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The dispute emerged on Thursday when the National Assembly’s Delegated Legislation Committee questioned officials from IEBC over how the proposed regulations were developed and why MPs had not been directly involved before the proposals were gazetted.
According to figures released by KNEC, 1,380,463 learners have registered for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), while 1,206,028 are expected to sit the Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA). The combined registration stands at 2,586,491 candidates.
The UDA Senator said her agenda would focus on expanding economic opportunities for women and helping young mothers acquire skills to support themselves and their children.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo said the expected intensity of the weather phenomenon exceeds the limits of monitoring charts that have been used for the past four decades.
Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the government had approached the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for assistance in obtaining the doses.
His warning comes amid recurring building collapses in Kenya, including a January 2026 incident in Nairobi’s South C estate that killed two people and a four-storey building collapse in Kisii County in April 2025 that claimed five lives.
Students at the University of Nairobi staged demonstrations on Wednesday to protest the continued closure of lecture halls, warning that they would organise further protests if the dispute remains unresolved. They accused the government of allowing the disagreement with university unions to drag on at the expense of students
Earlier this week, the chief executive of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) told Parliament that a cargo destined for Kenya had been attacked by a drone. The disclosure highlighted the risks facing fuel shipments as the conflict in the Middle East continues to threaten the movement of energy products.
The figures, announced by State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott, place the Kenyan nationals in the spotlight as Washington intensifies its scrutiny of foreign visitors and visa holders.
Safaricom Group Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said the new facility would help traders deal with cash shortages that could otherwise interfere with their businesses or cause them to lose sales.
The Machakos High Court issued the directive on Thursday, October 22, requiring the two telecommunications companies to provide call data, SMS and voice records, alongside other key documents needed by the prosecution.
French President announced the planned security measures after chairing a meeting with senior ministers and intelligence officials. He said the government would consider curfews and other steps, including preventing what he described as "groups without legitimacy" from organising protests.
The initial response targets 1,000 households, many of whom have arrived with few belongings and urgently require shelter, food, safe water and health care.
The concerns were raised by representatives of civil society organisations and public institutions, who also stressed the need for stronger monitoring of public expenditure and greater accountability from government officials.
In a letter, Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyengenye asked Chirchir to submit procurement records, the original contract, bills of quantities, the award decision and details of any subsequent changes to the agreement.
The agency cautioned that rainfall distribution would vary across the counties, meaning some areas could receive more rain than others during the forecast period.
Mudavadi said Africa has the human capital, entrepreneurial talent, and expanding markets needed to compete globally, but needs sustained investment in research, technology, and innovation to turn that potential into economic gains.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the authority said it would deploy enforcement officers along major transport corridors and accident blackspots.
The Commissioner for Customs and Border Control signed the notice and called on all affected parties to ensure full compliance.
The 880-metre bridge, which will rise 100 metres above the Nithi River, will connect Marima and Mitheru through 2.7 kilometres of approach roads along the Nairobi-Embu-Meru highway.
According to the Presidential Communication Service (PCS), the President will begin his tour in Mbiuni, Machakos County, Mwala Constituency.
The announcement came on Day 17 of Kenya’s response to the outbreak, following confirmation of the first imported case on October 6, 2026.
The discussions highlighted persistent gaps between government funding commitments and the resources needed to provide quality education, with constrained public revenues and debt burdens,
In its submissions, the prosecution maintained that releasing the Chinese national would pose a significant risk of absconding, citing his limited residential ties to Kenya and his international mobility.
In a statement on Thursday, October 22, 2026, KEBS said it conducts 100% inspection of imported used clothing and footwear consignments to ensure they comply with applicable Kenyan standards.
In a letter dated October 22, 2026, addressed to KURA Director-General, Havi sought details of the projects being undertaken in the constituency to establish the basis for the works and assess their accountability
Odee was arrested on Tuesday, October 20, while covering protests against rising fuel prices along Kimathi Street in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD)
The women, Austrian national Eva Gretzmacher, 76, and Swiss citizen Claudia Abbt, 69, were abducted in separate incidents in the northern Nigerien city of Agadez in January and April 2025. Details surrounding their release, the identity of their captors and the circumstances of their detention have not been made public. Reports
Ruto said governments must match their commitments to regional integration with sufficient resources, warning that ambitious plans could remain unfulfilled if financing gaps are not addressed
Speaking during the opening of Global Trust Summit 2026 in Nairobi on Thursday, Mudavadi said trust was essential to effective governance and international cooperation, but could not be sustained through speeches, policies and assurances alone