interacting with neighbours, emphasizing that understanding different cultures is essential for regional peace and economic progress.
The National Police Service (NPS) reported that Elgeyo Marakwet County has now seen a total of 299 illegal firearms, 2,173 rounds of ammunition, and one grenade voluntarily surrendered since the start of the exercise. The trend reflects stronger community cooperation with law enforcement to restore safety and stability in the region.
While agreements with international technology firms like Microsoft and UAE-based artificial intelligence company G42 were already signed, the nation currently lacks the capacity to operate these massive facilities.
The push by governors adds a new layer to the national housing agenda, which is one of the key pillars of the current administration. They say the model, as it stands, puts counties at a disadvantage because they part with valuable land but do not get a clear return once the housing units are completed and handed over to private owners.
Speaking on Wednesday, PSC Vice Chairperson Mary Kimonye stressed that neutrality in executing official duties is mandatory and that public officers must comply with laws regulating elections and political involvement.
However, the weather pattern is not uniform across the country. KMD forecasts near to below-average or depressed rainfall in the Highlands East of the Rift Valley (including Nairobi), Southeastern lowlands, Coastal areas, and most parts of the Northeast, where communities could face water shortages and poor crop performance.
Murkomen explained that while the boda boda sector has become a major source of employment for youths nationwide, insufficient regulation has caused disorder and insecurity due to unregistered riders and lack of accountability.
Addressing Kenyans in the diaspora in Doha, Qatar, during the United Nations Social Development Summit, Ruto said the government is streamlining labour deployment to ensure dignity and fairness for all workers.
The EACC disclosed that since 2022, it has investigated 549 cases of fraudulent academic and professional credentials. Of these, 85 files have been forwarded for prosecution, and 13 convictions recorded. The 2023-24 national audit further revealed that among 168,000 officers across 358 institutions, 859 individuals held fake academic certificates, while 160 had fraudulent professional credentials.
The State of Food and Agriculture 2025 report paints a worrying picture of land exhaustion spreading across continents, describing the situation as a growing crisis that weakens farms, harms livelihoods and endangers future harvests.
While the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee under the National Treasury has agreed with the evaluation outcomes, formal approval to implement the projects has not yet been granted.
Karobia praised reforms aimed at strengthening the independence of Tanzania’s electoral body, now called the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the changes as progress for democracy.
The National Police Service confirmed that all seized items were identified by the owners and are now held as official exhibits. The suspects are awaiting arraignment, with investigations ongoing to ensure that all involved are brought to justice.
Legislators have now agreed to release Sh70.6 billion in extra allocations for the 2025/26 financial year, clearing the way for stalled county programmes to restart and easing concerns from governors over halted development plans and pending obligations.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said more than 6,000 households across Elgeyo Marakwet and other regions — including Trans Nzoia, Tana River, Baringo, Central and parts of Northern Kenya as well as Nairobi — have been affected by flooding and landslides during this rainy season.
As of October 31, the IEBC had captured 90,020 new voters, far short of the 6.8 million people it hopes to add to the register before the 2027 polls. The drive has also processed 15,619 transfers and 188 updates to voter records.
Following the unrest, the internet was cut nationwide and most shops in Dar es Salaam closed amid acute shortages of basic essentials and soaring prices. Schools shut and public transport came to a halt.
The move comes as the current commissioners near the end of their six-year non-renewable term, which is set to expire on November 17, 2025.
The cornerstone of Princess Lalla Asmaa’s humanitarian portfolio is her presidency of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation for Deaf Children and Youth, founded in 1995.
The changes, effective November 4, 2025, were announced in a Gazette notice issued by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei.
The announcement was made through Gazette Notice No. 15945, following the expiry of Ambassador Anthony Muchiri’s term.