Swiss national arrested in Watamu for defiling minor
An 85-year-old Swiss national was arrested in Watamu, Kilifi County, after police found a missing 15-year-old girl in a villa. He remains in custody pending arraignment as investigations continue.
An 85-year-old Swiss national was arrested in Watamu, Kilifi County, after police found a missing 15-year-old girl in a villa. He remains in custody pending arraignment as investigations continue.
The government told Parliament Kenya’s roads and rail will support crude oil transport from South Lokichar, with trucking to Mombasa from 2027 and a planned shift to a road–rail system from 2030.
The company has onboarded 205 customers to its e-mobility tariff and installed EV chargers across Nairobi, with plans to expand to Voi, Mombasa, Nyeri, Nakuru, and Eldoret.
The Bank reaffirmed its partnership with the Kenyan government, highlighting the program’s role in creating jobs and supporting vulnerable youth nationwide.
Speaking in Garissa at the start of his three-day visit to the region, Ruto dismissed Gachagua as an “idler,” questioning his ability to plan or execute development programmes.f
The changes, aimed at improving retirees’ welfare, come through the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, which was assented to in December 2024.
EACC has arrested and charged Kisumu County revenue officer Francis Muga Odhiambo over an alleged Sh10,000 bribe from a businessman at Kisumu Bus Park. He denied the charges and was released on bail.
Uwezo Fund disbursed Sh431.4 million for the year ending June 2025, missing its Sh600 million target and reversing the growth seen in 2023-24, when it exceeded Sh500 million following “rigorous sensitisation and relaxation of loaning guidelines” at the grassroots.
ODM leader Oburu Oginga warned members against defying party resolutions, condemned external interference from Azimio partners, and said ODM will now formally assert its independence from the coalition.
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority has licensed four firms, including Rock Advisors and Green Margin Capital, to expand banking, brokerage and advisory services, aiming to deepen markets and widen investor access.
KMPDC Chief Executive Officer Dr. David G. Kariuki called on affected facilities to forward certified copies of all relevant ownership, governance and licensing documents for review.
National Police Service officers seized 110 litres of chang’aa and suspected cannabis in coordinated raids in Kisumu and Machakos, arresting two suspects as part of a wider crackdown on illicit drugs and alcohol.
During public participation on the proposed Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) between the government and GEBV, the committees expressed concern over a proposed increase in cost recovery from 65 per cent to 85 per cent.
In the RCMP release, six individuals, not including the suspect, were found deceased inside Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Another person died while being transported to a local hospital.
Speaking on Radio Generation, Omwoyo described AI as “advanced, automatic,” highlighting that many people have been using it without even realizing it.
Amisi explained that the party cited his holding of two positions—county chairperson and deputy organizing secretary—as the reason for his removal. He insisted that he was legitimately appointed to both roles and described the action as a technicality used to sideline him.
During the review period, unremitted contributions alone accounted for Sh2.03 billion, split evenly between Sh1.01 billion from employees and Sh1.01 billion from employers.
Emily Oporo, the Government Chemist, testified that DNA profiles from both Wahu and Matara were found on the knife believed to be the murder weapon and the towel retrieved from the apartment.
The unremitted amounts cover a range of deductions, including Pay As You Earn (PAYE), Housing Levy, pension contributions, the National Social Security Fund, and the National Hospital Insurance Fund, now known as the Social Health Authority.
The CEO highlighted the challenge of artificial intelligence in news production, noting that AI tools now enable rapid creation of false narratives, deepfakes, and fabricated content that can spread faster than traditional fact-checking.
The structure gave way at the junction of Racecourse and Kirinyaga Road in Nairobi, leaving several workers injured and prompting a swift response from rescue teams and police.
Lutnick's ties to Epstein have come under intense scrutiny after email exchanges included in newly released files undermined his earlier insistence that he had cut all links with the late financier back in 2005.
Media Council of Kenya CEO explained that radio presenters retain considerable influence, often setting trends beyond traditional news coverage.
The initiative aims to streamline the identification, recovery, and return of unclaimed assets, including government securities, shares, safe deposit boxes, and other dormant financial resources.
Emergency teams responded promptly to help those trapped under debris, and the scene was cordoned off to allow rescue operations to continue safely.
The crew of the aircraft, a Fokker 50, reported a problem shortly after take off from Mogadishu on Tuesday morning and requested that the plane return, Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.
SHA runs three separate funds: the Primary Healthcare Fund (PHC), Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), and the Emergency, Chronic, and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF), each serving different health needs.
The army chief of staff, General Maruli Simanjuntak, said training for the soldiers had already begun, and that they would focus on medical and engineering roles in Gaza.
KHRC demanded the arrest and prosecution of all officers directly involved in the killings and assaults, as well as accountability for commanders under whose watch the violations occurred.
Kenya’s overall inflation declined to 4.4 per cent in January 2026 from 4.5 per cent in December 2025, remaining below the midpoint of the target range of 5±2.5 per cent.