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Justice Martin Muya issued what he termed the "final adjournment," directing the IG to present a full account of the progress made by security agencies.

Kenya’s budget faces mounting pressure as tax collections fall by Sh90 billion, driving a wider fiscal deficit and forcing the government to tighten spending while relying more on domestic and external borrowing.

The judge ruled the county's executive and assembly hurriedly and unlawfully pushed through the Sh7.35 billion budget without adhering to mandatory procedures, including meaningful public participation and proper legislative processing.

Justice Chacha Mwita directed EPRA and the Nairobi City County Government to hold off on enforcing a recent ban that prohibits matatus from using fuel stations as passenger loading and drop-off points.

The petitioners argue that the borrowing was conducted outside the bounds of the law and that Parliament exceeded its authority in approving certain amendments without proper public oversight.

Resistance to ceftriaxone, in particular, has climbed from 0.8 per cent to five per cent while cefixime resistance rose from 1.7 per cent to 11 per cent.

Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua said that out of 500 recruits, 300 have already travelled, while 121 are still awaiting departure, and 84 hold visas and are set to travel soon.

CS Kagwe said the company is generating only Sh35 million annually, with occasional spikes to Sh60 million, a trend he warned is far from enough to sustain operations or clear mounting liabilities.

CHADEMA said Samia lacks political, legal and moral legitimacy to convene a body tasked with investigating actions it claims were orchestrated by her administration.

Kahiga resigned after facing widespread criticism for remarks he made following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

The Border Patrol Unit vehicle was attacked by Al-Shabaab militants who had planted an IED on the road before setting it off as the vehicle approached the area.

The coalition is asking the High Court to issue far-reaching declarations, including that the results declared by constituency returning officers are final and binding.

CJ Martha Koome described the Children Act 2022 as a transformative framework that demands full implementation.

As delegates negotiate new climate commitments at COP30, the Index’s findings signal an urgent need for stronger political will and accelerated implementation.

The High Court expressed frustration that the dispute, first triggered by the death of the family patriarch almost half a century ago, has resurfaced with renewed bitterness following the recent passing of their mother.

County health officials announced that, as of November 19, all restaurant workers will be required to have valid food-handling certificates.

If enacted, the Bill is expected to provide pastoralist communities with stronger legal safeguards and institutional support, aiming to reduce livestock theft and enhance security in counties where cattle rustling has long been a problem.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan cautioned that this could undermine the government’s ability to obtain external financing as easily as it had during the first term of her administration.

Speaking on Wednesday, November 19, the President emphasised that both public and private hospitals must submit real-time data on mothers and children who die under their care.

The report found that most African countries ' legal and prosecutorial frameworks were inadequate, underscoring systemic gaps in national cyber resilience.

In the exit report submitted to President William Ruto on November 12, Otachi said the commission achieved major policy and institutional milestones.

The violence occurred shortly after 5:30 am when gunmen stormed the area and opened fire on sleeping residents.

CJ Koome said Monicah Kivuti's killing was an attack on judicial independence and a reminder of the urgent need to protect judicial officers.

Findings revealed how the state combined traditional and digital repression to target activists, particularly those from marginalised socio-economic backgrounds.

Hanifa Adan, who built a large following on X for her role in the Gen Z movement’s fundraising for victims of state violence and her outspoken calls for police accountability, said she was repeatedly targeted with gender-based and Islamophobic harassment online.

The IEBC said Aroko, who is running as an Independent, and Were of the ODM party failed to respect the agreed campaign schedule, directly escalating tensions between supporters.

The outage was resolved in stages, with Cloudflare deploying a fix around 5:42 pm, and its dashboard services coming back online shortly beforehand.

Kenya’s frustrations boiled over in the 62nd minute when assistant coach Vasili Manousakis was sent off for arguing with the referee.

The petitioners claim that IG Kanja undermined police independence by appearing at a presidential rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, on April 2, 2025, where he made statements they describe as political.

The results show that one serving of Cerelac in Africa contains close to six grams of added sugar on average, roughly equal to one and a half sugar cubes.

The changes, which take effect immediately, see officers shifted to new roles as the county seeks to strengthen management in key sectors.

In a report to the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration, NCIC CEO Daniel Mutegi identified the governors under scrutiny as Mutahi Kahiga (Nyeri), Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Jeremiah Lomerukai (Turkana), and Isaac Mutuma (Meru).

On Tuesday, two separate teams visited factories in both the western and eastern Rift to gather first-hand data and compare practices, focusing on factors that influence the final bonus to farmers.

The commission called on the Executive and Parliament to urgently revise what it termed “excessively broad” clauses that risk penalising legitimate online speech.

Under the proposed law, online platforms would be required to withhold five per cent tax on sales by resident vendors.

The report links higher insurance uptake to counties with stronger formal employment, thriving businesses, better literacy rates, and more stable household incomes.

Under the revised structure, vehicles with engines up to 1050cc will earn Sh33.1 per kilometre, up from Sh22, while cars with engines from 1051cc to 1300cc will now get Sh36.8 instead of Sh26.

Ethekon explained that these measures are crucial for transparency in election campaigns, giving all candidates an equal chance to compete.

Sponsored by Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni, the Bill explicitly forbids health facilities from holding patients or corpses as leverage for unpaid bills.

To alleviate the bottleneck, Kifwa has suggested establishing temporary storage yards in Miritini, Jomvu, and Mazeras, allowing empty containers to be held for up to 120 days.

To address the crisis, Guterres urged a “unified, coherent and consensus-based” regional response, the maintenance of financial support for humanitarian response plans and a development strategy to address the root causes of terrorism.

MPs slam Hustler Fund for failing to account for Sh14 billion, demanding missing beneficiary records and full transparency.

IRENA maintains that strengthening domestic financial markets is essential to ensuring sufficient funding for energy transition projects.

FKF Football Development Director Francis Kimanzi said the federation has received reports of suspicious documents and has launched investigations to protect the integrity of its licensing system.

According to the study, the forest sector remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s economy and livelihoods, yet persistent structural weaknesses are holding back growth and long-term sustainability.

Gilead is seeking regulatory approval to distribute lenacapavir in additional African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Botswana.

Disclosures by the Auditor General showed that Sh10 billion was given to the airline in 2022/2023 as an on-lent loan, taking its total loan exposure to Sh41.27 billion over the period.

Investigating officer Jefferson Mwiti told the court that the first suspect allegedly defiled and strangled Safiya while she slept.

Burundi, next in line under the rotational leadership plan, had indicated it was not ready due to internal constraints.

Legislators expressed concern that the transition to SHA has created gaps in maternal healthcare, exposing women to unlawful confinement.

CHADEMA is demanding that all unlawfully detained citizens, members, and leaders be released immediately and unconditionally.