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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.

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.

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.

While President William Ruto has described the fund as a critical step toward transforming Kenya into a first-world economy, critics warn that concentrating billions in a single mechanism risks mismanagement and corruption.

The restriction, enforced through a joint approach involving county administrations, security agencies and beach management units, bars public access to beaches after sunset.

The victims had attended a church wedding in Kakamega County and were headed to Nyamira County when the accident occurred at around 8:00 pm on Sunday near Chabera Trading Centre in Rachuonyo East Sub-County.

Muthoni explained that her hair, styled in 17 braids, represents the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

They insist that only a detailed investigation can explain how the 64-year-old ended up in Naivasha, contrary to his known plans.

Antenatal clinic attendance in Kenya has dropped from 98 per cent to 62 per cent in four years, fuelling preventable maternal complications, newborn deaths and stillbirths as conditions like anaemia and pre-eclampsia go undetected.

A drone attack on a UN logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured eight, prompting condemnation from the UN chief and renewed concern over Sudan’s escalating war.

IPOA has opened investigations into the death of boda boda rider Jack Leon Matoke in custody at Kawangware Police Post in Nairobi, after his family disputed police claims that he died by suicide.

FIFA has lifted its development funding freeze on the Football Kenya Federation after governance reforms and a positive 2024 audit, restoring increased FIFA Forward 3.0 support under strict monthly reporting.

ICC appeals judges have rejected Israel’s bid to halt or restart the Gaza war crimes investigation, ruling the post-October 2023 hostilities fall within the existing Palestine probe.

A terror attack at a Hanukkah festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach killed 16 people and injured at least 40. Police, civilians and tighter security measures now define the response.

The Cabinet has approved new energy and petroleum policies and a transport financing model, as President Ruto cites daily load-shedding and targets 10,000MW capacity and revived road and rail projects.

Kenya’s Cabinet has approved second-generation smart driving licences under a public–private partnership, adding instant fines, mobile wallets and a demerit system to modernise enforcement and improve road safety.

Kenya’s Cabinet has approved a Sh5 trillion strategy anchored on new infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds to expand roads, dams and energy while mobilising private capital and easing reliance on debt.

Eight African countries are now under military rule, forming a ‘coup belt’ across the Sahel. Experts explain the drivers, vulnerable states and how swift regional action can still prevent takeovers.

Football Kenya Federation has demoted FIFA referee Erick Njogu to the National Super League and formally warned assistant referee Frederick Kajongo after reviewing recent FKF Premier League officiating.

Uganda’s army has confirmed it is holding Rev Fr Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Masaka Diocese priest missing since 3 December, accusing him of subversive activities and promising to charge him in court.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, lawyer Kibe Mungai and family members are demanding an independent investigation into former MP Cyrus Jirongo’s fatal crash on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway, citing unanswered questions.

Sudden floods in Morocco’s Atlantic port city of Safi killed 37 people, injured dozens and destroyed homes, as authorities warn of more severe weather and climate-related risks.

A Chinese fugitive wanted over a 2022 Dar es Salaam killing has been charged in a Mombasa court with unlawful firearm possession and assault, after his arrest in Likoni. He remains in custody.

More than 600 young people in Kamukunji, Nairobi, have registered for free short skills courses launched by MP Yusuf Hassan, aiming to boost employment and self-employment opportunities.

The CJ outlined plans to strengthen multi-agency coordination, enhance joint enforcement and ensure information sharing to unify traffic law enforcement.

Aleksandr was serving as the captain of a helicopter assigned to a mission linked to the United Nations Support Office in Somalia when the aircraft encountered technical problems that forced it to land in an area under the control of the militant group.