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Malala also pointed to what he described as a wide gap between the landed cost of fuel and retail prices, saying taxation was driving up costs at the pump.
Investigators say the suspect spent time speaking casually with officers and later asked for help to find accommodation within the police line. Believing him, officers agreed to assist him settle in.
Co-operatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya added that in some instances he is forced to seek assistance from accounting officers within the ministry to continue with official engagements.
President Ruto returned to the country on Thursday morning after official trips to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, landing at Moi International Airport in Mombasa at 5.51am.
The Homa Bay Governor said she initially remained silent because she believes not every disagreement must be turned into a public exchange, but added that some moments go beyond politics and require reflection because of their wider meaning.
The suspect was arrested on Thursday before being released on a cash bail of Sh50,000 pending arraignment in court.
Kagwe also outlined a shift he said is needed in the tea sector, urging a move away from bulk tea exports toward more refined and high-value products that can compete in global niche markets.
In a statement released on Thursday, the media women’s body said women were increasingly being targeted, abused and killed in homes and communities that should ordinarily guarantee safety and protection.
The State Department for Cooperatives says it needs Sh15.28 billion for 2026/27, but the National Treasury allocated Sh6.98 billion, leaving an Sh8.3 billion gap. PS Patrick Kilemi warned this may slow cooperative and coffee programmes.
Speaking during International Tea Day celebrations in Kericho County, Kagwe urged tea stakeholders to stop “wasting millions in unnecessary litigation” and instead engage the government through dialogue over the reforms.
Ruto said the intervention is part of wider efforts by the government to strengthen urban transport systems along the Coast and improve efficiency for residents who rely on the crossing for work and business activities.
A 27-year-old man was arraigned in Mombasa after detectives rescued 22 girls in an intelligence-led operation targeting an alleged child trafficking and sexual exploitation ring across Mombasa and Kilifi counties. He denied charges and was remanded.
The EFF Youth Command leader argued that elections and free movement across borders do not automatically amount to democracy, saying only a few African countries practice it effectively.
The President also addressed the long-running challenge of squatters and absentee landlords, saying it remains one of the most complex land issues in the region.
Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday during the issuance of title deeds event in the coastal region, Ruto said “the life of Rachel Wandeto will not go in vain,” as he accused unnamed individuals of branding others traitors and weaponizing ethnicity for political gain.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called for unity and solution-focused leadership during a title deeds issuance event in Mombasa, praising efforts to resolve historical land disputes, absentee landlord cases, and identity card vetting reforms for the Coast.
The petition has been filed by Nairobi-based lawyer Lempaa Suyianka, who is seeking court orders to compel disclosure of how much public money was spent on the 2025 edition and to stop the use of taxpayer funds for the 2026 event.
Speaking in Mombasa during the issuance of title deeds to coastal residents, Nassir said the cooperation between the two political formations was aimed at addressing historical land injustices and delivering practical solutions to wananchi.
Wambua said fuel remains a key driver of the economy and should not be subjected to what he described as excessive taxation due to its central role in production and daily life.
Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA) condemned an alleged assault on two chiefs during a public participation meeting in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, saying they were hospitalised. It urged police and prosecutors to act. Robert Alai denied wrongdoing.
State House officials said the tour is part of ongoing government programmes aimed at accelerating development projects along the Coast while resolving historical land issues affecting many families.
In the ruling, the court declared as irregular proceedings in which a senior prosecutor had been compelled to appear before the Kajiado Law Courts to explain the basis of a decision to charge suspects in the case. Warrants of arrest issued against the prosecutor for allegedly failing to honour the summons were also quashed.
The National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning committee has started public stakeholder engagements on the Finance Bill, 2026. Consultations run until May 29 as Parliament seeks views on proposed tax measures expected to raise about Sh117 billion.
Kenya holds 23-day diesel, 28-day petrol stock, Kinyua says amid supply fears
Muchiri, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Public Transport Sector, stressed that attempts to reach the Transport Ministry failed, forcing operators to seek intervention from other government officials.
The proposed law, introduced by Kimani Ichung’wah, is meant to regulate the movement of items that could be used for security threats, including military or terrorist purposes.
Behind the official explanations, political observers say the developments point to deeper disagreements within the opposition camp, with competing interests and unclear coordination now shaping major joint activities.
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana led the concerns, telling the House that families of officers linked to the mission are still struggling with unanswered questions, especially where there is no clear confirmation on what happened to their loved ones.
The forecast indicates that while dry conditions will dominate, isolated pockets may still receive improved rainfall performance. “weakly enhanced chances for above-normal rainfall (probabilities of 40-50 per cent) are indicated over localised areas of northern Sudan, southern coastal Somalia and Kenya, as well as in a narrow strip from central Ethiopia to northern Somalia.”
Under the new framework, dairy cooperatives and processors will be required to keep detailed records showing milk origin, volumes supplied by farmers, and movement through collection and processing stages. The aim is to build a more controlled and transparent system.