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The new law creates a legal and institutional framework for the establishment, governance and management of the Sovereign Wealth Fund, fulfilling a commitment President Ruto made during his 2025 State of the Nation Address to establish a long-term national savings vehicle alongside the National Infrastructure Fund.
The proposed changes would remove the current arrangement that allows the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury to authorise payments from the Consolidated Fund to the EADB without first seeking the approval of lawmakers.
According to police, officers carried out a targeted raid at a house in the Soko Korona area of Timau Town that had been identified as a suspected storage and processing point for illicit drugs.
If approved, the Bill will repeal the laws that created six regional development authorities and transfer their functions, assets, liabilities, rights and obligations to the National Treasury or another state department that may be appointed by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury.
According to the DCI, investigations revealed that Daimler Enterprises Limited had laid claim to the same property despite records from the Ministry of Lands confirming the complainant as the rightful owner.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Owilla argued that while journalism plays a critical watchdog role in a democracy, credibility can only be sustained through rigorous fact-checking and verification rather than relying on information circulating on social media.
The proposal is contained in the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to make annual emissions testing compulsory for all vehicles and industries that produce high levels of pollution. Sponsored by Mandera Senator Ali Roba, the Bill has been published for introduction in the Senate for First Reading.
Among the changes under consideration is a proposal to repeal Section 21 of the Election Offences Act to allow IEBC to prosecute election-related offences. The commission argued that dealing with such offences is a function that should rest with the electoral body instead of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria revealed the amount being spent on the campaigns, saying he had used Sh1.2 million in a single day, adding that other leaders had also been allocated funds to support the campaign activities.
The caucus said the Constitution guarantees every Kenyan the right to freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly and political participation, adding that political competition should never be driven by violence or intimidation.
According to the company, preliminary information indicates that one truck attempting to overtake was hit from behind by another truck, leading to a collision that forced one of the vehicles into the path of the oncoming Tahmeed bus. However, it stressed that the official investigations would determine the exact cause of the crash.
Mackenzie, together with Shallyne Temba, Kahindi Garama, Tom Mkonwe, Julius Luwali and Johnson Richard, faces 29 counts of manslaughter. The prosecution alleges that the six jointly caused the deaths of 29 people between January and July 2025 at Kwa Binzaro in Chakama Location, Magarini Sub-County, Kilifi County. The case is continuing.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the officers intercepted a suspicious vehicle that was travelling from the Mumias–Ekero direction towards Buyangu.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander said the peaceful conduct displayed by most demonstrators reflected respect for the Constitution and the rule of law. He reiterated that Kenyans have a constitutional right to assemble, demonstrate and picket, but emphasized that the freedoms should always be exercised within the limits provided by the law.
The judge said the continued failure to gazette regulations on public order management and the use of force meant the three were operating in defiance of the court's orders, despite earlier directions aimed at protecting the constitutional right to picket.
According to police, a worker who had been cutting grass at Fusion Farm in the Kiaora area came across the body lying in shrubs at about 5pm. He informed his supervisor, who immediately reported the matter to Juja Police Station.
In a statement issued on Tuesday to coincide with the annual Saba Saba commemorations, the group said the day remains a powerful reminder of Kenya's struggle for democracy, constitutionalism and the protection of fundamental rights, but warned that many of the issues that inspired the movement decades ago persist today.
Marking the 36th anniversary of Saba Saba, Orengo said the growing culture of lavish weekend harambees betrays the Constitution, urging the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate donations that appear disproportionate to officials' lawful income.
Justice Roselyne Aburili held that the constitutional right to recall elected leaders under Article 104(1) of the Constitution is not self-executing and can only be implemented through an Act of Parliament, saying the courts should allow the legislative process to run its course without interference.
In a statement issued on Monday, KFCB said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernise service delivery and support the growth of Kenya's creative economy by making regulatory processes more efficient and accessible.
The convictions, delivered in separate cases, saw former IEBC Constituency Office Clerk Purity Mwaniki Wanja ordered to pay Sh1.6 million after pleading guilty to forgery-related offences, while former IEBC employee Luka Mukimi Musamali was fined Sh110,000 for using a fake university degree to obtain a promotion.
The agreements, signed during the inaugural Kenya–Saudi Arabia Political Consultations Meeting, include a Labour Recruitment and Employment Agreement alongside three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering direct investment, customs cooperation and development financing.
If Parliament approves the changes, all State-backed agricultural loans will be handled by the planned Kenya Agribusiness Development Corporation (Kadco) Limited.
Speaking during an inspection visit to the Talanta Sports City construction site on Tuesday, Kindiki praised workers building the stadium, saying they were leaving behind a lasting national legacy while helping modernise Kenya's sports infrastructure.
The department's weekly forecast issued on Monday shows rain is likely in Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, Baringo, Bomet, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Busia, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, Narok, Nyamira, Siaya, Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Garissa, Marsabit, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa and the coastal parts of Tana River County.
The report, Beyond Fossil Fuels: Visions for Economic Diversification in Kenya, says Kenya spends more than Sh516 billion annually importing petrol, diesel and coal.
The agency warned that while peaceful assembly and movement are protected under the Constitution, anyone who exploits protests to engage in looting, violence or destruction of property will face firm action.
Media reports in the United States said they were charged with felony burglary, reckless endangerment and other offences commonly linked to entering and climbing restricted landmarks without permission.
Every July 7, Kenyans commemorate Saba Saba Day, an anniversary that has grown from a banned political rally into one of the country's most recognised symbols of democracy, constitutional reform and citizen participation.
Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri said the National Police Service investigates every incident in which officers are suspected of failing to act or taking part in criminal activities.