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Achoka said Kenya needs a structured national dialogue to ensure governance choices reflect the lived realities of citizens. He argued that the idea of national interest should not be separated from public welfare.
The DP said the government was keen to cushion citizens from the rising cost of fuel and its impact on the cost of living.
Pitch development at the main stadium is ongoing, with grass already planted and expected to fully mature within the next three months before testing and final stitching works are carried out.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration said the transfers, promotions, and deployments had been undertaken after considering the officers’ experience, qualifications, and performance in public service.
Murkomen explained that security agencies had earlier agreed on the need to set up a multi-agency base along the corridor to boost surveillance and improve response to crime, given its strategic importance in cross-border security operations.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja warned during a multi-agency meeting that early campaigning, organised criminal gangs and misinformation could threaten stability ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.
The office further informed MPs that its current financial year budget had been adjusted through supplementary estimates.
Ruto linked education reforms to wider government programmes such as affordable housing, universal health coverage and infrastructure development, saying they form part of a broader national transformation agenda.
Murkomen said a national Election Security Preparedness Framework has already been completed, drawing lessons from past elections dating back to 1992. He said the framework focuses on electoral violence, misinformation, cyber threats, hotspot mapping, and stronger coordination between institutions involved in election management and security.
Once completed, the exercise will reduce the number of post offices to about 500, representing a drop of nearly 20 per cent. The corporation says the move is part of a wider effort to deal with branches that are no longer financially sustainable.
TAccording to the ministry, the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 10 percent between March and April 2026, while Diesel recorded a rise of more than 20 percent over the same period. Kerosene posted a smaller increase during the review window
The court further held that the plea agreement met the required legal standards under the Criminal Procedure Code and the Constitution, noting that it satisfied the “triple test” covering public interest, the administration of justice, and the need to avoid abuse of the legal process.
The notice, issued from Nairobi, reminded societies that the Office of the Registrar of Societies is established under the Societies Act (Cap 108), Laws of Kenya, and is responsible for registering and regulating societies operating within the country.
The continental health body warned that the outbreak could spread further due to several factors, including heavy movement of people in mining areas around Mongwalu, insecurity in affected regions, gaps in contact tracing, infection control challenges, and the proximity of the outbreak zones to Uganda and South Sudan.
Kanjama argued that the impact of the diesel increase will quickly show in the transport sector, especially matatus, as well as in food distribution and production chains.
Karua called on citizens to organise and demand accountability, arguing that Kenyans should not continue carrying the burden of systems they did not create, and urging collective action for better leadership and public service delivery.
SHA chief executive Dr Mercy Mwangangi told the committee on Thursday, that the authority had achieved a national claim settlement rate of 79 per cent and had so far disbursed Sh139.5 billion under different health financing programmes.
Abiola Salami of TPP Africa says African leaders should prioritise execution and measurable results, warning that summits can become symbolic without monitoring, evaluation and communication. He called for visible policy reforms in service delivery and trade.
MCC added that its decision was grounded in constitutional rights, pointing to Article 38 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which guarantees freedom of political association and participation in democratic processes.
Speaking ahead of the forum, Mudavadi said the world must shift focus from discussions to implementation, especially in addressing urban development challenges facing fast-growing regions.
Cheptumo noted that the State is seeking to have the Central Region declared free from SGBV within the next 11 months through coordinated enforcement, community awareness, and protection efforts.
According to Dr. Omanwa, infertility remains a major challenge across the world, with African countries recording some of the highest rates despite the continent’s high birth rates.
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has appointed CPA Roble Said Nuno as its Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer. The commission says the selection followed recruitment laws, including psychometric tests and oral interviews.
At the centre of the probe was the corporation’s failure to remit Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions despite recovering the money from staff salaries.
MPs argued that the current arrangement is creating inefficiencies in the use of public funds and blurring responsibility in the implementation of peace and unity programmes across the country.
Keter secured 18,266 votes to emerge winner in the race, defeating his closest rival Vincent Rotich of the Democracy for Citizens Party who garnered 10,760 votes
For Free Primary Education, the ministry requires Sh15.7 billion, but has been allocated Sh7 billion. With more than 6.3 million learners in public primary schools and a capitation rate of Sh2,330 per learner, the funding gap is already critical.
Wattanga, who served as KRA Commissioner General from August 2023 to April 2026, appeared before the committee chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech for approval hearings at Parliament Buildings.
Githiari was apprehended by officers from the DCI Headquarters’ Land Fraud Investigation Unit (LFIU) at his Karen residence on Thursday and is expected to be arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts on Friday, May 15, 2026.
In Mombasa, Super Petrol will cost Sh211.09, diesel Sh239.64 and kerosene Sh149.49 per litre.