Somalia leaders unite on electoral roadmap after months of talks
The framework provides that Somalia’s president will be elected by the Federal Parliament, while state assemblies will choose presidents and vice presidents of federal member states.
The framework provides that Somalia’s president will be elected by the Federal Parliament, while state assemblies will choose presidents and vice presidents of federal member states.
The rules, which take effect immediately, set strict visiting hours, limit the number of caregivers per patient, and require registration and identification before access is granted.
Officials said the move aims to reduce congestion, strengthen security measures, and restore critical services that have been disrupted by months of fighting.
The contested framework was gazetted with a 120-day lifespan and placed under the Executive Office of the President.
The deal covers nuclear power generation, medical applications, and training of local experts. If implemented, it would mark the first nuclear power project in West Africa.
The proposed law, sponsored by Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, directs the Auditor General to conduct a County Public Service Audit every 10 years to review how counties have been managed.
The attack on Monday began with an airstrike that killed a Reuters cameraman broadcasting live from a hospital staircase.
The County Assembly has enlisted 12 seasoned lawyers led by Elisha Ongoya, a prominent advocate who previously represented former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in his impeachment trial.
According to Prosper Ntahorwamiye, chairperson of the National Independent Electoral Commission, the country has 3,044 villages and neighbourhoods, each represented by five councillors, making up a total of 15,220 seats.
President Ruto noted that Kenya and Ukraine have enjoyed strong diplomatic ties for more than three decades, with cooperation cutting across various sectors.
The legislators are yet to draft the impeachment motion or collect the necessary signatures, with plans to discuss the process further during a retreat scheduled for next week.
Gitura acknowledged that his role had been clouded by political controversy from the start, following his gazettement on December 20, 2024.
Several other militants managed to escape with injuries during the operation.
The affected facilities will not access any benefits under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, during the period of suspension.
Gathungu also warned that some projects carry clauses that require Kenya to pay commitment fees on undrawn loans, leading to further financial losses.
In a statement released on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the State Department for Medical Services and the SHA said the reports were false and misleading.
The suspects, identified as Bilal Dundo Nyanje and Ali Abu Bakari, were arrested during an operation.
The regulations set out conditions that borrowers must meet before accessing funds from the Affordable Housing Board.
Kenya Meteorological Department has linked the abrupt and severe downpour to two powerful phenomena that, when combined, created the perfect conditions for excessive rainfall.
Through the Jaza Miti initiative, the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has expanded seedling production in collaboration with NGOs, corporate organisations, and community forest associations.
The 2024 Foreign Investment Survey (FIS) shows that expatriates in firms with foreign ownership dropped by 12.52 percent to 3,502 in June 2024, down from 4,003 a year earlier.
The panel will be chaired by Constitutional Advisor Professor Makau Mutua, with Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo serving as vice-chairperson.
The award was presented during a ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, August 26.
The Treasury CS further said public participation will be a mandatory requirement for funding, with agencies expected to involve all stakeholders before submitting their requests.
Justice Roseline Aburili, in her ruling, faulted the tribunal for ignoring the replying affidavit filed by NBK’s Company Secretary, Habil Waswani, when making its decision.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) confirmed the devastating news in a statement issued by Minister Ronald Lamola.
The Africa Broadband Mapping Systems project is spearheaded by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and will also cover Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire, Eswatini, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
The decision followed an application by Prosecution Counsel Delroy Mwasaru, who explained that Mr Sikuku was charged merely for issuing a professional opinion based on a procurement committee’s evaluation report.
Among the medicines being developed is a plant-based therapy for hypertension that contains high levels of calcium salts, as well as immune-boosting herbal supplements.
The petition, presented to President William Ruto through Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen by Elizabeth Ochieng’, urges the Head of State to institute investigations into the conduct of Rev. Kobia and act on the findings.