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The decision by the military rulers who seized power in September 2022 is the latest move to tighten control following the suspension of political activities after the coup.
The governor was scheduled to appear on Thursday, January 29, 2026, to explain issues highlighted in the Auditor General’s report on Garissa County’s accounts. In a letter to the Committee, he asked to delay the session, citing foreign travel but without clarifying the purpose or destination.
Ibrahim has been part of Somalia’s armed forces for roughly 18 years, beginning his service in 2009. Over the years, he has held key command and planning positions while also taking on administrative responsibilities within the Somali military and regional security institutions.
The Sessional Paper 3 outlines plans to sell six million Safaricom shares to Vodacom at Sh34 per share, representing a 23.6 per cent premium over the six-month average price ending December 2, 2025. Following the sale, the government’s stake will reduce from 35 per cent while Vodacom’s holding rises from 40 per cent to 55 per cent.
The controversy began when Mwilu assigned a three-judge bench to hear cases aimed at lifting interim orders that had temporarily blocked Gachagua’s ouster in November 2024, enabling Prof Kithure Kindiki to take office as his successor.
The opposition claims the visit has been prompted by repeated incidents of violence and rights violations allegedly directed at its leaders and supporters, which it says have not been adequately addressed by police despite being reported at various stations.
Kenya currently produces only about 20 per cent of its annual rice requirements against a local demand of roughly 80 per cent. This translates into an estimated annual deficit of about 800,000 tonnes, with total national demand exceeding one million metric tonnes.
Justice Hassan’s appointment to the Court of Appeal was announced on Tuesday, formally marking the end of his tenure at IPOA.
France’s Senate has approved a bill to simplify returning colonial-era artefacts from public collections, potentially speeding restitution to countries including Algeria, Mali and Benin as the proposal heads to the National Assembly.
Speaking during a joint media briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the enhanced cooperation reflects the strong partnership and mutual respect between the two nations.
The court noted that the Independent Policing Oversight Authority was in lawful possession of the registers following an earlier court order, and the police did not challenge that position.
Chinese state media reported on Thursday that the executions followed a September ruling by a court in Wenzhou, eastern Zhejiang province, which found the suspects guilty of multiple serious crimes.
Despite fewer arrivals by sea and land, protection needs remain high, particularly among vulnerable groups. The agency calls for sustained support to protect refugees and promote safe, legal migration routes.
The survey reveals strong resistance to removing uniforms across several regions. On the Coast, 64 per cent of respondents said the government should maintain the requirement, compared to 34 per cent who supported scrapping it.
Under the first phase of the NYOTA Start-Up Capital programme, each participant will get Sh25,000. Out of this amount, Sh22,000 will be sent directly to the beneficiary’s Pochi la Biashara account to help with immediate business needs.
The move, unveiled during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s trip to Beijing, reaffirms China’s growing role in global health innovation and AstraZeneca’s commitment to deepening ties in its second-largest market.
The findings reflect a nation divided on the impact of CBC/CBE, which continues to replace the 8-4-4 structure across Kenya’s learning levels.
The three were arraigned on Thursday after the Investigations Bureau (IB) concluded inquiries into what authorities described as a fraudulent scheme that led to the misappropriation of Sh22,151,983 from the state-owned oil firm.
The registration drive comes amid heightened political activity as parties begin laying the groundwork for 2027, with early organisation seen as key to managing competitive nominations and ensuring orderly internal elections.
The operation uncovered hundreds of thousands of litres of suspected counterfeit alcohol, some bearing Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) excise stamps that failed verification, while others were fraudulently labelled as different legitimate products.
The call was made on Thursday during India’s annual economic survey, a key policy document that often shapes debates within Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.
Contractors working in Kayole Soweto, Kahawa Soweto, Embakasi and Matopeni have been put on notice after Lot 1 of the project recorded a completion rate of just 27.3 per cent, far below the targeted 98 per cent.
According to data released on Thursday by the Authority, the Port of Mombasa handled 45.45 million metric tons of cargo between January and December 2025, representing a 10.0 percent increase compared to 40.99 million metric tons recorded in 2024.
The Governor raised his objections while defending Laikipia County’s 2024/25 revenue and expenditure accounts before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), arguing that such spending was inappropriate given the pressing needs of rural communities.
Progress Plus Alliance leader Arnold Maliba accuses President William Ruto’s National Infrastructure Fund of bypassing Kenya’s budget process, weakening parliamentary oversight and enabling unchecked public asset sales ahead of 2027 polls.
The platform, operated through the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) Automated Trading Platform, allows commercial banks to trade foreign currency via real-time competitive bidding under strict oversight by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE).
Speaking at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County, where he presided over the disbursement of NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital, the President said the government is deliberately targeting youths who may not have had the opportunity to complete formal education.
In a letter dated Thursday, the Clerk of the National Assembly confirmed receipt of the petition and stated that it had been transmitted in line with established constitutional and statutory procedures governing petitions concerning the conduct of public office holders.
A total of 7,224 new staff members were hired during the period. Kalenjins led with 1,250 appointments, accounting for 17.3 per cent, while Kikuyus closely followed at 1,208, representing 16.7 per cent. Combined, the two groups obtained 2,458 positions, equivalent to 34 per cent of all new hires.
According to the statement, the office remains committed to ensuring that correct information is released promptly and in a timely manner. This, it said, is meant to keep the public well informed and to uphold trust in its communication.