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The audit further shows that only six counties did not register new hiring during the period, meaning most devolved units expanded their workforce without clear staffing guidance.
The recovered goods include three motorcycles, a 65-inch Hisense television set, a 12-kilogramme Menghas gas cylinder, a double-burner gas cooker, assorted mobile phones, and various motorcycle spare parts.
Wavinya emphasized that the administration’s top priority remains protecting and cleaning the dam. She said the county has invested in initiatives to monitor water quality and stop pollution from reaching the reservoir.
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), in a statement released in the early hours of Sunday, said the resumption follows successful emergency response operations, including fire suppression, site containment, and safety assessments.
IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon will appear before lawmakers on Tuesday to brief them on the commission’s status. Parliament says MPs will question the commission on boundary review, voter registration, voter education, electoral technology, and whether current laws and policies are adequate.
Oburu confirmed that the family discussion would include Raila Odinga’s elder son, Raila Junior, and his sister Winnie, adding that the process is meant to promote understanding and care.
Of the nine counties that appeared before the committee between Monday and Wednesday this week, none had fully complied, an issue previously highlighted by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu.
Kalonzo pointed out that these challenges are not only the result of limited national attention or budget constraints but also reflect weaknesses in how resources have been managed and distributed over the years.
During the raid, detectives recovered 150 mobile phones, 16 tablets, and six laptops. A Ugandan national arrested in Shauri Moyo had 75 mobile phones packed in three boxes sealed with yellow tape, along with two laptops. Police said she is suspected of linking buyers in Uganda to receivers in Kenya.
The ministry also condemned the use of children in such content, saying instructing them to react or comment on abusive scenarios amounts to child abuse and can cause lasting psychological harm.
The LAPF Board oversees the management of pension and provident funds for employees of local authorities. Appointments and changes to the board fall under the National Treasury’s mandate and are formalized through the Kenya Gazette.
Authorities implemented traffic management measures, directing motorists to use alternative routes, including Lang’ata Road, and warned the public to avoid the area due to the extreme danger posed by the fuel fire. Residents nearby were advised to remain alert as emergency operations continued.
The funding combines contributions from the World Bank, which is providing Sh5.7 billion through its International Development Association, KfW Germany contributing Sh1.2 billion, and Sh4.2 billion from the counties themselves.
Emergency teams from the Kenya Airports Authority, alongside police and the Kenya Red Cross, rushed to the scene to tackle the fire and control the traffic chaos. Access to the area has been restricted to allow first responders to operate safely, and motorists have been directed to alternative routes.
Police stations are fully equipped law enforcement centers led by an Officer Commanding Station (OCS). They handle serious crimes including robbery, homicide, assault, and sexual offences, and usually manage smaller posts nearby.
Sheria Mtaani urged Chief Justice Koome to consider a more flexible approach that would allow magistrates to complete cases they had substantially managed or where judgments were reserved before stepping down.
Ahmednasir criticized the Court for being controlled by just seven judges, arguing that without reforms, his return would signal acceptance of the current system and silence his advocacy against what he terms the trade of “JurisPESA” among judges.
Key discussions focused on supporting Kenya’s coffee and leather industries, sectors that play a major role in generating employment and sustaining the economy. The leaders also explored strategies for enhancing technical training colleges to equip young people with practical skills for the job market.
Despite this temporary lift, 128 vehicles previously identified as non-compliant remain prohibited from operating. Details of these vehicles are publicly available on the NTSA website.
Kenya has been selected as the only African host of the 2026 ARISS programme, giving students and citizens nationwide a rare chance to speak directly with astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
The plan will initially benefit 130,000 caregivers over the next three years, with both caregivers and persons with disabilities receiving Sh2,000 every month. Over five years, the programme seeks to expand to reach 500,000 persons with disabilities, with annual costs rising to Sh12 billion when fully implemented.
If approved by Parliament, Ida will replace Ababu Namwamba, who was earlier in the week reappointed as Kenya's Ambassador to Uganda.
Senior government officials said the SaniBook responds to a problem Kenya has faced for years, where good sanitation ideas exist but are not properly recorded, shared or expanded to benefit more communities.
The company said on Thursday that the 700-megawatt project aligns with Kenya’s push to expand affordable and clean energy capacity to support industrial growth and wider economic development.
Authorities said voluntary disarmament remains a central part of the government’s security approach, aimed at reducing violence while encouraging cooperation between communities and law enforcement rather than force.
The ruling followed an oral application by Senior Counsel Paul Muite and Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia, representing advocates for Nguruman Limited. They argued that the two-year prohibition had served its purpose, allowing sufficient time for reflection and appreciation of the relationship between the judiciary and legal practitioners.
Kindiki urged that all professionals and regulatory authorities, at both county and national levels, be held responsible for lapses under their watch.
The concern emerged after the Auditor General’s report highlighted unpaid claims totaling more than Sh220 million for the year ending June 2023, a clear breach of contractual timelines.
The statement, signed by Lamu County Governor and UDA 2nd Deputy Party Leader Issa Timamy, said the court decision touching on the alleged merger was no longer relevant.
Ruto outlined the benefits of privatisation and divestment, describing them as strategies that raise resources, improve corporate governance, and expand ownership of public assets to ordinary citizens. Highlighting the Kenya Pipeline IPO, he said the move allows Kenyans from all financial backgrounds to hold a stake in a key national asset.