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Despite these plans, the National Assembly’s Labour and Social Protection Committee has raised concerns that some elderly citizens, orphans, vulnerable children, and persons with severe disabilities may miss their monthly stipends unless the Treasury releases Sh16.958 billion under Supplementary Budget II.
The PS warned that irrigation might not be practical for small-scale farming in northern counties like Garissa and Mandera due to extreme temperatures, saline soils, and limited rainfall.
Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei reported that committees handled 65 Bills out of 99 presented, processed 37 legislative proposals, and approved 16 for publication. In addition, the committees held 1,323 sittings and vetted 95 State and public officers, demonstrating a high level of legislative and oversight activity.
The East African Legislative Assembly lawmaker said the nomination reflects Ida Odinga’s decades of leadership and dedication to public service.
Wetang’ula reminded legislators of their constitutional responsibility over public finances, noting that they hold the ‘power of the purse.’ He urged Members to carefully examine the Estimates and numerical adjustments during budget deliberations, ensuring that budget figures accurately reflect policy priorities.
The Judicial Service Commission oversees the recruitment, discipline, and supervision of judicial officers, making impartiality among its members crucial to maintaining trust in the justice system.
Reflecting on her long professional partnership with her father, Winnie said she had worked closely with him for over 15 years, supporting him through various political roles.
Bobi Wine is still in hiding nearly two weeks after Uganda’s disputed January 15, 2026 presidential election, as military efforts to locate him continue.
Masengeli represented the Inspector-General of the National Police Service (IG-NPS), Douglas Kanja, during the visit, which came a day after the killings of Boma Location Chief Abdifatah Ghani and Hulugho Primary School teacher Peter Musili.
Speaking at the 2026 Legislative Retreat in Naivasha, Wetang'ula urged lawmakers to concentrate on systemic and material audit matters rather than minor, explainable discrepancies.
The directive follows findings in the Auditor-General’s report for the 2024/25 financial year, which revealed glaring lapses in recovery of the loans issued to county officials.
VOCAL Africa, led by their CEO Hussein Khalid and affected families, said Kenyans had been lured, deceived and, or coerced into dangerous military engagements, after travelling abroad in search of work.
TSC said the approach is aimed at safeguarding teachers and ensuring uninterrupted teaching and learning in schools across Kenya.
According to ICPAC, there is a 45 per cent chance of wetter-than-normal rainfall across much of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, central and western Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, northern Somalia, and Djibouti.
CS Mbadi highlighted the country’s strong performance across key sectors including agriculture, services, construction, and trade.
The appointments, made under Article 166(1)(b) of the Constitution, were published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated January 27, 2026.
The Commission highlighted several challenges that informed the decision, including the absence of Commissioners between January 2023 and July 2025, which delayed policy decisions and approval of the Boundary Review Operations Plan (BROP).
The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Governor Amos Nyaribo, who is facing both political and corruption challenges.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview, Kioni said unity in the opposition depends on how strong each party is on its own. He noted that parties are first focusing on building their structures and leadership before moving to joint political arrangements.
Kioni praised former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his ability to mobilise resources, describing him as “a very good fundraiser for political activities.” According to Kioni, Kenyatta’s strength came from public trust, saying, “once people believe in you, you become a very easy person to raise funds for.”
The problem is not new, as Kenya has previously recorded cases of citizens being mistreated or dying while working in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the National Police Service (NPS) said the arrests followed a swift, joint operation by officers from Dagahaley Police Station and the Dadaab Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
In its draft 2026 Budget Policy Statement, the Treasury highlighted that introducing systems allowing voters to cast ballots remotely could face resistance and might not gain public support under the current circumstances.
Analysis of the data which is contained in the Technical Working group of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including the Femicide report, reveals that women aged 30–44 bear the brunt of these killings, largely because intimate partner violence remains a leading cause.
Speaking during an interview with Radio Generation, Kioni said his main mission as Secretary General was to revive the party, resolve internal disputes, and ensure it remained active and ready for the future.
The summons comes after the police chief failed to arrest Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit, who has repeatedly ignored committee orders to explain how billions allocated to the county during the 2023/24 financial year were spent.
A Mombasa court sentenced 21-year-old Al Haji Majaliwa to 20 years in prison for repeatedly defiling a 14-year-old girl, after medical and witness evidence proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
The family gathering follows Brooklyn Beckham’s statement last week in which he said he did not wish to reconcile with his parents and accused them of attacking him and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham in the media.
The Meteorology Bill, 2023 will replace the existing Department of Meteorology with a semi-independent Kenya Meteorological Services Authority, tasked with regulating, coordinating, and delivering meteorological services nationwide.
PSC needs Sh50 million per year to rent additional office space for staff currently working in crowded offices. In the long term, the commission intends to seek Sh800 million for a development budget to construct a new office block at Harambee House.