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Residents in the affected regions have been encouraged to closely follow official weather updates and adhere to safety instructions as the country prepares for a week of potentially intensified rainfall activity.
The President said no amount of “name-calling, incitement and propaganda” would erode the ties he has built with the region over the past two decades.
According to the prosecution, led by Counsel Martin Mbote, Wanyonyi unlawfully took the minor with the intent to deprive the child’s mother, Mispher Chepkenoi, of her lawful guardianship.
According to the regulator, the disruption at the facility is connected to a long-running disagreement between management and staff that has escalated into industrial action affecting normal operations. It further noted that the matter is already in court and is being handled through legal procedures.
In the interim, the NEC appointed Deputy President Macdonald Mariga to assume the role of acting president with immediate effect. The appointment will remain in place pending the completion of investigations and a forensic audit into the federation’s affairs.
The new registrations were recorded between March 30 and April 23 under the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise.
Mohamud replaces Naluzze Aisha Batala (Uganda), who has been serving in the role and was praised by member countries for her “exemplary leadership and steadfast commitment to strengthening regional anti-corruption efforts” during her tenure.
Murungi further called on Senate committees to sharpen their focus on matters that have a direct impact on citizens, especially at the county level, saying emerging challenges require stronger parliamentary attention.
The report indicates that women hold just 2.8 per cent of media management positions and 3.7 per cent of editorial leadership roles. It further reveals that men control more than 95 per cent of media ownership, a situation that continues to limit women’s participation in shaping newsroom policies and editorial direction.
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has opened its first regional office in Nairobi after signing a Host Country Agreement with Kenya. The deal, witnessed by President William Ruto, targets infrastructure investment and industrial development across East Africa.
The governor said the intervention forms part of wider county efforts to improve agricultural output and support sustainable livelihoods, especially in areas where dairy farming remains a key economic activity.
Acting Director of Human Resource Management and Development Joseph Wambo formally communicated the decision during a meeting, noting that Etenyi had gone through due process and received official confirmation from the commission.
Benjamin Netanyahu said he chose to delay the public release of his medical report, explaining that he did not want the information to be shared during a period of heightened tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. He said his concern was to avoid what he described as the spread of false narratives.
While addressing residents, the President called for calm and national cohesion, warning against leaders who promote ethnic divisions for political gain. He said unity remains key to national stability and progress, insisting that Kenyans must protect it at all costs.
Emergency response measures were activated immediately, with ground teams moving in to evacuate all passengers and crew and provide assistance at the scene. Authorities later confirmed that everyone on board was safely removed from the aircraft.
Health CS Aden Duale said the private sector is central to Kenya’s health reforms and Universal Health Coverage, citing SHA disbursements of Sh137.4 billion. He also warned against malpractice and outlined financing, supply chain and digital reforms.
KeNHA has closed the Nairobi Southern Bypass (Ole Sereni bound) between Thogoto and Dagoretti interchanges after a road accident near Karinde. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and expect delays.
An EBB Air Embraer jet bound for Mandera overshot the runway after departing Nairobi, veering into nearby vegetation. All passengers and crew escaped unharmed as emergency teams secured the aircraft and investigations begin.
The World Meteorological Organization says rising sea-surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific signal a possible El Niño onset between May and July 2026. Forecasts also point to above-normal temperatures in many regions, with rainfall impacts varying.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reassigned Chief Officers across Lands, ICT and Infrastructure, Mobility, Public Works, Medical Services, and Gender and Inclusivity. The changes take immediate effect under a circular dated April 24, 2026.
President William Ruto, in Murang’a County, backed his development agenda while launching Kiriko–Karugia Road works. He announced Sh2bn for the Mau Mau road, funding for markets, a stadium, health upgrades, and more electricity connections.
Dr. Abdihamid said age and gender are the strongest risk factors, with family history also playing a role in increasing vulnerability. He stressed that routine screening is key to detecting the disease early, particularly through the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.
Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha said security and coordination teams have already visited and assessed all the project sites set for the Head of State’s tour, assuring residents that everything is in place for a smooth programme
Under the arrangement, Sh300,000 last expense payments for deceased principal members are now ready, with the Ministry confirming that all verified claims have been processed and will be released.
The report points to a major legal development this year, where the Court of Appeal of Kenya nullified Sections 22 and 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, which had for years been applied to regulate online content considered “false” or “misleading.”
DCI detectives arrested Skyline Works Ltd director Abdul Hassan Tahalil over an alleged land fraud scheme involving forged documents in Eastleigh, Nairobi. DCI says the file was sent to ODPP for prosecution and he remains in custody.
Public Health PS Mary Muthoni said the country already has enough knowledge and tools to deal with malaria, but weak execution on the ground is slowing down progress.
The Kenya Institute of Management, one of the country’s oldest professional training institutions, has long been involved in offering management training and professional certification programmes.
MPs said weak verification systems and poor oversight are making it easier for influential individuals to take advantage of disability-based opportunities, locking out those who genuinely depend on them and straining limited public resources.
In a joint communiqué issued on April 23, the Ministry of Health, the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Union of Kenya Civil Servants (UKCS) announced immediate measures to restore access to healthcare under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), following weeks of disruptions and complaints.