Nairobi Expressway announces temporary toll-free use on Thursday and Friday
The operator announced that the temporary arrangement will be effected on Thursday, May 7, from 9 pm to 6 am and again on Friday, May 8, during the same hours.
The operator announced that the temporary arrangement will be effected on Thursday, May 7, from 9 pm to 6 am and again on Friday, May 8, during the same hours.
Senators questioned why the Treasury opted to invoke Article 225, which allows for the suspension of county funds, instead of Article 190, which permits the national government to intervene and support counties facing challenges.
Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) appeared before PICS-SAA as MPs reviewed Auditor-General audit queries on land documentation, procurement, and banking arrangements. KAGRC cited transition challenges after its 2011 shift to a state corporation and agreed to accelerate reforms, including digitisation.
The former minister said he intends to shift his attention toward academia and mentorship, leveraging his academic background to guide future leaders and professionals.
According to the weather agency, the heavy rains are expected to gradually reduce from May 14, although showers may persist in some regions including the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley and the Central Highlands, including Nairobi.
The former DP wants the court to declare that the public participation carried out during the impeachment process was not adequate and did not meet the required legal standard for such proceedings. He also argues that the Senate failed to properly consider public views before making its final decision.
Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho met World Bank officials in Nairobi to discuss strengthening cooperation under the Kenya Sustainable Irrigation for Resilient Economy (K-RISE) programme. The plan targets farmers to boost food security, water management and climate resilience.
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi told the Senate Labour Committee that trafficking syndicates recruit Kenyans through online adverts and conflict-linked networks. He said 53 Kenyans were repatriated from Russia, while others remain imprisoned or held abroad.
The United Nations Office at Nairobi remains the only UN headquarters in the Global South, and the upgrade is expected to further strengthen its role as a key centre for global decision-making.
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has advertised a vacancy for Managing Director and CEO following its March 2026 listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Applicants must meet Chapter Six requirements and submit by May 20, 2026.
It aims to educate stakeholders on the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system.
Under previous rates, Kenyan adults paid between Sh200 and Sh350 to access major facilities such as the Nairobi National Museum, while charges for children ranged from about Sh100 to Sh200 depending on the location.
Public hearings are scheduled to begin on May 13, 2026, and will be held in several counties, giving residents an opportunity to present their views directly to the Budget and Appropriations Committee.
The college’s accounting team admitted that statutory deductions were not remitted on time during part of the 2024/2025 financial year, linking the situation to a drop in government funding that affected its cash flow
The National Gender and Equality Commission says Kenya’s 2024 protest and campaign period worsened inequalities for women, youth and persons with disabilities. It raised risks linked to high cost of living, GBV, unemployment and taxation on sanitary towels during talks in Kisumu.
The President congratulated Justice Warsame on his elevation to the Supreme Court, describing the appointment as a rare responsibility held by only a small number of jurists in the country.
Governance expert Duke Mainga Echate, speaking on Radio Generation, says Kenya’s elections should shift to issue-based leadership. He cites electricity reliability, cost of living and unemployment, as he seeks the MP seat for Bomachoge Borabu.
The motion was introduced by Khadija Idris Mohamed, a Nominated MCA and Chairperson, Committee on Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Chilumo said the system is designed to eliminate cases where Kenyans are wrongly listed as deceased or denied services because their identification cards have expired.
According to the CEO, Huduma Kenya is currently operating under a gazette notice within the State Department for Public Service, limiting its ability to independently manage staffing, operations and expansion plans.
The suspicious parcel, which had been declared as “handmade bags and clothes”, was intercepted during a multi-agency operation led by the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) at the UPS-G4S facility within the KQ Shed at the airport.
The pathologist said the body showed clear signs of assault, including injuries on different parts of the head and neck.
The party also set out clear channels for submitting complaints, indicating that aggrieved parties may file their cases either physically or through the official email address provided by the committee.
Kimunya had been charged alongside others with abuse of office and unlawful disposal of public property. The case centred on claims that while serving as Lands minister in June 2005, he influenced the transfer of public land valued at about Sh60 million to a private company linked to him as a shareholder and direct
The commission said it is concerned that the language used in describing young protesters risks shifting the focus from constitutional rights to ideas of punishment and control, which could narrow democratic space in Kenya and neighbouring countries.
According to IPOA, the operation involved impounding vehicles deemed unroadworthy or lacking proper registration, a move that triggered unrest among sections of the public.
In December 2025, the national government announced it had plans to fully fund industrial park projects in 24 counties by June 2026, after setting aside Sh4.45 billion in the current fiscal year.
A number of projects came under review during the sitting, including the Water for Household Project Phase II in Mwatate, Kerwa Dam rehabilitation in Mbeere South, Kathanje Earth Dam in Tharaka Nithi, and the Iganjo/Silanga Water Pan in Murang’a.
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama says remarks by Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan on coordinated regional action raise constitutional and rule-of-law concerns, arguing peaceful civic expression must remain protected in Kenya and the region.
The appointment follows Warsame’s nomination by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following successful interviews.