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Among the appointments, Ruto named Benson Gichohi Ngure as the non-executive chairperson of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), where he will serve for three years.
The committee, led by Bomet Senator Hilary Sigei, said the proposed law would provide a legal basis for the different stages involved in a referendum, including how the process is started, managed and challenged.
Treasury CS Mbadi told the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare that private universities have been seeking payment for years, with his office now faced with numerous claims from institutions that provided services but were not paid.
Byanyima said Besigye had been receiving support from his family while at Mulago, where doctors had recommended a rehabilitation programme following his recent deterioration.
Unicef said the steady rise in breastfeeding has contributed to reducing infant deaths, but warned that the national figure does not tell the whole story. Nearly four in 10 babies in the country are still not receiving the full benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, with major differences recorded between counties.
The clarification follows information published on the front page of a local publication which HELB said gave an incorrect picture of its student financing model, loan rates and the amount of money students could owe after completing their studies.
The legislation, passed on Friday, targets Russian officials, wealthy business leaders, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet of vessels accused of helping Moscow bypass restrictions on its oil exports. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives, although lawmakers will not vote on it until at least early September because Congress is currently on its summer recess.
The rankings have since sparked debate between county leaders and the Senate, with governors questioning whether the measures used can fairly compare counties that operate with different budgets, financial obligations and circumstances.
Opposition groups and religious organisations have said thousands of people were killed by security forces, while Western diplomats have estimated that between 1,000 and 2,000 people may have died.
Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno said the the 60-day period should be the starting point for IEBC as it plans the next General Election. He, however, said the commission could be allowed additional time if it has genuine administrative or logistical difficulties.
Omollo said the practice has weakened efforts to deal with organised violence because those released through political intervention may return to similar activities knowing they can rely on political protection.
The latest warning was issued on Friday as the movement continued its grassroots mobilisation in Busia County, where its leaders held a number of political rallies and sought to strengthen their support in the region.
The Panel however did not disclose the total amount awarded to the 49 officers in the update. It also announced that five victims had been approved for above-scale compensation after a case-by-case review of their circumstances.
Mudavadi said President Ruto's re-election campaign would be anchored on the administration's development record, arguing that the gains made under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) provide a strong case for a second term.
The Deputy President also appealed for reconciliation among leaders from the Mt Kenya region, saying political competition should not destroy longstanding social and cultural ties.
The incident happened at a local branch of the prestigious Debsirin School, a well-known Thai secondary school with a long history and branches in different parts of the country.
Mudavadi also praised the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for its continued partnership with Kenya in promoting food security, climate-smart agriculture, farmer training and sustainable agricultural development.
Kwale hosts Kenya’s largest titanium deposits and other mineral resources, which Wetang’ula said could make the county one of the wealthiest in the country if properly managed.
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The former Deputy President said he was prepared to assist investigators with any information in his possession but maintained that detectives should come to him rather than require him to appear at their offices
The clarification follows public concern and questions over the implementation of the new requirement and whether foreign travellers would be compelled to purchase insurance upon arrival.
The declaration comes as political competition intensifies in the Mt Kenya region, with allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua pushing for fresh negotiations over the region’s preferred candidate for the deputy presidency ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The students had travelled from Mombasa as part of the group heading to Kisumu to bid farewell to Otieno
CAF’s Executive Committee has confirmed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the dispute over FIFA governance and World Cup proposals intensifies. The vote math—and divisions beyond Europe—could decide where support shifts.
The court also found that extremist propaganda videos recovered from Hassan's mobile phone supported the prosecution's case. In addition to the prison term, the court ordered that he undergo a deradicalisation programme while serving his sentence
Kalonzo argued that any discussions outside the election agenda were designed to shift public attention away from issues affecting ordinary citizens.
Odongo explained that the process of preparing the next long-term development blueprint should begin with ordinary citizens through a bottom-up approach that captures their aspirations before a national conversation is held
In Homa Bay County, detectives from the DCI Anti-Narcotics Unit, working jointly with officers from Oyugis Police Station, arrested Carren Adhiambo Akoth, who had been on the run after detectives recovered 91.94 kilograms of cannabis worth approximately Sh2.76 million from her residence in Oyugis on June 14
The committee urged NGCDF Fund Managers to keep proper financial records, submit all required documents during audits and work closely with oversight institutions to address queries and improve the management of constituency funds.
Amin alleged that investigations had established communication between Gachagua and a key suspect