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The Nairobi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Road stretches 175 kilometres, while the Nairobi–Maai Mahiu–Naivasha Road covers 58 kilometres.

The meeting was to be held in Nairobi, with Kenya currently chairing the bloc, a rotating one-year position it assumed from South Sudan in late 2024.

The by-elections, conducted in 22 constituencies, were disrupted in certain areas by clashes, property damage, and heightened tensions.

The court will now consider the defence and prosecution’s final submissions before deciding whether Maxine Wahome faces trial or can be acquitted.

The push follows the recent handover of Amboseli National Park management to Kajiado, allowing the county to oversee tourism operations and directly collect revenue.

Wa Muthende secured 15,802 votes, narrowly surpassing his closest rival, Newton Kariuki of the Democratic Party (DP), who garnered 15,308 votes.

The event, dubbed "EU Regional Maritime Security Week", will feature discussions on maritime threats such as piracy, illicit trafficking, and unsafe navigation, which remain interconnected and transnational.

CS Kagwe reminded participants that IGAF is more than a conference; it is a constitutional responsibility designed to reinforce cooperation and position counties as the frontline implementers of agricultural policies.

Following a dramatic 70.4 per cent rise the previous year, these offences increased by another three per cent during the 2024-25 review period. The report records 237 police-related cases, compared with 230 in 2024 and 135 in 2023, highlighting a steady upward trend.

Petitioners argued that the levy would directly affect fuel prices and, by extension, the cost of essential goods and services.

Human rights groups had criticised the ban, arguing it was intended to conceal state abuses and instances of police brutality.

Mohamed will be tasked with joining the Executive Committee in providing strategic guidance, overseeing the implementation of General Assembly decisions, and ensuring alignment with the Organisation's priorities.

The Senate sitting marks the third formal attempt to remove Governor Nyaribo, reflecting deep divisions within the county’s political leadership.

The election day drama intensified when DP leader and former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi confronted a man from neighbouring Nyeri, MCA Kiruga Thuku, who had entered a polling station dressed in UDA party colours.

According to the court, the tendering exercise was opaque from the very beginning, with glaring gaps in how the preferred supplier was chosen and how the contract was later operationalised.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said the plan paves the way for the transformation of refugee camps into integrated and sustainable settlements.

According to the Treasury, the targeted agencies have roles that overlap with county governments, prompting the decision to dissolve them. Together, the six Regional Development Authorities (RDAs) hold assets valued at Sh4.9 billion.

The report indicates that when President Ruto assumed office in 2022, the national debt stood at Sh8.7 trillion in the 2021/22 financial year. By June 30, 2025, this had surged to Sh11.81 trillion, reflecting a 17 per cent increase.

Kagwe argued that conventional lending models and donor interventions often fail because they do not address the realities farmers face on the ground.

During a recent tour of Nakuru, President Ruto revealed that the project is estimated to cost between Sh170 billion and Sh200 billion.

KWS said more than 20 years of GPS tracking data from collared wildebeest show that the migration uses the entire reserve without a specific preferred route.

Teachers’ unions, which earlier indicated openness to the change, now say they have stepped back after receiving widespread concerns from their members.

Section 34 of the Act allows Parliament to revoke the registration of public forests following a petition.

Seth Panyako said his driver was seriously injured in an attack he alleges was orchestrated by individuals connected to government circles the previous night.

The suspension will remain in place as judges examine a petition alleging Kenya failed to adequately consult fellow EAC members before sealing the deal with Brussels.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned of significant congestion along the road, urging travellers to either reschedule journeys or use alternative routes.

Nearly half of Kenya’s population survives on less than Sh130 a day, with the number of people living in extreme poverty rising to seven million since 2015.

The assessment was conducted to provide insights for key stakeholders and policymakers at local, national, regional, and international levels to guide advocacy efforts aimed at safeguarding civic space.

According to a statement from the National Treasury, the ITS project is a key component of Kenya’s integrated transport management framework.

The advisory comes in the wake of a ruling by the Court of Appeal last week, which rejected an application by the government seeking to suspend the enforcement of Justice Chacha Mwita's April 1, 2025, judgment.

Court of Appeal Judges Francis Tuiyot, Abida Ali Aroni and Lydia Achode allowed an application to adjourn the case to allow the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists Dentists Union to file its responses after joining the case.

CS Murkomen's remarks followed rising claims by various politicians that they would deploy their followers to monitor the vote count, a move he said only fuels tension around the election.

CS Murkomen warned that anyone found hovering around polling stations without a valid reason would be treated as a suspect.

By June 2025, spending had reached Sh22.439 billion, corresponding to an absorption rate of 98 per cent. Recurrent expenditure was nearly fully utilised at 99 per cent, while development projects recorded 78.2 per cent absorption, amounting to Sh0.638 billion.

While data on women human rights defenders is limited, there is significant evidence that they face similar levels of threat, with attackers including both state and non-state actors.

The spokesperson also assured Kenyans that the police will enforce the law fairly, even as he urged for calm and for voters to collaborate with IEBC officials throughout the exercise.

The government said the issue, which touches on its internal affairs and reputation, was being advanced without allowing Tanzania to respond or correct claims made about the country.

Encroachments along road reserves have long posed challenges, often creating traffic hazards, blocking drainage systems, and disrupting planned road expansion and improvements.

Makongeni Estate, covering 139 hectares under the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme, is among Nairobi’s older estates. The redevelopment aims to modernise the area with residential, commercial, and civic facilities.

The grant will support a full feasibility study for a proposed public-private partnership (PPP) project aimed at improving the 243-kilometre stretch that links Mau Summit in Nakuru County to the Malaba border with Uganda.

PS Elijah Mwangi revealed that only 15 academies were under active construction, while the rest faced funding gaps, land disputes, and limited contractor readiness.

Phoebe Okowa, a leading scholar of public international law, previously represented Namibia before the Court in the advisory proceedings on Israel's obligations regarding UNRWA.

Commissioner Alutala Mukhwana said officers in uniform and plainclothes will be stationed in sensitive areas to monitor developments and prevent any disturbances.

Vocal Africa group executive director Hussein Khalid said preliminary findings on the upcoming by-elections show a political climate characterised by violence, heightened tension, and electoral malpractices.

In its latest November economic update, the World Bank notes that despite a rapidly growing working-age population, formal employment growth has stagnated over the past decade.

KEWOPA said many women facing death sentences have histories of domestic abuse and social marginalisation that the legal system often fails to consider.

Speaking at the event, which also marked the rollout of the My Dear Daughter campaign, First Lady Rachel Ruto described the elders’ stand as a historic milestone in Kenya’s fight against harmful practices that continue to endanger girls.

The Tribunal had earlier found that KDF officers subjected him to HIV testing without consent, failed to provide mandatory pre- and post-test counselling, and dismissed him from training on account of his HIV status in January 2022.

Achieng’s passing comes just one month after the country laid to rest the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, who died in India.

Assembly members who supported the motion argued that the governor’s actions undermined the integrity of county offices.