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Ida's heartfelt reflection momentarily shifted the formal tone of the vetting, revealing the personal dimension behind her public service aspirations. Ida expressed sincere appreciation to President William Samoei Ruto for trusting her with the role of Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Following careful evaluation, the panel shortlisted 13 candidates for the chairperson role and 109 for the members’ positions. Interviews for the chairperson post are set to begin on March 2, with six candidates scheduled to appear on the first day starting at 10 am.
According to the DCI, the arrests followed actionable intelligence gathered over time, allowing officers to identify and move in on individuals suspected to be at the center of violent and drug-related activities.
Kagwe told lawmakers that the Ministry has been allocated Sh75.49 billion under the 2026 Budget Policy Statement, which accounts for 2.7 percent of the Sh2.8 trillion national budget. He argued that this amount does not match the weight of a sector that drives the economy and supports millions of livelihoods.
Mama Ida explained that her wealth is separate from that of the family of her late husband, Raila Odinga. She made it clear that while she has an interest in some family assets, her declared net worth only reflects what belongs to her personally.
The arrests are part of a coordinated effort across 16 African nations to dismantle the networks behind high-yield investment schemes, mobile money fraud, and fraudulent mobile loan platforms.
KEG described the assault on Odikor, who is a member of the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya, as a clear breach of media freedom, professional conduct and human dignity.
The California-born actor revealed last year that he had been diagnosed with ALS, the most common form of motor neurone disease. In the months that followed, he used his voice to raise awareness about the condition and its impact.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen led the tributes, describing the Society as “our integral partner in advancing the rule of law, accountability, and public order.”
Murkomen said the move comes after a series of incidents where political events were disrupted by teargas, although the National Police Service has denied involvement.
A 23-year-old man is detained for 30 days as DCI homicide and forensic teams probe the alleged premeditated killings of two women in Nyeri and possible links to more cases.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Dr Njenga said the size of a business should not merely be judged by staff numbers but by the bank account and the opportunity.
The Speaker outlined that the Ad Hoc Committee will comprise the Speaker as Chairperson, the Majority Leader as Vice Chairperson, the Minority Leader, the Deputy Speaker, six members from the Majority Coalition, and five from the Minority Coalition.
During court proceedings on Thrusday, Amanya affirmed that his plea was made voluntarily, saying it was free from any form of pressure, threat, or coercion.
In June last year, a coordinated operation in Central Kenya, led by Commissioner of Police Anthony Muriithi, identified 27 forged certificates. Four cases have been concluded, resulting in fines ranging from Sh15,000 to Sh30,000 or prison sentences of four months to one year, while the remaining cases are still before the courts.
Kanjama said returns from polling centres across the country showed that members had entrusted him with the mandate to lead the society for the next two years.
Kanjama secured the top seat after garnering 3,728 votes.
In a statement issued in Nairobi on February 19, 2026, the CMA confirmed that the offer period, which was initially set to close on February 19 at 5 p.m., will now remain open until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5 p.m.
According to the coalition, investigations into the church attack had been concluded and the perpetrators identified.
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula, set the tone for the debate clarifying that the House was addressing concerns around misinformation and digital recklessness not prohibition.
The funds cover the December 2025 and January 2026 payment cycles for households in Mandera, Turkana, Wajir, Marsabit, Garissa, Tana River, Isiolo, and Samburu counties. In addition, the February 2026 payment cycle for Mandera County—currently the hardest hit—is included in the release.
The examination confirmed that the bullet caused extensive trauma, including severe brain injury and a fractured spinal cord.
Kenya’s Teachers Service Commission has proposed a Sh422.9 billion 2026/27 budget, targeting recruitment of 16,000 teachers, intern conversions and key education reforms to ease staffing gaps in public schools.
Addressing residents in Challa town, located along the key corridor connecting Taita Taveta and Kajiado Counties, the DP stated that contractors have been cleared of pending bills and instructed to accelerate construction works while maintaining high-quality standards.
In talks with the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, governors pushed for increased equitable share funding, inclusion of UHC transition costs, and urgent steps to restore debt sustainability ahead of the 2026/27 financial year.
Minority Leader Anthony Kiragu said the agreement is designed to deliver tangible benefits for residents, from clean water and better streets to more efficient urban services.
President William Ruto has approved the upgrade of MCAs’ job groups and backed a contributory pension scheme, while confirming new financial autonomy and ward-level funding measures for county assemblies.
In a press release dated February 19, 2026, the embassy described recent media reports as a “dangerous and misleading propaganda campaign.”
The case stems from the death of Stephen Githinji Ndiuni on the night of May 24, 2020, at Equator Springs Hotel in Gwa Kung’u township, Nyandarua North Sub-County within Nyandarua County.
Democracy For The Citizens Party has written to Police IG Douglas Kanja, protesting inaction over alleged state-sponsored violence and the Witima church tear-gas incident, and plans a follow-up visit to Jogoo House.