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During a Senate County Public Accounts Committee session on Tuesday, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, it emerged that the county administration cannot access the back-end of the revenue platform run by Kenya Airports Parking Services (KAPS) Limited.
The operation highlights the increasing focus by Kenyan authorities on tackling cybercrime and related technological offenses.
SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi told the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture that the authority will pay a maximum of Sh500,000 per patient for treatment abroad.
Kenya’s National Assembly will vet Ida Odinga and Francis Meja on 20 February 2026 in Nairobi, inviting public memoranda as part of the constitutional approval process for the two presidential nominees.
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s special report highlights that the Finance ministry lacks a proper framework to monitor climate financing, leaving the nation unable to provide accurate figures on funds received or disbursed.
Speaking on Thursday during a media briefing, Osotsi said the claims are grounded in recent developments where key decisions, including the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary General, were made without proper consultation with party stakeholders.
Orengo defended Sifuna’s loyalty and track record, describing him as a seasoned party official who continues to speak on behalf of ODM. He highlighted that Sifuna has been an integral part of the party for nearly a decade, playing key roles during critical moments in its history.
Sifuna emphasized his loyalty to ODM and its founding principles, promising to continue defending the party.
Last year, Kenya tapped the Eurobond market twice to refinance maturing debt, aiming to ease short-term repayment pressures and improve the overall debt profile.
Maraga, who is seeking the presidency, criticised the President on Wednesday through social media, claiming that Ruto’s engagement with local communities relies on orchestrated rallies rather than direct interaction with the people most affected by drought and underdevelopment.
During a Senate review, Governor Kenneth Lusaka was pressed to explain the Christmas tree event, held in September 2019, which occurred months before the festive season. The audit indicates that the funds used were withdrawn through a county imprest, raising concerns about proper financial procedures.
She also details a penalty waiver negotiated with India to help visa overstayers return home without paying thousands of rupees in fines.
The Authority confirmed that the building, planned to reach 10 floors, had been officially registered with the government and had fulfilled all mandatory requirements, including employing a contractor, architect, and quantity surveyor.
The Council of Governors (CoG) submitted a signed resolution to the Senate Speaker, claiming the legislators had been “consistently cited” in complaints over County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) proceedings, which county chiefs describe as political witch-hunts, extortion, and intimidation.
Njogu said families continue to seek state intervention after recruits travel knowingly or unknowingly into combat situations, despite prior government advisories against such destinations.
Cyclone Gezani hit Toamasina, Madagascar’s second-largest city, with winds reaching 250 kilometres per hour.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon has encouraged all eligible Kenyans, especially millennials and Gen Z voters, to participate and ensure their voices are heard in the 2027 elections.
Catherine Omanyo, who has been serving as Deputy Secretary General, will now hold the position in an acting role pending the election of a substantive office bearer.
Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu says while the country is a key travel and business centre, it should not be labelled a trafficking hub.
Prosecutors told the court that dozens of transactions were processed through the lender’s system and key records wiped out, pointing to possible manipulation of internal controls.
Netanyahu, who has visited Washington six times since Trump returned to office, the most by any foreign leader, was expected to push for a deal that would not only halt uranium enrichment but also restrict Iran’s ballistic missile programme and curb its support for armed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Kisia maintained that the leadership changes were carried out in line with the coalition agreement. He said members first gave time to mourn Raila Odinga, who passed on October 15, before making any adjustments.
For eight years, Sifuna was a central figure in ODM, known for his outspoken style and fierce loyalty to Raila. But the former party leader’s death last October created a vacuum that exposed divisions within the party and left Sifuna increasingly isolated.
Van Der Beek, a father of six, received his diagnosis in late 2023 but revealed his condition to the public in November 2024.
The eight suspects face charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, the Penal Code, and additional murder-related counts before the High Court.
Authorities confirmed the suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene, while the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Mbadi defended Sifuna’s ouster as a necessary measure to safeguard ODM’s structure. He argued that expecting a senior official to stay in office while pursuing a path contrary to the party’s direction was unrealistic.
Oburu said there should be no doubt that ODM has set its sights on the office, stressing that the party’s interest is about public service, not personal rivalries.
In a joint statement, the five bodies — collectively known as the Quintet — expressed “grave concern at the continued escalation of the conflict in the Sudan” and urged parties to stop further military action.
Mbadi explained that the next steps involve review by the National Governing Council (NGC) and subsequent ratification at the National Delegates Conference (NDC), in accordance with the party constitution.