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Campaigns are set to run from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm daily and will officially conclude on Monday, November 24, 48 hours before the polling day.

The resistance follows last month’s High Court suspension of circulars issued by the Treasury and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), which had mandated that all public entities use the e-GP.

While the deal marks a crucial step toward ending hostilities, the broader framework for lasting peace remains unsettled.

The committee preserved the ban on advertising, online sales, and promotion of tobacco products, restrictions opposed by major companies, including British American Tobacco.

On October 1, the armed individuals attacked and robbed Ugandan fishermen at Rweshama Landing Site on Lake Edward in the western district of Rukungiri.

Guterres said the UN and its partners were ready to “move now,” with teams and supplies already in place to scale up food, water, medical and shelter assistance inside Gaza.

The summons stems from a post he made after attending a hearing on an assault case involving a police officer.

Despite most Kenyan startups collapsing within their first year, a growing number of entrepreneurs are defying the odds through digital partnerships, business training, and innovative growth strategies.

MPs expressed concern that KISE’s essential services were still concentrated in Nairobi, leaving many learners with disabilities in rural counties underserved.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the most expensive, polluting and political yet.

In his speech to the 76th plenary session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme in Geneva, Switzerland, Grandi noted that rising conflicts have contributed to increased displacement.

Reconstruction will cost over $7 billion, according to WHO estimates, covering humanitarian response, early recovery and long-term rebuilding.

University unions have urged Parliament to compel Treasury and Education Ministry to release Sh7.9 billion in unpaid salary arrears, warning that lecturers will not resume work until a new pay deal is negotiated.

The Kenya Defence Forces will begin the second phase of its nationwide recruitment on October 13, with Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri urging officers to uphold integrity and use technology to ensure a fair, transparent process.

Embakasi Base Commandant Brigadier Kapkori told MPs the influx of unauthorised buildings threatens emergency operations, calling on authorities to intervene before the situation worsens.

The result marked Kenya’s third win of the qualifiers and lifted them to third place in Group F on 12 points, behind leaders Ivory Coast and Gambia.

Committee Members criticised the RBA for failing to take action against the chief executives of state agencies that have neglected to pay retirement benefits, leaving former employees in financial hardship.

Nairobi praised the truce's key provisions, including the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.

The move follows an audit finding that revealed rampant misuse of county funds, where several law firms received huge sums for legal work that was never verified or properly contracted.

The SHA Board said the appointments aim to ensure continuity of operations and enhance oversight as the Authority implements its mandate of providing financial risk protection and access to healthcare services for Kenyans.

The Nakuru Chief Magistrate’s Court authorised the DCI’s Homicide Unit to conduct an extensive search and exhumation operation within the park, following credible intelligence suggesting that Odhiambo may have been secretly buried within the protected area.

Lady Justice Loice Komingoi ruled that the county violated constitutional requirements by failing to conduct public participation before introducing the new charges through its Finance Act.

The organisations accuse security personnel of using the roadblocks to intimidate and harass motorists and residents, creating an atmosphere of fear that has disrupted livelihoods.

Farmers have voiced strong concerns about price disparities between the East and West Tea Blocks, questionable expenditures, excessive sitting allowances by directors running into tens of millions, and weak internal controls that continue to erode farmer confidence.

The standoff adds to growing tensions in learning institutions across the country, where teacher welfare and security have increasingly come under scrutiny following waves of student unrest.

Avastin (Bevacizumab) is a prescription-only medication used in the treatment of various types of cancers, including colorectal cancer, lung cancer, kidney cancer, cervical cancer, and certain types of eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Sight loss affects many aspects of life, leading to lower income, job loss, reduced school performance, increased caregiving duties, mostly for women's mental health challenges, and higher risks of accidents and illnesses.

SHA also announced plans to meet representatives from the Kenya Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO) next week to explore ways of improving support for patients and incorporating feedback into the review.

CS Deborah Barasa said the initiative is not just a one-day event but a continuous effort throughout October to encourage every Kenyan to play a role in greening the country.

According to Gaza's health ministry, at least 461 people, including 157 children, have died from malnutrition since the war began in October 2023, most of them in 2025.

Magistrate Ekhubi ordered that the teenager be placed under the care of his uncle, who was directed to ensure he receives medical attention and proper guidance.

During a march outside the University of Nairobi on Wednesday, UASU National Chairperson Grace Nyongesa said lecturers would not return to work until the dispute is resolved.

SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said patients should ensure their visits are accurately logged in the system on the day services are received.

The Privatisation Bill 2025, now awaiting presidential assent, provides a new legal framework to guide the sale, restructuring and management of State corporations to enhance transparency and efficiency in the privatisation process.

The inaugural shipment, dispatched by Ethiopian Airlines Cargo from Bole International Airport, comprised meat, vegetables, fruits, coffee, and beans, with part of the consignment delivered by land to neighbouring countries.

Murkomen defended the forum's expenditures without disclosing the amount that went into financing the countrywide tours, saying the tours modelled as public participation exercises served a purpose and allowed him to articulate the government's stand.

The petition has called for urgent interventions to ensure practical, hands-on learning in AI, robotics, data science and cybersecurity is incorporated into schools nationwide.

MPs slammed KURA for weak oversight of contractors and called for stricter accountability measures to ensure roads are properly maintained.

Wajir County now boasts three teachers' training colleges — Wajir TTC, Tarbaj TTC, and Eldas TTC — all aimed at addressing the region’s longstanding teacher shortage.

The initiative marks a key milestone in efforts to improve healthcare access and cancer prevention in informal settlements, where barriers have historically limited early detection and treatment.

The World Bank has recommended that Kenya raise excise taxes on select goods, including alcohol, tobacco and sugary drinks, to generate revenue for settling outstanding obligations.

Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary, Stephen Isaboke, confirmed that the government had released part of the funds owed to Posta Kenya by Huduma Kenya to address the crisis.

The project topped in the Environmental Care category after beating two other finalists from the record-breaking pool of global submissions.

President William Ruto emphasised that Africa must support homegrown financial institutions such as the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), Afreximbank, Africa Finance Corporation, Shelter Afrique, Africa Re, and the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to fund its own development.

If no new cases are reported, DR Congo will commence a 42-day countdown to declare the end of the outbreak, once the remaining patients are discharged.

President William Ruto stressed that combining the strengths of African nations can bridge economic gaps, create jobs, and raise living standards across the continent.

The initiative, introduced by Governor Irungu Kang’ata, aims to support 20,000 households by providing free medical services in the county’s public hospitals.

To qualify, an advocate must have practised law in Kenya for at least 15 years, demonstrated exemplary professional conduct, and contributed significantly to the development of the law or the administration of justice.

Harambee Stars head into the match buoyed by a morale-boosting 5-0 win over Seychelles, ending a four-game winless run.

He emphasised that there should be a clear distinction in government priorities, such as ending poverty, arguing that certain responsibilities, like protecting the nation from economic aggression, cannot be left to the private sector.

What began as a smooth morning exercise quickly turned chaotic as the internet repeatedly disconnected, forcing officials to restart machines and queue applicants manually. Many residents waited for hours without being served.