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The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) warned that possession, distribution or use of such products is illegal and will attract criminal liability for responsible individuals and entities.

The decision is anchored on evidence showing that menstrual health challenges, particularly dysmenorrhea, significantly affect women’s well-being and ultimate productivity at the workplace.

Along the Coast, counties including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale and Lamu are expected to receive showers at different times of the day and night, interspersed with sunny spells during daytime hours.

The shuttle service, as announced on Tuesday, will operate in Nairobi National Park, Aberdare National Park, and Lake Nakuru National Park.

Experts warn that this level of financial pressure risks pushing TCCs to the breaking point and could ultimately threaten the mission's viability.

The agreement brings to an end the industrial action that began on December 1, 2025 after a strike notice was issued on November 17, 2025.

IGAD is working with member states on an anticipatory action roadmap, designed to ensure that early warnings for floods, droughts and other climate hazards trigger concrete measures that protect lives, livelihoods and property.

Compared to the period last year when it traded at an all-time low of 160, the local currency has gained about 32 unit values, representing a 20 per cent gain.

COTU (K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli said those against the funds are blocking progress and weakening efforts to create a resilient economy that benefits all citizens.

Britam is expanding its index-based flood cover in Tana River County from 300 to at least 20,000 households, aiming to protect vulnerable families as climate risks and flood threats intensify.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin did not personally attend court to explain the status of investigations into Mbijiwe’s disappearance, now in its fourth year.

Coast civil society network chairperson Zedekiah Adika said limited funding has forced oversight institutions to concentrate their operations in major towns, leaving many victims of alleged abuse without access to justice.

With WAFCON qualification secured and a presidential honour to her name, Odemba’s impact now stretches beyond results. Her story has become one of belief, resilience and process, a foundation she hopes will carry Harambee Starlets, and Kenyan women’s football as a whole, to even greater heights.

The county says persistent failure by customers to settle water bills has left MAWASCO struggling to meet its operational costs, with outstanding arrears standing at about Sh600 million.

The upgrade is expected to enhance passenger movement, expand railway capacity, and improve connectivity across Nairobi.

The shortage has raised concerns among residents and traders who say the situation is affecting sanitation practices in public spaces that record large daily visits.

The project is expected to boost air transport capacity, support industrial growth and anchor complementary investments in rail and energy infrastructure.

Initial investigations show that Jirongo’s car, a Mercedes-Benz with registration KCZ 305U, collided with a PSV bus, registration KCU 576A, operated by Climax Company Ltd.

Trump's lawsuit says that despite its apology, the BBC "has made no showing of actual remorse for its wrongdoing nor meaningful institutional changes to prevent future journalistic abuses."

António Guterres highlighted the importance of economic inclusion for refugees, emphasising that allowing displaced people to participate in local economies benefits both the refugees and host communities, while reducing dependence on foreign aid.

FKF expressed deep sorrow at the loss of Okiring, acknowledging his long service to football and extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the coaching fraternity affected by this tragic incident.

The global health body added that the fake drugs bear batch numbers that may appear legitimate but show packaging errors, unusual capsule markings and incorrect labelling, making them difficult to identify.

A National Crime Research Centre study finds most homicides in Kenya occur in urban informal settlements, linking hotspots to youth joblessness, gangs, drugs and risky survival strategies.

By August, the State had cleared Sh9.38 billion, leaving Sh1.2 billion still outstanding during the audit. Such delays reduce the time available for funds to grow, putting retirees’ benefits at risk.

Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon warns the Security Council risks collapse or irrelevance without veto limits and a reformed, single-term Secretary-General system to restore independence and effectiveness.

The Parisian court on Monday found Lumbala guilty of helping carry out crimes against humanity linked to attacks on civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2002 and 2003.

Poor documentation and integration across systems made it challenging to trace reported figures back to the underlying data and assumptions, further complicating compliance.

The fund continues to expand, now holding Sh558 billion in assets as of June, up from Sh476 billion at the end of last year and Sh295.6 billion in December 2022.

The PPP covers the construction of two major lines: the 400 kilovolts (kV) Lessos-Lossuk line and the 220kV Kisumu-Kibos-Kakamega-Musaga line.

The case revolves around the disputed sale of a 443-acre coffee estate in Kiambu County, a matter dating back more than three decades.

County officials say implementation details, including how residents will apply for succession support, will be communicated once the policy takes effect.

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi confirmed that a new human resource management information system will replace layoffs as the strategy for controlling the wage bill.

One of the key recommendations made by the Ombudsman was for Nairobi County to carry out a thorough joint verification of the pension debts.

The rebel coalition said the decision followed "significant progress" under the Doha framework, including the signing of a peace agreement last month.

The Cabinet noted that these payments have accelerated the pace of ongoing projects since April 2025, giving a significant boost to construction activity across the nation.

The ceremony in Abyei marked the official farewell to the fallen peacekeepers, whose remains will now be escorted back to Bangladesh.

AFCON 2025 kicks off in Morocco on December 21, 2025, with 24 teams across six cities. Here are the key dates, groups, venues and players to watch before the January 18 final.

The EU has launched an eight-flight airlift worth Sh530 million to deliver 100 tonnes of life-saving aid to Sudan’s Darfur region, as conflict and restricted access leave millions at risk.

The Association of Somali Universities warns that growing security agency interference on campuses, including student arrests in Mogadishu, is undermining academic freedom, student safety and the stability of Somalia’s higher education sector.

The High Court has declined to suspend a Copyright Tribunal ruling blocking MCSK from collecting royalties, instead setting a full inter partes hearing for July 21, 2026, in its dispute with KECOBO.

Cabinet has approved a Sh9.7 billion Livestock Value Chain Support Project to upgrade dairy and cereal production across dozens of counties, alongside wider farm budget measures to strengthen food security.

Several Somali political organisations in Mogadishu say the electoral commission ignored their concerns and misrepresented their participation in the December 25 Banadir local council elections, raising doubts over the process.

In further appreciation of her efforts, the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Kenya Tourism Board have extended to her and her team a fully sponsored holiday experience.

According to the Tanzanian statement, Guterres acknowledged the country's long-standing reputation as a "reference point for peace and social cohesion in Africa and the world," but noted that this image had been "tested" by the recent elections.

The federal government has also stated that communities emerging from Al-Shabaab control will receive special attention under the recruitment drive.

The suspect, identified as Zheng Lingyao, 42, was arrested by officers from Shelly Beach Police Station after an alleged assault incident involving his girlfriend in the Senti Kumi area.

Education experts have also highlighted that the rapid growth of small and often unplanned schools is worsening the teacher shortage facing the sector.

According to the IEBC, the earlier approach to setting targets using census figures “has proven inaccurate, unsustainable and not verifiable”.

According to Nancy Gathungu’s 2024/2025 annual report, only two of the 63 performance audit reports submitted since 2012 have been discussed by legislators, leaving critical public programmes exposed to inefficiency and mismanagement.

The report further recommends the enactment of laws that adopt multi-layered approaches to women’s representation, while challenging political parties to strengthen and enforce gender-responsive internal structures that actively support women contesting competitive elective seats.

On November 20, he announced the creation of the Fund that will be formally endorsed in a cabinet meeting on Monday in a move that will set a fresh trajectory of development for the country.