EXPLAINER: What happens to money in your M-Pesa when you die
Most families have found themselves in situations where they do not know what steps to take in order to access money left in M-Pesa wallets of their kin after death.
Most families have found themselves in situations where they do not know what steps to take in order to access money left in M-Pesa wallets of their kin after death.
The delivery, overseen by Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, arrived on Thursday night and included 10 pallets containing ballot papers and statutory forms. The Commission said the remaining 29 pallets are expected to be delivered on Friday at 7:30 pm.
Otieno’s body was found around 3 p.m. by the apartment owner in a fourth-floor unit. He was discovered under the bed with his hands and feet tied, and blood visible under the bedroom door.
Kagwe said the initiative will also enhance food and nutrition security, reduce imports, and boost agricultural exports.
Koome said the Judiciary remains fully committed to implementing the Children Act 2022, terming it a transformative law that reshapes how the justice system treats children.
The decision followed a complaint questioning whether a candidate could independently revise their campaign timetable.
Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Kagwe said the leasing plan—already outlined in a Cabinet Memorandum he submitted—enjoys the full support of PPCK employees, who believe private-sector participation is essential to reviving the once-vibrant subsector.
Speaking on Wednesday during a campaign tour in Muthanthara and Kirie, DP Kindiki urged residents to vote for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Leonard Wamuthende Leo in next week’s by-election, noting that Leo would be better positioned to advocate for faster project completion.
The decision, announced jointly, marks the conclusion of one of global football’s most visible tourism partnerships.
Citing the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, the notice warns that non-compliant officers will face disciplinary action from January 2026. The declaration covers officers, spouses and dependent children below 18.
In a public notice, KeNHA urged motorists to use an alternative route through Eldoret City’s Central Business District, via Uganda Road, to avoid congestion.
The man also faces a murder allegation involving the victim’s grandfather and was arrested after being on the run. He pleaded guilty despite repeated warnings from the court.
Addressing government officials during the 2026/27 public sector budget hearings on Wednesday, Mbadi said the country’s progress in stabilizing its finances should encourage officials to be more deliberate in how they plan and spend. He noted that the economy can only remain steady if public institutions show responsibility in managing funds.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the operation was launched after officers received a tip-off warning of suspected criminal activity inside a house in Wiyoni.
The National Assembly’s Special Funds Accounts Committee expressed frustration with CEO Henry Tanui, who could not provide the full records of borrowers, repayments, and fund disbursement, one year after queries were first raised.
Currently, failing to remit deducted contributions is not a criminal offence, and many pension schemes are underfunded as a result. Mbadi highlighted that numerous institutions owe retirees billions of shillings, creating a serious threat to the security of workers’ benefits.
The agreement comes after each was fined Sh1 million by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) over violent incidents linked to breaches of the agreed timetable.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by Vice Chairperson and Garissa County Woman Representative Amina Udgoon Siyad, scrutinized the Auditor General’s report, which highlighted irregular spending, unapproved transactions, and potential losses of taxpayer money. The audit revealed that the airline received Sh10 billion in 2022/2023 as an on-lent loan, taking the total funding between 2019 and 2023 to Sh41.27 billion.
The suspect, Aarif Ibrahim Gani, is alleged to have worked with an accomplice to deceive the complainant into believing they could secure a firearm certificate for his son.
The newly formed Boroughs are Western, Northern, Southern, Eastern, South Eastern and Central, each managed by an appointed officer. Janet Waeni Kimeu will oversee Western, John Saruni Northern, Darasso Luka Wario Southern, George Muga Eastern, Susan Wanjiru Gichamba South Eastern, and Charles Baldy Mabonga Central.
The latest adjustments take effect immediately and are aimed at strengthening operations across departments.
Ayieko disappeared on October 18, 2024, and his car was later found abandoned in Sabatia. Six days later, his body was discovered in a stream along the Siaya-Kakamega border. The next hearing is scheduled for February 23, 2026.
Four individuals, identified as Shafa Bilal Sharkane, Abubakar Abdullahi, Halima Muhumud Mogow, and Zeynab Salat Samatar, are currently under investigation for their alleged roles in the killing.
The announcement came on Tuesday during the 20th Meeting of the Bureau of EAC Speakers, where Senate Speaker Amason Kingi formally handed over the chairmanship to Somalia’s Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur.
During a hearing at Makadara Law Courts on Tuesday, lead investigator Michael Kokani filed an affidavit requesting the 21-day detention, noting that more time is needed to conclude investigations before the matter is presented in court.
The forum, chaired by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, brought together representatives from the National Treasury, the Council of Governors (COG), the Kenya Revenue Authority, and sector regulators.
According to the hospital administration, the claims are based on misleading information and an image taken outside the hospital grounds — in a parking area commonly used by visitors, taxis, and boda boda operators.
In a public statement released on Tuesday and signed by the party’s Director of Communications and Publicity, Brenda Rupia, CHADEMA said hundreds of people have been arrested over the past several days without clear reasons, legal procedures or access to their families and lawyers.
The announcement follows the gazettement of jute as a scheduled crop under Gazette notice number 14820 of 15th November 2024, tasking AFA with the development, regulation, and promotion of jute in Kenya.
Kindiki, who is leading campaigns for UDA candidate Leonard Muriuki Wamuthende, claimed some opposition figures had resorted to incitement to destabilise the area during the election period.