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National Police Service has arrested three people in Chwele Township following an intelligence-led raid on a rented building. Police say they seized items believed linked to crime and are tracing sources and potential victims.
The vacancy arose after the death of area MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, who passed away on March 29, 2026, at around 1:20 a.m. while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital, a loss that was formally communicated to the National Assembly by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula.
Police say the officers acted on intelligence to arrest the suspect, identified as Victor Ochanda Okuku, 34.
Ali, addressing supporters after the announcement, expressed confidence in his ability to take over county leadership, arguing that his focus would be on improving service delivery and bringing change to Mombasa.
This decision nullifies a 2022 High Court judgment that had treated abortion as a fundamental right under the Constitution. The earlier court had also stated that while the right was not absolute, it could be considered within the broader protections under Article 26(4), and had directed Parliament to establish clear legal and policy frameworks to guide its implementation.
The former ODM deputy party leader noted that Western Kenya leaders were instrumental in building the party but now feel their influence has weakened and their input ignored in major political decisions.
To manage the situation, police have implemented temporary diversion routes to ease congestion and maintain traffic movement.
He questioned the authenticity of borrowers linked to the accounts, raising concerns about possible infiltration of the system by fraudulent identities.
The Alliance explained that sugar imported under this arrangement attracts a lower duty because it is meant to support production processes and not for direct sale to households.
Acting Kenya Sugar Board CEO Jude Chesire said the review came after wide consultations with industry players, leading to a revised minimum price aimed at reflecting current market realities while still protecting farmers.
In a statement dated April 22, 2026, Jubilee Secretary General Montalel Ole Kenta said the party has the strongest claim to the seat, noting that the late David Kiaraho, whose death led to the by-election, was elected on a Jubilee ticket.
The Division of Revenue Bill sets the formula for splitting revenue between national and county governments, while the County Allocation of Revenue Bill guides how counties receive their individual shares. A delay in passing the Division of Revenue Bill also affects funding for national government operations in the next financial cycle.