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The arrests were confirmed by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, which said the operations targeted networks moving narcotics across different parts of the country.
The MP questioned the visibility of the Linda Mwananchi movement, which has been associated with Sifuna and Babu Owino, saying it has not created a strong presence in the city.
The Finance Bill, 2026 was approved in the National Assembly after 122 MPs backed it, 40 rejected it, and none abstained. However, a much larger number, 187 MPs including Nyoro, were not present during the vote, raising concern over attendance during a critical economic decision.
Under the new plan, ministries, departments and agencies will no longer rely on automatic salary progression or time-based career growth, but will instead adopt a system where pay and promotion are directly linked to measurable performance outcomes.
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo said the country's progress depends not only on government policies but also on citizens' willingness to act responsibly and uphold democratic values.
NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the recent incidents threaten national cohesion, undermine public order and infringe on Kenyans' constitutional rights to freely associate, assemble and engage in political activities.
Under the directive, NTSA has suspended the licensing of new public transport operators, including Saccos and companies, for a period of 24 months. The Authority has also halted the addition of new routes and extension of existing routes for 12 months.
The Interior CS maintained that lawful protests will continue to be protected, but insisted that security agencies will act decisively against groups that disguise criminal activity as demonstrations. He said state institutions remain on high alert as the June 25 anniversary approaches.
The President also directed the Public Service Commission to take a leading role in embedding constitutional values across all government offices, saying the standards outlined in the Constitution must guide everyday operations in public service.
Delegates at Kenya’s First National Productivity and Performance Conference adopted resolutions to mainstream productivity in public sector planning, shift compensation and promotions toward performance-based remuneration, overhaul performance contracting, accelerate digital transformation, and strengthen revenue mobilisation.
The Sh2 billion allocation, approved by Parliament, will be used to support verification, assessment, and payment of qualified claims under strict guidelines.
Speaking on Friday, as the world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence on June 19, transitional justice expert Christine Alai highlighted that thousands of victims of political and protest-related violence in Kenya continue to await recognition, support, and compensation despite enduring serious human rights violations