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Oswago said the police are “very well trained… they understand the law backwards,” but systemic issues, including promotions and rewards based on loyalty rather than merit, pressure officers to act in ways that serve political interests rather than legal or ethical standards.
Before releasing the funds, the company withheld Sh1 million, citing statutory obligations including PAYE, NSSF, the Social Health Insurance Fund, and the Housing Levy. This action sparked a new dispute, including contested execution steps and an attempt to attach company property to recover the deducted amounts.
GSF Commander Godfrey Otunge welcomed the new officers, noting their deployment comes at a crucial period and will help reinforce and accelerate progress made in countering gang activities. Boinett added that the incoming personnel had undergone intensive training and are dedicated to respecting international human rights standards and adhering to strict operational conduct.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu visited Papiri last week and met Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna and his delegation, assuring them that the children would soon be returned safely. Despite the latest rescue, about 153 students and 12 staff members are still being held by the kidnappers.
Programmes coordinator Fredrick Njau says Kenya’s development must integrate infrastructure, environmental protection and community wellbeing to avoid human rights harms, flooding risks and loss of livelihoods.
The order comes shortly after Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe told Parliament that all assets leased under 30-year concessions will revert to government ownership once the contracts end. He defended the leases, finalized in May, as a strategic approach to attract private investment while safeguarding public property.
Speaking in an interview on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Njau said plastics have become an unavoidable part of modern life—found in cars, household items and even eyeglasses—but poor design and restrictive manufacturer rules are driving unnecessary waste.
Humanitarian and rights organisations have pointed fingers at Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), describing the attacks as "a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians, especially children, and vital civilian infrastructure."
Maraga warned that the commercialisation of critical government bodies could have long-term implications for the country. He said investigations underway are expected to uncover other deals that have not been made public.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated that Okombo is suspected of creating fake documents suggesting the property had been gifted to him by its previous owner, who has since passed away.
The West African regional organisation Ecowas has deployed troops from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Ivory Coast to safeguard key sites and prevent further unrest. With a recent string of coups across the region, Ecowas has signaled a stronger commitment to defending elected governments.
IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan said the by-elections tested the commission’s preparedness and operational strategies, including technology use and stakeholder engagement.
The quake triggered tsunami warnings that have since been lifted, although waves measuring up to 70cm (27in) were reported. In its aftermath, several train services were suspended, and approximately 2,700 homes lost power. Authorities have cautioned residents that stronger aftershocks could occur in the coming days, urging vigilance for at least a week, local media reported.
The annual review indicates that EACC received 4,183 corruption reports, of which 1,846 were picked for further investigation. The agency also conducted 166 integrity tests, contributing to the prevention of large-scale losses. Bribery emerged as the most reported offense, representing 37 per cent of all cases, with embezzlement of public funds following closely.
Breaking down the Sh3.5 billion awarded under AGPO, youth-owned businesses received Sh2.2 billion, women-owned businesses Sh1.25 billion, and businesses owned by persons with disabilities Sh66.7 million. AGPO, introduced under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, requires State entities to reserve 30 per cent of tenders for youth, women, and persons with disabilities, usually for common goods and basic services.
Initial reports led to the issuance of tsunami warnings, which were later lifted, though waves of up to 70 centimeters were observed along parts of the coastline. Local television stations broadcast urgent alerts such as “Tsunami! Run!” to ensure residents were aware and could move to safer locations.
Kenyan lawmakers dominated the men’s 4x400m relay at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Namboole, with the team captained by Bunge Sports Club Co-Chairperson Vincent Musyoka crossing the finish line in 50.8 seconds.
Uganda’s Electoral Commission condemned violence at Robert Kyagulanyi’s Gulu rally, ordered a police investigation, and urged all political actors and security agencies to uphold peaceful, lawful campaigns nationwide.
Mudavadi, who also serves as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, assured the community that the government is ready to work alongside the Iteso people to achieve positive and progressive transformation.
In a statement issued on Monday, December 8,2025, the groups said the crisis has become a serious human rights concern, citing mass arrests, disappearances, intimidation of civil society, and restrictions on digital spaces.
Health CS Aden Duale warns in Nairobi that Africa’s fast-growing transport corridors are driving new health risks, urging stronger surveillance, innovation and partnerships to protect communities and regional economies.
Government spokesperson Mussa Azzan Zungu, speaking on Monday, said the instruction is meant to allow the country to mark the day while maintaining public order.
The plan marks a major step in easing the roll out of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum at Grade 10 by providing schools with spaces where practical learning and continuous assessment can be carried out more efficiently.
The findings are contained in the Jukwaa la Usalama report, which shows that the government’s plan to make all gazetted units operational has slowed because of budget gaps.
New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (New KPCU) is under scrutiny after an audit of its 2023-2024 financial statements flagged more than Kshs 208 million in long-outstanding receivables whose recovery could not be confirmed.
Kindiki said Kenya is founded on strong cultural values that must be protected at all costs to ensure a prosperous and advanced nation.
The UHC Global Monitoring Report 2025 shows that despite steady improvements since 2000, momentum is fading, especially for the world’s poorest communities, who continue to face the highest costs and the greatest barriers.
According to specifications released on Monday by the exchange, the new product will be classified under the Index Future category and will be based on the NSE Banking Sector Index, which tracks the performance of all banking counters listed on the bourse.
Former Mandera Senator Billow Kerrow said while every leader in Mandera, including county officials, has been appealing for assistance to support drought-stricken residents, the county government is now set to spend millions of shillings moving the celebrations.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the operation led to the recovery of a substantial haul of stolen coffee and the detention of a suspect believed to be at the centre of the illegal trade.