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Recurrent droughts in northern Kenya are predictable yet poorly managed, Mandera Deputy Governor Ali Maalim Mohamud warns, citing weak planning, limited water access and urgent need for a national response plan.
The directive came during a session where Kitui Governor Julius Malombe appeared before the Committee to answer questions on the county’s financial statements for the 2024/25 fiscal year.
Data from TikTok shows that over 200 Kenyan creators collectively earned more than $350,000 (Sh45.1 million) in the year ending January 2026 through deals facilitated under TikTok’s business framework.
The President noted that the large turnout reflects both the party’s reach across the country and the strong competition anticipated during the primaries.
During the meeting held at State House in Nairobi, attended by UDA party aspirants, Ruto said the new measures are designed to protect workers at the lower end of the income scale while keeping the economy stable.
Governor Njuki was set to appear before CPAC on Tuesday to answer queries regarding the management of county funds during the 2024/25 financial year. However, as the hearing was about to start, he disappeared from the Parliamentary precincts under unclear circumstances.
Mandera Deputy Governor Ali Maalim Mohamud says backlash over development funds in northern Kenya exposes deeper national inequalities and double standards in scrutiny of government spending across regions.
Senators cautioned that issuing the change through an administrative circular risks returning control of ECDE teacher training to the national government, contrary to constitutional provisions.
Tensions around the issue also reached the media, with a planned interview between Gachagua and journalists from Northern Kenya cancelled following public outrage, showing how sensitive the subject had become.
Mbadi said that mass demonstrations not only slow down business operations but also limit the government’s revenue collection, forcing it to borrow more at higher interest rates.
Murkomen also warned that anyone living in the forest should leave immediately to avoid being caught up in the operation.
Justice Martin Muya instructed that Sgt Godwin Mjomba and Constable Patrick Mutunga be examined at a government health facility and return to court on February 17, 2026, to formally respond to the charges.
The Employee Protection Unit (EPU) and the Gender, Inclusion and Diversity Unit (GIDU) are set to provide confidential systems for reporting harassment, discrimination, and other workplace violations while ensuring adherence to diversity and inclusion policies.
The execution was carried out under “qisas”, a principle in Islamic law that allows victims’ relatives to demand the death penalty for murder.
A Kilifi court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to life imprisonment for defiling his five-year-old cousin, relying on medical evidence and witness testimony that confirmed serious sexual abuse and breach of family trust.
To address the shortage, Murkomen said the government aims to station at least 20 NPRs in each of the nine locations affected by insecurity. This will initially raise the number to 180 while preparations continue for additional recruitment.
Northern Kenya, including Wajir County, has long faced recurrent droughts, but climate change and consecutive failed rainy seasons have intensified these dry spells over the last decade.
Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have often been tense. Abiy was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for ending a decades-long border dispute with Eritrea, and the countries appeared allied during the Tigray war.
The Deputy Governor warned that if rationing is routine in the county’s main town, the situation in distant settlements is even more challenging.
The memorandum of understanding, signed on March 7, 2025, by President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, created a five-member committee led by Agnes Zani. Other members include Fatuma Ibrahim, Kevin Kiarie, Gabriel Oguda, and Javas Bigambo.
Gatwiri recalled how her first attempt to report Mwenda missing at Timau Police Station in Buuri West Sub-County was dismissed.
Born in 1972, he became a central figure in Libya’s outreach to Western countries in the early 2000s and helped negotiate agreements that eventually led to the abandonment of Libya’s nuclear weapons program and the lifting of international sanctions.
The World Health Organisation has confirmed the outbreak, describing Nipah Virus as a serious disease that requires global monitoring. This has led health authorities worldwide to increase surveillance and preparedness.
Sifuna said attempts to challenge his position outside formal procedures are invalid. He emphasised that ODM’s constitution clearly sets out how leadership changes should happen, including through a National Delegates Convention (NDC) if necessary.
The Commission said Marjan’s exit concludes his time at the IEBC and sets the stage for appointing an interim CEO to manage day-to-day operations.
Figures released by Kindiki show the growing interest in elective positions within the party. He noted that 149 aspirants are seeking 47 gubernatorial seats, 279 are eyeing the 47 elected senator positions, 323 are contesting for 47 woman representative posts, 1,372 are vying for the 290 National Assembly constituencies, and 10,230 hopefuls are competing for the 1,450 ward representative seats.
The list of shortlisted candidates includes former Nyeri Woman Representative Priscilla Nyokabi, Supreme Court Registrar Letizia Wachira, as well as experienced advocates, magistrates and legal scholars.
The IEBC noted that it will, in due course, announce an interim replacement who will assume the role of Acting CEO and Commission Secretary to ensure continuity at the Secretariat.
The leadership revamp saw Suna East MP and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed removed from his position as Secretary General. He has been replaced by ODM’s Suba South MP Caroli Omondi.
Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo welcomed the government’s intervention, saying residents, especially pastoralist communities, have endured repeated attacks for a long time. He said criminals have continued to steal livestock, kill innocent people and escape without facing consequences.