Despite the resumption, Ndegwa emphasised the ongoing vigilance of Safaricom in monitoring their network to ensure continued stability of services.

The plea arises amidst the refusal of Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers to return to classrooms even as schools commence for the second term.

The Members of Parliament urged the government to open more immigration offices across the country to make it easier to acquire passports.

"We need between Sh26 billion and Sh30 billion to undertake full reconstruction and repair of the damaged infrastructure across the country,” Murkomen stated. 

Most of them argued that even though public participation is required in the Constitution, the process merely appears symbolic, lacking substantive impact on decision-making.

President William Ruto intends to raise the country's average tax rate from 14 per cent to 16 per cent by the end of 2024, and to 20–22 per cent by the end of his term.

The directives come as the Junior Secondary School teachers continue to hold demonstrations vowing not to go back to class until TSC heeds their demands.

In its May 14–20, 2024, weather advisory,the Met says regions set to experience daytime maximum temperatures include the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western.

As of March 30, 2024, the total number of pending cases before the High Court was 68,121, which translates to 873 cases per judge.

The EACC reported that a staggering 214 cases related to corruption, economic crimes, and unethical conduct remain unresolved in the courts.

The Union wants the Disability Bill 2023 and other draft laws which include but are not limited to the Learners with Disabilities Bill and the Sign Language Bill expedited.

Internet observatory Netblocks said the distruption in East Africa was linked to failures affecting the SEACOM and EASSy subsea cable systems.

Treasury aims to allocate Sh33.3 billion to HELB, which is Sh3.7 billion from the initial amount.

Safaricom has activated redundancy measures to mitigate service interruptions and ensure continuous connectivity for its customers.

Traffic police officers have been deployed to critical highways to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, overloading, and the use of unroadworthy vehicles.

NTSA Road Safety Manager Samuel Musumba said they were collaborating with traffic police nationwide to keep students safe on their journeys back to school.

Isha noted that some of the most important issues that children and other vulnerable people are facing include forced evictions, as well as inadequate clearance of mines and hazardous materials in lib...

This milestone signifies a significant advancement in the utilisation of the Port of Lamu by partner states, in line with the Lamu Ports South Sudan Ethiopia Corridor Project.

To mitigate the aftermath and prevent future catastrophes on businesses, Viffa Consult has urged the government to establish a disaster support fund for SMEs.

Several regions in Kenya will continue bracing for more rain.

Machogu assured parents that transportation routes to schools are secure and learning materials lost to floods will be replaced.

The Council of Governors will also initiate and coordinate the process of negotiating a new CBA with each county within 30 days.

The deal does not fulfil their demands regarding the matter of internship postings for medical graduates. 

The number of people injured in the aftermath of the heavy rains is now 188 while 293,661 individuals have been displaced so far.

Senator Lomenen had also inquired whether an impact assessment had been conducted on the effectiveness of the curfew in various towns within Turkana, including Lokichar and Kainuk.

Concerns have been raised about whether the construction aligned with sanctioned plans and structural specifications.

Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.

Koros reiterated the importance of boosting the country’s savings rate, aiming to reach about 30 per cent of the GDP, a benchmark he said has been achieved by several nations.

The teachers have now given TSC a seven-day ultimatum to address their grievances, failure to which, they will not report back to schools for the second term.

This follows several failed rounds of negotiations, which have seen the government unilaterally sign a return-to-work formula.

"This government is even worse than the flood itself. They demolished our houses and left us with nowhere to go."

The public health department noted the potential for diarrhoea outbreaks, largely attributed to the consumption of contaminated food and water.

President William Ruto assured that his government will renovate all damaged schools to facilitate the smooth resumption of studies.

The government says the programme will specifically target flood victims and allocations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring immediate relief for those most in need.

Mandera, Nairobi, Nakuru, Kajiado and Homabay are the worst hit counties by the ongoing floods.

The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company said the ongoing flooding in the City has washed away some of the water supply pipelines affecting their services.

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority said the cyclone has dissipated after impacting the southern regions of Tanzania, posing no further threat to the nation.

KeNHA cautioned that the river is nearing overflow, posing a danger to road users.

The significant move comes as part of the authority's ongoing efforts to enforce safety and regulatory standards within the public transport sector.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki addressed the technical failure on Tuesday, mentioning that engineers had been swiftly deployed to rectify the issues.

KUPPET Secretary General Akelo Misori highlighted the constitutional implications of such a policy change vowing to fight it until it is defeated.

The situation has forced the Ministry of Education to grapple with significant challenges in ensuring continuity of learning for thousands of affected students.

20 more people have been reported missing, raising the number of those unaccounted for to 90.

Owners of hotels and camps along rivers have been asked to develop clear evacuation, transportation and hospitality protocols.

Floodwaters or extended periods of heavy rain may damage underground storage tanks or cause the discharge of products to the surface.

The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) underscored the enduring grievances against the government, which are yet to be resolved.

KNEC is recruiting 2024 exam assessors who are 50 years old or younger and have a minimum of a diploma in education or specific fields.

Residents in the affected areas have now been urged to conserve water and utilise it wisely until normalcy resumes.

NGO says that slow progress means it could take up to six decades to eliminate the practice and ensure the protection of children.

This comes barely a week after Kindiki announced the acquisition of new printing machines which would address the delay of passport issuance.