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The updated app now supports Face ID and fingerprint authentication when approving transactions. This replaces the earlier system that depended only on manual PIN entry, which had raised concern among some users over ease and security of access.
Counties expected to experience showers and thunderstorms include Nandi, Kakamega, Kisumu, Narok, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nairobi, Meru and Embu, among others.
Waruku in Kileleshwa ward was also hit by a fire overnight that left at least 20 houses and 11 businesses badly affected
Lawmakers are now seeking detailed records showing how the funds were distributed across the six counties selected for the pilot phase of the digital compensation system. They want breakdowns per county and sub-county, payment records, and a full list of all beneficiaries.
Officials drawn from Vocal Africa, Fast Action Business Community, Tuk Tuk Association, Boda Boda Association and Taxi Association said the new structure is unfair to residents and business operators who rely heavily on the channel for daily movement and trade.
The Police Spokesperson urged Kenyans to rely on confirmed information before drawing conclusions on individual cases, stressing the need for calm and verification when dealing with such reports.
The 10-year Ugandan bond offers investors a return of 13 per cent. Uganda also has the option of raising an additional Sh3.2 billion (€25 million) through a green shoe option if demand from regional investors exceeds expectations.
The Missing Child Kenya Foundation says the figures show a long-standing challenge in coordination, even as government and stakeholders push for stronger systems to track and respond to cases involving missing, abducted and abandoned children.
World U-20 cross-country champion Frankline Kibet headlines the squad alongside Cynthia Chepkurui, who recently claimed the African U-18 3,000m title; Mercy Chepng’eno, who won silver at the African Championships in Accra; Joyline Chepkemoi, the African U-20 3,000m bronze medallist; and African Youth Games champion Emmanuel Lemiso.
Among the schools and clubs represented at the gala were Aga Khan Academy, Juja Preparatory School, Kiota School, M-PESA Foundation Academy, Leyians Swimming Club, Genesis Sports Limited, Goldfish, Woodcreek, Crawford International School, and Mombasa Aquatics, among others.
Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Blue Economy, Principal Secretary Julius Korir said the department’s budget estimates amount to Sh56.481 billion, comprising Sh8.525 billion for recurrent expenditure and Sh47.956 billion for development expenditure. This places the department Sh365 million below the BPS ceiling.
In a statement issued by the newly constituted Commission after the swearing in of its chairperson and seven commissioners, NCIC noted that it was now “fully constituted and ready to serve” amid a growing trend of political intolerance, hate speech and ethnic profiling.
Speaking during a public engagement in Kisii on Monday, Kindiki said the government’s investments in roads, affordable housing, electricity connectivity, healthcare, education and agriculture had already earned public confidence across the country.
He questioned the absence of the President’s ADC during a recent breach and criticised Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s leadership, calling for reforms in national security management and improved professionalism within security agencies.
The former President pointed to fuel prices and the resulting transport costs as some of the biggest contributors to the burden facing low-income earners.
Methu takes over from Hezron Obaga, who had been serving as the party’s Secretary General.
He said the State has recruited 100,000 teachers, built 23,000 classrooms, and increased TVET enrollment from 297,000 to 718,000 students through ongoing reforms and infrastructure investment.
In a statement on Monday, Otieno argued that rising taxation, expanding debt obligations, and slowing economic productivity are placing increasing pressure on households, businesses, and long-term national development planning.
In a special gazette notice issued on Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the holiday had been declared under the Public Holidays Act.
The State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries has asked Parliament for an extra Sh1.66 billion after National Treasury allocated Sh3.08 billion for 2026/27 development, below projected needs of Sh4.74 billion.
Addressing the media on Monday , the CS said the government was correcting widespread misunderstanding of the proposals and insisted that many controversial measures circulating in public debate do not appear in the current Bill.
The appointment marks a key leadership transition within the continental body, with the Commission praising both the incoming official’s expertise in peace and security affairs and the outgoing chief’s service and leadership during his tenure.
Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo says Kenya’s child protection situation is worsening, citing official records of over 10,000 cases between Jan 2025 and Mar 2026. She calls for urgent investigations and prosecutions by authorities.
Former Nyeri town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu criticised remarks by President Ruto’s allies suggesting electoral malpractice, calling them reckless and damaging to public confidence ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, the senator claimed some leaders were deliberately promoting narratives around electoral manipulation and ethnic divisions to create fear among voters and weaken public confidence in the electoral process.
Speaking on Monday, she defended ongoing government interventions such as safe houses and awareness funding while urging stronger systems, legislation, and societal responsibility, emphasising that GBV is not a women-only issue but a national crisis.
The push emerged during a high-level meeting in Naivasha attended by Moses Wetang'ula, Wycliffe Oparanya, governors and more than 28 Members of Parliament drawn from the Western Kenya Parliamentary Caucus.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Alai said many party members felt abandoned after the loss of the longtime ODM leader Raila Odinga, who he described as the political force that held together diverse communities and interests within the party.
The Kenya High Commission in Canberra said it is saddened by the death of Kenyan national Sheila Chebii in Sydney and urged the public to avoid speculation. It says it is working with Australian authorities as coronial processes continue.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Monday, he cited alleged irregular meetings, weak resident involvement, and possible administrative bias in approvals.