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Pope Leo will travel between April 13 and 23 through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, covering long distances estimated at nearly 18,000 kilometres. The schedule includes stops in 11 different towns and cities and will involve 18 flights during the 10-day mission.
Health facilities are another major area of concern. Patients report paying extra charges to access treatment, secure hospital beds, or move faster through queues. These costs affect many families, especially those already struggling with limited income.
Speaking during a Special Address to the Nairobi City County Assembly on Thursday, April 9, Ruto said the plan will rely on new infrastructure, including a Material Recovery Facility and transfer stations distributed across different parts of the city.
While issuing the sentence, Magistrate Onyina said the court had considered mitigation arguments from defence lawyers, submissions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, pre-sentencing reports, and the period the accused had already spent in custody since their arrest.
During the sitting on Thursday, chaired by Saku MP Dido Ali Rasso, concerns were raised over whether current anti-drug strategies have sufficient legal backing, with the committee emphasizing that enforcement must be grounded in approved legislation.
MPs on the Public Investments Committee say a Sh43m accreditation system at the Commission for University Education is generating inaccurate data and delays, raising concerns over oversight and student impact.
The committee, chaired by Tindi Mwale, questioned officials led by Principal Administrative Secretary Moses Mbaruku over issues flagged by the Office of the Auditor General.
The deals, signed during the inaugural Kenya–Morocco Joint Commission of Cooperation in Nairobi, signal a shift toward more practical, results-driven collaboration aimed at boosting economic transformation and intra-African trade.
The Governor assured residents that administrative measures have been put in place to guarantee that there is no disruption in essential services during the transition.
The initiative, supported by the United States government in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Health, aims to strengthen the capacity of hospitals and health centres to manage complications during childbirth and in the critical first hours of a newborn’s life.
According to a statement by Acting U.S. Attorney Catherine L. Crosby, 39-year-old Stanley Amalemba Ambeyi admitted in November 2025 to being in possession of a firearm while unlawfully present in the country.
CBK confirmed that the transaction received regulatory approval on March 9, 2026, under Section 13 (4) of the Banking Act.
Speaking during the launch of the Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025, he said the study provides the first gender-disaggregated insights into how corruption affects men and women differently.
Ruto framed the initiative as part of a wider effort to restore dignity, functionality, and order in Nairobi, which he described as central to Kenya’s economic strength and international standing.
The arrests come at a time when political leaders and members of the public have raised alarm over what they describe as a rise in organized groups linked to violence, especially as the country edges closer to the 2027 General Election.
peaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, he described the commission’s mandate as fundamentally misunderstood and misapplied, especially when it comes to enforcing Chapter Six of the Constitution, which he said is effectively reduced to a “code of conduct” rather than a mechanism for rooting out as‑yet unchecked corruption.
A 2025 national survey ranks Kenya’s police and Interior Ministry as most corrupt, reports a 38% rise in average bribes, stark regional gaps, gendered patterns and widespread underreporting of graft.
Addressing the Nairobi County Assembly on Thursday, he said leadership is about “delivering justice, dignity, order and opportunity for the majority,” warning that illegal encroachments, structures, and dumping will be removed and reorganized to restore urban order.
The leaders, led by Funyula MP Wilberforce Oundo, issued a stern warning to the Inspector General of Police, cautioning against what they termed as failure to protect citizens.
The affected section lies along the Kirichwa Kubwa River, where the boundary wall extends into restricted land.
Countries that depend heavily on imports are expected to face the greatest pressure. Many of these nations rely on international markets for basic food supplies and fuel, leaving them exposed to sudden price changes.
Greece’s plan places it among a widening group of countries that are rethinking children’s access to digital platforms. In Australia, authorities have already required platforms including TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat to remove accounts belonging to users under 16 or face financial penalties. Similar discussions are ongoing in France, Austria and Spain, where policymakers are weighing stricter age controls.
According to a statement from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the suspects were caught shortly after their vehicle was stopped as it entered the area where officers had set up the operation.
According to the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness report, the country has reduced blindness prevalence from 0.7 per cent in the 1990s to 0.37 per cent today, reflecting a 47 per cent drop over time.
The Kenya Transporters Association, in a letter dated Wednesday, April 8, 2026, has called for urgent intervention from key institutions in the energy sector, including the Government of Kenya, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the Kenya Pipeline Company, and oil marketing companies.
Under the plan, 508 km out of the 740 km corridor will be upgraded, alongside the rollout of about 1,270 km of high-capacity fibre optic cable to strengthen digital connectivity. The investment is also expected to align with contributions from other partners to ensure full coverage of the corridor.
Preliminary information indicates that Osotsi had visited a grooming outlet before proceeding to a nearby restaurant, where he spent time interacting with people for about half an hour.
Key roads in Nairobi’s CBD are closed today for President Ruto’s historic address at City Hall and the Africa Urban Forum at KICC, with motorists urged to use alternative routes.
Another issue involved a Sh4.4 million loan advanced by the agency to the State Department for Sports in 2018 to support prize money for young athletes during a local event. While the agency linked the transaction to a presidential directive, lawmakers dismissed the justification.
The delay comes as Haiti continues to struggle with worsening insecurity that has displaced more than 1.4 million people, about 12 percent of the population. The scale of the crisis has raised serious concerns about whether authorities can organize a credible and inclusive vote.