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Kibicho also reflected on his early rise in public service, recalling how former President Mwai Kibaki appointed him to a senior role at a relatively young age, which he said shaped his current thinking on succession in leadership.
The evacuation exercise comes after growing fears among African migrants living in South Africa, where protests and violence against both documented and undocumented foreigners have escalated in recent weeks. Ghana expects about 800 of its nationals to return home under the programme.
According to a statement issued by the humanitarian organization, its staffs have been dispatched to aid the victims and cooperate with the authorities while carrying out investigations regarding the cause of the fire.
Kituyi warned that constant political fights with the Head of State risk damaging the Opposition’s image and weakening public trust at a time when Kenyans are looking for leadership and solutions.
Uganda has already recorded seven cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola since the outbreak was first detected in the DRC on May 15.
Apart from cutting travel expenditure, Nyoro proposed the removal of the 8 per cent VAT charged on fuel and called for a reduction of at least Sh7 from the Road Maintenance Levy Fund.
“The inflammatory remarks made by Omar in Mombasa were targeted, vilifying and scapegoated the Kikuyu community under the guise of addressing historical land injustices, thus making them dangerous, reckless and explicitly designed to incite ethnic animosity.”
Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the car, Kabiru said the team’s journey with Rhino Charge began in the late 1990s after attending the event as spectators, and now they have a re-engineered electric vehicle that is not only pushing the boundaries of sustainable mobility but also spotlighting Kenya’s growing innovation and engineering potential.
The Health CS said Kenya continues to work closely with county governments, regional bodies and international partners to strengthen preparedness and response activities.
SRC chairperson Sammy Chepkwony said attempts to control the wage bill through legal limits and fiscal measures have not delivered the expected results over the years.
Presentations at the conference showed that Brazil has replaced more than four billion barrels of gasoline with ethanol, with ethanol-based fuel remaining cheaper than conventional petrol. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who also attended the seminar, said the government will review the Sugar Act and related regulations to formally support ethanol production within Kenya’s legal and economic framework. He added that the government will work with the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to develop fuel blending regulations. Kagwe defended ongoing reforms under the Sugar Act 2024, saying leasing state-owned sugar factories to private investors has already improved efficiency and increased farmer earnings. “We have discovered that the private sector is a much stronger player, a much more efficient player in the sugar sector than the government sector,” he said. He added that the government has already seen “immediate benefits” within the last year after some public mills were leased to private operators. At the same time, Kagwe stressed that farmers remain central to the reforms, noting that more than six million Kenyans directly or indirectly depend on the sugar industry for their livelihoods. “The farmer is the most important person in the sugar sector, and I say this without any fear of contradiction,” Kagwe said. The government says expanding ethanol production will help reduce Kenya’s dependence on imported fuel, strengthen energy security and create more stable income opportunities for farmers amid volatile global oil prices.
Governance expert and Meru Woman Rep aspirant Felicity Nkirote Biriri says voters feel let down as leadership fails to prioritise security and agriculture. She also points to underfunding in the warehouse receipt system council.
The association demanded an immediate end to what it termed harassment, surveillance and threats against Shrestha, warning that forcing journalists to reveal confidential sources weakens public trust and democratic accountability.
The IEBC has confirmed that the by-election will be held on July 16, 2026, setting the stage for an intense political battle in Ol Kalou.
Duale said government agencies are closely tracking the situation and maintaining high alert systems at border points and in high-risk counties. He added that response teams remain on standby to contain any possible spread while reinforcing monitoring systems in vulnerable areas.
Despite the disruption, KeNHA emphasized that safety and regulation of road use must continue, noting that the temporary arrangements are meant to avoid congestion and disruptions in supply chains that depend heavily on heavy commercial transport
CS Mbadi said the Bill does not seek to impose taxes on traditional financial services such as deposits, withdrawals or foreign exchange transactions. Instead, it seeks to address the tax treatment of technology-driven digital intermediaries and payment platforms that currently operate in areas not fully covered by existing tax laws.
Sonko faulted the process that led to Lo’s appointment, saying his political movement had been left out of discussions surrounding both the naming of the new prime minister and the formation of the incoming government.
Robert Aseda of Network for Adolescents and Youth of Africa says early sexual activity among Kenyan adolescents is widespread and that lack of comprehensive sexuality education leaves youth exposed to HIV, teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortions.
Under the proposal, monthly PAYE would be structured at 10 per cent for the first Sh30,000, 20 per cent on the next Sh8,333, 25 per cent on the next Sh461,667, 27.5 per cent on the next Sh300,000 and 30 per cent on income above Sh800,000.
According to the agency, the arrest followed investigations into viral online content considered “highly inciteful and a serious threat to public cohesion and national stability”.
Among the biggest casualties of the reshuffle is former Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, who exits after years at the Treasury. Former Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. (Rtd) Jeje Odongo and former Gender Minister Betty Amongi were also removed from Cabinet.
In his court papers, Ramaphosa states that the panel had "misconceived its mandate, misjudged the information placed before it and misinterpreted the four charges advanced against me".
The Global Fund, which supports disease control programmes across the world through grants issued every three years, attributed the lower allocation to a fundraising shortfall.
At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called on staff to volunteer for urgent deployment to help with Ebola screening at United States entry points as surveillance measures are tightened.
Under current tax rules, royalties refer to payments made for the use of intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, trademarks and industrial processes. These payments are treated as income and attract withholding tax, which is deducted at source and remitted to the tax authority.
According to Treasury projections, the government expects to raise Sh3.63 trillion in revenue in the coming financial year. Out of that amount, about Sh1.5 trillion will be spent on servicing debt while another Sh1 trillion will go towards paying public servants.
The regulator raised concerns that enforcing tax on non-cash rewards would be impractical under existing systems. It pointed to prizes such as household goods, electronics, shopping vouchers, spa treatments and car servicing, saying these fall outside easy tax tracking mechanisms.
The Governor said the budget was passed following extensive public participation and consultations with stakeholders across Garissa County.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the case stems from a request by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority, which flagged suspected embezzlement and governance failures within the institution.