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The officers moved to the Shanzu area and laid an ambush, leading to the recovery of about one tonne of steel conductors that had been hidden in a bush.

Justice Patricia Nyaundi found that the impugned provisions violated constitutional guarantees on freedom of expression and media freedom, holding that they failed to satisfy the constitutional threshold for limiting fundamental rights.

The fund is expected to support young entrepreneurs, women, persons with disabilities, cooperatives and small businesses through a county-managed lending programme aimed at improving access to finance.

At the centre of the stalemate is a widening disagreement between Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration and Members of the County Assembly, with MCAs accusing the executive of failing to provide full details on key financial proposals needed for approval.

The MICE segment emerged as a standout performer, attracting over 736,000 visitors and generating more than 85 million dollars in direct revenue, underscoring its strong economic multiplier effect, it added.

In her application before the court, Jackie Kiaraho said she only became aware of the proceedings after auctioneers arrived to proclaim her property for sale.

Dr Samuel Kinyanjui of AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) criticised the government’s spending priorities, saying Kenya was putting lenders ahead of its own citizens.

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.

Kisumu County has banned private security at political rallies as leaders roll out a six-point security plan to curb goonism and strengthen public order.

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.

Police have recorded statements from seven people, including two bodyguards attached to Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs, as detectives investigate the shooting to death of youth mobiliser and university student Cecil Ouma in Nairobi.

The approval clears the way for implementation of the county’s budget, with the allocation expected to support government operations and planned projects across Mombasa’s 30 wards.

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.

IOM data shows that in Sub-Saharan Africa alone, 17.3 million internal displacements were recorded in 2025, including 2.9 million linked to disasters.

The training is being conducted by the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) in partnership with the Office of Mvita MP Mohamed Soud Machele through the Mvita Jitume Digital Hub.

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.

Kaya elders will take the Magarini Moro Declaration to villages, schools and places of worship across Kilifi County, using cultural mentorship to curb teenage pregnancies and keep more girls in school.

Petitioners want the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner to halt the rollout, arguing the electronic inspection sticker unlawfully exposes motorists' personal information and increases the risk of fraud.

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.

The NTSA says all instant traffic fines must be paid physically at KCB branches or authorised agents, warning motorists against fraudulent SMS messages demanding payment through eCitizen.

Halima's relatives say they have searched several police stations without success after the woman's arrest, while the DCI says she is in custody over allegations linked to a national security investigation.

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 initiative leverages a large longitudinal dataset generated from high-frequency wastewater sampling and metagenomic sequencing across 30 urban catchments.

The meeting brought together CQI stakeholders who assessed the implementation of quality improvement activities and reviewed challenges and progress made within the county’s health sector.

RSF’s crimes included murder, forcible transfer, imprisonment, torture, rape, sexual slavery, other forms of sexual violence, enslavement, extermination and persecution and called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, and the urgent deployment of an international force to protect civilians.

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 case had formed part of the wider leadership wrangles that have engulfed the federation in recent months, with rival factions within the National Executive Committee engaging in court battles over governance and administrative decisions.

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.

IEBC Commissioner Moses Alutalala said the commission would apply strict measures at tallying centres by allowing only official agents of candidates to access the centres during elections.

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.

However, the lack of visible injuries has raised concern among family members and political leaders, who want experts to establish what may have happened to him during the period he was missing.

Kenya and Morocco are expanding defence cooperation through joint air force training, capacity building and professional exchanges to strengthen regional security and military readiness.

The Cabinet has approved additional financing for the Modogashe-Samatar and Rhamu-Mandera road sections, paving the way for faster completion of the 750-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera highway to boost connectivity, trade and economic growth in Northern Kenya.

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.

Under the new safe and legal entry programme, refugees who can afford it will be required to repay more than Sh1.7 million (£10,000) to help cover taxpayer-funded housing and support costs.

KPA Managing Director Captain William Ruto said the arrival of the vessel marked an important development for Kenya’s cruise tourism industry, noting that most previous cruise arrivals had originated from Europe.

WhatsApp has confirmed that username reservations begin this week, enabling users to secure their preferred handle before the feature officially launches.

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.

The first group of 26 evacuees arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday morning, with more than 60 others expected later as the government ramps up efforts to bring Kenyans home from South Africa amid escalating xenophobic violence.

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.

The two had denied allegations that they unlawfully disclosed confidential KCSE examination material during the administration of the 2025 national examinations.

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.