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KCB Bank Kenya has revised its base lending rate to 8.75% following CBK’s CBR move, affecting new and existing variable-rate loans under the Risk-Based Credit Pricing Model.
The Health CS stressed the urgency of signing the National Equipment Service Program addendums, which will release funds to maintain medical equipment across 126 facilities nationwide, valued at Sh6.18 billion.
Fourteen school leaders did not submit critical student information, while 20 are suspected of inflating enrolment numbers, undermining the accuracy of the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).
KenGen, which provides over 60 percent of Kenya’s electricity, stressed that the adjustments would not reduce or affect the government’s majority stake in the company.
Omwoyo urged journalists to remain steadfast in upholding professional standards, emphasizing the need to verify facts, protect children, and be sensitive to ethnic and community dynamics.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners’ Hospital Checklist for Categorisation of Health Institutions requires that Level 4, 5, and 6 hospitals operate ICU and HDU units with at least six, 12, and 24 functional ICU beds respectively.
The drought crisis now touches 3.3 million people, including 810,000 children under five and 104,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The episode occurred as Ruto addressed Nyota Fund beneficiaries in Mandera. As he spoke, an unidentified man ran from the crowd toward the stage, triggering an immediate reaction from security. The President, however, asked that the situation be handled gently.
Addressing the committee chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’, Kanja explained that the partnership between the NPS and parliamentary committees is anchored in legal and constitutional provisions that empower the police to assist in oversight functions.
The auction results point to falling yields across all tenors, reflecting easing borrowing costs and sustained appetite for longer-term government securities.
Winnie stressed that the struggle within ODM is about “the soul, virtues and values of ODM” rather than personalities.
Trump spoke from the Oval Office on Thursday, criticising the original policy. He said the 2009 ruling was "a disastrous Obama era policy that severely damaged the American auto industry and massively drove up prices for American consumers".
To curb such cases, Murkomen disclosed that he has tasked Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja with putting in place clear procedures to prevent drunk officers from being assigned responsibilities.
In a statement, the National Police Service said the safety of the President, other dignitaries, and members of the public was not compromised during the brief drama, which was captured on presidential media channels.
Speaking in Mandera on Thursday, the President said the reopening would restore connectivity between communities on both sides of the border and revive economic activity in the region.
The Kenya Revenue Authority has issued a Sh23.1 billion tax demand on the sale of Tullow Oil Kenya BV to Auron Energy, detailing capital gains, VAT and withholding tax now under objection review.
Dr. Oigara is currently the Standard Bank Regional Chief Executive for East Africa, a position he has held since September 2025, overseeing operations across six countries: Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Tanzania, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.
The event brought together aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and youth from across the county.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen detailed a multi-agency security plan for the South Lokichar oil project in Turkana, outlining risk assessments, added deployments and convoy protection for crude transport routes.
Opiyo said the USD 1.047 billion figure cited in the South Lokichar Field Development Plan (FDP) reflects broader government revenue.
SUPKEM National Chairman Al-Hajj Hassan Ole Naado led a delegation of senior officials to the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) for high-level deliberations aimed at enhancing collaboration in addressing syndemic diseases affecting communities across the country.
They urged prompt, impartial investigations, accountability for unlawful actions, and protection of victims’ rights, emphasizing that all policing, including immigration enforcement, must uphold the right to life.
The verification covered public primary, junior and secondary schools, as well as special needs institutions across all 47 counties.
The move comes amid wider efforts to build a sovereign communications infrastructure, with critics raising concerns about surveillance.
HELB also clarified that it does not require job applicants to pay any fees, submit medical reports, or provide any documents outside of what is clearly outlined in official job advertisements.
Acting Chairperson Gad Gathu certified Sifuna’s application as urgent, stayed the National Executive Committee (NEC) decision, and barred the party from publishing the resolution in the Kenya Gazette pending hearing and determination of the case.Acting Chairperson Gad Gathu certified Sifuna’s application as urgent, stayed the National Executive Committee (NEC) decision, and barred the party from publishing the resolution in the Kenya Gazette pending hearing and determination of the case.
In a ruling delivered by Justice Richard Mwongo, the court struck out Petition No. E001 of 2025 filed by voters Julieta Karigi Kithumbu and Patrick Gitonga Gichoni, citing non-compliance with the constitutional requirement to deposit security for costs at the time of filing.
National Substance Use Prevention Week Summit brings together policymakers, health professionals, educators, faith leaders, law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders to address the growing challenge of substance abuse in the country.
MPs contend that current policies disproportionately favour certain regions, leaving teachers in less developed areas without sufficient financial support, which in turn affects retention and the quality of education.
NSSF will implement Year 4 contribution rates from February 2026, raising the monthly cap to Sh12,960 and adjusting loan rates, while declaring 17% net interest for 2024/2025 members.