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Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo told the committee that the matter had been addressed once it was detected, adding that the funds in question had been secured.
Even as he spoke of the threats, Gachagua insisted that his previous engagements in the Nyanza region had been peaceful, recalling a tour alongside President William Ruto where he said he received a warm welcome.
The Senate’s watchdog committee has fined Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Sh500,000 and ordered his arrest after he skipped hearings on unexplained billions in county spending flagged by the Auditor General.
They were initially presented before the Senior Principal Magistrate’s Court on 9 March 2026 under Miscellaneous Application No. E023/2026, where custodial orders were issued as investigations continued.
The appointment, announced by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, follows a quadripartite meeting held on 14 February 2026 under the auspices of the AU, where both Gabon and Equatorial Guinea reaffirmed their commitment to a coordinated and peaceful implementation of the ICJ decision rendered on 19 May 2025.
The Deputy President accused some opposition leaders of exploiting unemployed youth by offering small payments to disrupt political events and attack rivals, both physically and online.
While the US proposal has not been made public, reports indicate it includes provisions requiring Iran to dismantle its nuclear facilities in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
Ruto revealed that Kenya plans to expand its electricity capacity from the current 3,300 megawatts by adding 10,000 megawatts within the next five to seven years. Of this, 3,000 megawatts will come from nuclear power, forming a key part of efforts to ensure steady and clean energy supply.
Speaking on Wednesday at the International Conference on Nuclear Energy in Nairobi, he said the country needs more engineers, technicians and energy infrastructure to support development, investments and growing electricity demand across the country, stating that training more professionals is necessary “so that to be able to underwrite and undertake this very important development.”
The tools can now generate designs, write code, build interfaces and create presentations from prompts, reducing the need for multiple teams and tools and allowing companies to move from idea to product much faster than before.
He said attacks on civilian infrastructure may constitute war crimes and called on all states to act urgently to end the conflict.
The intelligence-led operation targeted a vehicle intercepted near Spur Mall in Gwa Kairu, Kiambu County.
In a press briefing on Wednesday, Wandayi said the government had noted “with concern, indeed grave concern, reports of product hoarding and speculative withholding of stocks by some oil marketing companies in anticipation of price movements.”
The AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Kikwete will support peace, diplomacy and regional cooperation efforts in the strategically important region, working with regional and international organisations to promote stability, security and sustainable peace.
Old Mutual’s 2025 Financial Wellness Monitor shows rising optimism among working Kenyans, with higher earnings and savings goals, but persistent stress from debt, daily borrowing and limited financial buffers.
CEO, Kihara Maina said the bank is targeting higher loan growth, increased regional profit contribution and continued investment in wealth management and bancassurance businesses.
Speaking at the event, President Ruto emphasized that these investments are already underway, covering initiatives in rice and sugarcane production, electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing, and other sectors, and are expected to create over 63,000 quality jobs for Kenyans.
Several roads and bridges have been destroyed, hampering rescue and relief operations as multi-agency teams remain on high alert.
The three, identified as Alex Wanjiku alias Aleko, Job Wachira Wanjohi, and Francis Kinyanjui Wanjiku alias Kinyaa, were arrested at around 0104 hours. Police said the operation was swift and carefully planned following receipt of intelligence on their whereabouts.
Policy analyst Leonard Khafafa warns Kenya Airways needs at least $2bn in fresh capital after posting a Sh17.2bn loss, citing thin aviation margins and rivals’ heavy state support.
Despite the high caseload, Kenya has recorded major achievements over the past decade, reducing TB infections by 45 per cent and TB-related deaths by 58 per cent since 2015. Duale credited these gains to consistent government support, strong county partnerships, and collaborations across multiple sectors.
A third contingent of 208 Kenyan police officers returned from Haiti on March 24, 2026, after MSS deployment, underscoring Kenya’s role in curbing gang violence and supporting Haiti’s security institutions.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, KRA said the maintenance will start on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 6 pm and continue until Monday, April 6, 2026, at am. During this period, all operations that depend on iCMS for customs clearance will be suspended.
A stillbirth occurs when a baby dies in the womb after a certain stage of pregnancy, typically after 28 weeks, and is widely considered a reflection of the quality of maternal care during pregnancy, labour, and delivery.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Allans addressed allegations circulating online that the initiative is backed by organisations such as Open Society and individuals linked to political interests.
On concerns about voter fraud, IEBC Commissioner Mukhwana said measures have been introduced to limit irregularities, particularly mass transfers, while encouraging non-partisan voter mobilization.
KWS Director General Erustus Kanga reiterated that fishing is strictly forbidden within Lake Nakuru National Park, a protected area dedicated to conservation and biodiversity.
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, as of March 24, 2026, about 250,391 new voters have been registered since the continuous registration exercise began on September 29, 2025. This falls short of the national target of 6.3 million new voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Namibian law mandates that at least 51% of any telecommunications company must be owned by local shareholders, a policy aimed at promoting economic participation by citizens and correcting historical inequalities.
The Senate Committee on Trade, Industrialisation and Tourism had invited CS Kinyanjui on Tuesday to update them on the status of all county industrial parks, but he did not attend, prompting a formal summons