Headlines

A KNH study shows structured occupational and physical therapy significantly improves cancer patient recovery, with most regaining independence and reduced caregiver burden without relying on additional medication.

PS Julius Bitok has been moved from Basic Education to Tourism and Wildlife, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa returns to the Education docket in a reciprocal transfer announced by State House.

Justice Bahati Mwamuye directed that the case be moved to Nairobi, noting that the issues raised are substantially similar to matters already pending before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court.

The tribunal heard rival arguments from Sifuna's legal team and lawyers representing the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), with the party insisting that internal disciplinary processes must be allowed to run their course before external intervention.

Artan said his participation in the tournament would have represented more than a personal achievement, explaining that it would have been a moment of national pride for Somalia on one of football's biggest stages.

According to the prosecution, Abdi convinced the complainants that he had the authority and capacity to sell them various parcels of land, prompting them to part with millions of shillings.

Gachagua said he would leave legal matters to his lawyers while concentrating on political mobilisation alongside other opposition leaders.

Gachagua rejected the award, insisting that the case was never about money but about justice and the protection of constitutional rights.

The dispute stems from a proposed motion seeking the review, audit and possible variation of benefits enjoyed by the former Head of State under the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act.

Gongodyo was assaulted in Bukoto, Kampala, on June 5 after being accused of snatching a woman’s handbag. The Stanbic Black Pirates player later died from his injuries at Mulago National Referral Hospital.

NTSA said the e-logbook system is designed to replace a reactive paper registry that has been prone to fraud, delays and errors, replacing it with what it describes as “a proactive, real-time digital system with strong integrity controls and automated lifecycle management”.

Representatives of the Coast Civil Society Network presented a petition highlighting gaps in citizen involvement, particularly in the formulation of the supplementary budget.

The planned 50-bed facility at Laikipia Air Base has triggered public anger, with residents accusing the US of shifting health risks tied to Ebola exposure cases from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda into Kenya.

The project seeks to enhance urban mobility within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area while also strengthening land-use planning along the identified commuter corridors.

The new allocations come a week after President William Ruto launched the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan 2026-2028, aimed at reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.

From June 1- 12, 2026, the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) 2026 has been taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. During this session, it is expected that governments, workers and employers will engage in a tripartite discussion with the goal of coming up with a convention to realise decent work in the digital economy.

Kenya’s records of its past are partly stored at the Kenya National Archives, which holds 40,000 volumes of public records.

The move has drawn criticism from some aviation officials and economists, who argue that requiring passengers to pay in foreign currency could push more people toward the parallel market, further weakening the local currency and increasing the burden on travellers.

The Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory said Israeli authorities had provided military and financial backing that helped sustain settler violence, while failing to hold perpetrators accountable.

According to CS Murkomen, Kenya has enhanced its maritime security and safety, and also built requisite capacities and capabilities for tackling maritime threats that we face within our territorial sea.

If approved, the licence would allow Amazon to build and operate communications infrastructure, including satellite network facilities, and directly provide broadband services in the country.

According to Kanjama, Gachagua’s matter has only been determined at the High Court level, meaning the former DP still has an opportunity to pursue his case through the appellate courts.

Authorities said the suspect attempted to escape towards the California area before officers eventually caught and arrested him in Eastleigh.

The petitioner seeks orders restraining the excision, allocation, licensing, surveying, clearing, fencing or construction of any projects within the forest, arguing that recent reports and public statements have sparked fears over the future of the conservation area.

The family says the student suffered serious injuries after what they believe was a push from the moving matatu following a disagreement over fare change with the conductor.

Ololtua said the government had heightened surveillance and screening at all points of entry as a precautionary measure and was implementing a communication strategy aimed at addressing misinformation and maintaining public confidence.

Rigathi Gachagua’s legal team has already indicated plans to challenge the ruling, setting the stage for further litigation on constitutional standards governing impeachment and fair-hearing protections.

The Ministry has authorised the Financial Reporting Centre to coordinate the public participation exercise and has called on stakeholders and members of the public to submit comments on the draft regulations in a prescribed format.

Election results that have passed the aforementioned process will be made public after the board's decision and approval, said NEBE.

In an address on Sunday, Ramaphosa reaffirmed the government's determination to tackle undocumented migration while condemning acts of xenophobia and vigilantism targeting foreign nationals in several communities across the country.

The Mediation Committee, cochaired by Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi and Mandera Senator Ali Roba, adjourned after the National Assembly raised its offer slightly from Sh420 billion to Sh425 billion, well below the Senate’s Sh440 billion position.

The chief prosecutor denies any wrongdoing but is suspended pending a vote by ICC member states.

KEMSA said the receipt and dispatch of medical supplies will be suspended throughout the stock-taking period.

Omar, who was recently named the Confederation of African Football’s Referee of the Year for 2025, was turned back after arriving at Miami International Airport and was later returned to Istanbul, Turkïye.

The Bonn meetings take place annually in the lead-up to COP conferences, the latest of which was held in Belém, Brazil, last November.

The health crisis is unfolding amid the already severe humanitarian situation in the DRC, where nearly 15 million people nationwide need humanitarian assistance.

Mombasa County reports steady growth in own-source revenue to Sh4.8 billion, even as senators question missed targets in cess and land rates collection during a Senate accountability hearing.

President William Ruto announced Sh15.4 billion in EU-backed digital funding and an additional Sh5.6 billion for the Blue Raman submarine cable project as Kenya seeks to expand connectivity, attract investment and strengthen trade ties with Europe.

A major phase 3 trial published in The Lancet found that a new once-weekly triple-action injection significantly reduced body weight and improved blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, offering hope for a powerful new treatment option.

Somalia has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA after referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was reportedly denied entry into the United States ahead of World Cup-related duties, triggering diplomatic and sporting concern.

High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment by the Senate but awards him Sh50 million after finding that his right to a fair hearing was violated during the proceedings.

The Kenyan Embassy in Riyadh has urged citizens living and working in Saudi Arabia to comply with residency, labour and immigration laws, warning that violations could result in detention, deportation or loss of employment amid ongoing nationwide inspections.

High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment but directs Parliament to enact clear legislation governing the removal of a Deputy President, citing gaps in the current constitutional framework.

High Court upholds Senate’s decision to impeach former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that the process was constitutional and lawful, effectively ending his bid to overturn his removal from office.

The appeal comes as the county government intensifies efforts to promote non-motorised transport as part of wider measures aimed at easing traffic congestion and reducing environmental pollution in the coastal city.

The utility firm said the decision follows a steady rise in digital usage, which has significantly reduced physical visits to its service centres.

The protesters had gathered to reject the proposal to allocate part of the park’s land, arguing that the move would undermine wildlife conservation efforts and could open the door to continued encroachment into protected ecosystems.

Mandera South Member of Parliament Abdul Haro condemned the killings and called on security agencies to take immediate action against those responsible.

Farmaajo announced plans to formally invite President Mohamud to a meeting at his residence, where discussions would focus on the electoral process, the security situation and the country’s political future.

The move is part of a wider policy aimed at recognising data as a national asset and using it to generate additional revenue.

NTSA said only the public-private partnership component has been suspended, but the Minor Traffic Offences Rules continue to operate across the country.