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According to the coalition, the incidents are no longer isolated but appear coordinated and are being used to influence political space in different regions. They expressed concern that many of those involved are young people from informal settlements, who are being drawn into these activities and exposed to violence for political ends.
Sudi said it was wrong for UDA leaders to keep making public statements about ODM, noting that both parties are working together under a broader political understanding.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has cautioned that any attempt to attack police stations, damage government property, or take part in coordinated violence will face strict legal action, stressing that such acts threaten national stability.
Oburu clarified that zoning is only one of several items the party intends to table once talks officially begin, maintaining that no formal process has started.
According to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, the turnout has been largely powered by young people registering for the first time, signaling stronger engagement in electoral matters.
The concerns were raised during a sensitisation workshop held in Kiambu County and organised by the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services through the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, in partnership with the Institute of Public Finance and UN Women.
The committee, led by chairperson Jackson Mandago, said the visits were aimed at assessing service delivery, infrastructure development and management of resources in devolved health systems.
The Cabinet Secretary revealed that a recently deployed specialised police unit in Kitale and its surrounding areas has already yielded significant results, with dozens of suspects apprehended and taken to court within days of the operation.
The Deputy President noted that the stabilisation of security has enabled the government to roll out a wide range of development projects that were previously disrupted by insecurity.
Senate report flags counties over ethnic imbalance in hiring
Speaking during a youth empowerment programme in Mabera, Kuria West Constituency in Migori County on Friday, Wetang’ula stressed that Parliament will firmly uphold its mandate to examine how public resources are used.
The Senator Moses Kajwang-led committee report states, “County Governments comprising the Executive, Assembly and Water Services Boards owe pension schemes a total of Sh.115.7 billion, inclusive of principal, interest, penalties, and the actuarial deficit.”
The raid, conducted on April 16, 2026 at around 9:00 a.m., targeted a wines and spirits outlet identified as a key distribution point for counterfeit alcoholic products.
Ruto said the new royalty system will rely on a transparent digital platform that will make it easy to track how much money is collected and how it is shared among stakeholders in the creative value chain.
The Senate has ordered dozens of county assemblies to appear within 60–90 days to explain audit failures and financial irregularities, warning of heightened scrutiny as it tightens oversight of devolved funds.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled a 10-year CHERISH programme to restore the degraded Cherangany Hills ecosystem, protect key water sources and create 500,000 green jobs across four counties.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammud said the Constitution protects the right to assemble and protest, but stressed that the freedom must be exercised within the law. He cautioned that demonstrations should not interfere with the rights of others or disrupt normal economic activity.
The procurement has been split into three separate tenders covering road transport, rail movement, and warehousing plus handling services. The closing date for all bids has been set for May 5, 2026, and applicants are required to submit sealed documents alongside a non-refundable tender fee.
The session brought together Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni, Hustler Fund chief executive officer Henry Tanui, and Uwezo Fund chief executive officer Peter Lengapiani, alongside Members of Parliament and other government representatives. Discussions centered on accountability, legal structure challenges, and how to improve access to credit for millions of citizens involved in small-scale trade and enterprise.
The report further revealed that county assemblies are failing to meet the legal requirement that at least five per cent of public employees be persons with disabilities. Some assemblies were found to have no representation at all.
At the heart of the petition is the claim that the system creates an additional step after results have already been declared at the constituency level. The petitioners are also contesting the roles assigned to county returning officers and the chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, arguing that the current framework weakens the finality of constituency results.
Maraga further said that money collected through taxes is not being reflected in service delivery, raising concerns about how public resources are being managed.
The Bill was sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, acting on a request from the Executive to ease the burden on consumers. Lawmakers moved it through all stages within a single day, pointing to the urgency of stabilising fuel costs and preventing further economic strain.
The ODM Central Committee met on April 16, 2026, in Nairobi to review internal party affairs, relations within its coalition with UDA, and preparations for the 2027 General Election.
Under the proposals, any gift exceeding the Sh20,000 threshold or received more than once a year from the same source must be handed over to the government. The rules also seek to standardise how benefits are recorded and managed across ministries, departments, and agencies.
Speaking on Friday during a Radio Generation interview, Muthuma said Kenya has made progress in formalising labour migration, with more young people now securing jobs abroad through regulated channels for both skilled and semi-skilled work.
The committee has now pushed the session to Thursday, April 23, 2026, directing that Murkomen, Kanja and the DCI boss appear in person. Senators warned that failure to address the growing trend of politically linked violence could undermine national stability.
Economist Odhiambo Ramogi warns that opaque, higher-cost fuel imports outside Kenya’s G-to-G deal risk eroding public trust and undermining benefits from stabilized supply and forex.
Acting CEO Moses Sunkuli said the numbers from the last election highlight the scale of the problem. He noted that while the diaspora population is estimated at over 1.4 million, only 10,443 registered as voters in 2022, with turnout standing at 57.76 percent.
KeNHA has warned motorists after flooding disrupted sections of the Mai Mahiu–Suswa–Narok road near Suswa, urging drivers to avoid flooded stretches, follow traffic guidance and consider alternative routes.