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The ruling followed an oral application by Senior Counsel Paul Muite and Senior Counsel Fred Ngatia, representing advocates for Nguruman Limited. They argued that the two-year prohibition had served its purpose, allowing sufficient time for reflection and appreciation of the relationship between the judiciary and legal practitioners.
Kenya Power has already completed talks with several Independent Power Producers to review Power Purchase Agreements that have long been blamed for driving up electricity prices. The new terms, which aim to cut tariffs and convert contracts from foreign currency to Kenya Shillings, were finalised during the financial year ending June 2025 and submitted to Treasury and Epra for review, according to the Auditor-General.
Kindiki urged that all professionals and regulatory authorities, at both county and national levels, be held responsible for lapses under their watch.
The concern emerged after the Auditor General’s report highlighted unpaid claims totaling more than Sh220 million for the year ending June 2023, a clear breach of contractual timelines.
The statement, signed by Lamu County Governor and UDA 2nd Deputy Party Leader Issa Timamy, said the court decision touching on the alleged merger was no longer relevant.
Ruto outlined the benefits of privatisation and divestment, describing them as strategies that raise resources, improve corporate governance, and expand ownership of public assets to ordinary citizens. Highlighting the Kenya Pipeline IPO, he said the move allows Kenyans from all financial backgrounds to hold a stake in a key national asset.
Uganda’s Electoral Commission has postponed all district-level elections in Butebo District after disruptions led to the loss and destruction of ballot papers, citing the need to protect the integrity of the vote.
The operation was carried out by a joint team drawn from the Anti-Narcotics Unit, the Transnational Organised Crime Unit and Kiembeni Police Station. The officers moved in on a house concealed behind a high perimeter wall, pointing to efforts by the suspects to keep their activities hidden.
The United States has formally left the World Health Organization after 78 years, citing disputes over COVID-19 and funding, raising concerns about global disease surveillance and future pandemic response.
The Kenya Meteorological Department has yet to issue an official response on the outlook. However, it is expected to publish its February three-month forecast covering the long rains season from March to May.
The warning comes after ACA officers carried out an enforcement operation in Nairobi’s Central Business District, where they confiscated 2,996 counterfeit scientific calculators valued at about Sh8 million. The authority said the seized items were being sold to parents and students preparing for the new school term.
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Ruto said he was pleased to see a growing number of skilled professionals taking part in the programme, noting that their expertise is critical to its success.
The petition refers to a 2021 High Court ruling by Justice George Mrima in Okoiti v Judicial Service Commission & others, which found that tribunal appointments by the Executive infringe on the right to a fair hearing. This ruling was later upheld by the Court of Appeal on February 21, 2025.
Muhoozi said anyone declaring Bobi Wine as their political leader should be “annulled,” asserting his authority as Commander-in-Chief of the state.
Nyoro estimated that about Sh30 billion would be needed each year to make secondary education completely free, noting that careful management of existing funds could cover the cost.
French President Emmanuel Macron said the ship had been "subject to international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag."
The court ruled that even informal online exchanges can create enforceable agreements if the core elements of a contract are present.
Zelensky also revealed that he and Trump had agreed on potential US security guarantees for Ukraine in case of a deal, which would require approval from both the US Congress and Ukraine’s parliament. He stressed that, while the UK- and France-led "Coalition of the Willing" would monitor the agreement, US involvement remained critical.
Documents presented by IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan to the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Implementation Oversight (CIOC) show that the shortfall could affect payment of election officials, which alone requires Sh7.63 billion.
The move comes after weeks of pressure from Ecowas, the West African regional body, which has urged the junta to speed up the return to civilian rule. Since the November coup that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the military’s proposed one-year transition period was rejected by the bloc, which suspended Guinea-Bissau from its decision-making bodies and threatened further sanctions.
During an interview on Thursday, Gachagua said the audit should include all disbursements from the Constituency Development Fund and the Equalisation Fund.
Visuals shared at the event depicted sprawling skyscrapers along the coast, new residential zones in Rafah, and a phased approach to developing industrial, agricultural, and recreational areas for Gaza’s 2.1 million residents.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said those repatriated were victims of deceitful networks that exploit Kenyans, despite Nairobi’s clear position against involvement in the war.
The JSC said this expansion is expected to enhance the court’s capacity to deal with the existing backlog of cases and improve access to justice through the timely hearing and determination of appeals.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Thursday announced that the Ministry of Education has procured a total of 11,867,325 textbooks for Grade 10, reinforcing the government’s policy of providing core learning materials at a ratio of one book per learner.
KCAA said it will continue to work with KAWU and other stakeholders to find a mutually acceptable solution while maintaining safety and operational efficiency in Kenya’s airspace.
The allegations come amid heightened political tensions in Uganda, where opposition figures have repeatedly accused security agencies of arbitrary arrests, abductions and intimidation, particularly during periods of increased political mobilisation.
Kenya’s competition regulator has approved Zenith Bank’s acquisition of Paramount Bank, allowing the Nigerian lender to enter the market while requiring all 78 employees be retained for at least 12 months.
The Sh16 billion project by Taifa Gas Investments SEZ Limited is now about 80 percent complete and is expected to be ready by March this year.
In the directive, learners without senior fees or school uniforms have been allowed to report in their junior school uniforms as temporary arrangements are made.