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Speaking on Sunday during an interdenominational church service in Maemba, Sigowet Soin, Kericho County, Kindiki said measures had been intensified to ensure every learner is in class before the end of the week.
The service said the Regional Police Commander for Central directed officers from the Nyeri Criminal Investigations Office to secure the scene and commence investigations, while the Inspector General ordered the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) to conduct parallel inquiries.
Gachagua alleged that more than 15 police officers, armed with AK-47 rifles and tear gas canisters, descended on the church, injuring congregants, including women and children.
This comes after the former Deputy President and clerics attending service at Witima ACK Church Othaya in Nyeri county on Sunday were forced to leave the church premises after chaos erupted, allegedly when individuals in plain clothes, suspected to be officers arrived at the church and started lobbing teargas.
His remarks come after former Deputy President and clerics attending service at Witima ACK Church Othaya in Nyeri county on Sunday were forced to leave the church premises after chaos erupted, allegedly when individuals in plain clothes, suspected to be officers arrived at the church and started lobbing teargas.
Kindiki’s remarks come a day after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua declared that he would abolish the Social Health Authority (SHA) and scrap the Affordable Housing initiative if elected president in 2027.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary noted that President William Ruto continues to rely on prayers and counsel from religious leaders as he steers the country’s development agenda.
The Wiper leader said he was holding the Inspector General of Police and all those involved responsible for the safety of Gachagua, his team, and civilians who were said to be inside the church.
Muthoni stressed that transparency and collaboration between government institutions, the media, and the public are key to achieving inclusive and sustainable development.
According to detectives, the operation was mounted after officers received intelligence indicating that a group of traffickers was planning to conclude an illegal ivory transaction with a prospective buyer.
The society rejected the militarization of civilian spaces and warned against the use of national security as a justification for violence against unarmed civilians.
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.