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The commission has called for stronger enforcement of sexual offences laws, improved safeguarding systems, and expanded access to education and healthcare, warning that every case signals systemic gaps in protecting vulnerable children.
A women’s movement lobby led by former senator Gloria Orwoba has petitioned Kenya’s Ministry of Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action, urging urgent reforms to address misogyny, harassment, online abuse and intimidation, including in politics.
In a statement issued on Monday, Ramaphosa said undocumented migration posed risks to “social stability, governance and national security,” arguing that some employers were exploiting undocumented foreign labour instead of hiring South Africans at legal wages.
In a post on X on Monday, Andersen said the 2025 Annual Report of the United Nations Environment Programme (United Nations Environment Programme) highlighted both the resilience and the continuing challenges facing global environmental cooperation.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Monday, the CS said reforms such as a simplified “mitumba” tax regime, reduced phone import taxes, and a shift in filing timelines are aimed at easing business costs, improving efficiency, and boosting revenue collection rather than raising prices, stressing that “there is miscommunication around this.”
Guterres said the structure of global governance remains unfair to Africa, especially in major financial and security institutions that continue to shape international decisions.
In a statement issued on May 10,2026, Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the victims were freed in a “successful operation conducted by security operatives and officials of the Embassy of Ghana in Abidjan,” and are now assisting investigators as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle the criminal syndicate behind the scheme.
The President said the expansion reflects Kenya’s long-standing commitment to international cooperation and the role Nairobi has played in global affairs over the years.
The multi-agency team destroyed 380 litres of busaa and 40 litres of changaa. The authority says the crackdown is part of efforts to enforce alcohol control laws and curb illegal brewing activities in the region.
Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of the United Nations Nairobi Expansion Project in Gigiri, Guterres said the nearly Shh43.9 billion investment reflects the UN’s commitment to inclusive multilateralism and sustainable development in Africa.
The corporation said the structures were erected unlawfully on railway property and dismissed claims circulating online, maintaining it has followed due legal process while reclaiming railway reserve land across the country.
Governance commentator Abdulahi Alas further stated that some political systems operate through “anointment by hired elders” rather than open competition, saying this has strengthened elite control while limiting opportunities for qualified leaders.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Aligula said counties must move beyond basic support roles and actively invest in infrastructure such as landing sites, ice plants and fish processing facilities to strengthen the value chain.
Alliance Française Nairobi Pedagogy Head Obilo Ng’ong’o says French firms are increasing investments in Kenya’s retail, infrastructure, education and training. He links the shift from aid to partnerships to upcoming Africa Forward Summit 2026 plans and long-term economic cooperation.
Eric Aligula, Head of the Oceans and Blue Economy in the Office of the President, says Kenya’s blue economy contributes about 2% of GDP. He cites weak infrastructure and less than 13% fisheries exploitation.
The summit brings together French President Emmanuel Macron and about 30 heads of state in Nairobi, making it one of the largest diplomatic events hosted in Kenya in recent years.
The new laws are expected to strengthen tax administration, widen incentives for investors operating in special economic zones and establish a stronger legal structure for technology-driven cities and large-scale strategic projects
Within the housing programme, affordable housing is expected to register the fastest growth. Allocations are projected to rise to Sh201.1 billion after the elections from Sh50.7 billion in FY2026/27. However, during the election cycle, funding is expected to decline, with a 30.9 per cent reduction from the approved Sh73.3 billion.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Cabinet Secretary Hanna Cheptumo expressed shock, sorrow and outrage over the death of the child from Muthokima Ward in Tharaka North Sub-County following her disappearance and the recovery of her body.
In the review of KFS accounts for the financial year ending June 30, 2025, Gathungu flagged gaps in governance, missing financial records and possible violations of the law in agreements involving community forest associations.
Speaking during a public address on Sunday, the Mandera Woman Representative claimed local communities had endured intimidation, insecurity, and disruption of daily activities due to the presence of the forces in the area.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Monday, Ng’ong’o said the institution has supported generations of creatives, cultural exchange programmes and language training initiatives extending from Nairobi to regional town.
Committee work has also been affected, with meetings frequently cancelled due to poor attendance or absent witnesses. Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, governors, and heads of state agencies have increasingly skipped summons, frustrating oversight work
Speaking in a televised address on Sunday, the Somali president described the ongoing local elections in South West State as a “historic moment” and a major step towards strengthening democracy and public participation.
Participants said they had compiled 60 priority proposals after extensive consultations, which have been captured in a white paper set to be submitted to African heads of state attending the summit.
The French President noted that relations between Kenya and France had grown stronger since his first state visit to Kenya seven years ago, which marked the first official trip by a French Head of State to the country.
Ruto said Kenya and France have maintained close diplomatic relations since 1963, when France became one of the first countries to recognise Kenya’s independence.
Among those set to benefit are kidney patients after Treasury proposed VAT exemptions on dialysers and related medical supplies used in dialysis treatment. The move is expected to lower the cost of treatment for patients battling chronic kidney disease.
The governor described the summit as a turning point in relations between African countries and France, adding that leaders attending the meeting must focus on practical solutions that can create opportunities and improve livelihoods.
Set to be held in Nairobi from May 11-12, 2026, the summit brought together heads of state, defense experts, and regional policymakers to discuss security cooperation, economic resilience, and the strengthening of defense partnerships among other important subjects.