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In a statement issued on December 21, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the suspects, Julius Otieno Mageta, alias Junior, and his accomplice Mohammed Omar Hamisi, alias Babu, were flushed out of their hideout and arrested following a tip-off from members of the public.
Chairperson Ethekon announced that the commission has named six Returning and Deputy Returning Officers to oversee the by-elections, with two officers deployed in each county where the polls will be conducted.
Most counties exceeded the legal wage bill limit of 35 percent of total revenue under the Public Finance Management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015. During the 2023/24 financial year, only Turkana, Narok, Kilifi, and Tana River stayed within the limit. Kisii County recorded the highest overspend at 68 percent of revenue, followed by Taita Taveta at 66 percent.
The revisions follow the Jamhuri Day celebrations at State House on December 12, where a total of 881 Kenyans were honored for their service and contributions to society.
In a statement issued on Saturday, December 20, the Deputy Inspectors General of Police, Eliud Lagat and Gilbert Masengeli, declared the two areas security-disturbed and dangerous. The move followed a security review carried out earlier in the day by the two officers alongside officials from the Ministry of Interior.
Judge Wanjala highlighted how e-filing, virtual hearings, online legal research, and digital record management have become essential tools in the modern justice system. Despite these advancements, he noted, technology must remain accessible, flexible, and designed with the users’ needs in mind.
The Defence Ministry further thanked regional and international partners, emphasising that collaborative efforts are key to the success of peacekeeping missions.
The areas affected are Hillo Gorgora, Hillo Orofa, Hillo Walkite, Hillo Tanzania, Hillo Irress Abamartille, Hillo Gootu, Hillo Tessum Qalicha, Hillo Karray, Hillo Hudda, Hillo Qoranjido, Hillo Irress Shindia, Hillo Rabaalee, and Hillo Godde Haroressa.
In a separate move, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revoked Professor Ben Chumo’s appointment as Chairman of the Kenyatta University Council. Ogamba appointed Professor Clara Samiji Momanyi as the new Chairperson, with a three-year term starting December 19.
In a press statement dated December 16 and released on December 19, the bureau noted that Kibet’s efforts helped maintain stability and continuity in the execution of KLB’s mandate while the leadership transition was underway.
The Deputy President made the remarks on Friday at the Kenya Wildlife Service Law Enforcement Academy in Manyani, Taita Taveta county, while presiding over the graduation of 147 cadet officers and 103 junior officers.
Mombasa County Assembly has approved the 2025 Finance Bill, introducing new port, parking, dumping and fumigation charges, while cutting quarry transport fees, effective for 2026 once gazetted.
The festival will culminate with the renowned goat auction, presided over by President William Ruto. Cheboi encouraged leaders, locals, and visitors to support farmers by purchasing naturally salted goats for the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
To ensure smooth coordination, family members and the funeral committee are holding daily meetings at 4 pm at United Kenya Club in Nairobi. Additional planning sessions are taking place at Whispers Gigiri, Maili Saba in Kitale, and Lumakanda in Lugari.
The court’s order affects the Cooperation Framework signed on December 4 and comes in response to a petition by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. The petition claims that the deal may contravene the Constitution in several ways, including bypassing Parliament under the Treaty Making and Ratification Act, ignoring public participation, breaching rules on public finance and devolution, and violating privacy rights. In granting the order, the court emphasised the need to protect transparency, accountability and the rule of law.
The DP said KWS has adopted modern surveillance systems, including AI-enabled tools, drones, satellite-linked patrol equipment, and upgraded digital radio networks to improve protection across parks and conservancies.
Justice Nixon Sifuna, who delivered the ruling, partially allowed a civil case filed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seeking to recover wealth allegedly acquired illegally during Waititu’s tenure. The commission had sought the seizure of assets totaling Sh1.9 billion, but the court approved confiscation of only those for which there was insufficient explanation regarding their source.
Kindiki said the expansion will strengthen Kenya’s position in leisure, adventure, and MICE tourism, while ensuring that tourism gains reach counties beyond traditional destinations.
The Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, said the future of food production lies in modern farming systems that use science, technology and digital tools to raise yields per acre.
The American rapper, real name Thomaz Cameron Jibril, admitted to smoking a joint during his performance at the Beach, Please! festival last year in Costinesti.
In a statement on Friday, Secretary General Shakila Abdalla said the President’s claim over the Kibwezi-Mutumo-Kitui-Bondoni road project is false.
Supreme Court Judge Smokin Wanjala has urged Kenya’s Judiciary to ensure digital court tools remain accessible to persons with disabilities and vulnerable litigants, warning technology can become a new barrier to justice.
Australia will launch a major gun buyback and tighten licensing after a Bondi-area terror attack killed 15 people, as authorities move to cap firearm ownership and fast-track a national register.
LDP presidential aspirant Prof Fred Ogola outlines a ‘prototype’ governance model, manufacturing-led jobs plan and education reforms, arguing Kenya must drop slogans and imported ideas to fix debt, unemployment and healthcare.
Ogola called on Kenyans to move away from borrowed slogans and instead focus on steady and realistic growth that addresses daily needs. He used air travel as an example to explain his point, saying it makes little sense to dream big while basic issues remain unresolved.
The Controller of Budget highlighted that many counties have not followed their payment schedules, violating regulations that require trade payables to be prioritized. Regulation 55(2)(b) of the Public Finance Management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015, stipulates that all eligible pending bills must be treated as a first charge in county budgets, including for the 2025-26 financial year.
Kodiaga Maximum Prison serves as the main holding facility for inmates from South and Central Nyanza, as well as sections of the former Western Province, making it the largest prison in the region.
Data released by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights shows that 2,848 complaints were filed between December 2024 and December 2025, reflecting widespread challenges in the protection of basic rights. The annual review indicates that failures in economic, social and cultural rights formed the largest share of reported cases, followed closely by violations linked to civil and political freedoms
Justice Chacha Mwita on Thursday set aside actions taken by the Kenya Films & Classification Board, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council and the Director of Medical Services, saying the three bodies acted outside the law. He ruled that the decisions were unconstitutional, unlawful and beyond the powers given to them.
The National Transport and Safety Authority said the new approach is meant to improve safety on the roads by ensuring that drivers in this age bracket are in good health and able to operate vehicles safely. The authority explained that regular medical reviews will help identify conditions that may affect driving ability as people grow older.