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The occasion, flagged off by Aisha Miraj, the Lamu County Executive Committee Member for Trade and Tourism, marked a vibrant showcase of athletic skill and traditional festivities.
These recent busts highlight the scale of the drug problem Kenya faces, especially the illegal trade and rising use of cannabis. The National Police Service annual crime report shows that 3,860 people were arrested for possession in a recent year, 722 were arrested for trafficking, and 164 were arrested for cultivation.
DAP-K dismissed the document as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. The party said the claims were built around lies and included a forged signature that was attributed to Seth Panyako, whom the letter described as acting secretary general. The party insisted that no such discussions or resolutions had taken place.
The commission also called on the public to avoid circulating misinformation on social media that could affect the registration process. The current Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, which resumed on September 29, 2025, deliberately excludes the 24 electoral areas holding by-elections to maintain the focus on the integrity of the registration.
Boseman’s journey in entertainment began on stage and on television before he gained worldwide recognition in film. He first appeared as T’Challa in “Captain America: Civil War” in 2016 and later led the blockbuster “Black Panther” in 2018, becoming the first Black actor to headline a major Marvel movie. He passed away in 2020 at age 43 after privately battling colon cancer for four years.
As part of the rollout, the government will team up with private investors to rebuild airports in Nairobi, Mombasa and Lamu under Public–Private Partnerships. Ruto noted that the initiative also aims to resolve the challenges facing Kenya Airways, saying the aviation sector plays a central role in linking the country to global markets.
Senators listed recent incidents involving Kenyans who have been tortured, killed or detained in Uganda, Tanzania and parts of the Middle East, saying these cases show a pattern of government inaction.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the State has been working around the clock through a coordinated multi-agency response.
In his State of the Nation Address, the President said limited rainfall can no longer determine the country’s food supply. He noted that just a fraction of Kenya receives enough rain to sustain dependable food production, a situation he said has kept farmers vulnerable to drought cycles.
In a media advisory issued on November 20, 2025, the Council said it was gravely concerned by the sharp rise in the deliberate spread of manipulated content, misinformation and disinformation across digital platforms, noting that much of the material is intentionally crafted to mislead the public and damage reputations.
Addressing residents at Kanyuambora on Thursday while campaigning for UDA candidate Leonard Wamuthende Leo, Kindiki accused the opposition of courting voters with “empty rhetoric” instead of genuine development plans.
The President said international institutions have noticed Kenya’s progress. “Just this week, 14 of the world's leading financial institutions, including Citigroup, JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, and Goldman Sachs, projected that Kenya's economy will expand by between 5 and 5.8% in 2026.
The development features 570 apartments across 24 buildings, totalling 58,000 square metres of built-up area. Designed to exceed prevailing market standards, Porini Point offers spacious layouts, high-quality finishes, and a design concept that blends urban living with natural tranquillity.
The manager is currently being held by Somali authorities in Dhobley, with plans being made to hand him over to Kenyan officials. Hussein was last seen on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, around 10 a.m. in Wajir town. His sudden disappearance sparked anxiety among local residents and criticism from leaders over the lack of information from authorities.
Speaking on Thursday during the burial service of renowned gospel musician Betty Bayo at Ndumberi Stadium in Kiambu County, Kindiki said the initiative would provide critical financial security for families often left vulnerable when artists pass on.
Speaking during the State of the Nation address, he recalled the challenges faced three years ago, when inflation neared double digits, fuel shortages threatened to halt business operations, and the shilling plummeted.
Ruto said the priorities — human capital development, economic transformation through expanded agricultural production, massive investment in energy generation and a modernised transport and logistics network — are essential for securing Kenya’s long-term prosperity.
As of late 2025, the Ruto administration's Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) has between 140,000 and 161,911 units in various stages of construction across 44 counties, with 3,171 units reported as complete and handed over to beneficiaries.
The President said the agricultural growth is part of a broader narrative of sacrifice, progress, and national renewal, visible in the numbers and felt across communities. He pointed to government support for dairy farmers through the installation of 230 new milk coolers, expanding the cold chain and reducing post-production losses.
Ruto noted that the education sector had long suffered from inadequate student housing, with fewer than 10 percent of learners previously accessing decent accommodation. The new beds, he said, will help close that gap.
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have arrived at Parliament grounds ahead of the President’s 13th State of the Nation address.
Ahead of the address, teams from the General Service Unit and regular police were spread across key roads that feed into the National Assembly. Officers were positioned along Harambee Avenue, City Hall Way and the connecting routes to ensure controlled movement as the President made his way to the precinct.
Addressing participants at a symposium in Naivasha focused on the Affordable Housing Programme and SHA, CoG Chairman and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi criticised the Health Ministry and Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale for what he described as excessive interference in county healthcare operations.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, he said Kenya’s elections reward hatred over policy, and urged creating a safe exit for any president to enable peaceful transitions.
The courts were introduced to tackle the persistent backlog of cases that has slowed down the judiciary for years. They handle disputes involving sums below Sh1 million and are designed to manage common cases such as sale and supply contracts, debt recovery, claims for personal injury, and other routine matters.
Mudavadi was responding to Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda, who asked about the measures in place to protect Kenyans heading to or already employed in Gulf countries. The Cabinet Secretary said the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has managed 3,452 cases of Kenyans in distress across the region since 2023.
The lawmaker criticised the country’s economic direction, saying Kenya is stuck due to short-sighted planning and an inability to fully utilise available resources.
A thorough search of the car uncovered multiple sacks carefully concealing the cannabis. The recovered items included 1,825 rolls, 113 brooms, and about 4 kilograms of unpacked cannabis, which traffickers had disguised to avoid detection.
In a new assessment, Gang Suppression Force (GSF) Commander Godfrey Otunge said the restructuring of Haiti’s security architecture has created a unified framework that is now driving more coordinated and sustained operations on the ground.
Residents argue that relocation within Embobut is essential to prevent further tragedies, noting that those previously moved to areas “below the road” were among the hardest hit.