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According to the agency, the arrest followed investigations into viral online content considered “highly inciteful and a serious threat to public cohesion and national stability”.
Under current tax rules, royalties refer to payments made for the use of intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, trademarks and industrial processes. These payments are treated as income and attract withholding tax, which is deducted at source and remitted to the tax authority.
The regulator raised concerns that enforcing tax on non-cash rewards would be impractical under existing systems. It pointed to prizes such as household goods, electronics, shopping vouchers, spa treatments and car servicing, saying these fall outside easy tax tracking mechanisms.
The Governor said the budget was passed following extensive public participation and consultations with stakeholders across Garissa County.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the case stems from a request by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority, which flagged suspected embezzlement and governance failures within the institution.
At the heart of the spending plan is the acquisition of new Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kits, a move that will push the election technology budget beyond Sh7 billion.
According to Ruto, Eid-ul-Adha also provides an opportunity for people to support those in need and strengthen relationships within communities while promoting peace across the country.
The party further accused Uhuru of taking advantage of public dissatisfaction and encouraging opposition to the government behind the scenes.
His visit comes at a time when concerns have been growing over fuel shortages and increasing prices in several countries within the region following supply chain disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East.
The UDA MP argued that maintaining the current Sh420 billion allocation would put counties under strain, especially at a time when inflation and rising operational costs continue to affect service delivery at the local level.
The CS said the government is now shifting attention to long-term systems that ensure stability, pointing to the need for stronger financing arrangements, infrastructure expansion, and partnerships that guarantee consistent supply.
The organisation has set a 30-day timeline for the completion of the assignment once the contract is signed, signalling a fast-tracked process for the initial phase of the programme.
Diaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu told MPs Kenya is pursuing exhumation and repatriation of Jesca Kashutu Ziro, a Kenyan domestic worker buried in Saudi Arabia, outlining notifications, medical findings and diplomatic steps.
Kindiki said the current administration itself came into office through a lawful and constitutional electoral process, despite opposition from rivals at the time.
Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo insisted that the Constitution clearly protects the rights of citizens, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and participation in elections, and warned that undermining those rights goes against public duty.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon reaffirmed the commission’s readiness to conduct the next election, promising a process that meets legal and international standards.
His swearing-in comes months after the seat fell vacant following the death of former MP Johana Ng’eno.
The utility said the proposed licences will not negatively affect the public or local authorities. KenGen has invited stakeholders to inspect application documents and submit objections or representations to the regulator within 30 days.
Speaking during a farewell meeting with outgoing Apostolic Nuncio Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, Wetang’ula said religious institutions have a critical role in speaking on justice, peace and accountability, but must remain fair and impartial in political matters.
In a statement issued in Nairobi on May 26, 2026 , the Authority said the approvals will expand the range of savings and investment products available in the market, from conservative money market funds to more complex multi-asset and alternative strategies targeting both retail and institutional investors.
He outlines that weak communication undermines accountability and public trust, noting that government messaging is often reactive rather than strategic, despite extensive policy activity across ministries and agencies.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki opened the 68th International Sugar Organization Seminar at Diani Beach Resort in Kwale County, saying reforms aim to boost efficiency, investment and value addition in Kenya’s sugar sector.
In a statement on Tuesday, she said the figure reflects a full spectrum of child protection cases recorded in the system, including missing children reports, recoveries, reunifications, and protection interventions.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, attention is expected to shift to the First Reading of the Finance Bill, 2026, one of the key items lined up for consideration by lawmakers.
Economist and KRA Chair Ndiritu Muriithi says Kenya has industrial capacity, but weak policy incentives and low confidence in locally made goods are slowing manufacturing. He urges counties to target interventions and improve local revenue collection.
The recruitment process follows the exit of former IPOA Chairperson Isaack Hassan, who was recently appointed as a Judge of the Court of Appeal.
Counties expected to experience showers and thunderstorms include Nandi, Kakamega, Kisumu, Narok, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nairobi, Meru and Embu, among others.
Lawmakers are now seeking detailed records showing how the funds were distributed across the six counties selected for the pilot phase of the digital compensation system. They want breakdowns per county and sub-county, payment records, and a full list of all beneficiaries.
The Police Spokesperson urged Kenyans to rely on confirmed information before drawing conclusions on individual cases, stressing the need for calm and verification when dealing with such reports.
The Missing Child Kenya Foundation says the figures show a long-standing challenge in coordination, even as government and stakeholders push for stronger systems to track and respond to cases involving missing, abducted and abandoned children.