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The rise reflects the expanding Kenyan community in Australia and strong demand for skilled labour in sectors such as health and construction.

The CoB report concedes with a petition filed in the National Assembly by a lobby group requesting an audit of the department’s public fund utilisation.

The move follows a directive from the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which referred the matter to the commission after Governor Susan Kihika appeared before it to answer audit queries.

In a ruling delivered on September 8, 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ordered that the contested Treasury circular be stayed until the case is heard and determined.

The disappearance of Zaid, Zulfiqar, and their driver sparked national and international outrage, heightening pressure on the government over rising cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances linked to rogue security officers.

In a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Magare Dennis Kizito Ngwono suspended both the panel’s mandate and the implementation of the presidential proclamation of August 6, 2025, until the case is fully heard.

KMPDC CEO David Kariuki said the registration is mandatory for all ambulances, regardless of ownership and all emergency care personnel, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), ambulance operators, and other healthcare workers providing pre-hospital care.

The funds cover stipends for the June and July 2025 payment cycles under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) Programme, part of the Inua Jamii initiative.

The Supreme Court failed to give its advisory opinion to the electoral commission on the question of extending the already-lapsed boundaries review timelines, citing ongoing legal interventions pending before the Senate.

News of the killings sparked outrage among local residents and boda boda riders, who torched the officer’s Audi in protest.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday observed that the traditional workplace culture marked by formal attire such as suits and ties may soon be obsolete.

An analysis by the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety shows that none of the helmets tested from 10 countries, including Kenya, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Greece, India, Mexico, Nigeria and Vietnam, passed the three core safety tests required for international certification.

The Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bills No. 30 of 2024), sponsored by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, proposes the creation of a Creatives Fund to finance projects in the arts and creative industries.

So far, many procuring entities have been unable to upload their budgets and procurement plans, stalling procurement across ministries and agencies.

The grieving families told the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations, Public Protests, and Riots that accountability for police actions and access to counselling must form part of the process.

The warning comes after the sinkhole reappeared on Friday, September 5, just 48 hours after KeNHA repaired the section.

Koskei noted that the National Treasury had already uploaded budgets of all state departments onto the e-GP platform and instructed accounting officers to review them for accuracy against the approved 2025/26 allocations.

Otieno was first elected as the MP for Rongo in 1988, serving as Minister for Industrialisation from 1988 to 1991, then later that year as Minister of Labour and Human Resource Development and as Minister of Transport from 1991 to 1996.

The Council said the unwarranted criticism directed at Odhiambo and other Kenyans who accepted positions on the Presidential Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Protests and Riots are “uncalled for and in bad faith.”

Murkomen singled out boda boda gangs, rogue groups involved in traffic disruptions, funeral invasions and robberies, as a growing security threat.

The suspended operators have been ordered to cease operations immediately, and their licenses will remain revoked until they demonstrate full compliance with TRA regulations.

Eyewitnesses said the aircraft was seen emitting smoke from one side and that they heard engine noises moments before it came crashing down in a high-energy, nose-down attitude, creating a metre-deep crater in the ground before erupting into a fireball. Loud bangs were heard on impact.

On Thursday, US Ambassador Dorothy Shea told the Security Council that the next international force must be resourced to hold territory, secure infrastructure, and complement the Haitian national police.

Murkomen expressed satisfaction that inflammatory rhetoric has reduced in recent months, highlighting progress in the fight against the vice.

The suspect, Gideon Angisa, 22, was arraigned at the Nyamira Law Courts, where detectives were granted a 21-day custodial order as investigations continue.

The World Meteorological Organisation has also projected a 55 per cent chance of La Niña developing between September and November, with the likelihood rising to 60 per cent in the October–December period.

Bungoma Senator David Wafula, who raised the concern, said the situation has dragged on for years even after the Treasury sent money to help ease the backlog.

Several advocates have declared that her position is unconstitutional, compromises the society’s role as an independent watchdog, and exposes her to a conflict of interest.

The dispute arose after reports that the applicants were being targeted in connection with alleged violent activities.

Kanja said the initiative comes at a critical moment when the Service is grappling with attrition and other challenges affecting personnel capacity.

KFS confirmed that it is aware of the video, but stressed that it cannot yet confirm whether the sighting actually occurred or if the clip is recent.

The arrests come as tension mounts in the CBD, with residents and social media users sharing alarming accounts of muggings, drugging, and robberies.

The case arises from an incident in which former Isiolo County Chief Officer of Health, Abdirahaman Mohamed, and 15 MCAs supporting the Governor Guyo’s impeachment were allegedly abducted, threatened, beaten, and robbed.

Murkomen dismissed reports that Jubaland forces had allegedly crossed into Mandera, urging politicians not to exploit security matters for political gain.

In its ruling, the Court noted that the Secretariat, while managing day-to-day operations, cannot undertake substantive duties such as boundary delimitation or conducting elections, which require the deliberation and approval of the Commissioners.

The report had proposed a reduction of hardship allowances and the scrapping of some categories altogether. It has also proposed the degazettement of more than 50 hardship zones across Kenya.

The Supreme Court said the honour reflected both the resilience of the Kenyan people and the dedication of judicial officers and staff to safeguarding democracy.

Murkomen said the threat of gangs in the area is not limited to towns but extends deep into villages.

Under the agreement, the accused forfeited eight parcels of land and two Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles, all valued at Sh235.6 million, three times the amount in question.

On social media, however, some Kenyans questioned the constitutionality of the panel's mandate and expressed concerns about potential state interference and whether recommendations would be implemented.

Kenya, being the country where the aircraft was registered, operated and where the accident took place, is required to notify the countries responsible for the design and manufacture of both the aircraft and its engines.

The most expensive single trip was a 15-day mission by 40 officials from the State Department for Labour and Skills Development to attend the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conference.

Under the current system, government contributions only fully belong to an employee after a decade of service, and withdrawals are limited until age 50 or retirement.

The MP argued that compensation should take into account the potential lifetime earnings of the victims, most of whom were in their 20s.

Back in 2013, Antony Muchiri, then Ambassador to Libya, was arrested along with former Foreign Affairs PS Thuita Mwangi and former Chargé d’Affaires in Japan Allan Mburu.

DPP Renson Ingonga said the files are being examined to determine whether the evidence is sufficient to pursue prosecutions, countering claims that his office was delaying action or withholding cases.

Hussein revealed that he was contacted to be part of the team that will oversee the compensation of the victims of protests, but he declined because he believes it was unconstitutional and ill-formed.

In March 2023, the Institution of Engineers of Kenya submitted a detailed proposal after months of study comparing engineers’ terms of engagement with those of doctors, lawyers and architects.

PS Omollo emphasised that the reforms are designed to ensure that policing aligns with public expectations and community needs.

She proposed using financial tracking tools from agencies such as the CBK, the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), and Safaricom to trace funds handled by rogue recruitment agencies exploiting Kenyan job seekers.