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Nyoro's absence has attracted particular attention and criticism from Kenyans, given his active role in critiquing taxation, budgetary, and economic policy issues.

NTSA also froze the approval of new routes and extensions for 12 months, except where new roads are commissioned.

The first guideline expands the definition of journalism to include professional reporters, analysts, bloggers, and others engaged in self‑publication, as well as media workers and support staff.

President Ruto said Kenya's court-annexed mediation programme has returned more than Sh52 billion to the economy and helped restore thousands of family relationships since its introduction in 2016.

PS Hinga clarified that beneficiaries who purchase homes under the scheme are legitimate homeowners whose rights are safeguarded under the Constitution and existing property laws.

Current efforts are focused on finalizing ICT systems, broadcast infrastructure and spectator facilities as preparations intensify for AFCON 2027.

The Sh2 billion initiative seeks to provide timely, fair, and transparent redress to victims, both civilians and security personnel, affected between 2013 and 2025.

The State Department for Diaspora Affairs said the MoU will provide a framework for structured cooperation between the two countries in engaging their diaspora communities more effectively.

Abdi Ahmed Mohamud’s election is considered a significant milestone for Kenya and the EACC, positioning the country to play a more influential role in shaping continental anti-corruption policies and strengthening collaboration among African anti-corruption agencies.

Members aligned to the Kenya Kwanza administration and the broad-based government coalition backed the Bill, while allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua opposed it.

Electrocution of animals and human activities account for most cases of power outages, estimated to be approximately 50 per cent. Of these, 30 per cent are attributable to wildlife contact with power lines.

The funding has been approved by the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and is aimed at ensuring the full completion and long-term sustainability of the dam, currently about 90 per cent complete.

The organisers said the commemoration follows the deaths of young Kenyans during the June 2024 protests against the Finance Bill, when security officers were accused of using excessive force against demonstrators.

Kiplangat is the prime suspect in the death of Maryanne Nduta Kilonzo, a Kenyan banker working in London at the time of her death.

LSK said it will closely monitor compliance with court orders and may pursue lawful action against individuals or institutions found to be in deliberate disobedience.

Amnesty called on the government to establish the Reparations Fund, pass comprehensive legislation, adopt a National Reparations Policy and provide enough resources to ensure victims receive timely and effective assistance.

Maraga said the allegations were raised by former campaign staffer Shakira Wafula and two other women, but insisted the matter was addressed through formal internal processes established within the campaign structure.

Maraga said while compensating victims was necessary, the process should not replace criminal investigations and prosecution of officers accused of committing offences.

CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the proposed National Cybersecurity Agency will help close existing gaps, improve incident response and protect critical infrastructure from growing digital threats.

Miller also turned his attention to Deloitte's track record, questioning the witness on past regulatory and professional scrutiny involving the audit firm.

Atwoli said the ruling would protect thousands of workers who have been left without union representation and exposed to poor working conditions due to their employment arrangements.

James Ochieng and Olive Ambrose contend that state officers who use social media platforms for official communication cannot selectively exclude members of the public from accessing those channels.

The ruling marks the latest chapter in a case that attracted public attention after Kihara at one point claimed to be a son of the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua, the elder brother of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Investigators believe the alleged motive was to eliminate family members and gain control of a prime parcel of land in Molo town.

Among the institutions flagged is the State Department for Foreign Affairs, which had unsupported expenditure relating to trade and other payable amounts totalling Sh470.4 million.

Former Taita Taveta Governor John Mruttu noted that the gap between how assets are utilized on the ground and their legal ownership status has become a pressing challenge requiring urgent attention.

The survivors are now demanding publication of the compensation list and a personal apology from President William Ruto to those who suffered violations.

Investigators said they require more time to conduct criminal profiling, establish the gang's structure and operational networks, and pursue other suspects connected to the incident.

The federation is seeking orders barring NSSF from imposing penalties, surcharges, sanctions or any other enforcement measures against employers and contributors who fail to comply with the enhanced contribution framework while the dispute is pending before the court.

The DCI said Kibue allegedly stabbed Wambui on the right side of her chest using a spearhead, causing injuries that led to her death before he escaped from the scene.

KNCHR strongly condemned the incident, saying such actions violate constitutional rights and undermine democratic governance.

Intermittent cool and cloudy conditions are expected in parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the South Eastern Lowlands, the Rift Valley and North Eastern Kenya.

NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa attributed the problem to a backlog of more than 30,000 plates that had already been paid for but were never printed.

Kenya’s Shirika Plan aims to transform refugee camps into integrated municipalities, but questions remain over funding, implementation, and the risks facing nearly one million refugees and host communities.

Under the proposal, county executives will see their recurrent expenditure ceiling rise to Sh25.25 billion in the next financial year, up from Sh23.41 billion in the current financial year.

The government says the new surveillance system and command centres will enhance real-time crime monitoring and improve security response in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nyeri, Kisumu and Eldoret.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has blamed rising cases of school unrest on reduced parental involvement in child upbringing, saying many parents are shifting responsibility to teachers and government institutions instead of providing moral guidance at home.

Senator Hamida is seeking details on the number of cases investigated or prosecuted over the past decade involving the fraudulent possession of Kenyan identity and citizenship documents.

The commission said this year’s theme, “Proudly in My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones,” underscores the need to embrace diversity and promote equality.

LSK Council member and Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama said court orders remain binding and must be obeyed until they are formally overturned, arguing that any deviation risks creating legal uncertainty in the labour sector.

Gachagua's legal team is now demanding immediate access to what it maintains is the full 350-page judgment read in court and has called on the registry to explain whether the apparent omission resulted from a clerical, procedural or substantive error.

The ruling offers Wambui a lifeline in a dispute with Equity Bank over an alleged Sh8.267 billion loan default that has placed the luxury hotel at risk of being sold to recover the debt.

The latest incident occurred on June 12 at the All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, where more than 100 people had gathered to discuss the national budget presented in Parliament a day earlier.

Nominated Senator Beth Syengo raised concern over administrative delays in releasing funds, warning that slow processing could result in missed job opportunities for applicants already selected by foreign employers.

According to the Kenyan Embassy in Kuwait, Kenya voluntarily suspended the deployment of domestic workers to the country about 10 years ago, a position that remains in force.

The eight counties will be required to respond to the findings during parliamentary scrutiny of the report, as oversight institutions review compliance with public service payroll regulations.

The service, marked by solemn prayers and tributes, comes ahead of the release of the victims’ bodies to their families for burial.

Lagat told MPs that the National Police Service (NPS) is seeking a coordinated multi-agency framework involving regulators, investigators and county governments to strengthen enforcement.

Today's memorial service is expected to provide a moment of reflection and collective mourning as families, classmates and the wider public seek comfort and healing in the wake of the disaster.

The National Treasury proposes fresh funding for tea, coffee and sugar value chains as production and earnings rise across key agricultural sectors.

Treasury allocates billions to fertiliser subsidies and sugar reforms as agriculture is shielded from cuts to boost production, stabilise prices and support farmers.