A bench of three judges on Friday found that state agencies and the Ministry of Housing moved ahead with the Southlands Affordable Housing Project without proper public engagement and without completing a full environmental and social impact assessment.
Maureen KinyanjuiKeNHA warned that traders, roadside operators and owners of unauthorised developments within the affected section must clear the area within 30 days from the date of the notice or risk having their property removed.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement released on Friday, NCIC condemned the remarks and described them as unacceptable and unlawful, especially at a time when families are still coming to terms with the loss of their children.
Maureen KinyanjuiSouth Africa and Kenya maintain long-standing cordial and mutually beneficial relations that were re-established in 1994.
Maureen KinyanjuiRather than introducing additional taxes, the Church proposed stronger enforcement and anti-corruption interventions aimed at maximizing existing revenues and curbing financial leakages.
Bradley BosireThe Interior CS said it was wrong for leaders to assign blame while probes into the fire that claimed 16 students are still ongoing, warning that such remarks risk interfering with investigations and misleading the public.
Bradley BosireMudavadi emphasized that Ebola preparedness goes beyond the health sector and forms part of broader national security and foreign policy considerations requiring a coordinated whole-of-government approach.
Bradley BosireIngonga also raised concern over increasing cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), femicide, cybercrime, and online fraud targeting young people and vulnerable groups in society.
Bradley BosireThe 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.
Bradley BosireAccompanied by Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai, Joho opposed proposals seeking to transfer the collection of mining fees, charges, and royalties from the State Department for Mining to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Bradley BosireICT Principal Secretary John Kipchumba Tanui said the recognition demonstrates Kenya’s rising influence in the global digital economy and the progress made in building a competitive outsourcing sector.
Chrispho OwuorA significant share of the debt burden, about Sh7.4 billion, is linked to accumulated statutory deductions and pension arrears that have not been settled for several years.
Maureen KinyanjuiChief Justice Martha Koome told the Post-CSW70 National Stakeholders’ Forum that Kenya must strengthen prevention, accountability and survivor-centred justice. She cited specialised Gender Justice Courts and expanded protection systems amid rising GBV cases.
Chrispho OwuorKNCHR Acting Chief Executive Officer Joseph Ndiku told the Committee that the four per cent rate had been applied since the establishment of the scheme under an arrangement with KCB Bank.
Bradley BosireThe Youth Enterprise Development Fund, she added, also invests in entrepreneurship training, startup support, business expansion, and development of commercial capacity, with financing offered through both group and individual loan models.
Chrispho OwuorThe Auditor-General’s report showed that the liability, which originated from a court award initially valued at Sh5.2 billion, had been negotiated down to Sh4 billion.
Bradley BosireThe committee observed that enforcement appeared uneven, with book vendors reportedly bearing the brunt of the crackdown while other informal traders continued operating in similar spaces without interference.
Maureen KinyanjuiEACC arrested a Kenya Power technician from the Donholm office in Nairobi and an alleged accomplice after a complaint about a Sh30,000 demand to reconnect electricity. The suspects were taken to the Integrity Centre for processing.
Chrispho OwuorPS Mueke said livestock losses have reduced in drought-affected areas, with cattle mortality rates dropping from 22 per cent to 13 per cent following expanded vaccination campaigns and water development projects.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iAddressing the media on Friday, the CS said early findings show that the warning was communicated in advance but no effective response was taken by the school staff before the tragedy occurred.
Maureen KinyanjuiOgamba further revealed that there was prior warning before the incident, saying two teachers had been alerted to planned unrest by a section of Form Three students, but no preventive steps were taken before the arson incident occurred.
Chrispho OwuorShe described how the situation turned even more dangerous as students faced limited escape options, leading to desperate jumps from upper floors in an effort to survive.
Chrispho OwuorThe Media Council of Kenya (MCK) urged journalists seeking elective seats in the 2027 General Election to register, while warning against using newsroom influence for political gain. It outlined guidelines, validation, and resignation timelines.
Chrispho OwuorNational Parents Association SG Maina Gaithuru says repeated boarding school fires and weak enforcement of safety standards are increasing risks to learners. He calls for reforms in school governance, infrastructure safety and emergency preparedness, during a Radio Generation interview.
Chrispho OwuorInvestigators also provided details on the extent of destruction within the building, stating that “the first floor sustained extensive fire damage, while the ground floor remained largely intact. The affected upper floor consists of twelve cubicles accommodating a total of 135 double-decker beds
Chrispho OwuorThe Ministry of Energy stated that fuel imports are arriving on schedule, storage levels remain stable, and distribution through the country’s supply chain is continuing without interruption.
Chrispho OwuorThe audit focused on 42 secondary schools drawn from Machakos, Siaya, Uasin Gishu, Kajiado and Kiambu counties, selected due to reported fire outbreaks between 2015 and 2019.
Maureen KinyanjuiPresident Ruto also signed the Equalisation Fund Appropriation Bill, 2025, which authorizes the withdrawal and use of Sh16.8 billion from the Equalisation Fund for the financial year ending June 30, 2026.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe situation appeared more worrying at the Children’s Remand Home in Malindi, where MPs reported that children were living in poor conditions that fell below expected care standards.
Maureen KinyanjuiKittony, who recently assumed the role, said the board is already implementing immediate interventions, including short-term financing from a group of Kenyan banks meant to ease pressure on operations and settle pressing obligations.
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