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In 2024, the Children’s Court ordered joint legal custody, granted physical custody to the mother and directed the father to meet major costs, including school fees, transport, medical cover and clothing. Dr JNM challenged the ruling, saying it placed an unfair financial load on him and ignored the idea of shared parental duty.
At least 2.1 million people in 32 counties face food and nutrition shortages, a situation officials warn could deteriorate further without rapid action.Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government is coordinating immediate relief efforts alongside longer-term measures to strengthen resilience.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the ministry said the overall security situation across the country “remains calm and stable,” but warned that past trends show the festive period often records “isolated increases in security incidents, traffic violations, and other opportunistic criminal activities.”
According to the AG, the data in question would be shared in a summarised and de-identified form for purposes such as monitoring, evaluation, public reporting and planning. She explained that aggregated data does not contain personal identifiers and cannot be linked back to any individual.
Nairobi has long recorded some of the highest crime levels in Kenya. The 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that the Nairobi City Police Command Station accounted for the largest share of reported crimes in 2024, with 9,717 cases, representing 9.6 percent of all national crimes. This was slightly lower than the 11,108 cases recorded in 2023.
Speaking on Tuesday during the opening of the 9th edition of Tobong’u Lore, the Turkana Cultural Festival, President William Ruto said the project is currently in its conceptual phase and is expected to transform the county into a global hub for the study of human origins.
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja on Tuesday said the unit, which started operations this week, will focus on reckless driving and corruption on the roads, with the aim of keeping travellers safe during a season marked by heavy movement.
Ruto said the funds would lay a strong base for infrastructure and resource development, with Turkana expected to play a central role. He announced that the government had approved the field development plan for oil discovered in the county and committed to starting extraction within the next year as part of resource mobilisation for the Sovereign Wealth Fund.
Unable to handle the threat, the initial responding officers immediately called in specialists, who confirmed and safely removed the explosives before they could detonate. An investigation team from the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) has also been deployed to examine the incident.
The video that triggered the lawsuit spliced together two separate sections of Trump's speech on January 6, 2021 in a way that made it appear he explicitly urged supporters to attack the Capitol, where lawmakers were certifying Joe Biden's 2020 election win.
The addendum was signed by Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga and Yu Xiao Dong, representing China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), the contractor for the project.
Speaking during the event, President Ruto praised the Turkana County Government and its partners for organising what he described as a magnificent and colourful festival that celebrates the region’s rich cultural heritage.
In a public announcement issued on Tuesday, the Board of Directors said Kilavuka’s exit follows his service during one of the most turbulent periods in the airline’s history, including the COVID-19 pandemic that severely disrupted the global aviation industry.
Duale said some doctors employed in public facilities are deliberately redirecting patients to private hospitals where they also practice, while neglecting their duties in government institutions that pay their salaries.
The decision was reached during a cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, where members endorsed a proposal to anchor menstrual health support within existing HR policies at City Hall.
Commissioner Galgalo emphasized that delays in securing community land rights are worrying and require collective action from all stakeholders.
Speaking at a Joint National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) meeting for World Bank–financed agricultural projects, Kagwe cautioned against what he described as “loose arrangements” in the design and implementation of donor-funded programmes.
A Garissa High Court has charged community health volunteer Shafa Bilal Shaklane with murdering his 17-year-old niece in Fafi. He pleaded not guilty as prosecutors prepare nine witnesses, including a protected child.
Rolled out under the “Jiachilie in Kenya Parks” holiday campaign, the service will offer affordable and convenient transport to Nairobi, Aberdare and Lake Nakuru national parks, targeting families and holiday travellers.
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya) said it fully supports the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) and the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), describing them as critical tools for long-term development and the welfare of Kenyan workers.
Investigators have secured CCTV footage, interviewed the bus driver and witnesses, and are conducting further forensic analysis to establish the circumstances of the crash.
G4S is urging the government to tighten oversight and enforce rules consistently. The call follows a February 2025 ruling by the Employment and Labour Relations Court, which upheld a Sh30,000 minimum wage for security guards announced by the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) in November 2023.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ruto emphasized that the initiative aligns closely with Kenya’s Vision 2030, the government’s broader manufacturing agenda, and the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic production and reduce reliance on imports.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Muigai said the Constitution contains fundamental principles that can be introduced at an early age and progressively deepened as learners advance through the education system.
Data from the State Department for Housing and Urban Development shows that only 292,326 Kenyans had signed up on Boma Yangu by the end of June, far below the government’s target of 565,800. This reflects a lukewarm response to President William Ruto’s flagship housing project, intended to provide affordable homes across the country.
Economist Odhiambo Ramogi links Kenya’s economic struggles to leadership failures, corruption and exclusion, assessing the legacies of Jomo Kenyatta, Moi, Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta in a radio interview.
Despite this shift, the commission remains committed to registering 6.3 million additional voters. If successful, the total number of registered voters would rise to 28.4 million from the 22.1 million recorded during the August 9, 2022, General Election.
The dispute centers on Kenya Airways’ Buddy Pass Programme, which allows staff to nominate up to five people to travel at heavily discounted rates or free standby tickets. These passes are subject to strict conditions and cannot be sold or transferred.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Muigai said debates over economic growth, debt, and national development would be largely unnecessary if both leaders and citizens adhered to the Constitution. He criticized political manifestos as repetitive promises, noting that most pledges on education, healthcare, manufacturing, and support for small businesses are already guaranteed under the law.
During a pre-trial directions session, Ipoa revealed a list of 28 witnesses. The court pointed out that an overly long list could make the trial unnecessarily lengthy, despite its high public interest. Judges instructed the prosecution to cut the list to 24, noting that with six defence lawyers cross-examining, the case could otherwise drag on for years.