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The government invested Sh600 million in state-of-the-art infrastructure and expanded the facility’s bed capacity, establishing it as a major healthcare hub.

Despite the reduced shareholding, the government is demanding to retain two seats on the Safaricom board to remain influential in the company.

A new NGEC report finds Kenya’s women, youth, people with disabilities and marginalised communities still face high cost and reliability barriers to clean energy, slowing an inclusive transition.

Save the Children says an estimated eight million babies were born in 2025 into conflict, climate disaster and humanitarian crises, mostly in under-resourced settings, warning of preventable risks to mothers and newborns.

The seventh UN Environment Assembly opened in Nairobi as emissions rise, plastic treaty talks stall and geopolitical rifts test global cooperation on climate, biodiversity and pollution.

Ahmed noted that Somalia values Washington’s continued military support against Al-Shabaab but said the president’s words do not reflect the reality of Somali society.

The planned transaction will raise its stake to 55 per cent. The sale of the 15 per cent stake, comprising 6,009,814,200 shares, is expected to generate about Sh240 billion, while the government will retain a 20 per cent share, representing 8,012,758,380 shares.

Investigating officer PC Isaac Njoroge told the court that searches on the suspects’ residences and work stations led to the recovery of additional narcotics and 11 phones of various models.

The dispute traces back to May 20, 2024, when seven petitioners moved to the High Court in Nakuru contesting the recruitment of CEOs for MTRH, Athi Water Works Development Agency, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, and the Kenya National Shipping Line.

A 2025 amendment Bill seeks to give Kenya’s NCIC power to issue prohibition notices, halt harmful conduct within seven days and tighten conflict-of-interest rules ahead of the 2027 elections.

Iran Human Rights director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam condemned the initial amount as punitive and discriminatory.

President Samia described Mhagama's long-standing service to the nation, noting that for 38 years, she had been a prominent member of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), a youth and women leader, minister in various government phases, and an advisor to many in politics and life.

According to the results, only 32.44 per cent of learners met or exceeded expectations in Mathematics, while Kenyan Sign Language recorded just 22.14 per cent.

FKF conceded that the situation was far from ideal and expressed regret over the discomfort experienced by the young players.

Instead, the learners will be guided to focus on specialised pathways that suit their interests and strengths.

The signing marks the formal creation of a national body that will be responsible for promoting and protecting human rights across the country.

The affected roads include: the Aerodrome/Wakiihuri Road, which will be closed, and the Nairobi Expressway will also be closed in both directions between the Capital Centre and Bunyala roundabout.

The jump reflects their successful qualification for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, ending a decade-long absence from the continental tournament.

The suspension applies specifically to any component of the deal involving the transmission or handling of personal health, epidemiological or other sensitive medical data.

Mackenzie declared that a supernatural rapture would take place in June 2023 and insisted that followers must detach from education, employment, medical care and family ties to secure their place in the afterlife.

The Water Resources Authority has suspended water disconnections for unpaid bills across Kenya until January 15, 2026, offering December relief as it cracks down on illegal abstraction and non-compliance.

Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro is urging owners of long-closed hotels to sell to new investors, saying idle properties are slowing tourism growth, job creation and local economic gains.

The 22-year-old completed the feat at around 12:25 pm on Thursday, amid cheers and encouragement from local leaders, residents, and environmental enthusiasts.

Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok confirmed that senior school placements would start immediately and be managed digitally.

Kenyan courts take scheduled recesses in April, August and December, scaling down routine hearings but keeping urgent services running through duty judges and partially open registries.

"We confirm that the city of Uvira is now liberated," M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka posted on X, urging residents to resume their activities calmly.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the situation in South Kivu province has deteriorated sharply since December 2 due to heavy fighting across multiple territories, including Uvira, Walungu, Mwenga, Shabunda, Kabare, Fizi and Kalehe.

Nairobi County reported the highest number of cases at 80, followed by Kilifi with 47, Homa Bay with 42, and Kiambu and Narok tied at 41 each.

NGEC says the statistics reflect a broader national crisis that leaves millions of women and girls vulnerable to abuse.

Residents of Mjambere Ward in Kisauni, Mombasa, have petitioned the county government to urgently repair streetlights after a fatal gang attack, warning darkness is fuelling crime and hurting local businesses.

An IMLU report says 97 Kenyans were extrajudicially killed by police in a year, most shot from behind while fleeing protests, with Nairobi the epicentre of wider abuses and arbitrary arrests.

Tanzania’s Chadema party has rejected October 29, 2025 elections, demanding a UN‑backed transitional government, new polls, rights reforms and accountability for alleged mass abuses.

The leaders noted that during the recently concluded by-elections, food items such as beans, rice, and maize were diverted to polling areas to woo voters instead of being directed to drought-stricken regions where families are in desperate need.

President William Ruto says the Sh31.5 billion Bomas of Kenya International Conference Centre will be completed by April 2026, hosting over 10,000 delegates and replacing KICC as Kenya’s main venue.

Eastleigh is seeing an early Christmas shopping rush, with thousands of buyers crowding streets and shops, causing heavy traffic but boosting business for traders and transport operators.

JSC said the 100 will boost the services currently being offered by the current 560 magistrates serving in 143 courts and also support JSC's mandate to ensure an effective, efficient and accessible Judiciary.

Mombasa County has launched a month-long speeding crackdown on high-risk roads after new data showed rising speeds and persistent fatal crashes, with police vowing visible enforcement over the festive season.

A new Oxfam and IPF report finds Kenya loses up to Sh130 billion annually due to weak taxation of the wealthy, limiting funding for key services such as the Ministry of Health.

Accra said it had been "compelled to retaliate", framing the episode as a defence of the dignity of its nationals.

The report raises serious concerns about adherence to financial management laws, putting millions of residents at risk from floods, fires, famine, disease outbreaks, and other urgent emergencies.

By setting clear rules, timelines, and communication requirements, the Bill seeks to protect county officials from politically motivated impeachments while maintaining accountability and citizen oversight.

Their alleged crimes include violent offences, domestic violence, fraud, drug-related offences, assault, aggravated assault with weapons, kidnapping, racketeering, and other serious criminal activity.

The World Malaria Report 2025 warns that failure to address resistance could reverse years of progress in reducing infections and deaths across the country.

A new report warns biometric digital-ID systems across ten African countries are blocking millions from voting, healthcare and social protection, amid weak legal safeguards and rising fears over data misuse.

The National Treasury has been directed to disburse all personnel emolument costs to county governments by the third day of every month.

A new NCRC study using 2024 DCI data shows men made up 70 per cent of Kenya’s homicide victims and most perpetrators, while women were mainly killed in domestic and gender-based violence cases.

M23 rebels have captured Uvira in eastern DR Congo, prompting Burundi to seal its border and tens of thousands to flee. Regional tensions are rising despite a recent US-brokered peace deal.

Ottawa, which has provided about $3.4 billion in development assistance to Tanzania since independence, had long regarded the country as one of East Africa's more stable partners.

An investigation finds Cerelac baby cereals sold in Kenya and across Africa contain high levels of added sugar, unlike European versions, raising public health concerns and prompting calls for Nestlé to reformulate.

CJ Koome said Kenya continues to grapple with serious human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, homelessness, entrenched inequality, and a rising tide of femicide and gender-based violence.

Omtatah claims the deal, said to commit Sh323billion to Kenya's health sector, was concluded without public participation, parliamentary scrutiny, or disclosure of its full contents.