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The leaders are set to officially hand over Phase 1 of the Lapfund Makasembo Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu on Saturday, May 31.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department plans to issue updated guidance on social media vetting of student and exchange visitor applicants after a review is completed

County Assemblies Forum Secretary General Mwaura Chege said county assemblies are unable to function effectively because their operations depend on approval from county executive officers.

The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Education proposed this reallocation, which will draw from recurrent capitation funds allocated to junior schools (Sh2 billion), secondary schools (Sh3 billion), and primary schools (Sh900 million).

Cyrus Kieru Muhia, who, according to the police, is the owner of the Subaru Forester believed to have been used to execute the alleged abduction, was arrested on Tuesday night.

Kindiki visited two segments, Isiolo-Kulamawe and Kulamawe-Modogashe, during the tour and pledged to return soon to inspect progress on the remaining sections.

The county government indicated that the discussions focused on strategic interventions and emergency preparedness, including surveillance, contact tracing, and other measures aimed at preventing further transmission.

Langley, who is in the country for this year’s African Chiefs of Defence Forces (CHOD) conference, set to begin on Wednesday, said the two nations continue to collaborate, particularly in counter-terrorism efforts in Somalia.

KEWOTA is now seeking to raise Sh400 million to build the centre through fundraising walks across six counties, including Nairobi, Migori, Kiambu, Nakuru, Machakos, and Kisumu, to both generate funds and highlight the mental health challenges teachers face.

The project, described as an “eco-tourism” initiative, involves building 11 luxury cottages, two restaurants, and other upscale facilities, which GBM argues effectively privatises and commercialises a vital public forest ecosystem.

A total of 5,291 teachers were promoted despite not having served the required minimum time in their grades. The majority of these promotions were to principal and deputy headteacher positions, where the number of eligible candidates fell short of demand.

In a heated debate in Parliament on Tuesday, legislators rallied behind a motion moved by Suna East MP and Minority Whip Junet Mohamed, who warned that Gachagua’s utterances were inciting unrest and undermining national unity.

The company further argued that the court has no jurisdiction over a foreign entity, since the Kenyan Constitution does not apply outside Kenya's borders.

Thompson, 29, is facing 15 felony charges. These include five counts of third-degree murder and ten counts of criminal vehicular homicide.

This follows comments by Tanzanian MPs during a budget debate on Monday, where they accused Kenya of meddling with Tanzanian affairs.

The directive is part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing rising cases of teenage pregnancy, sexual abuse, underage child labour, and juvenile crime across the county.

The MP, elected on a UDA ticket, was picked from his home in Nairobi and taken to the EACC headquarters at the Integrity Centre. He is expected to be charged in court as investigations continue.

The Anti-Muguka Bill, tabled by Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, proposes a change to the Crops Act that would formally differentiate muguka from miraa and then exclude it from the scheduled crops category.

Koome sought to overturn a ruling that held him personally accountable for police brutality against striking doctors.

Yahweh Media Services and eight other stations were fined Sh500,000 each for continuing to air unlicensed gambling promotions despite clear directives banning the content.

In the petition, Oyugi has argued that the entire process was rigged with constitutional violations as well as discriminatory criteria.

MPs said the government’s actions as necessary and said Tanzania was acting within its rights to protect its national interests.

According to officials from Rwanda's Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), the initiative is part of the country's strategy to enhance energy efficiency amid the anticipated growth of EVs in the coming years.

Cherargei tore into the Trans Nzoia MCAs, accusing them of normalising corruption and foregoing their oversight role by warmly receiving Natembeya at the Kisumu International Airport, labelling their actions as a "national embarrassment".

In response, the DCP condemned the cancellation, describing it as “an affront to democracy” and accused the government of attempting to frustrate its party launch.

Known for his compelling storytelling and messages of faith, leadership and moral courage, Bolden will deliver the keynote address at the interfaith gathering, which is expected to draw top government officials, religious leaders, diplomats and citizens from across the country.

Once operational, the tribunal will be mandated to hear and determine complaints arising from breaches of the Act, deal with matters and appeals submitted under the same law, and carry out any additional responsibilities assigned under the Act or other written laws.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula directed members of the National Assembly’s Security Committee to visit the hospital and provide Parliament with an update on the MP’s condition.

Kanja said on Sunday, May 26, 2025, the NPS was alerted to an amateur video circulating on social and mainstream media showing the MP abandoned at a farm in Juja. Police officers from Juja promptly visited the alleged site and documented the area thoroughly.

Around this time last year, the Property Developers Welfare Society of Nairobi confirmed that the area was experiencing a real estate boom, with over 100 buildings under construction, translating into thousands of manual labour jobs for new arrivals.

A recent World Bank report states that the 2.75 per cent SHIF payroll deduction places a financial strain on low-income workers and small businesses.

One of the hardest-hit organisations is Save the Children, which plays a vital role in delivering health and nutrition services to children across the country. The group stated that, due to a lack of funding, it will be forced to close 121 nutrition centres by June.

The petition comes after a new report by Amnesty International revealed widespread abuse and exploitation of Kenyan domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, sparking urgent calls for reforms from both the Kenyan and Saudi governments.

He argues that there is no legal framework or regulations outlining how many advisers the President can appoint, creating a loophole that allows the head of state to flood the civil service with political appointees.

While KFS said Konyon Company Ltd won the tender to construct the 11 cottages, the National Environment Management Authority said that it did not issue any license for the project.

The lender highlights the narrowing room for manoeuvre in the country’s budget, driven by ballooning debt servicing costs, persistent revenue shortfalls and slow economic growth.

Kanja said 1,206 officers have died, 326 resigned, and 289 were dismissed from service.

Making your bed too soon after getting up could be creating a cosy haven not just for you, but for millions of microscopic organisms, specifically, dust mites.

The incident was triggered when police disrupted Malala's planned homecoming event.

The group costing of Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi and Mithika Linturi also pointed to recent incidents in Kakamega and Bungoma, where police used live ammunition to disperse peaceful gatherings.

An attempt by the Kiambu County government to stop the strike through a court order on Tuesday morning failed, prompting the KMPDU to confirm that its members would proceed with the boycott.

The country’s resurgent inflation, driven by surging electricity and fuel costs, could force policymakers to consider rate hikes to keep price growth in check.

Critics dismissed the public repentance as a carefully choreographed political move, arguing it was only appropriate if Museveni was announcing his retirement.

NTSA said some vehicles lack the official operational stickers and other identification marks issued by the authority, making it difficult to enforce compliance.

The Mombasa County Government announced that public beaches are now accessible once more and construction projects may resume immediately.

At the same time, rains are set to sweep through several counties from Tuesday, May 27, through Saturday, May 31, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department.

Aroko, representing himself, told the court that he will abide by the directions issued and also avail his passport at the Kibera Court.

Mbadi wants the Tourism department to ring-fence the Sh4.5 billion for the upgrade, a move Miano is uncomfortable with because the facility falls outside her ministry.

A three-judge bench of Justices Gatembu Kairu, Jamila Mohammed and Aggrey Muchelule ruled that the appeal by Precision Experts Ltd was filed late, falling outside the legal timelines required in procurement disputes.