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The charges, which came into effect on December 1, 2024, required importers to pay 50 cents per kilogramme of coal, an increase from the previous rate of 16 cents, as well as Sh500 for every phytosanitary certificate issued.
Figures released by the Controller of Budget show that Nairobi County accounted for more than half of the outstanding debt, with total borrowings of Sh1.9 billion. The County Executive owed Sh1.5 billion, while the County Assembly had pending obligations amounting to Sh316.7 million by the close of the quarter.
Leaders emphasized that Justice Ibrahim’s contributions went beyond the courtroom. His guidance in electoral governance, through roles such as Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee on Elections and initiator of the Court’s ad hoc Committee on Elections, helped ensure credibility, coordination, and fairness during Kenya’s sensitive election periods.
The County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report for the first quarter of the financial year ending June 30, 2026, released on Monday by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o, lists Kericho, Tana River, Turkana, Bomet, Siaya, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Kilifi, Kwale, Kajiado, Kisumu, Mombasa, Vihiga, Busia, West Pokot, Bungoma, Uasin Gishu, Wajir, Laikipia and Kisii as counties that did not spend any money on development.
In a statement, Moi said he was deeply troubled by the recent outbreak of violence in Ang’ata Barikoi, in Transmara, which has seen dozens of homes set alight and people injured.
Drivers who exceed the speed limit by 6–10 km/h are fined Sh500, while those exceeding by 11–15 km/h pay Sh3,000.
In a public statement dated December 17, 2025, the Board said the incident occurred at a construction site on Plot LR No. 1870/M/165 along Ndonyo Sabuk Avenue, off Peponi Road.
The building, which was still under construction and designed to have three basement levels and 13 suspended floors, has been cordoned off as multi-agency teams carry out technical assessments to determine whether it can be salvaged or requires demolition.
Justice Ibrahim passed away on Wednesday evening at a hospital in Nairobi, marking the end of a distinguished legal career that spanned more than four decades and left a lasting imprint on Kenya’s judiciary.
Senator Cherargei, taking direct aim at investigative agencies, has accused them of moving too slowly in high-profile corruption cases, saying that it allows impunity to thrive.
Giving chilling testimony, the minor described witnessing the incident while pretending to sleep. The accused, Shafa Bilal Shaklane, a community health volunteer, has denied the charges and was released on a Sh1 million bond.
Pathologists said the injuries were caused by blunt force trauma, resulting in extensive damage to the chest, including a perforated heart, which was identified as the primary cause of death.
In a press statement dated December 17, 2025, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the government remains focused on delivering quality Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in line with Article 43 of the Constitution, which guarantees every Kenyan the right to accessible and quality healthcare.
According to an update issued by the DCI on Wednesday, the probe is being conducted by detectives from the Investigations Bureau at the agency’s headquarters and targets multiple health facilities spread across several counties.
In a port position update dated December 16, 2025, KPA said the vessels scheduled to call at Mombasa include 29 container ships, 15 conventional cargo vessels, eight car carriers, and one oil tanker.
Aggrey Masai, Director of the National Registration Bureau, reassured citizens that the system restoration is a top priority. He also clarified that the government has no plans to reintroduce replacement fees, explaining that removing charges had led to a surge in applications, especially from rural areas.
The Kenyans had entered South Africa on tourist visas and illegally taken up work at a processing centre, despite the fact that earlier visa applications for Kenyan nationals to do this work had been denied, South Africa's Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement.
Reflecting on his earlier bid for the Kiambu governorship, Kuria distanced himself from the loss and shifted the focus to outcomes rather than titles.
Ruto's remarks place him at odds with Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui, who in October said the government would seek parliamentary approval to repeal the 17.5 percent export and investment promotion levy on clinker and steel. Kinyanjui said the levy had produced unintended outcomes for companies operating in these sectors.
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.