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The Tuesday morning attack occurred at Koromey, near Hagarsu along the Arabia Road, where gunmen reportedly opened fire on a vehicle escorting engineers and other workers involved in the Mandera-Arabia-Lafey Road construction project.
Speaking during the British High Commission’s first-ever Open House at Tononoka Hall in Mombasa on Tuesday, Baugh said the initiative would provide an opportunity for people to engage with the UK on education, trade and investment, innovation, conservation, security and the blue economy.
The British High Commission will hold an open house at Tononoka Hall on Tuesday, October 13, from 3pm to 6pm, bringing together officials working in trade, investment, security, consular and visa services, and the blue economy.
Speaking through the Ethiopian Army’s media outlet, Birhanu said Ethiopia’s adversaries had changed their approach, turning to financial support and intelligence operations to fuel internal conflict and interfere with the country’s development.
“Kenyans want an empowered police service that is safe and engages communities confidently, effectively, professionally, and efficiently,” the authority said.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Oketch said many young Kenyans move to towns and cities in search of jobs but remain registered to vote in their home counties, leaving some unable to afford the cost of travelling back on election day.
In a statement on Sunday, the commission said the incidents were threatening Kenyans’ right to life, security, freedom of movement and political participation, warning that these rights must be protected before they are violated.
In a statement on Wednesday, the governor said the attack was “deeply saddening and unacceptable”, as residents and security officers continue to lose their lives to armed banditry in the area.
Kidnappings have become a serious source of revenue for Nigeria’s many armed groups, both for jihadists and non-ideological gangs of criminals locally known as bandits.
The Deputy President said UDA would not support violence as a way of gaining political support, urging law enforcement agencies to deal with those behind the incident.
In Kisumu, Ruto is expected to launch the Katito-Awasi road and attend a church service at Voice of Salvation and Healing, among other activities planned during the visit
Ruto represented the then Eldoret North constituency for three terms before leaving Parliament to become deputy president in 2013. Sudi was elected to represent Kapseret in the same year and has since established himself as a major political figure in the Rift Valley.
Under the proposals, the KDF would be expected to examine weapons brought into the country by foreign troops before they are used during exercises. The military would also assess whether planned activities could harm or disrupt communities living around training areas.
The Ashenda festival was due to culminate in a large event at a stadium in Mekelle on Saturday, where girls and young women were expected to gather in colourful traditional outfits to celebrate the occasion.
Sankok said the increasing incidents of violence at political gatherings were worrying as political parties and leaders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 General Election
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Ojode said unemployed young people could be mobilised to cause violence during political activities, while inflammatory statements by rival groups could create an environment in which confrontation becomes normal
Maanzo argued that politicians should be able to campaign freely across the country without facing violence because of their political affiliations or the regions they visit
The Homa Bay visit is the latest stop in the Linda Mwananchi movement’s nationwide civic and political engagement campaign, which has taken Sifuna and other opposition figures to different parts of the country
CS Murkomen said the officers had acquired the skills needed to respond to modern security challenges, including violent extremism, organised criminal activities and threats that cut across Kenya's borders.
Speaking during a Sunday service at ACK St. Stephen's Chepkoilel in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Murkomen said Kenya remains secure and blamed a section of politicians for attempting to create fear by making unverified claims about the country's security situation.
Speaking during a stakeholders' meeting held on Monday with security agencies at Okash Hotel in South C, local administrators and residents, the association said crime had become a growing concern despite recent improvements made by security agencies.
Speaking in Busia County on Sunday, the President said his administration would do everything possible to safeguard national unity and ensure that every Kenyan is free to participate in the democratic process without fear.
Speaking after a church service at St. Austin's Church in Westlands on Sunday, Sakaja said the officers would undergo intensive training tailored to Nairobi's unique security challenges as part of a broader effort to improve policing and public safety.
Matiang’i also used the occasion to present himself as a leader capable of tackling insecurity, saying political violence would not be tolerated if he were entrusted with the country's leadership after the 2027 General Election.
The announcement comes as the government faces mounting pressure to restore security following continued attacks by armed groups. In the past week alone, at least 20 villagers were killed by an armed gang in Zamfara State in north-western Nigeria, while 46 students were abducted from a school in Borno State in the north-east.
Murkomen said security agencies would not allow the formation of unlawful groups targeting government officials, electoral officials or ordinary citizens, adding that the country cannot afford to take national security lightly.
Speaking during the launch of the internationally accredited Forensic Evidence Management Unit and the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) Version 5 at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters in Nairobi, Murkomen accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of encouraging the formation of illegal groups through his recent public remarks.
Ruto said the country must confront the issue without hesitation, arguing that no society can tolerate violence, looting and destruction while claiming to uphold the rule of law
Addressing Catholic bishops from across Eastern Africa at a regional conference in Nairobi on Monday, Sakaja said the Church's influence in education, healthcare and community development makes it a critical partner in addressing the challenges facing millions of young people.
Biliki urged residents to play a more active role in shaping local governance and holding authorities accountable