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Gachagua blamed Kihika and Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama for the incident, accusing them of working with President William Ruto to disrupt his political activities in the county
The elders said Kindiki’s elevation to the position of Deputy President presents an “historic opportunity” for Mt Kenya East to consolidate its unity, dignity and national voice.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) had paused the exercise after receiving reports of attacks involving polling officials and alleged incidents in which marked ballot papers were taken from ballot boxes.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was among the leaders who expressed solidarity with Khalwale following Gloria’s death on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Sifuna, who heads the Linda Mwananchi movement that Khalwale recently joined, assured the senator that he was standing with him during the difficult period.
Investigators were led to the rifle through information gathered from a suspect who is currently facing robbery with violence charges. Detectives believe the information provided a breakthrough after previous efforts to locate weapons used in several murder cases had not yielded results.
The senator said the reported incidents were part of a wider attempt to create disorder and frustrate DCP as it builds its support base across the county ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Russian Athletics has described the measures as “selective and politicised”, arguing that they have prevented the federation from properly representing its athletes on the international stage.
In a statement on Saturday, August 15 2026, Khalwale said Gloria died unexpectedly, leaving behind their eight children.
The passengers had travelled from Nthongoni in Kibwezi East and were headed to Ikangavya, where they were expected to attend a dowry payment ceremony and related celebrations.
The Senate says it had a duty to bring the proceedings to an end once they had been started. It also disputes the argument that refusing to grant Gachagua another adjournment denied him an opportunity to defend himself.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said officers flagged down a Toyota Harrier believed to have been carrying the gang, but the occupants allegedly refused to stop and opened fire at the detectives.
The accident forced organisers to suspend the stage with about 20 kilometres (12 miles) left to the finish. The podium ceremony was also cancelled as a mark of respect following the tragedy.
Manyora suggested that Sifuna would probably not have broken away from ODM if Ida had taken charge, saying their relationship would not have developed into the kind of disagreement he has had with Oburu.
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) says the deaths involved people aged between 25 and 64, as well as an infant who was being held alongside the mother. The child died at Mamba Police Post, which falls under Matuu Police Station.
Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya, who serves as secretary to both the JSC and JLT, said the changes are based on the need to protect the independence of the Judiciary while ensuring that it remains answerable to the public.
The tremor caused damage in Maumere, the main town on the island of Flores, where people ran into the streets as buildings shook. At the port, video footage showed large pieces of concrete breaking away from a terminal building and falling onto passengers waiting to board an inter-island ferry.
His warning followed claims by leaders linked to the faction that attempts could be made to interfere with the gathering by mobilising youths and discouraging traders and other residents from attending.
Mudavadi challenged the youth to distinguish between leaders who are genuinely popular and those who use populist politics to gain public support without offering solutions to the country’s problems.
Principal Magistrate Ivy Wasike sentenced Juliana Mala Wesonga and Consolata Anyango Ondongo after finding them guilty of trafficking narcotics valued at Sh1.68 million.
Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said on Friday, August 14, 2026, that the project would give the Coast region a major boost in water supply while supporting jobs, economic activity and efforts to deal with the effects of climate change.
The Wiper Party leader said Uhuru should protect the legacy he built as Kenya’s fourth President by avoiding a political fight that could expose him to attacks as the country heads into another election.
MSF said DRC recorded more than 108,643 suspected measles cases between January and July 19, with 1,394 deaths reported.
The authority said the process would be halted nationwide with immediate effect as it expressed concern over reports of violence that had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers in ballot boxes".
Ruto said the annual festivals were more than school competitions, describing them as important platforms for identifying and nurturing talent that could contribute to Kenya’s growing creative economy.
Ruto said the initiative would provide a structured platform for discovering talented Kenyans throughout the year and across all parts of the country, arguing that Kenya’s challenge is not a lack of talent but inadequate systems to identify and develop it.
Apart from the eight counties expected to receive rain, several parts of the country are likely to experience intermittent cool and cloudy conditions. The areas include parts of Embu, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Murang'a, Nairobi, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Tharaka-Nithi, Nakuru, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta, Marsabit and Wajir counties.
As part of the Kakuzi Ag-Tech adoption strategy, the firm has established a fully-fledged Digital Agricultural Transformation Department to spearhead technology adoption and application across its operating fronts.
The agency said employers must first inform HELB when they hire a loan beneficiary. They are then required to deduct the amount prescribed for repayment from the employee’s salary and forward the money to HELB by the 15th through the HELB Employer Portal.
This means in Nairobi, Super Petrol will retail at Sh214.03, Diesel at Sh217.86 and Kerosene at Sh191.38 per litre, effective midnight.
Fourteen candidates were contesting the presidency, but the race was largely viewed as a battle between Hichilema and Brian Mundubile, who campaigned on the platform of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP).