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The disagreement revolves around the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement, which is awaiting approval by the National Assembly. Kenyan lawmakers want key changes made before the deal can take effect, insisting that murder be included among offences that fall under the jurisdiction of Kenyan courts.
According to the purported letter, the individuals listed for vetting were Junet Mohamed for the Tourism and Wildlife docket, Koki Muli for Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, Cleophas Malala for Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, and Dr Agnes Zani for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy. The document also references Agriculture and Livestock Development among the ministries listed
The Treasury must file accounts certified by the Auditor-General within 30 days, or by August 24, detailing all money received since the fund became operational.
Long before he entered politics, Obado had built his reputation in education before moving into Kenya's sugar industry, where he emerged as a key advocate for farmers and millers.
The senior principal magistrate on Thursday dismissed all charges facing Mandago, Joshua Lelei and Meshack Rono, saying the prosecution had not established a prima facie case despite calling 138 witnesses throughout the proceedings.
The judge found that the petitioners had not submitted a complaint to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over alleged breaches of Chapter Six of the Constitution, the Leadership and Integrity Act, or the Conflict of Interest Act.
The Cabinet Secretary said the 0.08 per cent Tea Levy is charged on tea buyers rather than farmers and is intended to generate funds to market Kenyan tea in new export destinations, support research into improved tea varieties, strengthen climate resilience and promote value addition.
FIDA-Kenya said the judgement represented an important step towards accountability for a crime that attracted national attention and underscored the importance of ensuring justice through the courts.
In a statement issued on Thursday following the High Court's judgement, Ingonga said the convictions marked an important step in ensuring perpetrators of grave offences are held accountable under the law.
The announcement comes amid growing pressure from the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), which had warned of possible industrial action over the delayed implementation of the 2024 CBA.
The Public Accounts Committee scrutinised State Department for Water and Sanitation principal secretary Julius Korir after the Auditor-General questioned cost and price adjustments linked to the Mwache Multi-Purpose Dam project. Korir’s team said the adjustments were legitimate contractual obligations under the contract’s price adjustment clause, i
Born to Douglas Otieno and Melida Auma, Sharon was the first-born in her family. After her death, her parents assumed responsibility for the three children she left behind, ensuring they continued to receive the care she had worked hard to provide