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Applicants seeking to collect the passports thus have between 9 am and 1 pm to visit the offices.
The National Transport and Safety Authority data which captures road statistics between January 1 to April 30, 2024, reveals that Nairobi recorded 176 fatalities from road crashes.
The purpose of a police abstract for a lost item is to officially report the loss to the police and obtain an official document as proof of the loss.
According to NTSA, unknown vehicles accounted for 219 of the crashes while 24 were the number recorded by motor vehicles owned by the government.
Expressing concerns, the residents said they wanted to bring back order to physical planning and the built environment in Nairobi County per the Constitution of Kenya.
In all these markets, a common thread emerged: dwindling customer numbers amid persistent rains led to spoiled produce and financial losses for traders.
The Interior Ministry revealed that 54 cholera cases have been reported at the Nyeri GK prison.
Tests on Sherehe GSM maize flour with no batch number have shown it contains a high level of aflatoxin, ministry says.
Earlier, area residents said the demolition of the building was halted when its structure weakened, leading to its collapse.
Nominated MCA Nasra Nanda expressed concern over the sensitive nature of these approvals being discussed outside a government building without proper authorisation.
The governor highlighted that the construction of seven additional central kitchens is at an advanced stage which upon completion will benefit, 310,000 pupils.
Ruto announced increased budgetary allocations from the Financial Year 2022-2023 to the current one, from Sh87 billion to Sh108 billion, to sectors combating corruption and promoting justice.
Some of the most affected counties over the last 24 hours are Tana River, Garissa, and Lamu as a result of the Tana Delta flooding due to heavy rains.
Sing'oei said that the government would engage stakeholders, including religious leaders, in Nairobi and Riyadh on how the matter could be concluded.
188 people were reported injured, while the number of missing persons stands at 75.
According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, some schools were particularly hard-hit by the torrential rains and floods.
"I was here five years ago when tragedy struck after the building collapsed and killed students. I was able to mediate and we got a piece of land from Lenana school where we were able to get land," Ru...
With nearly 69,000 residents, the community struggles with limited access to clean water, electricity, and adequate drainage, posing serious health risks.
Presently, 75 people remain missing, and the displacement of 56,367 households has affected roughly 281,835 individuals.
The committee comprises a diverse array of experts and stakeholders from various sectors, with Christine Obondi as chairperson and Angus Masoro as his deputy.
The CS elaborated that the government will reclaim all its forest reserves as it aims to increase the sizes, hence why people living in government forests should start leaving.
A High Court judge also has supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate courts and any person, body, or authority exercising a judicial function, but not over a superior court.
They must present original copies of various documents, including national identity cards, academic and professional certificates, and clearances from relevant authorities.
To ensure accountability and monitoring of tree planting efforts, citizens are encouraged to record all trees planted.
Schools were to reopen for the second term on April 29 but the government put it off in the wake of heavy rainfall and devastating floods which have so far killed over 257 people.
Kindiki had told the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services to make sure that 49,500 passports that hadn't been picked up yet are delivered and collected within 14 days starting May 10,...
Defense CS Aden Duale and the Kenya Defence Forces will be planting trees every Wednesday of the month in Nakuru and Isiolo counties with a target of planting 2.8 million seedlings.
Valued at Sh22.6 million, the facility will boast a comprehensive array of amenities, including an operational theatre, maternity, and ward wings.
The authority said the order applies particularly to construction near waterways and further directed the cessation of all ongoing construction work when it rains.
The audit will also look at building plans approved but for which construction is yet to commence.
The Chief Officer of Disaster Management reiterated the government's commitment to minimising disruptions for Nairobians during this challenging period.
More water is building up around the Kijabe railway, increasing chances of a catatrophe bigger than witnessed in Maaì Mahiù, CS says.
A total of 174 people have been reported wounded, 75 missing, and 47,000 families, or 235,000 people, displaced.
This will be the first time refugee camps in the county will be integrated into the initiative.
However, the Limuru and Ruiru routes will remain suspended due to ongoing repair works on the railway lines following heavy rains.
Last week, Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) announced that several estates in Eastlands will experience water rationing.
The County Aggregation and Industrial Parks project across 27 counties will cost Sh1.45 billion.
The assessment from the county also revealed that three villages in Kamukunji have reported diarrhoea cases.
The CS explained that scientific tracking of Cyclone Hidaya has established that it has acquired its full status with the capability of remaining so until it hits Kenya and Tanzania any time now.
The list of the camps has been publicly displayed at the offices of the Assistant Chiefs, Chiefs, Assistant County Commissioners, Deputy County Commissioners and County Commissioners.
CS Kindiki's ministry further announced that 164 people had been reported injured while 72 were missing.
Kenya and Tanzania are bracing for a cyclone on the heels of torrential rains and floods that have devastated the two nations.
The initial school reopening date had been pushed from Monday, April 29 to Monday, May 6 this year.
Among the supplies that were distributed to the affected people were maize flour, cooking oil, bar soaps, cereals including rice, green grams, and beans.
The heavy rains have rendered several roads in the city estates impassable and flooded since they began.
The Head of State addressed the newly sworn military officers with a solemn reminder of the responsibility they now carry.
In response to the flooding impact, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki has highlighted that 115 camps have been set up across 19 Counties hosting 27,586 people.
The adjustment of time as explained by Kenya Railways is a result of the heavy rainfall which has affected movement on the roads.