FKF assures parliament of AFCON 2027 readiness amid internal disputes
FKF President Hussein Mohammed expressed confidence in the country’s level of preparedness, telling lawmakers that planning is progressing in line with continental requirements.
FKF President Hussein Mohammed expressed confidence in the country’s level of preparedness, telling lawmakers that planning is progressing in line with continental requirements.
KeNHA said the affected stretch runs between Ole Sereni Interchange and Lang’ata Road Interchange. The closure will take effect on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 6 am to 1 pm.
Committee chairperson Gabriel Tongoyo said many of the issues affecting the National Police Service go beyond legislation, pointing instead to policy and administrative failures that require immediate attention.
According to the Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga, recent disease outbreaks and global pandemics had exposed vulnerabilities that require sustained and deliberate action.
The programme is designed to improve access to high-quality livestock feed ingredients and enhance efficiency across Kenya’s animal production systems.
The report highlights a sharp increase among people aged 75 years and above, where deaths rose from 49,583 in 2024 to 83,465 in 2025, making it the most affected age category.
The Chairperson of the Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed “deep concern over the renewed escalation in the Gulf region,” pointing to recent attacks attributed to Iran targeting neighbouring states such as the United Arab Emirates.
Drawing from his involvement in peace efforts in South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uhuru said lasting peace requires more than signed agreements.
The petition also challenges the legal route taken, stating that the National Police Service Act does not recognise such directives, but instead requires structured regulations developed jointly by the Cabinet Secretary and the Inspector General.
President William Ruto says Kenya and Tanzania have identified non-tariff barriers affecting cross-border commerce and directed officials to remove them, aiming for completion by June 30, 2026. The move targets deeper EAC integration and reduced trade losses.
Family spokesperson Joseph Ndungu said additional laboratory work is still ongoing to establish what triggered the fatal episode.
Housing PS Charles Hinga says delays in paying interns under the Affordable Housing Programme were caused by combining two payroll systems, exchequer and housing-levy. He assured interns would be paid by Thursday and said communication will improve.
The PS explained that KNBS reported 238,000 construction jobs in 2025, a figure that reflects annual employment across the entire construction sector. He noted that broader estimates place total sector employment, including indirect roles, at about 765,000 jobs.
.In a statement issued on Tuesday, ODM said the decision to pursue the case was collectively made, insisting that “the National Executive Committee deliberated on the issue and formally resolved that the case be filed on behalf of the Party.”
President William Ruto urged deeper Kenya–Tanzania cooperation and faster regional integration in Dodoma, saying mistrust has fragmented markets. He highlighted growing trade and called for aligned policies and faster infrastructure and private-sector involvement.
President William Ruto told Tanzania’s parliament that Kenya and Tanzania share cultural and linguistic unity. He highlighted Kiswahili, cross-border communities and the two countries’ long ties, urging leaders to strengthen bonds and cooperation.
The allocation is meant to support essential services including water, roads, health facilities, and electricity in 1,424 identified marginalized areas spread across 34 counties.
The vacancies span promotional roles, direct appointments, and entry-level opportunities, reflecting one of the largest recent public sector recruitment drives.
Under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, Uhuru Kenyatta receives a monthly pension of about Sh1.1 million, which is 80 per cent of the salary of the sitting President, currently Sh1.44 million.
National Disaster Operation Centre DG Col (Rtd) David Samoei says Nairobi needs a whole-of-government approach, citing South B developments affecting river systems. He warns demolitions must avoid new crises and urges stricter planning law enforcement.
Political analyst Prof. Herman Manyora, on Radio Generation, dismissed claims that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is weak, saying his rise reflects ODM party engagement and electoral visibility.
Kenya Development Corporation has opened fully online applications for the SAFER Fund, a World Bank-backed programme to expand affordable credit for MSMEs. SACCOs, microfinance banks and Tier III lenders can apply between May 5 and June 2, 2026.
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit 2025 report recorded 97 extrajudicial killings, 18 deaths in custody, 72 cases of torture or ill-treatment, 49 protest-related injuries, 1,500 arbitrary arrests, and five enforced disappearances within the year.
If elected Nairobi governor, Owino said his focus would be on improving service delivery and dismantling what he termed entrenched networks controlling county operations. He vowed to take firm action against such interests.
Revenue projections stand at Sh3.63 trillion from ordinary collections and Sh644 billion from Appropriation-in-Aid. This leaves a funding gap of Sh1.11 trillion, which the government plans to cover through borrowing—Sh995.7 billion from the local market and Sh145.6 billion from external sources.
Investment links between the two countries have also grown. Kenyan investments in Tanzania now stand at more than Sh219.3 billion, while Tanzanian investments in Kenya have reached over Sh43.3 billion.
The Deputy Party leader added that the opposition was repeating familiar mistakes and had drifted back into confusion similar to what it faced in the 2022 election cycle.
Oloo's rugby journey included a long playing career at Nakuru RFC that lasted about 15 years from 2003 to 2017. During this time, he was part of squads that won Kenya Cup titles in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons.
The former defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed in what officials described as an apparent suicide truck explosion that struck his home near the capital Bamako. His death happened during the same offensive that has left authorities struggling to contain the situation.
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah also aligned himself with remarks made by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, who has been pushing for opposition unity and the fronting of a single presidential candidate to improve competitiveness in the next elections.