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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly 750 suspected Ebola cases and 177 suspected deaths had been recorded, cautioning that the situation remained fluid as surveillance and laboratory testing continued to improve.
At the Nairobi Funeral Home, where the examination was conducted, forensic experts collected DNA samples intended to support efforts to trace and identify those involved in the attack.
Gachagua's legal team argues that the process was flawed from the outset, claiming he was denied a fair hearing and that the proceedings moved too quickly for him to adequately defend himself.
Medical workers at the Rwampara hospital, located near the city of Bunia in Ituri province, where almost all of the cases have been reported, were placed under military protection as the police moved in to restore order.
Authorities say officers overpowered suspects, secured the area, and recovered communication devices, weapons-related materials, and logistical supplies. The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to disrupt extremist networks and enhance public safety.
The Deputy President noted that prior internal meetings had been held with Cabinet Secretaries before broader engagements with stakeholders took place.
The engagement, organised in partnership with Zinduka e.V., brought together members of the Somali community, youth, families and religious leaders to discuss the harmful effects of FGM and ways to end the practice.
Speaking during the launch in Nairobi, Race Director Barnaba Korir confirmed that all slots were filled within just three weeks after registration opened, for an event that will feature four categories, the full marathon, half marathon, 10km, and 5km races, with athletes coming from countries including Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, the United States, Japan, and South Africa, among others.
ICT expert Mohamed Omar said Kenya has five submarine cable landing stations in Mombasa and needs faster fibre expansion under the Digital Super Highway. He warned AI could reshape jobs while noting growth and access opportunities.
Speaking on Friday during the launch of the Cherangany Ecosystem Restoration Programme at Tebe Grounds, Kapyego Ward, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, he said Kenya had planted 1.7 billion trees and spent billions stabilising fuel prices, while urging citizens to protect both the economy and environment.
The DCI says detectives have launched a nationwide manhunt for suspects linked to robbery, arson, looting and malicious damage during recent fuel-related protests. The agency asks the public to share information anonymously as investigations continue.
Guardiola’s last game in charge will be played at the Etihad Stadium against Aston Villa. During his decade at the club, he guided Manchester City to 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles, turning them into one of the most dominant teams in modern football.
So far, the national government has released Sh4.052 billion under the programme, with ten counties already receiving their full allocation.
Malala said the current political cycle marks the final phase in which leaders linked to KANU should still be at the centre of national decision-making. He maintained that by 2032, such leaders should have already stepped back from frontline politics to allow fresh leadership to emerge.
Among the affected premises were Aries Residence and an adjacent hotel, where rising water levels trapped occupants before emergency teams moved in to carry out evacuations.
The Hustler Fund, introduced in late 2022, was designed as a major financial inclusion tool targeting boda boda riders, mama mbogas, kiosk owners and young entrepreneurs who often rely on expensive informal lenders.
The bank posted a net profit of Sh68.4 billion, an 11 percent increase compared to the previous year. Total assets rose by 9 percent to Sh2.1 trillion, reflecting steady growth in the balance sheet during the period under review.
Mwangi and Atuhaire had travelled to Tanzania to attend the first court appearance of opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who was facing treason charges on May 19, 2025.
Released during the World Health Assembly in Geneva, the report, A World on the Edge: Priorities for a Pandemic-Resilient Future, says countries are still failing to invest enough in preparedness even as disease threats continue to grow.
Senator Mutinda said many public health facilities are already facing severe stockouts of essential family planning supplies, warning that access to reproductive health services has been affected.
The President said the reforms would help create a more responsive and accountable system for transport operators while restoring confidence in insurance services and easing financial pressure across the public transport sector.
Karakacha said the transport sector was satisfied with the outcome of the engagement and would continue working closely with the government as efforts to address challenges facing operators move forward.
The directive follows concerns raised by stakeholders in the matatu industry over orders requiring operators to strip vehicles of graffiti, artwork and other decorative features that have become a common part of matatu culture.
Okoa Uchumi also pointed to the country’s expanding fiscal deficit, saying it has now crossed Sh1.1 trillion. The coalition noted that the government plans to borrow Sh995.7 billion locally, an amount it said makes up nearly 90 per cent of all borrowing projected for the financial year.
Ruto also said the framework has helped the country remain more resilient during global oil shocks that have affected many economies, including those with stronger financial systems.
The President said the government was accelerating plans to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuel while cushioning consumers from the effects of one of the most severe disruptions in the global oil market in recent years.
Part of the intervention also involved a tax decision reached with Parliament, where Value Added Tax on petroleum products was reduced from 16 per cent to 8 per cent to reduce the cost burden on households and businesses.
Following the new adjustment, diesel prices in Nairobi are expected to drop to Sh222.86, kerosene will retail at Sh191.38, while super petrol will go for Sh214.25, effective June 15.
Malala also pointed to what he described as a wide gap between the landed cost of fuel and retail prices, saying taxation was driving up costs at the pump.
Investigators say the suspect spent time speaking casually with officers and later asked for help to find accommodation within the police line. Believing him, officers agreed to assist him settle in.