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The three suspects remain in police custody and are undergoing processing ahead of their arraignment in court. The recovered Retay Falcon pistol and the two motorcycles have been detained as exhibits as investigations continue
Published in the Kenya Gazette, the regulations require every gambling advertisement to receive approval from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) before it can be aired, published or distributed. They also require foreign betting operators to provide Sh300 million in capital and guarantees before they can do business in the country.
Ombeta also criticised the reasoning adopted by the trial court, arguing that the conviction was based on assumptions rather than proven facts.
The proposals are contained in the Senate Roads Committee report on the Kenya Roads (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the National Assembly by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma.
He acknowledged public concerns over the length of the trial but maintained that the delay resulted from unavoidable procedural and practical challenges, including interruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and changes in the judicial officers who presided over the case
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
State Department for Water and Sanitation Principal Secretary Julius Korir appeared before the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee over delayed borehole projects flagged as incomplete after contractual deadlines in the Auditor-General’s 2023/24 report. Korir cited contractor underperformance, extension approvals, and budget constraints.
The Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing has summoned Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano to appear on August 4, 2026, following a dispute over her request to postpone a session on questions concerning the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) redevelopment.
Speaking during the launch of the internationally accredited Forensic Evidence Management Unit and the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) Version 5 at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of encouraging the formation of illegal groups through his recent public remarks.
Speaking during the signing ceremony in Nairobi on Thursday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the partnership marked a significant milestone in the commission's efforts to deliver peaceful, credible, free and fair elections.
An update released on July 22, 2026, showed that the initiative had already collected Sh2,210,836.82 through the Paybill, reflecting a strong response from supporters shortly after the fundraising drive was unveiled.
Justice Cecilia Githua, sitting at the Milimani High Court, ordered that the three be remanded pending sentencing, directing the Probation Department to prepare and file pre-sentence reports within 21 days.
In her judgment on Thursday, Justice Cecilia Githua retraced the journalist's role, relying on his testimony as Protected Witness 9 (PW9), to illustrate how a routine effort to balance a sensitive story evolved into an alleged abduction from which he narrowly escaped
Delivering the judgment at the Milimani High Court on Thursday, Justice Cecilia Githua held that the three acted with a common intention, with each playing a distinct role in planning, executing and concealing the murder of the 26-year-old, who was about seven months pregnant at the time of her death.
According to the Cabinet Secretary, the recognition places the country among regional leaders in forensic science while reinforcing confidence in the way forensic evidence is managed.
Mokua argued that Linda Mwananchi's growing popularity alone would not be enough to transform the initiative into a viable political force
Ruto assured Kenyans that the government would continue pursuing those behind acts of violence, saying the same determination used to deal with terrorism and cattle rustling would now be directed at criminal gangs.
Speaking during the launch of the internationally accredited Forensic Evidence Management Unit and the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) Version 5 at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, Murkomen said the country's policing system had shifted from traditional methods to technology and science-driven investigations.
The gazettement brings to a close an election that drew countrywide attention and unfolded amid political rivalry, violence and claims of voter intimidation.