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Jumaisi is the prime suspect in one of Kenya’s most disturbing murder investigations in recent years. His arrest in July 2024 followed the discovery of mutilated bodies and body parts of women dumped at the Kware quarry-turned-dumpsite in Nairobi’s Mukuru kwa Njenga area.

In contrast, remote counties such as Samburu, Wajir, Mandera, Lamu, West Pokot, Marsabit, and Tana River each recorded fewer than 2,000 filings, reflecting smaller populations and limited access to justice.

The Magistrate further said the three showed disregard for the severe reputational damage their actions could inflict on Kenya Airways and the Kenya Airports Authority.

Police and military forces have been deployed to search for the missing students. A series of similar attacks has put Nigeria's security in the spotlight.

Globally, the analysis shows that the geographic distribution of extreme poverty has undergone a major transformation.

The Judiciary cleared more cases than were filed in the last financial year, marking a major shift in efficiency as new courts, sub-registries, and digital services expanded across Kenya.

Aid agencies, including Save the Children, say the crisis is rapidly worsening and threatens to become a preventable, slow-motion catastrophe.

Mandera County Director of Community Health Services, Hassan Ali, said the results reflect a strong shift in community behaviour and a shared desire to build healthier environments.

RC John Otieno said the forum, comprising security agencies, community leaders, civil society groups and other stakeholders, has created a vital space for open dialogue, intelligence-sharing and joint planning.

Somali's accession process began on December 16, 2023, with the signing of the Treaty in Uganda on an occasion witnessed by Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

Among those affected are women in leadership, business, and politics who face deepfakes, coordinated harassment, and gendered disinformation designed to drive them to deplatform or leave public life altogether.

Of the 89 victims, 20 women, some of whom were killed while receiving care at a maternity ward inside a health centre operated by the Catholic church, and an undetermined number of children.

Benedict Odeng’ero Wekesa was taken into custody after three victims reported to the police how they were lured with promises of “guaranteed” entry into the police service.

The Assembly is expected to consider the proposal in its upcoming sessions, as the debate over the fate of Nairobi’s remaining public spaces gains renewed urgency.

The US State Department said in a press release that the two sides "continued discussions on our collective efforts to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan".

The Qatari leader arrived in Kigali on Thursday, November 20, and was received by his host, President Kagame, at Kigali International Airport.

With form, confidence and league positions all on the line, the FKF Women’s Premier League promises another round of compelling action.

Survivors of genocidal sexual and gender-based violence face renewed victimisation online, where AI-generated propaganda fuels stigma and hate.

Communities expressed strong support for the NRRP, pledging active participation while emphasising that the programme’s success relies on balancing infrastructure development, environmental protection, and community rights to create a more livable Nairobi.

Labour PS Shadrack Mwadime told the Committee that Kenya’s economy is unable to absorb most of the country’s new graduates.

The two were expected to answer questions regarding the 2023-24 financial reports, but both requested last-minute postponements that senators described as disrespectful and misleading.

According to UNICEF, at least 67 children have been killed in “conflict-related incidents” since the Hamas-Israel pause in hostilities was announced on October 10, at a rate of two a day.

Out of 540 acres handed over by counties, only 54 acres have proper documentation, leaving the rest exposed to potential disputes and delaying construction.

The Deputy Controller of Budget addressed borrowing patterns, cautioning that domestic borrowing can crowd out local businesses.

The proposed legislation requires the construction of recycling centres on at least 30 acres, with a safety buffer of no less than five acres from residential or commercial properties.

Commissioner Hassan reported that most ballot papers have already been sent from the IEBC warehouse in Nairobi to the respective areas.

He added that a unified defence arrangement under an East African Federation would create a stronger military centre capable of deterring threats, managing strategic resources and ensuring long-term regional stability.

Speaking during a high-level meeting with industry stakeholders, including Macadamia Association of Kenya Chairperson Jane Maigua, Kagwe was told that harmful pesticides and aggressive pest attacks are now wiping out up to 40 per cent of the country’s macadamia production.

The feature, currently appearing gradually across select profiles, is designed to give people more context about who they are interacting with online.

The UN extended its condolences to the affected families and communities, stressing that attacks on civilians, particularly medical facilities, may amount to war crimes and serious violations of international humanitarian law.

The measures reflect the administration’s effort to boost investment, improve public resource management, and support county governments with additional funding from both national revenue and development partners.

In the domestic market, Treasury bonds raised Sh310.6 billion, with Treasury bills adding another Sh45 billion in new debt.

Kenya Red Cross Garissa branch coordinator, Daud Ahmed, said the simulation successfully activated multiple emergency components.

With the planet heating at record speed and climate disasters intensifying, cutting emissions and adapting to impacts dominate the agenda.

The Bishop added that activities on the steep slopes had accelerated land degradation and poor land management, contributing to mass wasting. He reminded mourners that the November 1 tragedy was not the first, citing previous deadly landslides in Liter and Chesegon that also caused significant loss of life and livelihoods.

Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the visiting Belgian Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot led their respective delegations in the latest round of talks.

The High Court ruling by Justice Chacha Mwita had quashed a circular compelling parents to pay school fees exclusively through eCitizen and found that the Sh50 convenience fee lacked legal basis, was discriminatory, and had been imposed without public participation.

Ogamba applauded the commitment of centre managers, supervisors and invigilators who ensured seamless administration across the country.

The Washington-brokered peace agreement seeks to rebuild trust, address persistent disputes, and strengthen security and bilateral ties between Rwanda and DR Congo.

According to CNN, its investigation found that police and armed men shot at groups of protesters in the wake of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election, with many victims appearing unarmed or carrying only rocks and sticks.

With more tournaments expected across the December holidays, Fazam Academy’s early performances signal a lively football season for Eastleigh’s youth. The academy will now look to build on its momentum as grassroots football continues to thrive in one of Nairobi’s most football-obsessed neighbourhoods.

Consequently, the county chief warned residents downstream against using the contaminated river water for drinking, household needs, livestock, or agricultural activities until further notice.

According to the MP, the institute is nationally recognised and offers high-impact, market-driven courses that are fully certified, equipping students with relevant and in-demand skills.

As part of the COP30 Action Agenda, the pledge seeks to provide political backing and strengthen international cooperation to reach the 2035 target, using 2024 levels as the benchmark.

On Friday, Museveni sought to clear the air on his statements about Uganda’s claim to coastal access, which had sparked widespread debate across Kenya.

At the heart of the summit’s outcomes was the continent’s persistent infrastructure and industrialisation gap, with delegates stressing that Africa still faces a $70 billion (Sh9 trillion) to $110 billion (Sh14.3 trillion) annual financing shortfall.

The Authority noted that while recruitment panels' welfare was adequately provided for, applicants lacked similar support, including access to drinking water.

Koome said the judiciary has continued to “strengthen the integrity of our systems” by tightening performance management and expanding measures that safeguard professionalism among all judicial officers and staff.