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Trouble started as Kisumu County Women Representative Ruth Odinga stood to deliver her tribute. Moments earlier, Ida Odinga had already been forced to address the crowd after the group became restless at the back of the tent while waiting for Kasipul MP Boyd Were to enter.
Ruto highlighted the spirit of collaboration and the commitment from the Trump administration to pursue initiatives that benefit both countries. He described the talks as ushering in renewed momentum in areas including health, trade, investment, peace, and security.
Outside the capital, the remaining 44 counties recorded building works valued at Sh361.7 billion, accounting for 38.2 percent of the total. Kiambu led among them with projects worth Sh120 billion, followed by Mombasa at Sh80.9 billion. Other counties with notable activity included Nakuru at Sh35.4 billion, Machakos at Sh34.9 billion, and Kisumu at Sh23.9 billion.
Tuimur had a long and distinguished career in the National Police Service, serving in various capacities in the General Service Unit (GSU) before rising to the rank of AIG. Colleagues described him as a dedicated officer, with some remembering him as a kind and respected man.
Labour mobility has also gained traction, with more than 400,000 safe overseas job placements achieved through bilateral labour agreements. The Sub-Committee examined the status of 19 Cabinet Decisions, confirming that 11 percent have been fully implemented, with the remainder nearing completion.
In a clear commitment, the county pledged to reclassify 20 doctors from Job Group M to Job Group Q, with the new letters scheduled for release by December 17, 2025. This change comes as part of a broader plan to motivate staff and ensure that qualified professionals are properly recognized within the county’s health system.
Announcing his death on Saturday, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula described Denar as “humble” and “steadfast in service to the nation” and conveyed heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who worked closely with him.
Oburu noted that some community members were unsure about the choice because Luo tradition often places a woman’s grave outside the main compound or at her husband’s home. Oburu explained that the only part of the process that differs is the exact burial spot, while all cultural steps required during a woman’s burial will still be followed.
Were said he is focused on moving forward and ensuring that cycles of violence that claim innocent lives are brought to an end. He highlighted that no act of revenge can undo the pain suffered by his family or by communities affected by violence.
East African pop songs continued to thrive online. Mbosso’s Pawa gained massive popularity through TikTok and Instagram reels, driven by dance challenges that swept across social media. The song’s rhythm and energy made it a favourite among younger audiences, showing how digital culture shapes national music tastes.
The range of forged papers includes land title deeds, birth certificates, identification cards, and government letterheads. Some of these documents have caused serious financial losses, with institutions left holding loans based on fake papers.
Despite the tribunal’s decision, Equity Bank says it is caught between conflicting directives from KRA and the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA). Both institutions have issued instructions requiring opposing actions on the same accounts, leaving the bank in a legal dilemma.
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome said the expansion will allow KISM to train more learners in specialised fields that are essential to the country’s economic transformation.
Ahead of the polls, members will undergo an extensive sensitization programme meant to guide them on how the party’s election system works and the proper steps for handling complaints. The Electoral and Nominations Dispute Resolution Committee, working hand in hand with the National Elections Board, will lead the training from December 8 to 19 in all counties earmarked for the elections.
Justices Jairus Ngaah, Lawrence Mugambi, and John Chigiti ruled that petitioners Guyo Ali Guracha, Mohamed Wario Jattani, Teddy M. Muturi, and Steven Kihonge Ndung’u did not provide sufficient evidence to show that Governor Guyo and his deputy, John Lowasa, formally left UDA for the Jubilee Party.
Authorities said the cannabis was likely being transported for distribution within the region, but they did not reveal the intended destination or whether additional suspects are being sought.
Police said the suspects are linked to multiple incidents involving attacks on officers and vandalism in the locality. The weapons recovered during the raid have been secured as critical evidence for ongoing investigations.
Established in 2005 under an inter-governmental Memorandum of Understanding, the IRB is one of six organs of the EAPP. The regional electricity market includes 13 countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, Rwanda, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
In Embobut, Marakwet East, a local resident handed over a loaded AK-47 rifle containing three rounds of ammunition to the nearby police station on Thursday. The surrender is part of ongoing disarmament efforts aimed at reducing the presence of illegal firearms in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
The confusion, officials said, stemmed from the recently launched Tariff and Pricing Policy 2025–2030, which provides a framework for assessing and justifying county service charges over the next five years, not a directive to impose higher fees.
Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda outlines her 2027 vision for Nairobi, focusing on women and youth empowerment, tighter financial oversight, and a Land Amendment Bill to speed up long-running land cases.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Senator Mutinda said that while girls have gained knowledge and skills through empowerment initiatives, many boys have been left behind, creating a gap in societal roles and expectations.
Filed under a certificate of urgency, the petition argues that the VC has used his final six months in office to make decisions that breach principles of good governance. Justice Byram Ongaya of the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi has certified the matter as urgent and ordered that all parties be served ahead of the hearing scheduled for December 16.
Addressing Kenya’s local political climate, including tensions in recent by-elections, Alas said public perception of leaders has worsened.
According to the report, smallholder farmers make up 98 per cent of all landholders but occupy only 46 per cent of cultivated land, with their plots averaging 1.2 hectares. By contrast, just 0.1 per cent of large-scale owners hold 39 per cent of all farmed land, with an average size of 77.8 hectares.
The confrontations turned deadly when police opened fire after residents hurled stones at them. Two officers, a man and a woman, were left with serious injuries after a group of rioters attacked them using metal bars and wooden clubs.
Adamson Bungei, who has been serving as Director of Operations at Police Headquarters, will now head the Kenya National Focal Point on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
Google’s annual review shows what Kenyans looked for most, with the death of Raila Odinga standing out as the single biggest moment that dominated the country’s search habits.
In its judgment, the court said the President had no power to create a separate body to manage or guide compensation for victims of past injustices because the law clearly outlines how the process should be handled.
Kindiki said the State has already deployed additional specialised security personnel alongside more national police reservists to the affected areas, signalling an intensified effort to dismantle the networks responsible for attacks and cattle rustling.