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The Deputy President said data is an integral part of the socio-economic transformation agenda which makes the core of the government’s development objectives.
The Commission presented its position before the National Assembly Public Petitions Committee during deliberations on Public Petition No. 18 of 2025 concerning road reserve boundaries and protection of ancestral land in Gitei Village, Kiambu County.
Mudavadi warned that the global order is facing significant strain, citing the resurgence of unilateralism, increasing use of sanctions, trade disputes, and the growing militarization of international relations.
The petition is backed by squatters who say they have historical ties to the area and is rooted in land excisions carried out in 1975 and 1977.
Amollo said lawmakers should not distance themselves from the challenges facing schools, insisting that every institution has a role to play in addressing the crisis.
Senator Methu also accused the government of deliberately isolating communities in the Mount Kenya region and warned against what he described as efforts to divide Kenyans along ethnic lines.
The Safina Party leader said Kenya’s political scene has long been shaped by catchy slogans that do not always translate into better living conditions, citing the 2022 election as an example of competing narratives between “hustlers” and “dynasties.”
A trip from Nairobi to Nyahururu is priced at Sh1,300 in First Class and Sh600 in Economy. Nairobi to Gilgil passengers will pay Sh960 and Sh450 respectively, while Nairobi to Ol Kalou is set at Sh1,160 and Sh550.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set July 16, 2026, as the date for the by-election, setting the stage for a contest involving Jubilee, the ruling UDA party and the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
Associate Professor Murej Mak’Ochieng discusses ODM’s internal debate after Raila Odinga’s death, focusing on “Linda Ground” and “Linda Mwananchi” and whether media narratives reflect speculation or formal restructuring.
The World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño conditions are likely to develop between June and August 2026, with forecasts suggesting persistence into November. It urges governments to strengthen preparedness and early warning systems.
In the same proceedings, the court also allowed a separate petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to be merged with an earlier case brought by Katiba Institute. dings.