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Despite the rising tensions, US President Donald Trump maintained that a ceasefire arrangement tied to talks aimed at ending the war launched in February remained in place.
At the centre of the deliberations was frustration from lawmakers who accused state institutions of repeatedly offering promises while failing to deliver practical reforms.
Local reports indicated that many miners may have been inside the shaft when it collapsed, raising fears that the number of victims could rise. Several survivors were pulled out and taken to nearby health facilities, while authorities suspended mining activities at the site to prevent further danger.
The dispute stemmed from a compliance audit conducted by KRA on Nairobi County for the period between 2019 and 2023. Following the review, the authority issued tax assessments exceeding Sh8.2 billion over alleged unpaid PAYE, withholding VAT, withholding income tax, VAT linked to county revenue streams and NITA levies.
KEWOPA also reaffirmed its support for laws and policies aimed at protecting children’s rights and dignity in line with the Constitution and child protection frameworks.
Speaking on Friday in Nairobi, Dr. Samuel Kinyanjui, Country Director for Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Kenya, noted that Africa accounts for up to 20 per cent of the global population.
Speaking during a Boda Boda Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Busia on Thursday, Omollo said the sector remains one of the largest employers of young people and a critical contributor to the country’s economy.
The World Health Organization has confirmed eight infections so far, including three deaths, and is coordinating with international partners to monitor the spread.
Melly is expected to oversee key areas including cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care within the national health system, at a time when Kenya continues to face a growing cancer burden.
ODM leader Oburu Oginga reappeared publicly in Kisumu, saying he is in good health after days of speculation. ODM communication director Philip Etale dismissed rumours of illness or foreign travel and urged supporters to disregard reports.
Kisumu County police arrested a suspect accused of attempting to break into a business at Holo Trading Centre after a security guard’s distress call. Authorities said she was found on the rooftop armed with a sword and surrendered.
Ministry of Roads and Transport CS Davis Chirchir told the Senate that a proposed Road Maintenance Levy Fund formula would allocate 84.98% to national trunk roads and 15.02% to county roads, with ring-fenced county accounts.
President William Ruto announced a new Huduma Centre in Doldol, Laikipia, saying it will be completed within three months to reduce the need for residents to travel to Nanyuki for IDs and civil registration services.
Mwende noted that a 2019 task force on children matters, formed under the Chief Justice, later evolved into the Standing Committee on the Administration of and Access to Justice for Children in Kenya, driving reforms such as the Children’s Act 2022 and child-friendly legal materials.
The Law Society of Kenya has called for swift, impartial investigations into a fatal shooting of boda boda riders during protests in Luanda, Vihiga County. IPOA has launched a probe into the police operation that preceded the unrest.
Naado pointed out that recruitment agencies play a key role in shaping the experience of workers abroad and should therefore be required to guarantee full protection, including proper insurance, transparent contracts, and clear terms that prioritise worker welfare.
Affidavits tabled before the committee allege that county officials, accompanied by unidentified individuals, forcefully entered homes, broke doors, ransacked property, looted valuables and evicted tenants despite existing court orders.
Mogae, who led the southern African nation between 1998 and 2008, had been under medical care for some time, according to an earlier government update that confirmed his hospitalisation without giving further details.
Iranian state media first reported “explosions” in the Strait of Hormuz and described the incident as an “exchange of fire” involving the “enemy”. Reports from local outlets also said explosions were heard in Tehran.
The Labour Cabinet Secretary explained that the revised wage structures will create new minimum wage rates across different sectors while also guiding employers in the private sector as they review salaries under their human resource policies.
In a statement released on Friday, KANU Women Congress Chairperson Anne Karuga said the organisation was deeply disturbed by what it termed as insensitive remarks directed at a student seated in the public gallery during Senate proceedings.
According to FIDA Kenya, the current legal framework makes it difficult for authorities to properly investigate, monitor and prevent femicide cases. The organisation also said the lack of a distinct legal definition has affected data collection and delayed justice for victims and their families.
Odhiambo also raises issues with the proposed tax treatment of mitumba imports. The Bill introduces a new Section 12H in the Income Tax Act, which assumes a 5% profit on customs value and requires payment before goods are released by the Kenya Revenue Authority. She says this means a trader bringing in goods worth Sh1 million would pay Sh50,000 whether or not they make profit or loss, calling the approach unfair.
According to preliminary findings by the service, the man captured in the video has been identified as a serving police officer attached to the same county. The revelation has raised concerns within the institution about professionalism, discipline, and how officers relate with one another while on duty.
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.