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The latest figures show public universities are operating with a funding deficit of Sh28.97 billion, while TVET institutions require an additional Sh14.9 billion to meet their financial needs.
The IEBC also noted that comprehensive security arrangements had been put in place to safeguard the integrity of the poll
Speaking after accompanying Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Waweru to cast his ballot on Thursday, Methu said the electoral process had so far been peaceful and well managed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Ademba did not disclose the circumstances surrounding the arrest or indicate whether he had been informed of any offence
President Ruto called for broad participation from public institutions, civil society, academia, the private sector, the media, and the public to ensure the assessment of the Report is credible and comprehensive
In a public notice issued on Thursday, users were informed that the planned maintenance is aimed at improving service delivery on the government's flagship digital platform, which hosts thousands of public services.
His response followed allegations by DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, who claimed some security officers were moving around polling areas in civilian clothes and in vehicles without number plates with the aim of intimidating voters.
The former Deputy President also commended young people who had accompanied elderly voters to polling stations, saying they had demonstrated responsibility by ensuring older members of the community were able to participate in the election.
The World Trade Organisation has identified Kenya among 18 economies that face the greatest risk from disruptions affecting nitrogenous fertiliser supplies passing through the Gulf region.
Figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show Kenya spent Sh15.6 billion on medicinal and pharmaceutical products between January and March 2026, down from Sh20.4 billion during the same period last year
The commission also reminded residents that every eligible voter listed in the certified Register of Voters for the constituency must first be identified using the Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) kit before receiving ballot papers.
The order is contained in a report by the National Assembly Committee on Public Petitions following a petition filed by Rev Josiah Njiru, Chairman of the Association of Pentecostal Vocational and Training Institutions of Kenya.
Speaking after casting his ballot at Huruma Primary School on Thursday, Muchina said the high voter turnout reflected residents' enthusiasm to exercise their democratic right and choose a leader who would represent them for the remaining term in Parliament.
Speaking in Ol Kalou while touring polling stations on Thursday, Malala said voting had generally begun peacefully, with residents turning out in large numbers despite earlier concerns over alleged intimidation. He, however, noted that some elderly voters were taking longer to be identified by the KIEMS kits, slowing the voting process.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, Jhanda argued that opposition leaders were questioning the electoral process because they had already anticipated defeat, accusing them of unfairly shifting blame to the IEBC, security agencies and the ruling party ahead of the vote
The schools asked parents to look out for swollen and painful salivary glands, fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, loss of appetite and pain while chewing or swallowing. They also advised that children with such symptoms should remain at home until they are examined by a medical professional.
Speaking during a public function in Londiani, Kericho County, Ruku assured workers that the salary review remains on course and will cover both basic salaries and key allowances.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Thursday, he argued that Sifuna consistently attracts large crowds without handing out cash, branded merchandise, or campaign attire, a rare feat in Kenyan politics
The contest has drawn widespread interest, with nine candidates seeking to win the seat in a race expected to offer an early indication of the political contest ahead of the 2027 General Election. Among those in the race are Samuel Muchina Nyagah of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), and Timothy Kamau of the People's Renaissance Movement (PRM).
Their departure means they will play no further role in officiating the semi-finals or the final due to FIFA's strict neutrality rules, which prohibit referees from officiating matches involving their own country.
The acting police commissioner, Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane, announced that a multidisciplinary team had been assigned to handle the case, saying the move reflected the seriousness with which police were treating the killing.
Justice Roselyne Aburili dismissed the case without considering the claims raised by the petitioners, saying the law clearly sets out where such disputes should begin. The judge said the High Court could only be approached after the available legal process before the tribunal had been exhausted.
The standoff was resolved following an emergency meeting involving FKF officials and representatives from the Ministry of Sports, attended by State Department for Sports Permanent Secretary Elijah Mwangi.
The latest estimates released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef show childhood vaccination coverage in Kenya has declined since reaching its highest levels in 2021, with repeated shortages disrupting immunisation services over the past five years.
In a four-page pastoral letter dated July 12, the bishop said the decision follows nearly four years of reviewing the state of the diocese after he assumed office in October 2022. The review, he said, pointed to financial, administrative and pastoral problems that required immediate action to restore accountability and proper leadership.
Anne Nderitu said ongoing government programmes should not be halted simply because an election is taking place, insisting that residents are entitled to continue benefiting from development regardless of the political calendar.
The concerns were raised during a press conference in Nairobi on Wednesday, where officials from the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) and the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) said the safety of journalists continues to deteriorate as political tensions rise.
England will not play in the World Cup final after losing to Argentina in the semi-finals. Argentina advance to face Spain at MetLife Stadium.
Senators questioned Kenya’s preparedness to tackle industrial pollution, hazardous waste and toxic emissions, while the Environment ministry described the enforcement powers of NEMA, recent inspections and audits, and measures under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
The audit questioned the Commission's compliance with the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2023, which requires public institutions to ensure that at least five per cent of their workforce comprises persons with disabilities.