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Pope Leo removed his shoes as a sign of respect during the visit, but did not appear to pray inside the mosque.

He said the existing model has contributed to delays and inefficiencies that have left many news organisations struggling to stay afloat.

The 53-page report on the crash concluded that it occurred just minutes after takeoff amid adverse weather conditions.

Interior PS Raymond Omollo described the plan as “a testament to Kenya’s resolve to protect its people, strengthen national systems, and ensure that no emergency finds us unprepared”.

EACC said oversight remains ongoing in both national and county spaces, with a focus on reforms, deterrence and recovery of wealth obtained unlawfully.

If approved, the new Standards Act will overhaul KEBS operations, tighten enforcement measures and raise the level of consumer protection across the country.

To strengthen identity proofing, the government introduced several measures. All applicants must now register in their home counties or permanent places of residence to enable easier community-based verification.

The 233-kilometre corridor, one of East Africa’s busiest transport routes, links Kenya to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the DRC. Once completed, it is expected to ease cargo movement, reduce travel time and lower road accident rates.

It has called for immediate deterrent action against perpetrators of election-related violence. It urged the IEBC and security agencies to launch investigations into the incidents and asked the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to swiftly prosecute those found culpable.

The President’s remarks coincided with the government’s plans to roll out major infrastructure and economic initiatives. The Rironi–Mau Summit road upgrade, one of the largest regional projects, aims to enhance mobility, cut transport costs, and open economic corridors crucial for national growth.

The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements amounts to surrendering control of a strategic transport corridor to private and foreign concessionaires.

He further revealed plans to split public and commercial broadcasting, so that public broadcasting is financed by the Treasury as 'the rest finances itself'.

The analysts are calling on the state to increase the number of beneficiaries added to cash transfer programmes by at least 1.4 million people annually.

The decision reaffirms the NLC's unrestricted mandate to handle historical land disputes - an issue deeply tied to Kenya's colonial legacy and post-independence land practices.

During the attack, MP Peter Kaluma and his bodyguard were confronted by a group of youths while at the polling station, and his firearm was reportedly stolen.

Martha Koome encouraged the Kenya Judiciary Academy to replicate this model across other High Court divisions to enhance legal dialogue and professional development.

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.