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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

The UN warns global human rights are under growing threat in 2025, citing funding cuts, escalating conflicts and attacks on defenders, even as youth-led activism from Kenya to Peru pushes back.

The petition, lodged last month before the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu, had sought to block the nationwide transition from the Minet/AON medical cover to SHA, a change the TSC intended to roll out from December 1.

The committee proposed that Article 6(5) should be revised to include murder as an offence under the jurisdiction of Kenya.

Ghana has protested to Israel after seven citizens, including MPs, were detained and some deported at Ben Gurion Airport, calling the treatment humiliating and warning of possible reciprocal action.

The UN has rejected Israel’s proposed ‘yellow line’ Gaza border, saying it violates the ceasefire, as Egypt also dismisses US ideas for a foreign-backed interim administration in the territory.

The petitioner argues that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) acted illegally and without constitutional authority.

The High Court has suspended Nakuru County’s Sh2.1 billion NYS roads deal over alleged lack of public participation and procurement compliance, freezing all project activities until a petition is heard.

Rwanda and DR Congo are accusing each other of violating a new US-brokered ceasefire, as Burundi alleges Rwandan destabilisation, raising doubts over the fragile Washington accord.

The EU has released €250,000 in emergency aid to Kenya, funding Kenya Red Cross support for over 150,000 people as food insecurity and climate-linked health crises worsen nationwide.

President William Ruto has conferred the Senior Counsel rank on 54 Kenyan lawyers via a special Gazette Notice, recognising their exceptional service and contributions to the country’s legal development.

Kanja said including the officers in the national parade would allow Kenyans to recognise the work they carried out in difficult circumstances.

He said the restriction undermines the very digital transformation efforts the Judiciary has championed in recent years.

The police recalled an update shared shortly after midnight on December 9, in which they assured citizens that joint security and defence teams would continue strengthening national security.

From goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhy to veteran teammates, the support has been unanimous: Mohamed Salah remains their leader, no matter what unfolds in England.

The 12th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit has given IGRTC 14 days to finalise county bursary agreements and ordered faster CAIP funding, seeking to end student delays and protect key devolution projects.

The decision also directs the development of a framework to transition Community Health Extension Workers (CHEs) to permanent and pensionable terms.

Kenya’s 2012–2030 National Industrialisation Policy is missing key targets, with manufacturing’s GDP share falling and financing tools stalling, the Institute of Economic Affairs warns in a new assessment.

In Kenya’s informal settlements, school holidays cut off vital meal programmes, leaving children hungry, scavenging for food and exposed to serious health and safety risks.

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) says the legislation fails to clarify funding and operational responsibilities for the proposed Business Council of Kenya.