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Nairobi County has approved a School Feeding Policy, legally securing daily Dishi na County meals for 316,000 learners and planning expansion to more schools in informal settlements.
Bagaka and Mogesa arrived at a Russian recruitment centre in Yaroslavl on September 27, 2025, while Gititu joined them a month later on October 28.
The new postings include Kosiom Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Ambassador to Copenhagen, Denmark, and Elias Bare Shill as Deputy Ambassador to Mogadishu, Somalia. Ambassador Joseph Warui has been redeployed to Moscow, Russia, while Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Nur is set to take up his position in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
A Kwale court has sentenced Jackson Waweru Mwai to 20 years in prison for defiling a 12-year-old girl in Kinango, underscoring Kenya’s tough stance on sexual offences against minors.
The World Bank Board approved the project, committing approximately Sh29.5 billion over five years to support its implementation. The government has already begun the final phase of fund disbursement in eight counties, which is expected to conclude within two weeks.
The government has disbursed Sh139.5 million in NYOTA start-up grants to 5,880 young entrepreneurs in Mombasa, Kwale and Taita-Taveta, pairing capital with training to boost youth jobs and businesses.
Strategic advisor Fredrick Okang’o warns that political pressure, funding gaps and early attacks on IEBC risk undermining Kenya’s 2027 General Election despite existing legal and technical capacity.
Police in Machakos Township arrested five suspected burglars after a Kitui Road break-in, recovering household and commercial items. The NPS credits public tips and routine patrols for the swift operation.
The programme, backed by a Sh50 billion budget, brings together major environmental repair works and large infrastructure upgrades aimed at fixing decades of damage to the Nairobi River and its tributaries.
Ibrahim, a fish trader, vanished nearly two weeks ago after being taken off a Nairobi-bound bus while transporting Sh17 million in cash.
City Hall has now invited tenders for a contractor to create a local physical and land use plan specifically for Westlands. This framework will regulate future projects and ensure that development aligns with the neighbourhood’s intended layout.
Witnesses said the fire is believed to have started when a gas cylinder that was leaking caught fire. The flames then spread to a nearby gas cylinder depot, causing several other cylinders to explode one after another as the fire intensified.
Speaking on a Radio Generation interview on Friday, leadership and governance expert Peter Mbae said the country was already entering an election cycle, warning that confidence in the electoral referee was fragile.
In a letter dated February 4, 2026, and sent to Consumer Federation of Kenya Secretary General Stephen Mutoro, JSC Secretary Winfridah Mokaya explained that ongoing legal processes and a parliamentary review prevent the commission from taking action.
Russia continues to demand Ukraine cede the remaining areas of the Donbas region it does not control. Ukraine, on the other hand, is seeking robust assurances from the United States and European allies to prevent further attacks if a peace deal is agreed.
Mucendu likens ODM to a majority shareholder whose exit would collapse the coalition, raising questions about power, identity and succession in Kenyan politics.
The arrests come amid rising alarm over human trafficking in Kenya, which ranks among the highest in Africa for such crimes.
Reports indicate that a teargas canister was thrown into the church, halting proceedings, while several vehicles inside the compound were damaged. Fortunately, no injuries were immediately reported.
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) reported that officers discovered the consignment on Wednesday morning while it was being transported from Kampala to Nairobi on a Mash Poa bus.
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem) says the drought is endangering livelihoods in at least 23 counties, putting pastoralists and local communities at serious risk.
The move is expected to revitalize the industry, boost incomes in Meru, and limit exploitation by cartels that dominated airport exports.
President Donald Trump has warned that the US could strike Iran if no agreement is reached. The US has sent thousands of troops to the region, along with what Trump calls an “armada,” which includes an aircraft carrier, additional warships, and fighter jets.
The party claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta, acting as Azimio Council Chairman, moved to implement the reshuffle without involving all coalition members.
The family has previously suffered loss, following the death of Moses’ sibling, Janet Njoki, in 2022.
In recent months, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recorded a spike in complaints from Kenyans who traveled abroad under misleading arrangements. Some were sent on the wrong visa type, while others were deceived about the work awaiting them.
Governor Badilisha told the senators that the stalling of the JM Memorial County Referral Hospital is a result of terminating the contract with the contractor (Blue Valley Enterprise LTD) and transferring the services to the Department of Defense (DOD).
KTDA has confirmed Nyamira tea factories will retain the Sh24 per kilo green leaf rate, citing weak prices and low absorption, while urging farmers to maintain quality and deliveries for future gains.
Registrar of Political Parties John Cox Lorionokou outlines Kenya’s party membership and coalition rules, warning elected leaders they risk losing seats if they switch parties mid‑term.
Online activists faced arrests under cybercrime and terrorism laws, while journalists reporting on demonstrations were subjected to physical attacks, according to HRW.
In a statement, Ruth Odinga said the backlash against Sifuna intensified after his interview on Citizen TV, where he raised concerns about the source of funds used in recent ODM-linked public conventions, including the high cost of helicopters, large tents and branded merchandise.