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Inside the house, detectives discovered a locally made gun hidden beneath a sofa. They also recovered a single bullet wrapped in aluminium foil. Items suspected to have been used to aid criminal activities were also found, including a metal rod, a blue balaclava, a dotted dera dress, a black marvin, and a black jacket believed to have been used to conceal the weapon.
Drivers caught up in the chaos described long traffic snarl-ups, with congestion spilling over to nearby access roads. Some motorists were forced to make U-turns, while others diverted to alternative routes as the situation worsened.
The leaders, led by DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua and Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, said they want a formal meeting with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission within two weeks. They accused President William Ruto of attempting to influence the commission in order to gain political advantage ahead of the election.
EPRA said its surveillance and enforcement teams visited multiple petrol stations to assess availability and compliance, noting that while several stations were still selling fuel, others had already run out and were waiting for fresh deliveries.
The President further encouraged leaders to present their plans to Kenyans in a clear and respectful manner, saying political competition should be based on ideas rather than attacks and hostility. He maintained that unity remains a key pillar in his administration’s agenda.
Tuju, who has in recent years been entangled in high-profile land disputes and court cases, said he has accepted the situation he is facing and is mentally prepared for whatever may come, including what he described as possible torture.
The details were presented during a meeting between Members of Parliament and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, who appeared before the National Assembly’s National Administration Committee to brief lawmakers on progress made in implementing a Presidential directive targeting illicit alcohol, drug trafficking and substance abuse.
Despite the achievement, their return marks the beginning of a careful transition back to life on Earth. Immediately after splashdown, the crew are expected to undergo medical checks aboard a US Navy recovery ship before being flown by helicopter to shore and later transported to Johnson Space Center in Houston for further evaluation.
The Commission said the exercise is being carried out across all 1,450 County Assembly Wards. It is also ongoing in universities and colleges, Huduma Centres, constituency offices, and at the Customer Experience Centre at Anniversary Towers.
In a Gazette notice dated April 10, 2026, the Head of State announced the vacancy in the position of chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) following the elevation of the previous office holder to the Court of Appeal.
The confrontation led to hours of running battles between security officers and crowds who had travelled from across the region for the planned spiritual gathering, which was later disrupted.
Omollo said the government is intensifying security operations to restore stability in affected regions.
In a joint statement, the ministers said the claims were baseless and accused Moscow of continuing to spread false narratives despite formal diplomatic clarifications.
In a statement issued on Friday, JSC Chairperson Martha Koome acknowledged the findings of the report, which profiled corruption across the public sector, including within the Judiciary, and outlined measures already in place to address integrity concerns.
Chief Justice Martha Koome, said the nominations followed the conclusion of a rigorous and transparent recruitment process that attracted hundreds of applicants.
In his address, Ingonga underscored the growing complexity of modern crime, noting that criminal networks are increasingly operating across borders and leveraging advancements in technology and global financial systems to evade detection.
The rehabilitation works are part of a wider government push to expand and modernise rail infrastructure across the country, targeting areas that have not fully benefited from past development projects. The focus is on improving regional connectivity and supporting local economies through better transport systems.
Murkomen made the announcement on Friday following a meeting with the technical committee tasked with overseeing the formation and rollout of the unit.
Speaking on Friday during the burial ceremony in Tigoni, Kiambu County, Kindiki said what happened in Ol Kalou, where some leaders made remarks and acted in a manner that disturbed mourners, was painful to the family and those who knew the late MP.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, she noted that court-annexed mediation had become central in easing the caseload, with most matters concluded within 60 days unless parties agreed to short extensions.
The incident happened on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Gem–Ramula, when residents took to the streets to protest alleged forced evictions linked to operations by Shanta Gold Kenya Limited. The demonstrations were driven by concerns over land ownership, lack of consent, and unclear resettlement and compensation processes, before escalating into violent confrontation.
In a letter dated April 10, 2026, County Secretary and Head of County Public Service Hellow Issack Mumin said the changes were made under Section 31 of the County Governments Act, No. 17 of 2012.
MSMEs Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni said on Thursday, April 9, that the waiver will apply to NYOTA beneficiaries who have completed mentorship and officially started running their businesses. She added that counties had earlier committed to supporting the initiative by offering similar relief within their areas of jurisdiction.
If cleared, the incoming commissioners will take over from the team led by Reverend Samuel Kobia, whose term came to an end on November 17, 2025, after serving for six years since November 2019.
At the 64th Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, ongoing at Kagumo Teachers Training College, Nyeri National Polytechnic, and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, students are presenting performances that go beyond entertainment.
The Coast and Northeastern Kenya have also been listed among areas likely to experience rainfall during the same period.
The Communication Authority points to a clear driver behind the fall, the steady migration of users to internet-based messaging platforms that do not rely on traditional text services.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Friday, Policy and Strategy Advisor at the Elimu Bora Working Group, Boaz Waruku criticised the allocation of Sh3.5 billion meant for infrastructure development in 400 schools, describing it as unclear and open to abuse.
In its statement, the Authority warned against actions that may deliberately interfere with normal distribution.
According to the report, magistrates top the list of public officials receiving the highest average cash bribe, at Sh164,367. Other officials handling high-value bribes include judges in courts, immigration officers, and land registry officers. Immigration officers receive an average of Sh17,000, while land registry officers take about Sh12,000 on average.