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Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Lands on March 17, 2026, Principal Secretary Nixon Korir said the revised budget has increased significantly from Sh10.76 billion to Sh13.31 billion, driven largely by the need to scale up development expenditure.
The changes include new appointments in trade and governance, alongside a reassignment in agriculture. The nominees now await approval by the County Assembly following the executive order issued on March 16, 2026.
The report shows that Kenyatta National Hospital had 1,136 staff receiving salaries through alternative arrangements, the highest among all 511 institutions reviewed.
Police in Mombasa have arrested two men and recovered an AK-47 rifle stolen from an officer during a March 14 robbery in Maganda, as detectives pursue additional suspects.
The advisory comes as the country continues to experience floods as a results of heavy rainfall, with the flood fatalities now standing at 71 after Interior ministry confirmed three more fatalities recorded in Nairobi, one in Eastern and one in the Coast region.
The President stressed that he would not allow the hospital to be taken hostage, and added that those involved in fraudulent activities had been removed and would face legal action.
UDA has announced nomination dates, fees and portal registration rules for aspirants in the Emurua Dikirr MP race and Porro and Endo ward by-elections, ahead of IEBC polls set for May 14, 2026.
The Affordable Housing Board has warned Kenyans that Brightwood Apartments is not linked to the Boma Yangu program, urging the public to avoid payments, verify adverts, and use official contacts only.
Peter Wamoto, outgoing Board chair, told the Senate Devolution Committee on Monday that the office shutdown was an unlawful attempt to undermine the Board’s constitutional independence.
The outstanding legal fees are linked to court matters dating back to 2013. MPs said the commission must hold discussions with the affected law firms and work out an arrangement on settling the bills that have accumulated over time.
The funding, Tuju explained, was meant to support a hospitality venture, including the construction of 15 to 20 villas, which would generate revenue to repay the loan. He added that there was already clear demand for the development, with prospective buyers, including regional figures, showing interest and paying deposits even before full disbursement.
Investigators said the suspect is believed to have carried out the crime on March 12, 2026, and hails from Ngushui Village in Murinduko Location, Mwea Constituency. The DCI confirmed that multiple leads are being pursued in a bid to apprehend him and stressed that public cooperation is crucial in bringing him to justice.