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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.

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.

The Commission expects the remaining 29 pallets to be delivered by Friday at 7:30 pm. Distribution of all election materials to constituency tallying centres is set to start on November 21.

Governors warn that upgrading hospitals from Level 5 to Level 6, while beneficial for service delivery, comes with financial and operational consequences for counties.

Road crash deaths in Kenya have climbed past 4,100 this year, prompting the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to introduce new measures aimed at reducing fatalities, especially as the festive travel season approaches.

This is only the second recorded contraction in agent cash volumes since CBK started tracking the data in 2007, following a 2.7 per cent decline in the previous year.

Artificial intelligence is already transforming healthcare but the World Health Organisation says that inequalities in access to care risk increasing.

The award was received on behalf of President Ruto by Kenya’s Ambassador to Morocco, Jessica Gakinya

Established to ease the Judiciary’s backlog, the courts handle cases valued at less than Sh1 million, including sale and supply contracts, debt recovery, personal injury claims and other minor civil disputes.

The IMF warns that without decisive reforms in taxation, public spending efficiency and borrowing practices, the region risks falling short of its medium-term recovery prospects.

Credit ratings are supposed to guide investors, not govern economies through certain policy inclinations. But in Africa’s case, they often do both.

The Kahawa Law Courts ruled that the allegations, while not proof of guilt, raise serious questions over public safety and national security that require detailed examination.

As the ACCEPT project nears its conclusion, Turkana is emerging as a model for how community-driven solutions can transform child survival in arid regions.

A major focus of the review is the oncology package, which is currently capped at Sh550,000.

Mudavadi noted that Kenya has consistently upheld protocols guaranteeing access to the ocean for neighbours such as Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, a policy that has helped sustain peace and trade relations within the EAC.

Mudavadi dismissed allegations that senior public officials or their relatives hold interests in recruitment firms sending Kenyans to the Gulf.

Justice Martin Muya issued what he termed the "final adjournment," directing the IG to present a full account of the progress made by security agencies.