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Matron Beatrice Nduta, who had worked at the school for four months, told the court there were 282 pupils at the academy that night, including 160 girls.

The Committee underscored that this oversight is vital for addressing financial mismanagement, governance gaps, and any suspected wrongdoing.

Skills training emerged as the most highly mentioned factor that young people believe will help them thrive, followed by job creation, AI readiness and at a distant last, improved hiring pathways.

Sources familiar with the development say WhatsApp has been testing this internally for months, with the iOS implementation requiring more safeguards than Android due to Apple’s sandboxing constraints.

The trial, presented at an international lung health conference in Denmark, included 309 people across 22 sites in South Africa, the Philippines, Georgia, Tanzania, and Uganda.

The waiver covers all accrued port storage charges and customs warehouse rent for long-stay containerised cargo.

The announcement comes after President William Ruto acknowledged that Kenya’s current power generation is not enough to meet rising demand. He explained that the government has been forced to implement planned power cuts—load-shedding—during peak hours to keep the national grid stable.

Ruto said NYOTA is designed to create sustainable employment and empower young people to establish and grow their own businesses.

Ruto said that over 7.1 million farmers are now registered on the Kenya Integrated Agricultural Management Information System(KIAMIS), up from fewer than 300,000 in 2022.

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura indicated that search and rescue operations were temporarily paused to allow families to prepare for burials with dignity.

Ruto said the government will also leverage Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to modernise airports in Nairobi, Mombasa and Lamu, while addressing operational challenges facing Kenya Airways.

President Ruto said expanded irrigation is “the only path forward” as Kenya tackles Sh500 billion food import bill.

While Kenya currently has an installed capacity of 3,300 MW, the intermittent nature of solar and wind energy means the firm capacity stands at only 2,300 MW — far below what a future, industrialised Kenya will require.

Ruto says the affordable housing programme has 230,000 units under construction, driving jobs, student accommodation, market development, and community growth across Kenya

Ruto reported that 27 million Kenyans have already registered under the new health coverage programme, a level he said shows the commitment to ensure no one is left behind.

Ruto said the fund has transformed access to finance, enabling 800,000 business owners to borrow up to Sh150,000 without collateral.

The President explained that the expanded cover is part of the government’s wider plan to secure stronger financial protection for people battling long-term illness.

Ruto says Kenya has added 24,000km of fiber-optic network since 2022, creating a ‘digital superhighway’ that boosts access to services, empowers youth, and drives innovation nationwide.

Ruto noted that this move, combined with the 76,000 teachers already hired, will bring the total to 100,000 within three years.

President Samia said the investigation would examine the causes of the unrest, the involvement of political parties, and the role of both local and foreign organisations.

The Chief Justice urged lawyers to be mindful of their words, protect their reputation, and uphold the honor of the profession they have joined.

Justice Lawrence Mugambi threw out the petition that sought to block Hassan from appearing on the ballot over claims that his dual citizenship disqualified him from vying.

The petitioners argue that "Parliament pushed the law through without conducting meaningful public participation, contrary to the demands of Articles 10 and 118 of the Constitution".

Besides human resources, electoral materials form a large portion of the costs. Ballot papers, seals, stamps, and indelible ink are all produced with strict security measures.

The company said the withholding tax will be automatically deducted from all payouts and reflected in monthly remittance statements.

The institutions say the prolonged delays have strained their budgets, affecting their ability to run smoothly and maintain the standards expected in higher education.

The "Visit Rwanda" sleeve patch put the country in front of millions of Premier League viewers each week, as part of the efforts to reposition as a premium conservation destination.

Nearly half of retirees’ savings last only part of their expected retirement years, raising concerns about financial security in later life. Major spending areas include healthcare, food, and support for dependents.

The century-old crowns, shields and paintings were handed over to Addis Ababa University in a milestone cultural restitution.

Details showed that while SHA reported paying over 1,500 claims worth Sh1.27 billion, the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services had no confirmation of settlements, and the NPSC’s numbers differed sharply,

Ramaphosa said the South African government had received communication from Washington at the “11th hour” and is now discussing how to accommodate the US delegation.

The commission said the offence will be flagged instantly and urged the public to refrain from sharing incorrect information.

East African activists are breaking borders to challenge repression, amplify suppressed voices, and redefine democracy across the region.

Governor Godhana leads high-level COP30 engagements to attract climate finance, strengthen global partnerships, and accelerate Tana River’s shift to resilient, sustainable development.

Rukia Mohamed claims appointments favour certain regions, ignoring President Ruto’s directive for fair national representation.

MCK said it has observed numerous rogue online platforms and anonymous accounts that systematically disseminate unverified, fabricated and manipulative material.

Kenya’s new Sovereign Wealth Fund aims to turn royalties and privatisation proceeds into lasting national wealth.

Ruto said his regime has stabilised inflation, reducing it from an average of nine per cent in 2022 to the lows of four, a level below the statutory midpoint target of 5.0 per cent.

CS Lee Kinyanjui pointed to the steady flow of goods and people as evidence of its continued support for national trade.

The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) of the National Assembly has endorsed the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill, 2025, following public consultations and debates.

Police have announced that several roads near Parliament will be closed to vehicles before the address begins. Motorists were urged to plan and use other routes to avoid disruptions.

According to the statement, the Gang Suppression Force is working closely with the Haitian National Police and the Armed Forces of Haiti to carry out intelligence-led missions, targeted raids, and continued dominance patrols in high-risk zones.

The Treasury drew only Sh700 million from the CBK overdraft in the first three months, down from Sh1.9 billion during the same period last year.

The Council of Governors said the Social Health Authority (SHA) has neglected smaller hospitals and dispensaries, which are often the first and only point of care for women in remote areas.

Scheduled for Thursday at 2:30 pm, the speech before a joint sitting of Parliament comes at a time when the nation is grappling with economic pressures, security concerns, and social challenges.

The organisation Al-Majd Europe says it's helping Palestinians emigrate to third countries. But it has been accused of helping facilitate "forcible transfer" from Gaza. DW spoke to a representative of the organisation.

In response, Sudan's sovereign council, which is led by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, said it would be willing to cooperate with the US and Saudi Arabia to bring peace.

Mudavadi will appear before the National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations Committee, chaired by Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo, to explain the government’s measures to safeguard Kenyans abroad.

Children’s Fund, UNICEF, highlighted the case of six-year-old twins Yahya and Nabeela, who were critically injured by an unexploded remnant of war in the north of the wartorn enclave.

Farmers explained that most KTDA board members come from the eastern tea-growing regions, and they believe this has a direct impact on decision-making that favours those areas.