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Amazon will lay off 16,000 more employees in its second major cut in three months, as it streamlines operations and reallocates resources to AI-driven innovation and strategic hiring.
Kenya Wildlife Service arrested three suspects in Lokichar, Turkana, seizing 42kg of ivory plus leopard and python skins, days after a Namanga sting that netted tusks worth about Sh11 million.
The agreement also supports clinical trials and advanced research, offering county doctors opportunities to participate in high-quality studies while improving patient care and strengthening professional capacity.
Speaking during the 2026 Legislative Retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Wetangula said uncoordinated bursary schemes run by multiple institutions have created wastage, cartels, and deep inequities in access to education support.
Focusing on Rigathi Gachagua’s vulnerability, Malala stressed that the former deputy president is not an ordinary citizen.
Kenya’s Controller of Budget warns in Nairobi that missed fiscal targets, revenue shortfalls and overspending are driving higher borrowing and debt service, squeezing funding for healthcare, businesses and public services.
She explained that the 10-point agenda was developed by late ODM leader Raila Odinga after young protesters declined formal talks, prompting him to engage widely across society to identify their core concerns.
Ethiopian Airlines has experienced a steady decline since 2023. In 2022, it ranked first in Africa and sixth in the Middle East and Africa region, achieving 77 percent of flights on schedule.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Idris said that while enforcement is necessary, much of the responsibility lies with individual drivers.
The regulator highlighted that contractors who have gone without renewing their licences as of January 1, 2026, are now at risk.
The Red Cross Society has raised concerns about whether communities are able to take care of water assets once they are installed. Idris said while organizations train communities, several factors still lead to breakdowns, including overuse during droughts.
The petitioners had accused the government of failing to protect the right to life, arguing that intelligence warnings existed and that authorities failed to respond. They also claimed the State did not take proper steps to secure the country’s borders despite the risk of an attack being known or expected.
Speaking at the 2026 Legislative Retreat in Naivasha, Ogamba told lawmakers that the system will help the country determine the true cost of educating a child, a figure that remains unclear due to multiple funding sources.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Mukhwana said that while Kenya has invested significantly in processing capacity, domestic production of raw materials remains inadequate.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) says the lack of allocated funds is blocking these parties from meeting legal obligations.
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu said the audits involved 2,354 workers selected for physical verification, but 596 failed to appear, leaving their employment unconfirmed.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Youssouf said he was “deeply concerned over the deteriorating security situation in parts of the Republic of South Sudan,” citing reports of rising tensions and violence that have forced large numbers of people to flee their homes.
The National Police Service (NPS) has opened investigations into the disruption of the church service at St. Peter's ACK Church in Witima, Othaya Sub-County, Nyeri County.
While Governor Nassir offered no explanation, Governor Guyo requested the hearing be postponed, citing insecurity in Isiolo and claiming he had joined the County Security Committee to visit victims of recent attacks.
Kenya Red Cross Society revealed that over 2 million people in Kenya are currently affected by drought and need urgent support.
Kiraitu admitted the 2022 defeat was a heavy blow that almost led him into depression.
NTSA emphasized that similar health drives have been carried out in other parts of the country with support from transport and health stakeholders.
The development follows a meeting of UHC personnel at Afya House on Tuesday, where workers pressed authorities to fulfil long-standing commitments. For six years, UHC employees have faced repeated contract adjustments, delayed payments, and disputes over responsibilities between the national and county governments.
The offences occurred between April and October 2023 at a school in Thika West Sub-County. In court, the victim provided a detailed and consistent testimony, which the magistrate described as credible.
Official figures show that Kenya recorded 4,458 fatalities from road accidents in 2025, a 3.4 per cent increase from 4,311 deaths in 2024. Pedestrians were the most affected with 1,685 deaths, followed by motorcyclists at 1,148, passengers at 723, rear seat passengers at 432, drivers at 403, and pedal cyclists at 67.
Despite these plans, the National Assembly’s Labour and Social Protection Committee has raised concerns that some elderly citizens, orphans, vulnerable children, and persons with severe disabilities may miss their monthly stipends unless the Treasury releases Sh16.958 billion under Supplementary Budget II.
The PS warned that irrigation might not be practical for small-scale farming in northern counties like Garissa and Mandera due to extreme temperatures, saline soils, and limited rainfall.
Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei reported that committees handled 65 Bills out of 99 presented, processed 37 legislative proposals, and approved 16 for publication. In addition, the committees held 1,323 sittings and vetted 95 State and public officers, demonstrating a high level of legislative and oversight activity.
The East African Legislative Assembly lawmaker said the nomination reflects Ida Odinga’s decades of leadership and dedication to public service.
KUCCPS CEO Agnes Wahome noted that sticking strictly to minimum university grades is becoming increasingly unsustainable, particularly after many students who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams did not meet the Grade C+ requirement.