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Kenya borrowed Sh655 billion ($5.08 billion) from the China Export-Import Bank in the year ending June 2015 for the SGR project, covering the Mombasa-Nairobi section and the subsequent line to Naivasha. Since then, the country has been servicing the loans by paying interest twice annually, in January and July, with the initial maturity ranging between January 2029 and July 2035.
In a statement issued on Thursday, December 18, KNEC said the certificates were sent to all schools nationwide using Sub-County Directors of Education as the main distribution channel. Candidates were advised to contact the schools where they sat their examinations to obtain the certificates.
The National Transport and Safety Authority said the new approach is meant to improve safety on the roads by ensuring that drivers in this age bracket are in good health and able to operate vehicles safely. The authority explained that regular medical reviews will help identify conditions that may affect driving ability as people grow older.
The agreement mirrors a plan first announced in September, when former President Donald Trump delayed a law that threatened to ban TikTok unless it was sold. Oracle, co-founded by Trump supporter Larry Ellison, is expected to license TikTok’s recommendation algorithm under the terms of the deal.
The report shows that several counties continue to operate funds beyond their legal life, exposing them to audits and potential legal action. Section 116 of the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012, allows counties to set up public funds with approval from the county executive committee and county assembly. According to Regulation 197(1)(i) of the PFM (County Governments) Regulations, 2015, a fund can only last ten years unless formally extended by the county assembly. If not renewed, the funds automatically expire.
Through a letter issued on Tuesday, the DPP instructed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to reopen the case and examine the circumstances that led to the singer’s death. Detectives were directed to complete the probe and submit their report to the prosecution within seven days.
Beyani said his visit to Kenya from December 15 was prompted by reports of systematic and targeted attacks against protected civilian populations across Sudan, which he said are protected under both the Genocide Convention and the Geneva Conventions.
The horrific incident which also left another person dead and another wounded, highlights the escalating violence in Ecuador as the country faces a record number of homicides.
The Commission highlighted ongoing reforms, including the drafting and recent validation of a policy and bill on ethnic minorities and marginalized communities, investments in historically underserved regions, and the establishment of the Minorities and Marginalised Affairs Unit (MMAU) under the Presidency.
Chairperson Abdi Mohamed said the appointments will be instrumental in optimising the benefits administration and accelerating the processing of claims, reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to transparency and financial protection for all Kenyans.
The President said Kindiki had been tireless in supporting the government’s development agenda across all parts of the country, describing him as a capable and professional leader.
Kenya has launched a minority rights policy centred on land protection, cultural heritage and climate resilience, with new commitments on community land titles, sacred sites and climate funds for vulnerable communities.
CS Kagwe explained that the response will adopt an all-of-government approach, treating crops, livestock, and livelihoods as a single interconnected system.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, the Senate said the South Lokichar Field Development Plan and the associated Production Sharing Contracts were tabled in the House on 27 November 2025.
Energy lawyer Halima Ali says Kenya’s proposed sovereign wealth fund could stabilise the economy, but warns its success hinges on governance, transparency and insulating savings from political and budget pressures.
Speaking during the national commemoration, the President said the policy provides a comprehensive framework to operationalise Article 56 of the Constitution, which mandates affirmative action to ensure representation, protect culture and guarantee equitable access to opportunities for minorities and marginalised groups.
Investigators questioned Nyaribo at the EACC’s Nairobi Integrity Centre on Wednesday, recording his statement on claims of irregular procurement and awarding of a Sh382 million contract to Spentech Engineering Limited. The commission alleges the firm received payments exceeding the actual work completed.
Justice Ibrahim died at 4.30 pm on December 17, 2025, after a period of illness. Sources close to the family said he had been taken to India for medical treatment, but doctors later advised that he be brought back to Kenya so he could spend his final days at home.
The petition, lodged at the Constitutional and Human Rights Division in Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, argues that the fund, announced via a State House statement on December 15, 2025, constitutes a national public fund that should only be created under the Constitution or through legislation. The fund, described by the government as central to a Sh5 trillion infrastructure agenda, is said to bypass required legal channels.
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai accuses Nairobi County of lax billboard enforcement as officials step up a crackdown that removed 275 illegal structures and warned firms of fines up to Sh2 million.
Traditionally, IEBC has relied on Kenyan missions abroad as polling stations, but long distances have made voting difficult for citizens in remote areas. Diaspora voting began under the 2010 Constitution in 2013 in four East African Community states: Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi, with South Africa added in 2017. By the 2022 elections, it had expanded to the USA, Canada, the UK, Germany, the UAE, Qatar, and South Sudan.
The original petition named both JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton as respondents, claiming the camp disrupts wildlife migration routes and breaches constitutional safeguards for ecosystems. Since filing, however, discussions between involved stakeholders have reportedly addressed some of the concerns
NTSA is urging Kenyan motorists to plan trips, service vehicles and address fatigue as road deaths surpass 4,400, with tougher inspections and mobile courts targeting repeat traffic offenders.
The EU holds roughly €210bn (£185bn; $245bn) of Russian money, with most controlled by Euroclear, a Belgium-based financial institution. Belgium, along with several other member states, has voiced opposition to releasing the funds directly. So far, only the interest earned from these assets has been passed on to Ukraine.
Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai faults Nairobi’s governance on individual leaders, cartels and weak enforcement, citing billboard revenue losses and MCAs’ limited power as key signs of systemic failure.
Chirchir noted that the government, in collaboration with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), is ramping up road safety education, especially ahead of the festive season when travel spikes across the country.
KMPDU highlighted the challenges of Kenya’s public health system, including heavy patient loads, long working hours, emergency responsibilities, and overlapping duty periods. The union defended dual practice as a necessary coping mechanism due to limited staffing, delayed salaries, intense workloads, and insufficient incentives for doctors to focus solely on public service.
The charges, which came into effect on December 1, 2024, required importers to pay 50 cents per kilogramme of coal, an increase from the previous rate of 16 cents, as well as Sh500 for every phytosanitary certificate issued.
The assault, which struck Australia’s Jewish community during a Hanukkah celebration, claimed 15 lives and left many more injured, making it the country’s deadliest shooting since 1996. In addition to the murder charges, Akram faces 40 counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to kill and one charge of displaying a symbol associated with a banned terrorist group.
The Nigeria Football Federation claims the dispute revolves around a set of players who recently changed their international allegiance. Among them are Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe, both of whom appeared in the match. The NFF argues these players violated Congolese law, which prohibits dual citizenship, yet they reportedly hold European and French passports.