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Acting KNH Chief Executive Officer Richard Lesiyampe said the hospital has begun putting in place measures to ensure that patients are not held back after treatment due to financial hardship.
Kagwe placed macadamia processors on notice, directing them to purchase all locally produced nuts at the government-set minimum price of Sh100 per kilogram, while warning that failure to comply could prompt a policy reversal allowing raw in-shell exports.
During a session held at Bunge Tower on Thursday, the committee, chaired by Julius Murgor, heard that despite significant progress in verifying pension records, retirees have yet to receive payments due to failure by the government to release promised funds.
Wetang’ula confirmed that the matter has already been forwarded to the Committee on Powers and Privileges for inquiry, in line with parliamentary rules. He said Wamboka would remain out of the committee’s leadership for the entire period of the investigations.
The killing has sparked protests in parts of Garissa, with residents demanding justice and questioning the actions of the officers involved. Many described Hassan as innocent and called for accountability over the shooting.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the charges include burial of deceased persons without a valid permit, making documents without authority, stealing by servant, providing false information to a public officer and conspiracy to commit a felony.
His remarks come after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the National Assembly Departmental Committee on National Security that some of the suspects linked to the attack had fled the country.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja told senators that investigators have already traced the networks behind the groups, including those allegedly financing and coordinating their activities at different levels.
The disputed document, which has been widely shared online, was designed to resemble an official press statement from the Ministry of Education. It purported to address payment delays affecting supervisors, invigilators, security officers and other contracted professionals engaged in the administration and marking of national examinations.
Hillary Kibiwott completed a 24-hour tree-planting challenge in Kessup Forest, Elgeyo Marakwet County, recording 23,326 trees as officials monitored the attempt and verification for Guinness standards began.
Kenya’s Ministry of Health says malaria incidence fell by 5% between 2023 and 2025 and mortality dropped by 32% while preparing for 2026 World Malaria Day. The ministry launched updated diagnosis and treatment guidelines and new surveillance tools.
Museveni said Africa’s economic struggle is not only about lack of money but also deeper issues tied to leadership thinking and state systems, which he described as “ideological disorientation” and weak structures that have held back progress for decades.
The proposal seeks to amend Articles 99 and 193 of the Constitution, alongside Sections 24 and 25 of the Elections Act (Cap 7), introducing new disqualification rules for former governors seeking elective office.
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The meeting comes at a time when political conversations have been increasing around how ODM and UDA will relate going forward, especially as attention shifts toward the 2027 General Election. ODM has in recent weeks held internal meetings to discuss possible structured engagement with UDA.
According to testimony presented in court, the 17-year-old victim was travelling from Changsha to attend a United Nations conference in Kenya. She was seated in the middle seat, while the accused occupied the aisle seat next to her.
Reports further indicate that the Sh42.4 million payment was processed on August 4, 2025, coinciding with the opening day of the tournament. The funds are said to have moved from FKF accounts through Ecobank before landing in an account linked to Fast Community Bank, raising fresh concerns about the flow of money and approval process behind the transaction.
Among the items recovered were reflector jackets said to be used for mobilising groups, stickers, three swords, and other materials allegedly connected to illegal operations.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said the recruitment of a permanent Director General will be carried out through a structured process that meets governance and transparency standards.
In a joint statement released on Thursday, the parties said the meeting held at State House, Nairobi on Thursday brought together the UDA Steering Committee and the ODM Central Management Committee, where discussions focused on strengthening collaboration and identifying shared areas of interest.
The IG also condemned rising incidents of political hostility, pointing to the attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, describing it as unacceptable and calling for accountability through the justice system.
The Single Mothers’ Association of Kenya has maintained that it has occupied the land for more than 30 years while pushing for legal ownership, but disputes over measurements and documentation have repeatedly stalled the process. The matter was escalated to the Senate after renewed concerns over eviction threats and unresolved registration.
Tuko Kadi founder Ademba Allans has cautioned the public over what he says is growing misuse of the movement as it expands rapidly among young peopl
According to Mbadi, governments across the continent are being forced to carefully juggle between funding development projects and managing strained budgets. He pointed to global financial conditions that have made borrowing “more expensive, less predictable and restrictive for developing economies,” adding further pressure on already stretched public finances.
By June 2024, public debt was estimated at about Sh10.5 trillion, before climbing to more than Sh11.8 trillion by the end of the 2024/2025 financial year, representing nearly 68% of gross domestic product.
The probe originates from a statement filed in October 2025 by Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, who raised concerns over the eviction of six households from Old Ngara Estate on May 14 and June 18, 2025. The evictions allegedly went ahead despite a conservatory court order issued on May 30, 2025 by Justice Mohamed N. Kullow.
Speaking on Thursday in Nairobi during the Africa We Build Summit 2026, Ruto said Africa continues to miss out on vast income by selling unprocessed resources while buying back expensive manufactured products made from the same materials.
The DPP opposed the appeal, arguing that Kenya can still lawfully cooperate with other countries in criminal matters under international law. Prosecutors relied on Article 6 of the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, saying it provides a legal basis for extradition in such cases.
The intervention follows a case filed by Professor Waceke Wanjohi, the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, who has challenged both the outcome and the manner in which the selection exercise was carried out.
In a brief statement released on Wednesday, April 22, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) rejected the claims contained in the widely shared posters, saying they did not originate from the commission.
Kanyadoto Ward MCA Apopo Lentana says ODM must restore trust among its supporters by ensuring equal opportunity in nominations and avoiding favouritism in ticket allocation.