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The opposition accused IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan of illegally extending Smartmatic’s contract and demanded the decision be reversed. They argued that Marjan’s approval to let the company handle next year’s election was wrong
Presiding judge Emeka Nwite ruled that the offences brought before the court were bailable. He ordered that each of the defendants be released upon posting bail of 500 million naira. The judge also directed that they must each present two guarantors who own property in specified areas of Abuja and hand over their travel documents to the court.
The temporary order ensures that the levy will not take effect until the court completes a full hearing of the petition, which raises questions about fairness, constitutional compliance, and the levy’s sudden expansion to new sectors.
In December, relief efforts supported about 80,000 families, distributing more than 40,000 tents, over 135,000 tarpaulins, and other essential items like mattresses and blankets.
Each learner is set to receive Sh4,193.07, while every school will be granted a total of Sh92,490.33 to cover operational and tuition-related costs, according to a circular sent to county education directors.
The decision comes in the wake of a high-profile US raid in Caracas that captured Nicolás Maduro and transported him to New York to face narco-terrorism charges. The presidential guard, tasked with protecting the head of state, reportedly suffered heavy casualties during the operation.
Duale said the measure aims to ensure that public funds spent on training Kenyan doctors, from university education to specialist programmes, yield benefits for local practitioners first.
Born in 1979 in Kenya, Ochuodho is the eleventh of twelve children. According to the Royal British Legion, her father was a civil engineer, and her mother ran small businesses to support the family.
In a detailed statement on Wednesday, Duale said the CBA currently ready for signing applies only to about 150 clinical officers employed directly by the Ministry of Health, a small fraction of the country’s clinical workforce.
The US military’s European Command said the Marinera oil tanker, originally known as the Bella-1, was seized on Wednesday “for violations of US sanctions”.
Suuq Mugdi has long been associated with congestion and repeated fire incidents, leaving traders vulnerable to losses and disruption.
The NPS said the deaths, alongside numerous serious injuries and destruction of property, mark a grim start to the year and signal a crisis that demands immediate, collective and decisive action.
Speaking in response to an appeal by Mama Ida Odinga for unity and consultation within ODM, Sifuna said he had taken her words to heart and was committed to preserving the party’s cohesion in line with the values of its late leader, Raila Odinga.
According to a new analysis by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) up to 25 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya are now in need of humanitarian food assistance.
The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September 2022, the security minister said in a late-night broadcast.
In a statement issued under its Mulika Mjengo platform, AAK president George Ndegwa said the incident exposed persistent gaps in development control and enforcement that must be urgently addressed.
The charge sheet indicates that Juma Mwinyifaki Juma faces trafficking charges involving 2,601 grams of methamphetamine, valued at Sh20.8 million. Peter Kipng’etich Tonui and Mustafa Salim Johari are charged with conspiracy to traffic narcotic drugs.
Nine suspects, including five National Registration Bureau officers, have been charged in Nairobi over an alleged ID fraud scheme, after raids recovered forged documents and stamps. Investigations are ongoing.
Mama Ida recalled Raila’s hands-on approach to party management, describing him as a firm but fair leader who believed in collective decision-making and constant engagement with party members and the public.
To improve government coordination and accountability, Ruto said a legal framework guiding the fight against alcohol and drug abuse will soon be finalized.
The Mombasa Governor said the region was engaging in sober and inclusive discussions guided by collective interests, stressing that Coast leaders are determined to move forward as one bloc.
Under this requirement, applicants for B1 and B2 visas from Uganda, Burundi, and Tanzania must post a financial bond ranging from Sh645,000 to Sh1,935,000. The exact amount will be determined during the visa interview. The bonds act as a financial guarantee to ensure compliance with US immigration rules.
The ODM SG recalled Raila’s pivotal role in Kenya’s Second Liberation, emphasizing his contributions as the father of multiparty democracy and the 2010 Constitution that introduced devolution. According to Sifuna, Raila envisioned a political landscape where parties maintained their distinct identities and citizens enjoyed genuine freedom of expression.
The slots cover a range of diploma and certificate courses offered by KMTC, which remains one of the largest trainers of middle-level health professionals in the region.
New policies that opened the textbook market to private publishers sharply reduced JKF’s market share. Publishing revenues fell 79 per cent, from Sh117 million to Sh25 million, affected by lack of government textbook orders, stiff competition from private schools, and large volumes of obsolete stock due to the shift to the Competency-Based Curriculum.
The County Government Workers Union Kenya has given SRC and governors seven days to address alleged pay discrimination, warning of a nationwide strike that could disrupt services in all 47 counties.
Saudi Arabia has been pursuing broader economic reforms aimed at attracting foreign capital and reducing reliance on oil revenues, with capital market liberalisation seen as a key pillar of that strategy.
Principal Secretary, State Department for Gender Affairs and Affirmative Action, said the convention “demonstrates Africa's leadership efforts in ending violence against women and girls globally.”
In a statement issued on January 7, 2025, the Kenya Wildlife Service has asked the public to report any sightings via Toll Free 0800 597 000 or WhatsApp 0726 610 509.
Since 2022, generation from local sources including geothermal, hydro, thermal, wind, and solar plants had been declining, adding pressure on the utility as new connections and usage expanded.