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The registration drive comes amid heightened political activity as parties begin laying the groundwork for 2027, with early organisation seen as key to managing competitive nominations and ensuring orderly internal elections.
The operation uncovered hundreds of thousands of litres of suspected counterfeit alcohol, some bearing Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise stamps that failed verification, while others were fraudulently labelled as different legitimate products.
Contractors working in Kayole Soweto, Kahawa Soweto, Embakasi and Matopeni have been put on notice after Lot 1 of the project recorded a completion rate of just 27.3 per cent, far below the targeted 98 per cent.
The Governor raised his objections while defending Laikipia County’s 2024/25 revenue and expenditure accounts before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), arguing that such spending was inappropriate given the pressing needs of rural communities.
Progress Plus Alliance leader Arnold Maliba accuses President William Ruto’s National Infrastructure Fund of bypassing Kenya’s budget process, weakening parliamentary oversight and enabling unchecked public asset sales ahead of 2027 polls.
Speaking at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, where he presided over the disbursement of NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital, the President said the government is deliberately targeting youths who may not have had the opportunity to complete formal education.
In a letter dated Thursday, the Clerk of the National Assembly confirmed receipt of the petition and stated that it had been transmitted in line with established constitutional and statutory procedures governing petitions concerning the conduct of public office holders.
A total of 7,224 new staff members were hired during the period. Kalenjins led with 1,250 appointments, accounting for 17.3 per cent, while Kikuyus closely followed at 1,208, representing 16.7 per cent. Combined, the two groups obtained 2,458 positions, equivalent to 34 per cent of all new hires.
According to the statement, the office remains committed to ensuring that correct information is released promptly and in a timely manner. This, it said, is meant to keep the public well informed and to uphold trust in its communication.
Highlighting last year’s Sh208 billion Kenya–US Health Cooperation Framework, President Ruto said the agreement is the first of its kind worldwide under the America First Global Health Strategy.
Police recovered six mobile phones suspected to be stolen, a panga with blood stains, two knives, and a greyish kanzu that matched clothing worn by one of the attackers as captured on CCTV footage.
The initiative, called Ukatiba Caravan, will focus on engaging young voters and encouraging active participation in the democratic process.
The money was originally allocated to the County Aggregated Industrial Park, a flagship project aimed at creating jobs and boosting local economic growth. However, the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard that the funds were redirected to support a boda boda summit attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
Governance expert Alfred Omenya warns that Isaac Ruto’s role and political appearances as JSC vice chair risk eroding public trust in Kenya’s judiciary and its claims of independence.
The closure, which began on December 1, 2025 and runs until February 15, 2026, was introduced to allow close monitoring of crop maturity and to stop the sale of immature nuts. During this period, the authority focused on safeguarding quality standards while enforcing rules in key production areas.
The dam is expected to hold around 2 billion cubic metres of water, covering a 160-kilometre stretch of the river and its surrounding 9,000 square kilometres of ecosystem. Once operational, it could irrigate approximately 1.2 million acres, supporting food production and offering a lifeline for livestock farmers in the region.
Under the current framework, workers contribute a percentage of their income towards the housing programme.
The pettitioners argued that they have been serving under contract in these counties, expecting permanent appointments, while Junior Secondary School interns are being absorbed without undergoing a fresh recruitment process.
Huduma Kenya, in a notice on Wednesday, said the bulk of the uncollected documents are national IDs, with 132,083 ready for collection. This is followed by 88,963 smart driving licences and 40,615 birth certificates. The agency is urging citizens who have applied for these documents to visit the nearest Huduma Centre to pick them up.
Omenya argued that the state has a constitutional and legal duty to clearly explain what happens during security failures, rather than deflecting blame or offering vague explanations.
The detectives apprehended the suspects on Wednesday in Kawangware, an informal settlement within Dagoretti, following intelligence-led investigations into the operation of illegal clinics in the area.
Between 2022 and 2025, courts recorded 28,146 SGBV-related cases, with 20,013 concluded. Grievous harm made up the largest portion, with 17,712 cases filed and 13,869 resolved, marking the highest number of cases closed among all categories.
Operators said most boda boda motorcycles are uninsured, leaving matatu and vehicle owners exposed to heavy financial losses. They stressed that the transport sector is a major contributor to the government’s revenue and must be protected.
The meeting comes amid renewed debate over the readiness of the IEBC following recent appointments to the commission and ongoing preparations for the next general election cycle.
The manual, unveiled during a multi-agency forum, is designed to institutionalise child-sensitive approaches when handling children who appear in the justice system as victims, witnesses or those in conflict with the law.
The Auditor General’s report warned that the utility faces a “material uncertainty related to going concern,” citing a negative working capital of Sh532.7 million.
In a judgement delivered by Resident Magistrate Hon. Flavian Mulama, Diana Akinyi Simiyu was found guilty of trafficking in persons contrary to Section 3(1) as read with Section 3(5) of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act, 2010. The court ruled that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Ghana was the penultimate stop on the US influencer's live-streamed, 20-country tour of Africa, which wrapped up on Tuesday.
Kenya Wildlife Service arrested three suspects in Lokichar, Turkana, seizing 42kg of ivory plus leopard and python skins, days after a Namanga sting that netted tusks worth about Sh11 million.
The agreement also supports clinical trials and advanced research, offering county doctors opportunities to participate in high-quality studies while improving patient care and strengthening professional capacity.