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Uganda’s Electoral Commission has postponed all district-level elections in Butebo District after disruptions led to the loss and destruction of ballot papers, citing the need to protect the integrity of the vote.
The operation was carried out by a joint team drawn from the Anti-Narcotics Unit, the Transnational Organised Crime Unit and Kiembeni Police Station. The officers moved in on a house concealed behind a high perimeter wall, pointing to efforts by the suspects to keep their activities hidden.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has yet to issue an official response on the outlook. However, it is expected to publish its February three-month forecast covering the long rains season from March to May.
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Ruto said he was pleased to see a growing number of skilled professionals taking part in the programme, noting that their expertise is critical to its success.
The petition refers to a 2021 High Court ruling by Justice George Mrima in Okoiti v Judicial Service Commission & others, which found that tribunal appointments by the Executive infringe on the right to a fair hearing. This ruling was later upheld by the Court of Appeal on February 21, 2025.
The court ruled that even informal online exchanges can create enforceable agreements if the core elements of a contract are present.
Documents presented by IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan to the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Implementation Oversight (CIOC) show that the shortfall could affect payment of election officials, which alone requires Sh7.63 billion.
During an interview on Thursday, Gachagua said the audit should include all disbursements from the Constituency Development Fund and the Equalisation Fund.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said those repatriated were victims of deceitful networks that exploit Kenyans, despite Nairobi’s clear position against involvement in the war.
The JSC said this expansion is expected to enhance the court’s capacity to deal with the existing backlog of cases and improve access to justice through the timely hearing and determination of appeals.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Thursday announced that the Ministry of Education has procured a total of 11,867,325 textbooks for Grade 10, reinforcing the government’s policy of providing core learning materials at a ratio of one book per learner.
KCAA said it will continue to work with KAWU and other stakeholders to find a mutually acceptable solution while maintaining safety and operational efficiency in Kenya’s airspace.
Chadema says Airtel Tanzania blocked a phone number used for its anniversary fundraising, demanding the Airtel Money account be reopened and warning the move undermines democratic and consumer rights.
The Sh16 billion project by Taifa Gas Investments SEZ Limited is now about 80 percent complete and is expected to be ready by March this year.
In a notice dated January 22 and issued by the party’s National Elections Board (NEB), UDA invited qualified and interested members to register as participants in the UDA Aspirants’ Forum, a body mandated to guide the party’s nomination process ahead of the next general election.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the proposed measures are intended to ease cash-flow pressures, unlock reinvestment, and address long-standing concerns by exporters over delayed VAT refunds and high levies that have constrained growth.
Speaking to the Senate County Public Accounts Committee in Mombasa, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu singled out Tana River, Trans Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet and Busia counties for failing to form the Transition to Accrual Accounting Committees. She said the omissions have created significant hurdles for these counties in following the official transition guidelines.
Party officials said the changes are part of a broader effort to streamline leadership, draw from seasoned political hands, and close a chapter marked by protracted internal wrangles and legal battles.
The shortfall includes Sh33.2 billion owed for December and Sh35.27 billion for January, following a late November allocation released only last month.
Urban planner Patrick Silili Adolwa says Kenya’s transport crisis stems from weak policy, coordination and mindset, not infrastructure, warning Nairobi risks losing global competitiveness and AFCON readiness.
CS Murkomen said the move aims to curb the rising use of Lake Victoria and Lake Turkana by traffickers moving drugs and illegal alcohol across borders.
The revision aligns with Kenya’s broader refugee inclusion agenda under the 2021 Refugees Act, which promotes participation, integration, and access to services.
Vladimir Putin says Russia received a personal invitation from Donald Trump to join a US-backed ‘Peace Council’ and proposes Sh129 billion from frozen Russian assets to support Gaza relief efforts.
The exhibition featured 21 Indian companies from both private and public sectors, presenting a variety of defence platforms, systems, and production capabilities. The showcase underlined India’s Make in India programme and its readiness to export defence equipment to partner countries.
The DJ faced charges of counselling his wife, Sharon Njeri Mwangi, to take her own life on July 29, 2022, at Kariobangi South in Buruburu Sub-County. He was also accused of neglecting to prevent a felony, with prosecutors claiming he did not take reasonable measures to stop the suicide.
At Malindi Water and Sewerage Company, non-revenue water rose sharply from 16 per cent in the previous year to 42 per cent in 2024/2025. Committee chair Godfrey Osotsi pressed officials for explanations about how such a large increase could happen without accountability measures in place.
Trial judge Diana Kavedza said five witnesses are expected to take the stand on the first day of the hearing. She also directed defence lawyer Chacha Mwita and his client to properly arrange photographic exhibits, including pictures showing alleged bullet holes on vehicles, noting that this would help the court move faster during the trial.
The court also cancelled all decisions linked to the establishment of the offices and the appointment of the individuals, effectively invalidating the actions taken by the first and second respondents in the matter.
Speaking in an interview with Radio Generation, Estonian Ambassador to Kenya Daniel Schaer said the embassy demonstrates Estonia’s commitment to building relations with the country.
UDA has ordered repeat grassroots elections in select polling centres across 42 counties, with registration open until February 21, 2026 and fresh polls set for March 7 and March 28, 2026.