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About 200 households were affected, and families are now being moved to safer areas as the ground remains unstable and dangerous due to the ongoing rains. The ministry said the affected families will remain away from the risky zones until the rains reduce and the situation becomes safe for settlement again.
The compensation was paid to a consortium made up of Vinci Highways SAS, Meridian Infrastructure Africa Fund and Vinci Concessions SAS after the government terminated the Sh159.27 billion road construction contract that had been awarded under a public-private partnership arrangement.
DCI detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit raided a residential house in Lang’ata, Nairobi County, and recovered seven sacks of cannabis sativa, weighing scales and Rizla papers. A woman was arrested as a man escaped.
Wakili wa Watoto national chairperson Belinda Mwende says fear, stigma, weak reporting systems and online exploitation are leaving children vulnerable. She says the initiative offers safe, confidential spaces and supports children through the justice system.
TSC acting CEO Evaleen Mitei said the proposed framework is intended to reshape the registration process for teachers and ensure that future applicants meet standards that match current education demands.
He explained how mobile alerts, community relocation initiatives and youth volunteer programmes are helping reduce the impact of floods and droughts.
IPOA argued that senior officers shape critical operational decisions such as deployment of officers, crowd control methods, supervision of field operations, and rules guiding use of force.
Kenya Red Cross Deputy SG for Programmes Joe Mbalu says floods, drought and funding shortfalls are creating a complex emergency. He adds that volunteers need safety measures and psychosocial support as humanitarian pressure grows.
According to the agency, the inquiry began after a complaint was filed alleging that millions of shillings allocated to the constituency could not be accounted for, resulting in a number of projects failing to take off.
The lawyers claimed that Parliament acted under pressure and was used as a tool to achieve political objectives instead of carrying out its constitutional duty independently.
Mudavadi disclosed that Kenyan diplomatic missions abroad are facing serious financial difficulties that have weakened their ability to support stranded citizens through evacuations, legal assistance, shelter and repatriation.
Once introduced, the system will automatically generate digital logbooks, with any updates reflected immediately whenever a transaction occurs. This removes the need for physical document updates that often take time to process.
The operator announced that the temporary arrangement will be effected on Thursday, May 7, from 9 pm to 6 am and again on Friday, May 8, during the same hours.
Senators questioned why the Treasury opted to invoke Article 225, which allows for the suspension of county funds, instead of Article 190, which permits the national government to intervene and support counties facing challenges.
The meeting comes amid continued concerns from teachers over access to medical services following the transition to the new health insurance system, with stakeholders pushing for improved efficiency and expanded healthcare access across the country.
Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) appeared before PICS-SAA as MPs reviewed Auditor-General audit queries on land documentation, procurement, and banking arrangements. KAGRC cited transition challenges after its 2011 shift to a state corporation and agreed to accelerate reforms, including digitisation.
New figures contained in the 2026 Economic Survey show maize imports increased by 51.4 percent to 468,109 metric tonnes in 2025, reversing two consecutive years of decline.
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui said the company’s expansion reflects the strength of Kenya’s digital economy and its growing role in global technology-driven trade.
According to the audit findings, the college recorded spending on goods and services amounting to Sh15,691,282, with Sh5,948,284 processed through cash transactions that went beyond the allowed threshold of Sh50,000 per item per year under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Regulations, 2020.
The former minister said he intends to shift his attention toward academia and mentorship, leveraging his academic background to guide future leaders and professionals.
According to the weather agency, the heavy rains are expected to gradually reduce from May 14, although showers may persist in some regions including the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley and the Central Highlands, including Nairobi.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has announced its 18-month 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme at the refinery and petrochemicals sites. Applicants must meet specified qualification requirements and be under 28 by May 2026.
The former DP wants the court to declare that the public participation carried out during the impeachment process was not adequate and did not meet the required legal standard for such proceedings. He also argues that the Senate failed to properly consider public views before making its final decision.
Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho met World Bank officials in Nairobi to discuss strengthening cooperation under the Kenya Sustainable Irrigation for Resilient Economy (K-RISE) programme. The plan targets farmers to boost food security, water management and climate resilience.
Ruku noted that earlier visits had revealed persistent challenges such as delayed reporting, absenteeism, and long queues of citizens waiting for services, though he said some improvement had been recorded after ministry interventions.
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi told the Senate Labour Committee that trafficking syndicates recruit Kenyans through online adverts and conflict-linked networks. He said 53 Kenyans were repatriated from Russia, while others remain imprisoned or held abroad.
Beyond medical rehabilitation, he has also turned to learning new skills. He spends time studying coding, reading and taking online courses as part of his effort to rebuild his life beyond music.
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has dismissed online reports claiming the country exports donated blood, saying the WITS trade category “Human and animal blood; microbial cultures” is a broad classification and does not include transfusion donations. The ministry warned it will act on misinformation.
The United Nations Office at Nairobi remains the only UN headquarters in the Global South, and the upgrade is expected to further strengthen its role as a key centre for global decision-making.
President William Ruto defended the government’s education infrastructure expansion at the National Education Conference in Naivasha, citing funding increases and the shift to Competency-Based Education, while announcing an audit that found ghost learners and schools.