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The Treasury’s latest annual monetary report shows that the value of on-lent loans now stands at more than Sh1 trillion, made up of Sh874.91 billion in donor-funded financing and Sh322 billion from the national government. Many of these loans, the report notes, have been poorly utilised, with some projects stalling or failing to start.
In a statement by the ODPP,Wairimu denied the two charges read out to her while appearing before Principal Magistrate Zainab Abdul at the Kibera Law Courts.
Addressing the crowd during the launch of the NYOTA Program at Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County on Friday, the President said borrowers who take small loans and fail to repay only harm their own financial growth.
Kenya’s Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya said the forum will be used to push for the removal of persistent barriers that hinder regional business growth.
The pension scheme’s members are mainly former staff of the defunct Kenya Posts & Telecommunications Corporation, Telkom Kenya, Postal Corporation of Kenya, and the Communications Commission of Kenya (now Communications Authority of Kenya). Most of the properties were transferred to the scheme over two decades ago during the restructuring of the postal and telecoms sector.
CBK data shows that the gap between loan and deposit rates has widened sharply, reaching a nine-year high of over seven percentage points. This means banks are charging borrowers far more for credit while offering savers very little in return, despite a significant drop in the benchmark rate to 9.25 per cent.
The Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024, which is currently before the National Assembly, seeks to grant immunity to firms such as Meta and Google for alleged abuses in Kenya. Senators argue that the petition is speculative and comes before the law has even been debated.
Mexico has defended its decision, arguing the asylum is consistent with international law and rejecting Peru’s claim that it constitutes an “unfriendly act.”
Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said repeated claims by some leaders that election outcomes are predetermined have discouraged thousands of potential voters from registering. He said such remarks amount to a deliberate effort to erode faith in democratic institutions.
Fredrick Oundo was handed the sentence by Chief Magistrate Bernard Ochoi, who ruled that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) had proved the case beyond reasonable doubt.
During his visit, General Kahariri met Rwanda’s Defence Minister, Juvenal Marizamunda, and the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff, General Mubarakh Muganga, at RDF Headquarters. Their discussions focused on advancing joint initiatives in innovation, digital defence systems, and capacity building for military personnel.
The two agencies, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, signed a joint communiqué at the KPA Headquarters in Mombasa, outlining immediate steps to improve efficiency, cut costs for traders, and strengthen coordination across Kenya’s main transport corridors.
ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga led the delegation in commending the President, noting that several issues identified during the March signing at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre had already been acted upon.
The violent clash has left Kasipul residents anxious, with many calling for stronger security measures as campaigns enter their final phase.
Counterpoint Research reports that in the first ten days, the iPhone 17 series sold 14% more than the previous generation in the US and China, with the base iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max leading demand. The iPhone Air, described as the thinnest iPhone ever, has seen “muted customer interest,” according to UBS, which tracks retail wait times.
In a statement signed by Inspector General Douglas Kanja Kirocho, the service said the updates are designed to make the process more accessible and fair, particularly for former members of the National Youth Service (NYS).
The ministry’s Multi-Agency Labour Mobility Taskforce has so far received more than 100 reports from 15 counties, showing that job seekers lost at least Sh17.3 million to fake recruiters.
The government said more than 260,000 soldiers and 6,700 vehicles, including aircraft and specialized rescue equipment, are being used to help victims.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr declared a state of emergency early Thursday, citing widespread loss of life, property destruction, and disruption to livelihoods.
Senator Chute, while addressing the Senate, claimed that SUPKEM had invited wealthy foreign partners and was preparing to hand over the mosque land for housing construction. He accused the council of abandoning its religious responsibilities and being driven by political and financial motives.
The proposed reduction will see each of the 290 constituencies lose Sh10 million from the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) allocation, cutting the amount from Sh63 million to Sh53 million.The government has asked the National Assembly to approve a proposal to securitise an additional Sh5 per litre from the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF), which is expected to generate Sh120 billion in two years.
Introduced in 2019, Fuliza allows M-Pesa customers to complete transactions even when their wallet balance is insufficient, as long as they stay within a credit limit set based on their transaction history. The service operates in partnership with NCBA and KCB Bank, who underwrite the loans, ensuring that users can cover shortfalls when sending money, withdrawing cash at M-Pesa agents, paying bills, or buying airtime.
Katambo emphasized that some GMO foods are engineered to resist pesticides and disease, increase yield, and improve nutritional quality. However, he stressed the importance of proper regulation.
The two-week conference is expected to focus on climate financing and supporting vulnerable nations already facing the harshest effects of global warming. The urgency of the talks has been amplified by a string of extreme weather events, including Hurricane Melissa, which devastated parts of the Caribbean and killed more than 75 people.
Dr. Daniel Katambo, consultant physician and CEO of Afyacode and Klinic Reversa, said during an interview on Radio Generation that relying on international benchmarks could lead to misdiagnosis and poor public health policies.
The appeal has been launched amid growing concern over the deteriorating situation in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), where millions continue to endure failed harvests, livestock deaths, flash floods and rising health risks. The Red Cross has urged partners and donors to move quickly to prevent the crisis from deepening.
This alert comes after media reports highlighted cases of scammers dressed in uniforms resembling government attire, presenting fake official documents, and collecting sensitive personal information. Some victims reported that their M-Pesa and M-Shwari accounts were accessed illegally, with funds withdrawn within hours.
The proposal seeks a three-month humanitarian truce that would pave the way for a lasting ceasefire and the return to civilian governance. The RSF’s declaration comes amid growing pressure from the international community following reports of widespread atrocities in areas under its control.
Highlighting research from a local survey, Katambo said communities that heavily rely on vegan diets could have higher rates of obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes than expected. In some groups, the prevalence of these conditions was measured at 18%, compared with a national average of 3 to 4%.
Justice Mugambi told the court that delivering a judgment before the end of the year would be impossible and set January 15, 2026, as the new date. He urged victims to remain in contact with their legal representatives for updates. For many of the survivors, the news came as a painful reminder of the long and frustrating road they have travelled in search of justice since the August 7, 1998, bombing that left over 200 people dead and more than 5,000 injured in Nairobi alone. Twelve of the victims were Americans.
According to documents presented in court, Azziad became a member of the Sacco and applied for a mortgage to purchase the apartment. She was granted a facility of Sh20,389,720 on April 14, 2024, to facilitate the transaction.