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The concerns emerged during a meeting held at Bunge Towers on Wednesday, where the committee, chaired by Julius Melly, met TSC officials led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei to review the 2026/27 Annual Estimates of Expenditure.
In a joint communiqué, the two leaders expressed concern over growing instability across parts of Africa and the wider world, citing armed conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, poverty, inequality and climate change among the major threats facing the continent.
The Nairobi Senator said the uncertainty surrounding the arrest heightened fears about the treatment Dr Obwaka would face while in custody, particularly given his advanced age and health condition.
The two leaders are expected to address a wide range of issues, including tariffs, competition in technology, the war linked to Iran, and Washington’s position on Taiwan.
Wahome accused Gachagua of underestimating the government’s ability to host more than 30 heads of state and government, saying his remarks had exposed him politically.
The commissioner also warned against inflammatory remarks from both political and community leaders, saying such statements could deepen divisions and undermine peace efforts in the county.
State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito told MPs that several State House facilities across the country were facing similar challenges, including ageing infrastructure and limited space for expansion.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, Sports PS Elijah Mwangi said Kenya’s planning for AFCON 2027 must meet the required standards for international football events.
Appearing before the Parliament of Kenya Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock during discussions on the ministry’s Sh79.06 billion 2026/27 budget estimates on Tuesday, Kagwe said the levy would fund modernization and position Kenyan tea as a premium global product.
The directive comes against a backdrop of repeated unrest in schools, with incidents of student strikes, destruction of property, arson attacks and sudden closures disrupting learning in several counties.
The ministry added that the verification process is designed to improve monitoring and strengthen the integrity of social protection systems supporting vulnerable groups.
In Meru County, doctors are protesting stalled promotions, saying some have remained in the same job groups for years despite meeting all required qualifications and approvals.
Justice Ndung’u said she accepted the nomination “with humility and gratitude,” adding that she is “proud to do so as a Kenyan dedicated her professional life to the service of Justice and the global and the protection of human dignity.”
Ruto said Kenya supports a justice system anchored on independence, impartiality and credibility.
Lady Justice Aluoch noted that Africa has 33 voting states, Latin America 28, Eastern Europe 20, Western Europe 25, and Asia-Pacific 19, making a total of 125 countries involved in choosing judges.
The seat became vacant after the death of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, who died in a helicopter crash at Chepkiep village in Mosop sub-county, Nandi county
Communicating via a statement on Wednesday, KVF expressed confidence in readiness, adding that the athletes have demonstrated strong form, discipline, and commitment during preparations.
For the FY2024/2025 period, the ministry received about Sh628.6 billion, while the FY2025/2026 proposal has risen to about Sh656.6 billion, reflecting increased spending across key education programmes.
The Cabinet Secretary said one of the government’s flagship programmes, the Hustler Fund, has so far reached more than 27 million Kenyans through collateral-free digital loans of up to Sh150,000.
The CS said 19 of the cases involved betting and lottery advertisements that failed to comply with rules governing age limits, disclosure obligations, and watershed restrictions meant to protect children from harmful exposure.
The discussions centered on shared priorities in advancing human rights protections, strengthening the rule of law, promoting inclusion, and supporting the Commission as it continues its establishment phase.
According to the schedule, Taita Taveta County delegates elections will be conducted first on Friday, May 22, 2026. Nyando Branch delegates elections will follow on Friday, May 29, 2026, while Kisumu County delegates elections are set for Friday, June 5, 2026.
National Treasury has set aside Sh2.9 billion for police recruitment in 2026/2027, but Inspector-General Douglas Kanja says the National Police Service needs at least Sh6.7 billion to hire officers before the 2027 election.
Ghana’s appeal, signed by Ablakwa, also proposed coordinated action, including a fact-finding mission, stronger monitoring systems and structured dialogue with South African authorities.
The attack took place near Omar Jillo Centre along the Mandera-Arabia Road in Mandera County, an incident that has raised concern over growing insecurity in the region and fears of retaliatory violence between communities.
The Africa Forward 2026 Summit Declaration was adopted in Nairobi on May 12, 2026, setting an 11-area roadmap for renewed Africa–France cooperation on peace, industrialisation, health, energy, digital transformation and AfCFTA-linked trade.
The Director General of the International Vaccine Institute, Jerome H. Kim, says funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has been central in advancing work on diseases that traditional drug companies often ignore due to low financial returns.
The declaration adopted on May 12, 2026 outlines a joint framework meant to guide cooperation in peace and security, industrial development, climate action, digital transformation, and economic progress. Leaders stressed the need to strengthen Africa’s voice in institutions where key global decisions are made.
At the centre of the turnaround is Sh1.54 billion in rent arrears owed by Huduma Kenya for occupying PCK premises between 2013 and 2015.
Officials from the State Department told MPs that the Sh800 million allocation was meant to support a pilot phase of a digital system designed to manage compensation claims for victims of wildlife attacks.