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Murang’a County says it will launch a fully equipped Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Unit and a modern Women’s Clinic at Maragwa Hospital on Friday, aimed at improving specialised care and reducing Nairobi referrals for patients.
He says over 55,000 people have been screened and 2,200 health workers trained, while reaffirming Health CS Aden Duale’s confirmation that the country remains Ebola-free.
Caroline W. Karugu, who is currently serving as Principal Secretary for East African Community Affairs, has been assigned additional duties as Acting Principal Secretary for the State Department for ASALs and Regional Development.
Speaking during a media briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, DCP Secretary General John Methu criticised government response mechanisms, arguing that repeated school disasters reflect systemic failure in emergency preparedness and oversight.
DCI says five suspected gang members were arrested in Kirinyaga, Nyeri and Murang’a linked to a stolen Toyota Sienta and livestock theft. Police recovered the vehicle with fake plates and seized tools; suspects remain in custody.
Olekina warned that without structural changes, Nairobi will continue facing problems linked to rapid urban growth, including traffic jams, expansion of informal settlements, and strain on public services.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the board said the falsified product had been identified during routine post-marketing surveillance activities conducted to monitor health products and technologies in circulation across the country.
Speaking on Thursday, during signing of the Agreement on Establishment of County Aggregation and Industrial Parks ceremony at the State House, he said all 34 counties have committed to co-funding and urged focus on operationalising facilities to support small-scale industries and local manufacturing growth.
Ruto dismissed fears of instability, insisting that Kenya is strong enough to manage political competition without falling into division or violence.
Elachi also stressed the need to involve young people more actively in national decision-making, saying their participation is essential in shaping the country’s democratic and economic future.
Speaking during the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, Ruto said he held a three-hour meeting with transport operators in Mombasa where he explained the government’s fuel subsidy programme and the lessons learnt from the 2022 fuel shortage crisis.
In a public notice issued on Thursday, the Treasury said the Budget Statement for the new financial year would outline the government’s spending plans and economic priorities for the period beginning July 2026.
According to the Judiciary, the proposed framework forms part of ongoing efforts to modernise court operations through technology while ensuring safeguards are put in place to prevent misuse.
The State Department for Children Services confirmed that child protection systems have been fully activated in line with legal requirements, aimed at safeguarding the welfare and rights of children affected by the disaster.
ODM leader Oburu Oginga urged political tolerance and reconciliation at the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, saying leaders should not turn competition into personal enmity. He reflected on working with President William Ruto in a broad-based government.
Under the new framework, motorists who commit certain minor traffic offences will no longer be required to appear in court immediately. Instead, they may receive a Police Notification of Traffic Offence through SMS, email, digital traffic enforcement platforms or direct delivery by police officers.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Kindiki called on leaders and citizens to show humility and unity during the National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, saying prayer must be paired with action and moral responsibility.
The governor said leaders must turn hostility into goodwill and promote peaceful engagement even in moments of intense political competition.
According to the school management, Utumishi Girls’ Academy has a total population of 815 girls. Out of these, 808 were present at the institution at the time of the tragedy, while seven were away for different reasons.
Mwaura confirmed that students who were injured had already been taken to nearby health facilities for treatment, while efforts were still underway to establish the whereabouts and safety of all learners affected by the incident.
Morara will officially assume office on June 2, 2026, following what the organisation described as an open and competitive recruitment process that began in February.
President William Ruto and other leaders mourn after a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil. Police, firefighters and Kenya Red Cross teams continue rescue as authorities investigate the cause.
Mohamed officially took office during Ealing Council’s annual meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, succeeding outgoing mayor Anthony Kelly after serving for a year as Deputy Mayor.
Parents who arrived at the school were met with distressing scenes as efforts to account for all learners continued. One guardian described how students struggled to escape the burning dormitory and how families were left without clear information on the full extent of the tragedy.
MPs on the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee raised concerns during 2026/27 budget scrutiny over delayed teacher pensions, lack of insurance provisions and capitation shortfalls. They backed increased support for TVET, school feeding, infrastructure and special needs reforms.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the full scale of casualties or the cause of the fire, with investigations still ongoing. The incident has renewed concern over safety standards in boarding schools across the country, which have previously experienced similar deadly fires.
The committee, led by Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria, argued that the changes had stripped the ministry of most of its development budget and raised fears over the future of workers and ongoing projects.
The directive affects traders and property owners operating along the Chebarbar–Lessos–Nabkoi (B12), Mayoni–Bungoma (B139), and Chepsonoi–Kapsabet (B12) roads.
The National Police Service said the incident happened along CITAM Church Road, a busy stretch commonly used by traders, worshippers, motorists and pedestrians going about their daily routines.
The issue of costly uniforms was also highlighted by President William Ruto while opening the conference, where he challenged delegates to address barriers preventing children from poor families from accessing education.