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The previous IMF arrangement ended in March this year, one month before its planned expiry, after the country failed to meet several performance targets, including raising more tax revenue. The collapse of that programme left the State seeking new room for credit at a time when its access to IMF funds is already tight due to nearly maxed-out limits.
The directive came shortly after a statement by Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, who instructed all event organisers, promoters, venue owners and institutions to seek approval from the county’s disaster management committee before hosting any functions.
Many supporters, holding phones to capture the moment, chanted her name in Spanish: "Maria!" "Maria, here!" At one point, Machado climbed over metal barricades to mingle directly with the crowd.
Despite Zelensky’s statement, experts say practical challenges make wartime elections difficult. Soldiers on the front line may be unable to vote, millions of Ukrainians are displaced abroad, and extensive security measures would be required to ensure a fair process.
Counties were further directed to work with IGRTC and other state bodies to secure legal ownership of fixed and movable assets already handed to them. At the same time, leaders agreed to amend the Intergovernmental Relations Sector Forums Regulations so that both levels of government can co-chair the forums.
The group includes 14 men and one woman who US Immigration and Customs Enforcement notes were arrested in different states after being convicted of various offences, ranging from drunk driving to robbery. DHS says the list is meant to show individuals it considers a danger to public safety.
The summit also agreed on several other changes meant to strengthen the health sector. The Ministry of Health will review the Persons with Disability Act, 2025, to ensure its exemption provisions match those in the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023.
The event brought together senior police leadership, government officials and officers from the first two contingents deployed to Haiti in 2024.
The decisions were issued on December 10, 2025, in a communiqué released after the 12th Ordinary Session of the Summit held at State House, Nairobi.
Somalia is implementing reforms under the IMF’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF), a zero-interest loan program that supports low-income countries facing long-term financial challenges.
The Central Bank of Kenya has opened a Sh20 billion voluntary switch auction, allowing FXD1/2016/010 holders to move into FXD1/2022/015, aiming to improve market efficiency and portfolio management.
The National Treasury has invited Kenyans and key stakeholders to submit evidence-based tax amendment proposals for the 2026/2027 Budget and Finance Bill 2026, with submissions due by December 31, 2025.
Lance Corporal Hooley’s death comes at a time when the UK continues to provide military assistance to Ukraine, including training support, equipment, and intelligence cooperation.
The funding will help WHO accelerate research and development of new antibiotics, antifungals, and innovative therapies such as bacteriophages.
Presenting the November 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) update on Wednesday, Thugge said improved global conditions and recent policy moves at home were helping steady the economic outlook.
The two four-storey residential buildings that came down early on Wednesday morning contained eight families, state media report, citing local officials.
This marks the start of a comprehensive audit aimed at strengthening accountability and improving the integrity of staff records.
KCB Bank has placed Cedarwood’s White Rhino Hotel under receivership, appointing Kamal Anantroy Bhatt to take full control of assets and operations, with all dealings now requiring his written consent.
Chinese and African experts at UNEA-7 in Nairobi urged greater investment in renewable energy, saying clean power is vital to climate action, economic growth and sustainable livelihoods across Africa.
The High Court in Kakamega has quashed a magistrate’s approval of a private prosecution against Sylvia Atamba, upholding an ODPP diversion deal and warning against abuse of process and double jeopardy.
President William Ruto says Kenya’s expanding partnership with the US will prioritise national sovereignty, household welfare and BETA reforms, with focus on trade, health, digital economy and regional security.
The company will take up the full Sh5 billion greenshoe, bringing the tranche allocation to Sh20 billion, while Sh21.4 billion will be refunded to investors in line with the allotment terms outlined in the Information Memorandum.
The report documents that at least 33 countries in sub-Saharan Africa saw journalists detained, while at least 16 countries reported attacks on reporters. Arrests were concentrated in East Africa and the Horn of Africa, with Somalia accounting for the highest number, followed closely by Kenya.
According to the latest quarterly statistics, the tally rose from 111,313 recorded three months earlier. This added 4,340 new registrations, representing a 3.9 percent increase. The authority noted that the upward trend has been consistent since 2018, when the registry stood at 85,744, before rising to 101,123 in 2020 during the widespread shift to online platforms brought on by Covid-19 restrictions.
President William Ruto told the National and County Governments Summit that all devolved functions are now fully gazetted, urging faster funding, land transfers and legal reforms to strengthen devolution.
Treasury CS John Mbadi says Kenya will set up a professional company to run the new National Infrastructure Fund, aiming to cut bureaucracy, attract private investors and unlock key roads, dams and energy projects.
In a notice released on Wednesday, the police said messages urging Tanzanians to join street protests on December 9 were widely shared, but those behind the push failed to bring people out.
As mandated by law, the commission handles the recruitment, registration, employment, assignment, promotion, transfer, discipline and termination of teachers in public learning institutions. In July, it introduced automatic promotions aimed at speeding up career growth for deserving tutors based on performance, while retaining competitive promotions for those rising to higher ranks.
The disability inclusion assessment, which examined 41 out of the country’s 47 counties, shows that while 34 counties (82.9 per cent) have taken steps to improve healthcare access for persons with disabilities, notable gaps remain. Initiatives include enhancing physical access to health facilities, offering disability-specific medical support, and implementing inclusive health communication strategies.
Figures presented to the Treasury indicate that the average wait for radiotherapy at KNH rose to 37 days, up from 18 days the previous year, far above the target of 17 days. The State Department for Medical Services said the jump was caused by constant equipment failures and growing demand for treatment.