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Kenya is listed among the 16 critical hunger zones identified in the report, along with Haiti, Mali, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, Burkina Faso, Chad, and the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh.
When the matter came before Justice Diana Kavedza on Thursday, November 13, the court was informed that a new mental evaluation had been ordered to resolve the discrepancies between the two reports. State prosecutor Gikui Gichuhi confirmed that the accused had undergone the assessment as instructed by the court.
In a statement released in on Thursday, Ruku accused the former Deputy President of spreading hate speech and engaging in political theatrics aimed at stirring emotions and misleading the public.
According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), a single Kuwaiti consignment sold for $2,706.88 (Sh349,728) per 50-kilogramme bag, more than three times the top price recorded in any country a year ago. This equates to about $54 (Sh6,970) per kilogramme of coffee, allowing farmers to earn roughly Sh160 per kilogramme of cherry.
To ensure the suspect is properly represented, the court appointed lawyer Martin Nabende to act for Musyimi during the proceedings. The judge directed that once the report is submitted, both the prosecution and defence should be informed ahead of the next mention.
Energy Minister Svitlana Grynchuk and Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko stepped down on Wednesday after Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities accused them of being involved in a $100 million embezzlement operation connected to state-run nuclear energy projects.
Over the past three years, the commission has received 288 county-related graft cases from the Senate, exposing deep-rooted financial mismanagement in devolved units.
Each declaration must cover an officer’s income, assets and liabilities, as well as those of their spouse and dependent children under 18 years. Officers must also include any “material change” as defined in Section 31(4) of the Act, which refers to significant variations affecting declared assets or income.
The exchange followed Gachagua’s letter to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, in which he raised concerns about alleged threats to his safety ahead of the Mbeere North by-election. In the letter, he pointed to what he called imminent violence, citing widely circulated videos on social media and demanding swift police action.
IEBC Commissioner Ann Nderitu emphasized the importance of early registration to ensure all citizens can participate fully in shaping the country’s democracy.
Publishers are contracted by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to develop and supply textbooks to schools. They then hire printers to produce the books, but payment to printers only happens after the government clears the publishers’ invoices.
The president signed the measure into law on Wednesday night, only hours after the House of Representatives passed it in a 222-209 vote. The Senate had narrowly approved the same bill two days earlier. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said federal agencies would “resume normal operations” and acknowledged that “people were hurt so badly” during the 43-day closure.
The bus, carrying around 60 passengers, reportedly collided head-on with a pickup truck while rounding a bend. The impact caused the bus to veer off the road and tumble down a 200-metre drop toward the Ocoña River. The vehicle, run by the Llamosas company, was travelling from Chala in Caraveli province to Arequipa city.
Bol Mel, who took office as one of the country’s five vice presidents in February, has also been demoted from the military rank of general, which he was awarded in September. His appointment earlier in the year followed a decree by President Kiir that replaced Wani Igga, with Bol Mel taking the role on behalf of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM).
MAK pointed out that dualling would dramatically change the corridor’s environment. Kiambu Road is a vibrant commercial strip hosting malls, car showrooms, fuel stations, entertainment venues, schools, and numerous small enterprises that rely on accessible traffic and moderate speeds.
Speaking during an interview at Radio Generation, Mohamed said the region has suffered decades of underinvestment and limited government attention, leaving once-promising reserves dormant.
The museum occupies six hectares in the southern Nigerian city, incorporating an archaeological dig and architecturally striking buildings by British-Ghanaian designer Sir David Adjaye, renowned for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington. It was envisioned as a showcase for both historic artefacts, such as the famed Benin Bronzes, and contemporary creative work from across West Africa.
The County Licensing (Uniform Procedures) regulations of 2025 also seek to consolidate multiple county permits into a single licence, simplifying operations for traders and investors. The initiative, spearheaded by the Investment, Trade and Industry ministry, aims to improve the investment climate and reduce bureaucratic obstacles.
In addition to the five Resident Kadhi roles, the JSC is filling 145 other judicial vacancies. These include 15 judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 High Court judges, 10 judges for the Environment and Land Court, 60 Resident Magistrates, and 40 adjudicators for the Small Claims Court.
The ratification brings Kenya in line with other partner states moving to approve the amendment. After all nine EAC members complete the process, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Somalia will each appoint three representatives to the committee.
According to Sharmake Mohamed Sheikh, the CEO of the North Eastern Wildlife Conservancies Association (NECA), the region is home to one of Kenya’s richest and most diverse wildlife populations, with rare species found nowhere else in the world.
According to a new mid-year report by the Refugee Group (NRG), the country’s refugee response system is now “under strain,” with deteriorating infrastructure, rising insecurity, and declining livelihoods across settlements. The Shirika Plan, launched in 2021 in collaboration with UNHCR and the World Bank, sought to replace the traditional camp-based approach with a model that allows refugees to access schools, healthcare, formal jobs, and financial services as part of Kenya’s broader development goals.
The activists detailed harrowing experiences inside what they described as a “safe house” under military control near Kampala. Njagi claimed some of the personnel guarding them admitted to taking part in operations against the Gen Z demonstrations in Kenya while wearing Kenyan police uniforms.
Police said the alleged abuse occurred between 2022 and 2025, with all victims under 18 at the time. The investigation, which began in November 2023 after concerns were raised about the exploitation of one teenage girl, eventually uncovered a broader pattern of abuse affecting multiple victims.
PS Sing’oei revealed that Prof. Okowa secured the position after four rounds of voting by both the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the UN Security Council, outpacing three other candidates.
Treasury officials note that pennies, which honor President Abraham Lincoln and are composed of copper-plated zinc, now cost nearly four cents to produce—more than double their cost ten years ago. Eliminating production is expected to save approximately $56 million per year.
The injured officers were taken to Rachuonyo South Sub-County Hospital for treatment. Police have since launched a manhunt to re-arrest the suspects and trace those who organized the mob assault.
Speaking during a briefing on Wednesday, Mudavadi said John Ogutu, a Kenyan teacher at Sky Schools in Dar es Salaam, was shot on October 29, 2025, around 7 pm at Goba Centre in Ubungo District.
Njagi described his ordeal as part of a wider pattern of arbitrary arrests and mistreatment allegedly carried out by a military unit under General Muhozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni.
The legislator was elected in August 2022 under the Jubilee Party and was serving his first term.