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According to IPOA, investigators have already interviewed key witnesses, including police officers and members of the public who were present during the incident.
North Eastern MPs in Kenya have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks on Somali-owned businesses, calling them ethnic profiling that fuels Somaliphobia and threatens national unity.
Jubilee Party leaders in Nairobi defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing a government-aligned ODM faction of scapegoating him and denying any role in destabilising other parties ahead of the 2027 polls.
His remarks come at the backdrop of public spats by the National Assembly Minority Leader, Junet Mohamed and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who doubles up as Secretary General of ODM.
Each beneficiary in the current phase will receive Sh22,000 deposited into a NYOTA Pochi la Biashara wallet, alongside an additional Sh3,000 deposited into an NSSF Haba na Haba savings account, bringing the total support per youth to Sh25,000.
In a statement highlighting growing pressure on the food system, Kagwe said Kenya is “edging closer to a food crisis as drought disrupts production, rice supply gaps widen, and prices begin to wobble.”
The court found that the perpetrator lured the minor from her home under false pretences, isolated her, threatened her, and subjected her to sexual abuse. The offence, which targeted a vulnerable child, involved intimidation and exploitation.
The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya had raised concerns that the draft Government Assets Valuation Policy Framework for the Public Sector 2025 allows unqualified individuals to carry out valuations.
A new report by the Parliamentary Budget Office highlights that while allocations have increased over the years, counties are receiving a smaller slice of the national revenue pie.
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation, Gitahi explained that the country practices what it calls a “people-led protagonist democracy,” where citizens take personal responsibility for safeguarding democratic values.
Acting SRC CEO Margaret Njoka issued a circular detailing the updated pay scales and leave allowances. She emphasised that the new framework replaces all previous guidance on civil service remuneration for the affected items.
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said Gachagua's remarks risk fuelling ethnic prejudice and undermining national unity.
In a motion submitted to ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga on January 5, 2025, Oketch’s legal team claims that Sifuna has flagrantly violated the party’s constitution while holding leadership positions.
The DCI further said that senior politicians Moses Wetang’ula, Rebman Malala, and Ibrahim Sambul, who met Jirongo at Karen Oasis restaurant the previous evening voluntarily provided statements. In addition, seven passengers who had been on the bus also came forward to give accounts, while detectives questioned Julius Kiprotich Chelule, driver of an alleged rescue bus with registration KCU 573A.
The lawmakers said Oburu Oginga should convene party organs to address these conflicts and reassure the public of ODM’s stability. They added that internal disputes are costing the party ground in areas that were once strongholds, as rival political formations gain traction.
The legislator’s remarks came a day after Gachagua, on Sunday, claimed that President William Ruto was shielding alleged drug barons within his Cabinet and protecting individuals suspected of being behind the Minnesota fraud scheme linked to Kenya.
Wetang’ula said he would work with the State Department for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy to secure budgetary allocation for the facility, which he described as the first of its kind in the region.
The Cabinet Secretary questioned the motive behind the call, suggesting it was driven by personal vendetta rather than national interest.
The firm said the development was approved by Nairobi City County, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the National Construction Authority (NCA), and other relevant agencies.
The MPs expressed alarm over what they termed as dangerous political rhetoric increasingly degenerating into violence.
Detectives charged Harrison Nyende Mumia at Milimani Law Courts over alleged false Facebook posts against state leadership. He denied four cybercrime counts and was freed on bond as investigations continue.
Kenya’s parks and reserves recorded over 300,000 festive season visits, led by 231,000 local tourists, reinforcing a strong tourism rebound and supporting 2028 growth targets.
In a public appeal issued as learners return to school across the country for the first term of 2026, Chirchir called for collective responsibility to ensure that every child gets to school and back home safely.
Amin emphasized the urgent need to protect communities, particularly the youth, from the devastating effects of alcohol and drug abuse, echoing President William Ruto’s recent declaration of a national emergency on the issue.
A Kajiado court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for defiling an 11-year-old boy in 2022, a ruling prosecutors say strengthens accountability and child protection in sexual offence cases.
The crash, which occurred around 1.00 am on Monday, claimed nine lives on the spot, eight passengers from the shuttle and a small child from the bus while five critically injured victims were rushed to Naivasha Hospital, alongside 35 other people, including five children.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Nyamori said current global debates should be understood within a broader historical context shaped by power, interests and inequality.
The plan aims to generate about Sh204.3 billion from the share sale and an additional Sh40.2 billion upfront payment from Vodacom Group, while allowing the government to retain a 20 per cent stake and board representation to safeguard national interests.
Political analyst Dismus Mokua says the US seizure of Venezuela’s leader exposes limits of international law and offers lessons for Africa and Kenya on power, reforms and national interests.
The Governor said counties are often left powerless after taking enforcement action, as cases against developers stall once they reach the prosecution stage.