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The suspect, Onesmas Kipkoech Tiony was arrested on November 14, 2026, following investigations into the killing of Inspector Prosper Ojiambo Wandera, who was serving as Deputy Officer Commanding Rumuruti Police Station at the time of his death.
Speaking on Monday during an inspection of development projects in Laikipia West, he said the restoration of peace had created an opportunity to improve roads, education, electricity access and markets.
Muriithi defeated Irungu in the 2017 election but suffered a decisive reversal five years later. In the 2022 poll, Irungu, running on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket, secured 113,783 votes against Muriithi’s 48,563 votes.
In a statement on Monday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers moved swiftly after receiving information about the livestock theft, managing to trace the animals before the suspect could get away with them.
Speaking in Nanyuki, Laikipia County on Wednesday, during a stakeholders’ engagement, Gathungu said failure to pay for services and supplies was affecting businesses that depend on county contracts.
Methu was speaking during a political rally in Nanyuki while responding to recent remarks by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who cautioned against people gathering around polling stations under the pretext of protecting votes.
The investigation found that many of the reported incidents allegedly occurred in villages neighbouring the military training area after soldiers crossed into nearby communities. Children were reportedly enticed with biscuits, chocolates and soft drinks before being sexually assaulted.
The announcement ends uncertainty over the fate of the training exercise and signals the continuation of the long-standing military partnership between Kenya and the United Kingdom.
According to the NPS in a statement on Sunday, the operation was launched after security officers received information that livestock stolen from Pokot North Sub-County last month had been driven to Namakat Village in Kalemngorok Sub-location.
The livestock had been driven away while grazing in the Kopoi area of Kuri Kuri Sub-location before the owner alerted authorities.
In her ruling on Tuesday, Justice Nyaundi said Duale's conduct after being summoned to court showed respect for judicial authority and weighed heavily in her decision.
The request was made before High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi during mitigation and sentencing submissions after the court found Duale in contempt over alleged continued activities at the project site despite conservatory orders halting implementation.
Duale maintained that decisions surrounding the quarantine facility were made based on professional advice from experts within the health sector.
The appearance followed an earlier ruling by High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi, who determined that Duale had remained in continuing contempt of court orders issued on May 28, 2026 and later reaffirmed on June 2, 2026.
In a letter addressed to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Wednesday, the union said Kenya’s healthcare system is not adequately equipped to safely manage such high-risk cases and urged the government to prioritize the welfare of healthcare workers and the public before entering into any related international arrangements.
Senator Methu also accused the government of deliberately isolating communities in the Mount Kenya region and warned against what he described as efforts to divide Kenyans along ethnic lines.
Oluga further argued that Kenya’s strong economic and transport links with the region necessitate heightened preparedness, noting that many Kenyans continue to travel frequently for work-related activities in the DRC.
In the same proceedings, the court also allowed a separate petition filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to be merged with an earlier case brought by Katiba Institute. dings.
The county said it fully supports global efforts to contain outbreaks of highly infectious diseases, including Ebola, but questioned the suitability of placing such a facility in a setting that is not directly experiencing the outbreak.
The court further barred the respondents from admitting, transferring, receiving or facilitating the entry into Kenya of persons exposed to or infected with Ebola under the reported arrangement with the United States.
President William Ruto announced a new Huduma Centre in Doldol, Laikipia, saying it will be completed within three months to reduce the need for residents to travel to Nanyuki for IDs and civil registration services.
The notice, issued under Section 106 (1) of the National Police Service Act, designates specific areas within the three counties as high-risk zones requiring heightened security measures.
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.
The Governor raised his objections while defending Laikipia County’s 2024/25 revenue and expenditure accounts before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), arguing that such spending was inappropriate given the pressing needs of rural communities.
The Senate Standing Committee on Health toured various healthcare facilities across the county to assess service delivery, infrastructure capabilities, and the condition of medical equipment.
