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To address the shortage, Murkomen said the government aims to station at least 20 NPRs in each of the nine locations affected by insecurity. This will initially raise the number to 180 while preparations continue for additional recruitment.
Northern Kenya, including Wajir County, has long faced recurrent droughts, but climate change and consecutive failed rainy seasons have intensified these dry spells over the last decade.
The Deputy Governor warned that if rationing is routine in the county’s main town, the situation in distant settlements is even more challenging.
The memorandum of understanding, signed on March 7, 2025, by President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, created a five-member committee led by Agnes Zani. Other members include Fatuma Ibrahim, Kevin Kiarie, Gabriel Oguda, and Javas Bigambo.
Gatwiri recalled how her first attempt to report Mwenda missing at Timau Police Station in Buuri West Sub-County was dismissed.
Sifuna said attempts to challenge his position outside formal procedures are invalid. He emphasised that ODM’s constitution clearly sets out how leadership changes should happen, including through a National Delegates Convention (NDC) if necessary.
The Commission said Marjan’s exit concludes his time at the IEBC and sets the stage for appointing an interim CEO to manage day-to-day operations.
Figures released by Kindiki show the growing interest in elective positions within the party. He noted that 149 aspirants are seeking 47 gubernatorial seats, 279 are eyeing the 47 elected senator positions, 323 are contesting for 47 woman representative posts, 1,372 are vying for the 290 National Assembly constituencies, and 10,230 hopefuls are competing for the 1,450 ward representative seats.
The list of shortlisted candidates includes former Nyeri Woman Representative Priscilla Nyokabi, Supreme Court Registrar Letizia Wachira, as well as experienced advocates, magistrates and legal scholars.
The IEBC noted that it will, in due course, announce an interim replacement who will assume the role of Acting CEO and Commission Secretary to ensure continuity at the Secretariat.
The leadership revamp saw Suna East MP and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed removed from his position as Secretary General. He has been replaced by ODM’s Suba South MP Caroli Omondi.
Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo welcomed the government’s intervention, saying residents, especially pastoralist communities, have endured repeated attacks for a long time. He said criminals have continued to steal livestock, kill innocent people and escape without facing consequences.
A Turkish tycoon and a compatriot were charged in a Mombasa court with terrorism-linked offences, illegal firearm possession and assault, as prosecutors sought strict bond terms over security and flight-risk concerns.
Ruth stressed that the ten-point agenda cannot be separated from the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee report, which she described as central to restoring public trust.
According to the ministry, the Bill represents Kenya’s first comprehensive trade law, designed to bring together the national government, county governments and the private sector in the management of trade-related matters.
The policy provides a comprehensive framework to guide the adoption, regulation, and expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, while strengthening infrastructure, boosting local manufacturing, and ensuring social inclusivity.
The Machakos County Emergency and Disaster Operations Centre received a distress call at approximately 11:03 pm reporting the fire outbreak.
In a statement, COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli said FKE’s commentary on statutory contributions was deeply irresponsible and contradicted the law, which mandates full implementation of the NSSF Act, 2013.
In a statement on Tuesday, Bobi Wine said the armed personnel, who first vandalised the property on January 23, had returned late Monday night and now fully control the house, its grounds, and surrounding areas.
Parents and local residents accused the school of negligence, claiming delayed medical attention and poor handling of student health emergencies, prompting police to intervene and disperse demonstrations outside the school.
According to the statement released on Tuesday by the National Police Service (NPS), the recovery followed follow-up investigations into the theft of electrical devices and cables belonging to Kenya Power.
The development follows the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Government of Kenya and Athari Global, a diaspora-owned firm based in Canada, to advance the Muuguzi Majuu Programme.
The Senate’s CPAC has ordered the Auditor-General to audit all 47 counties within seven days to establish exact arrears in unpaid salaries, pensions and statutory deductions, starting with Bungoma’s multi-billion shilling backlog.
Analyst Dismas Mokua warns that high turnover among elected leaders continues to weaken institutional memory and distort voter expectations.
The Kenya Kwanza administration is turning to privatisation as it struggles with limited funds for development. Budget projections for the 2025–26 financial year show expected revenue of Sh3.32 trillion, much of which is already committed to fixed costs.
DCI officers in Mombasa arrested two men in a Nyali raid that seized 250g of heroin and uncovered alleged links to child trafficking networks spanning Mombasa, Malindi and Nairobi. Investigations continue.
Prof. PLO Lumumba says Kenya’s Constituency Development Fund has become a political slush fund, rewarding handouts over ideas, entrenching incumbents, and weakening genuine parties and policy-based competition.
Figures released by the party show that 139 aspirants are aiming for the 47 governor seats, while 240 hopefuls have expressed interest in the 47 Senate positions. A further 274 party members are seeking nomination for the Women Representative seats across the counties.
According to Lumumba, elections are carried out under a cloud of suspicion, fueled by perceived influence from the incumbent administration and weak institutional confidence.
The case was filed by Nairobi resident Rogers Monda, who says authorities have failed to stop a steady rise in fatal accidents and violent incidents involving boda boda riders.