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Oil was first discovered in the Lokichar Basin in 2012, with Tullow Oil confirming commercially viable reserves. Once the pipeline to Lamu is complete, the fields are expected to produce up to 120,000 barrels per day.
A key feature of Miguna’s campaign is his open embrace of socialism as the guiding idea behind his leadership plan.
ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi described the developments as a direct attack on the party, accusing UDA of overstepping legal and political boundaries. He claimed that the ruling party had gone as far as setting up a regional presidential caucus made up of ODM members, an action he said violates both the Political Parties Act and the ODM constitution.
The government cautions that stopping imports now would place more than 3.5 million people at risk of hunger. Rising consumption levels and weather-related production challenges, the State says, have worsened the supply gap, making emergency imports essential
The ruling follows a long-running dispute over payments and enforces an arbitration award that had already been converted into a court decree.
Police said the Nyamakima operation was carefully planned and executed, noting that such areas remain key targets due to high trade activity that can be used to hide illegal dealings. Officers added that continued patrols and intelligence-led actions are being stepped up to block drug movement routes.
The opposition accused IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan of illegally extending Smartmatic’s contract and demanded the decision be reversed. They argued that Marjan’s approval to let the company handle next year’s election was wrong
The temporary order ensures that the levy will not take effect until the court completes a full hearing of the petition, which raises questions about fairness, constitutional compliance, and the levy’s sudden expansion to new sectors.
Born in 1979 in Kenya, Ochuodho is the eleventh of twelve children. According to the Royal British Legion, her father was a civil engineer, and her mother ran small businesses to support the family.
In a detailed statement on Wednesday, Duale said the CBA currently ready for signing applies only to about 150 clinical officers employed directly by the Ministry of Health, a small fraction of the country’s clinical workforce.
The NPS said the deaths, alongside numerous serious injuries and destruction of property, mark a grim start to the year and signal a crisis that demands immediate, collective and decisive action.
Speaking in response to an appeal by Mama Ida Odinga for unity and consultation within ODM, Sifuna said he had taken her words to heart and was committed to preserving the party’s cohesion in line with the values of its late leader, Raila Odinga.
According to a new analysis by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) up to 25 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are now in need of humanitarian food assistance.
In a statement issued under its Mulika Mjengo platform, AAK president George Ndegwa said the incident exposed persistent gaps in development control and enforcement that must be urgently addressed.
The charge sheet indicates that Juma Mwinyifaki Juma faces trafficking charges involving 2,601 grams of methamphetamine, valued at Sh20.8 million. Peter Kipng’etich Tonui and Mustafa Salim Johari are charged with conspiracy to traffic narcotic drugs.
Nine suspects, including five National Registration Bureau officers, have been charged in Nairobi over an alleged ID fraud scheme, after raids recovered forged documents and stamps. Investigations are ongoing.
Mama Ida recalled Raila’s hands-on approach to party management, describing him as a firm but fair leader who believed in collective decision-making and constant engagement with party members and the public.
To improve government coordination and accountability, Ruto said a legal framework guiding the fight against alcohol and drug abuse will soon be finalized.
The Mombasa Governor said the region was engaging in sober and inclusive discussions guided by collective interests, stressing that Coast leaders are determined to move forward as one bloc.
The ODM SG recalled Raila’s pivotal role in Kenya’s Second Liberation, emphasizing his contributions as the father of multiparty democracy and the 2010 Constitution that introduced devolution. According to Sifuna, Raila envisioned a political landscape where parties maintained their distinct identities and citizens enjoyed genuine freedom of expression.
The County Government Workers Union Kenya has given SRC and governors seven days to address alleged pay discrimination, warning of a nationwide strike that could disrupt services in all 47 counties.
Principal Secretary, State Department for Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action, said the convention “demonstrates Africa's leadership efforts in ending violence against women and girls globally.”
In a statement issued on January 7, 2025, the Kenya Wildlife Service has asked the public to report any sightings via Toll Free 0800 597 000 or WhatsApp 0726 610 509.
Speaking at City Hall on Tuesday, Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge explained that the waiver was extended to accommodate landowners who turned up before the previous deadline.
In a deeply personal message, his elder brother Oburu Odinga described the pain of loss and the closeness they shared, saying they “grew up as twins, sharing so much of life, laughter, and understanding.”
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, police confirmed through an X post that four more AK-47 rifles and 25 rounds of ammunition were turned in, pushing the cumulative total over the past year to 567 firearms.
UDA will now hold party nominations in all three wards on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The winners will represent the party in the by-elections slated for February 26, 2026.
In the statement titled “In Loving Memory,” the Odinga family said they were deeply grateful to all who supported them “during this profoundly painful time following the passing of our beloved Baba Raila Amolo Odinga.”
Law enforcement will be stepped up at unregulated border points and major transport corridors, while county governments are expected to assist with rehabilitation and reintegration programs for those affected by substance abuse.
Galgallo was laid to rest on Tuesday at Lang’ata Muslim Cemetery following prayers at Masjid Nuur Mosque in South C. Friends, relatives, and community members attended, calling for compensation and urgent recovery efforts at the disaster site.