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The engagement, organised by the National Treasury and Economic Planning in collaboration with the State Department for Children’s Services, provided a platform for residents and key stakeholders to review and give input on regulations that will guide the establishment and management of the Child Welfare Fund
PS Raymond Omollo said the Wajir Stadium project has already created employment for more than 400 people daily and is expected to reach substantial completion by mid-May.
Inspector General Douglas Kanja presented the request to the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security on March 12, 2026, telling MPs that the National Police Service currently has 104,087 officers and staff drawn from the Kenya Police Service, the Administration Police Service, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Appearing before the Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni explained that the funds were withdrawn under Article 223 of the Constitution and must now be formally approved through Supplementary Estimates No.1 for the 2025/26 financial year.
The ruling comes after a lower court had previously allowed the auction of the properties as part of the enforcement of a multi-billion shilling debt, a decision that Tuju and Dari Limited now seek to challenge.
The DP also assured the public that security arrangements have been reinforced along all rally routes to protect participants and spectators throughout the four-day event.
Kenya currently consumes approximately 600,000 metric tonnes of edible oils annually, but more than 90 to 95 percent of that demand is met through imports. Government figures show the country spent more than Sh145 billion on imported edible oils in 2022 alone, a cost officials say can be significantly reduced through local production.
Anti-Narcotics Unit detectives seized 180kg of suspected narcotic drugs worth Sh5.4 million in Ng’alalya, Mavoko, arresting two suspects as a third escaped. The DCI says investigations are ongoing.
The African Union has condemned a reported drone strike in Goma that killed civilians, including a UNICEF worker, urging restraint, civilian protection and an impartial investigation into the incident.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Wine said the officers were paraded before the Police Court and dismissed from the Uganda Police Force with disgrace for assisting him in allegedly escaping from his residence during a period of heightened security operations.
The State Department for Youth Affairs is rolling out a new NYOTA Project phase in five counties, offering induction and 20-day socio-emotional skills training to boost youth employability and entrepreneurship.
MP Kuria explained that the Controller of Budget’s approval is not required for spending from the Fund because it is not part of the Consolidated Fund. Funds created through Acts of Parliament operate differently from regular government accounts, he said.
Under the new rules, professors and research professors employed on permanent and pensionable terms will retire at the age of 70 years. Those living with a disability will be allowed to serve until the age of 75 years.
Before his appointment, M’maka served as Chief Manager for Intelligence Collection at KRA, a position he assumed in August 2025. In that role, he oversaw intelligence gathering and analysis aimed at supporting the authority’s tax enforcement initiatives.
CS Kagwe said that exports of meat and other animal products have been interrupted by fighting that has persisted for roughly two weeks, affecting Kenyan suppliers who depend on these markets.
Sifuna’s legal challenge comes after the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) decided earlier this year to oust him from the key leadership position.
Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi links his National Assembly suspension to his push for accountability over Social Health Authority funds and gaps in nearly 26 hospitals, while denying politically driven assault claims.
CS Murkomen said preparations for the shift are already underway to ensure that officers continue receiving healthcare without disruption.
According to NGEC, the growing number of cases is tied to a mix of pressures that continue to affect many households. These include financial hardship, family breakdowns, gender-based violence, inheritance disputes, substance abuse and untreated mental health conditions.
The NTSA chief pointed out that the sector is plagued by disorganization and underinvestment, with workers often employed in unstable conditions. He said the authority is working with transport operators to develop operational and financial models that are sustainable and provide decent employment.
The Commission noted that under Section 8 of the Act, it is empowered to investigate complaints of maladministration in public institutions, including failures in service delivery.
Adolwa explained that excessive rainfall, worsened by climate change, interacts with densely populated areas in fragile ecosystems, creating devastating effects. He noted that Nairobi’s population has jumped from 4,397,073 in the 2019 census to over 4.8 million today, placing enormous pressure on infrastructure, natural drainage systems, and urban management practices.
The New York-based Human Rights Foundation has publicly criticised Kenyan authorities, accusing them of granting identity and travel documents to Sudanese nationals associated with human rights abuses in the conflict-ravaged country.
President William Ruto has similarly criticized political slogans, describing them as distractions from substantive debates.
The judge directed that NTSA and all involved parties must stop issuing, generating, demanding, or enforcing instant traffic fines. Authorities are also barred from using algorithm-based or other automated systems to levy penalties under the contested Instant Fines Traffic Management System.
Counties affected include Nairobi, Kisumu County, Narok, and others in western and southern Kenya. Authorities report that over 12,300 homes have been swept away or rendered uninhabitable, forcing residents into temporary shelters or unsafe conditions.
The MP said the allocation would translate to about Sh24 million per vehicle and warned that public officials should exercise restraint in government expenditure.
Natembeya noted that the Orange Democratic Movement currently appears divided, with one group supporting participation in the broad-based government while another faction is opposed to the arrangement.
Security agencies said the operation demonstrates the value of coordinated action between different agencies in responding to criminal activities that threaten livelihoods in rural communities.
IEBC is asking the National Assembly to approve Sh59,375,491 under Supplementary Budget II for the 2025/26 financial year to finance the by-election.