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Videos circulating online showed huge flames engulfing the train as emergency responders and members of the public worked to contain the fire.

The proposals were presented during a public participation forum held at Magharibi Hall in Kakamega, where miners, investors, community leaders and officials from the State Department for Mining reviewed the draft and submitted their views before its adoption.

The Kenya Meteorological Department says most parts of the country will experience a cold but largely dry July, with below-average rainfall in many regions, strong winds along the Coast and reduced visibility due to fog in some highland areas.

The police watchdog is investigating allegations of excessive force, unlawful arrests, abductions and officers concealing their identities during the June 25 demonstrations in Nairobi, Mombasa and other parts of the country.

According to the investigator, one of the posts allegedly indicated that President Ruto had departed Belgium for Norway aboard a chartered private jet, while another later identified the aircraft by its registration number.

The railway is expected to connect with the 272-kilometre Kampala-Malaba SGR, which President Ruto and Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni agreed upon in March.

The seized beer, spirits and bottled water were destroyed in Athi River and Voi after investigations uncovered tax evasion schemes involving counterfeit excise stamps and unlicensed manufacturers.

Traditional media continue to play an important role; however, their position is gradually weakening as fewer people rely on them as their main source of news. Print media remains in long‑term decline, while public‑service broadcasters experience reduced reach.

Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo said the approval marks a major milestone in addressing long-standing infrastructure challenges facing the country's courts.

NGEC said the decisions adopted by the Cabinet on June 30 "mark an important step in strengthening Kenya's legal, policy and institutional framework for the protection of women, children and vulnerable families.

The Sh3.8 billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road (Junction Mall) Flyover was unveiled by President William Ruto on Monday, as part of efforts to ease traffic flow, improve movement and prepare Nairobi for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

The eight students appeared before Justice Diana Kavedza at the Kibera High Court on Wednesday, where each pleaded not guilty to the charges arising from the tragedy.

Infotrak noted that citizens often compare what leaders promised with what they see happening on the ground when assessing performance.

The remarks come after a three-judge bench ordered President Ruto to reconstitute the Cabinet within 120 days after finding that it violates the Constitution's two-thirds gender rule.

The committee had planned to question the ministry on measures being taken to verify citizenship before issuing identity cards and passports, investigations into the fraudulent acquisition of Kenyan documents by foreigners over the past five years, insecurity in Angata Barikoi in Trans Mara, rising cases of missing children and the mysterious death of a child in Tharaka Nithi County.

A government audit of 12 State Departments has uncovered suspected payroll irregularities worth Sh6.2 billion, prompting a Cabinet-ordered DCI investigation into fraud networks, recovery of public funds, and urgent reforms to the national payroll system.

The High Court has given President William Ruto 120 days to reconstitute his Cabinet after ruling that its current composition violates the Constitution's two-thirds gender rule, while upholding the legality of reappointing former Cabinet Secretaries.

Rigathi Gachagua accused the government of attacking media houses that maintain independent editorial policies, citing recent incidents involving journalists.

The increasing control of rural farmlands by urban residents is reshaping the agricultural profiles of rural areas. This happens through the decisions they make about what to grow on their farms.

Advocates Kabuga Violet Njeri and Martine Kiptoo are asking the court to declare several provisions of the Act unconstitutional and issue conservatory orders stopping their enforcement pending the hearing and determination of the case.

PS Raymond Omollo said the new DCCs will be taken through their role in coordinating the national government’s agenda and state priority projects, as officers at the core of implementation at the grassroots level.

British authorities are seeking Brian Kiprop Kiplangat's extradition to stand trial over the death of Maryanne Nduta Kilonzo, a Kenyan banker who was working in London at the time of her death.

Owino moved to court challenging reports of planned projects, including an airstrip, golf course, State Lodge, and bypass road, contending that the developments pose a threat to protected forest land and the environment.

Busia Governor Paul Otuoma and Senator Okiya Omtatah called on the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure accountability if any officer is found to have acted outside the law.

Nairobi County is among the areas expected to experience cloudy mornings, occasional rains in some places and afternoon and night showers during the forecast period.

NTSA clarifies that enforcement of new vehicle inspection rules is still pending, urging motorists, school transport operators and commercial vehicle owners to disregard misinformation and await official communication.

The report by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o shows that 43 counties continued using manual payroll systems between July 2025 and March 2026, with some payments being made through vouchers.

LSK called for an end to the deployment of masked or unidentified officers during public order operations, arguing that all officers exercising police powers must be clearly identifiable.

Kiraitu Murungi’s appointment takes immediate effect and replaces Charles Mahinda, whose tenure as board chair has been revoked.

The NTSA cautioned motorists that it has not licensed any private entity to offer motor vehicle inspection services and urged the public to avoid unauthorised providers.

The activists had all been detained at Central Police Station after their arrest during the June 25 protests, but were not arraigned in court, unlike other protesters who were arraigned on Friday afternoon and later freed on cash bail.

The latest decision marks another twist in the legal battle over the NSSF Act, 2013, which has been before the courts since 2014.

According to Orengo, the ruling went beyond the immediate case and spoke to the broader role of the judiciary in safeguarding civil freedoms.

The Coast region recorded the highest prevalence at 29.3 per cent, with Mombasa County emerging as the most affected at 34.4 per cent.

Corporal Odero, who was attached to the KWS Honeymoon Camp within Nakuru National Park, was found dead inside his house on June 23. Investigators said he had been issued a service rifle and ammunition while on duty.

Emotional scenes unfolded in the courtroom as some of the accused complained that they had remained without food while in police custody following their arrest.

The MCC said it remains the independent body mandated to receive and determine complaints from members of the public, state actors, journalists and media enterprises.

The eight suspects, who are being held at Kabete Juvenile Remand Home, followed the proceedings virtually from custody and were not presented in open court.

The suspects are expected to take plea before the High Court on 16 counts of murder stemming from the fatal dormitory blaze at the Gilgil-based school that claimed the lives of 16 girls.

The dispute stems from a 2015 arbitral award requiring Cape Holdings to pay Synergy Industrial Credit KSh1.66 billion together with compound interest at 18 per cent per annum.

The advisory comes as Kenyan authorities have increasingly warned of transnational recruitment scams across Southeast Asia.

Kenya is seen as the most likely choice because it is relatively wealthy and stable, 'RTL' said, adding that there are human rights concerns in Rwanda, and talks with Benin have not yet started.

Under the approved allocation formula, Sh387.43 billion will be distributed through the Baseline Allocation to support the day-to-day operations and development programmes of county governments.

The directive follows concerns raised by legislators, who questioned the slow progress of several housing projects launched in their constituencies despite continued deductions under the levy.

Security agencies said the measures were intended to prevent unrest; however, the restrictions have paralysed transport and heightened tension across Nairobi.

Other arrests were reported in Kajiado (123) and Kiambu (36). Additional cases were recorded in Murang’a (12), Bungoma (9), Meru (6), Laikipia (5), and Machakos (3).

IEBC has launched a month-long Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise in five electoral areas, allowing eligible Kenyans to register, transfer, or update their voter details ahead of upcoming electoral processes.

IG Douglas Kanja hailed police officers for maintaining peace, insisting that security is a shared responsibility between police and the public.

Addressing the media outside the Serena Hotel as they prepared to march to Parliament to lay flowers, the leaders said the restrictions would not stop calls for justice and accountability for those who were killed and injured.