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UDA has opened its Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee to receive and determine complaints from its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections held April 23, 2026, with disputes to be filed within 24 hours.
Kenya continues to maintain a positive trade balance with the Netherlands, with imports from the European country standing at Sh44.8 billion, leaving a surplus of about Sh24.8 billion.
The revocation effectively removes the company from the list of institutions previously under full national government control, clearing the way for its new ownership structure to take full effect.
According to the Auditor General, the institution has, for more than a decade, failed to provide ownership documents for freehold land and buildings valued at Sh 200 million based on a 2014 valuation. These include the Kenya National Theatre and adjoining parking areas, which remain key public assets whose legal status is unclear.
Several economies were singled out for strong performance, including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Rwanda, which recorded growth above 6 percent.
Edgar Lungu died in South Africa 10 months ago after an undisclosed illness at a clinic in Pretoria. He served as Zambia’s president from 2015 until 2021, when he lost the election by a wide margin to Hakainde Hichilema.
James Valentine, best known for hosting the Australian Broadcasting Corporation afternoon radio programme in Sydney for more than 20 years, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after stepping away from broadcasting earlier this year following treatment after his 2024 cancer diagnosis.
Among the key areas highlighted for public input are proposals aimed at lowering the cost of living, improving food security, and creating more opportunities for young people, women, and vulnerable groups.
The Law Society of Kenya has urged urgent investigations into the death of advocate Tom Ouya Imbukwa, saying he was allegedly assaulted and tortured by unknown individuals. LSK President Charles Kanjama called on DCI and police to act swiftly.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Mutemi said the challenges go beyond individual companies, pointing to a wider system that exposes workers to poor conditions, mental health risks, and weak protections, even as global demand for AI-related work continues to rise.
The delays come against the backdrop of a larger government plan to redevelop the site into the Bomas International Convention Centre, an initiative aimed at strengthening Kenya’s position as a preferred destination for international conferences.
More than 100 households were affected and people displaced in Mombasa and Kwale County after heavy rains and strong winds. Flooding also left parts of health services inaccessible as responders search for a missing boda boda rider.
Speaking on Wednesday in Nairobi, Shadrack Maluki, President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, expressed that the prestigious continental gathering will bring together representatives from National Olympic Academies across Africa
Duale said the anomalies uncovered by the digital platform show coordinated schemes involving individuals, clinicians and private hospitals seeking to manipulate claims.
The authority said KIM had been allegedly offering and awarding academic and professional programmes without proper accreditation, in violation of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Act.
The declaration sets in motion the legal process that will ultimately lead to a by-election to fill the vacant seat in the Nyandarua County constituency.
Public Health and Professional Standards, PS Mary Muthoni said the country is facing an urgent environmental health challenge driven by rising volumes of unmanaged garbage, weak disposal systems and harmful public behaviour in waste handling.
Chelsea have now turned to Calum McFarlane, Rosenior’s former assistant, who has been named interim head coach until the end of the season. McFarlane had already briefly stepped in earlier in the year, overseeing a 1-1 draw against Manchester City and a defeat to Fulham in January after Enzo Maresca was sacked.
According to the Ministry of Health, the system has revealed a growing pattern in which patients complete treatment inside public facilities but leave without medicine from hospital pharmacies, raising concerns about service delivery and possible diversion of patients to private drug outlets.
Under the proposed political tariff structure, presidential candidates will pay Sh500,000, governors Sh200,000, senators Sh150,000, Members of Parliament and Woman Representatives Sh100,000, and Members of County Assembly Sh15,000. Political parties will continue paying a yearly flat rate of Sh600,000.
esidents took to the streets on Tuesday morning after the killing of a taxi driver along the Garissa–Dadaab road. Leaders from the area have condemned the incident, terming it unlawful and uncalled for.
Kindiki described the commissioning as part of sustained efforts to expand infrastructure and bring development closer to communities that previously lacked basic services.
In a statement on Wednesday, Muturi accused the electoral commission of failing to address persistent concerns regarding voter data integrity, transparency and accountability, warning that continued inaction could undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
The agreements, endorsed following a review by the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations, are expected to deepen cooperation in areas such as counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, cybersecurity and peace support operations.
The Council of Governors has urged Parliament to fast-track the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, calling for the repeal of sections 191A–191E, arguing delays could disrupt county conditional-grant management.
Following the developments, the Deputy Speaker directed National Assembly Minority leader Junet Mohammed to nominate an interim chairperson of the committee by noon of April 23, 2026 to ensure continuity of its work during the ongoing investigations.
Speaking on Wednesday in Nairobi ahead of the derby scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium, Rachier said the high cost of tickets is locking out many supporters.
The commission claims that its officers were subjected to hostile treatment during committee appearances and further alleges that there were demands tied to favourable handling of matters before the committee.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen told the Senate that an officer accused of shooting and killing a civilian at Modika roadblock in Garissa is on the run. He said IPOA is investigating and the suspect will face court once arrested.
Itumbi said the ID issuance system remains active and consistent across the country, citing figures that show more than 1.4 million national identity cards have been issued in Nakuru County alone, with 31,449 applications still under processing as of April 18. He maintained that the numbers reflect a system that is functioning without disruption, despite the political claims being made.