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According to Nancy Gathungu’s 2024/2025 annual report, only two of the 63 performance audit reports submitted since 2012 have been discussed by legislators, leaving critical public programmes exposed to inefficiency and mismanagement.

On November 20, he announced the creation of the Fund that will be formally endorsed in a cabinet meeting on Monday in a move that will set a fresh trajectory of development for the country.

While President William Ruto has described the fund as a critical step toward transforming Kenya into a first-world economy, critics warn that concentrating billions in a single mechanism risks mismanagement and corruption.

The victims had attended a church wedding in Kakamega County and were headed to Nyamira County when the accident occurred at around 8:00 pm on Sunday near Chabera Trading Centre in Rachuonyo East Sub-County.

Muthoni explained that her hair, styled in 17 braids, represents the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

They insist that only a detailed investigation can explain how the 64-year-old ended up in Naivasha, contrary to his known plans.

The Cabinet has approved new energy and petroleum policies and a transport financing model, as President Ruto cites daily load-shedding and targets 10,000MW capacity and revived road and rail projects.

Kenya’s Cabinet has approved second-generation smart driving licences under a public–private partnership, adding instant fines, mobile wallets and a demerit system to modernise enforcement and improve road safety.

Kenya’s Cabinet has approved a Sh5 trillion strategy anchored on new infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds to expand roads, dams and energy while mobilising private capital and easing reliance on debt.

The CJ outlined plans to strengthen multi-agency coordination, enhance joint enforcement and ensure information sharing to unify traffic law enforcement.

Despite the decline in deaths early in the decade, 208,971 persons were committed to prison in 2024, down from 248,061 in 2023.

Ten people were reported dead in a grisly road accident which occurred near Chabera Trading centre in Rachuonyo East, Homa Bay County, while one person lost his life in a crash involving an Easy Coach bus at Salgaa in Nakuru County.

Most recently, the High Court temporarily suspended the implementation of the Sh208 billion Kenya–United States health cooperation framework after the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) challenged the deal.

Data from the State Department for Housing and Urban Development shows that only 292,326 people had enrolled, representing roughly 0.5 per cent of the country’s 53.3 million population, a stark contrast to the government’s projected 565,800 registrations.

PSC explained that it recruits personnel on request from various institutions rather than through strategic workforce planning.

EPRA has confirmed no change in fuel prices across Kenya from 15 December 2025 to 14 January 2026, keeping petrol, diesel and kerosene rates stable despite volatile global oil markets.

Relatives of Kenyan engineer Robert Moses Magotsi want Kenyan and Mozambican authorities to investigate his death and disputed cremation in Maputo, alleging irregular insurance changes and property dealings.

Police said the matatu, ferrying passengers from Nairobi, collided head-on with a trailer at around 8:00 pm after the trailer driver failed to keep to his lane.

Kanga declined to disclose the park’s annual revenue, estimated to run into billions of shillings, noting the data was not immediately available.

Preliminary police reports indicate that Jirongo was driving towards Western Kenya when his vehicle collided head-on with a bus near Karai.

Speaking in Nairobi, Pentecostal Voices of Kenya Chairperson Peter Manyuru said the government is using significant energy to regulate the church instead of addressing the pressing problems facing Kenyans.

He said that the list has been handed to the President, and during his next visit to the Coast, President Ruto will indicate which farms will be prioritised for purchase so that residents can begin to own land.

He said the action would not deter him from criticising what he called poor governance. He urged the government to respect fundamental rights and the sacrifices made by leaders who fought for the country’s independence.

President William Ruto has posthumously awarded Pheroze Nowrojee the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear, recognising his role in Kenya’s human rights, democracy and landmark 2017 election petition.

The land was first allocated to Isaac Munyi Njeru through an allotment letter dated January 24, 1996, issued without any application.

Nominated Senator Miriam Omar filed a petition citing potential harm to fragile ecosystems, contamination of water sources, and disruption of traditional wildlife routes.

The bus driver, Kamau Githinji, said he was on a scheduled trip from Nairobi to Busia, carrying 65 passengers, when the crash occurred shortly after dawn.

Former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, 64, died in a road accident early Saturday at around 3:00 am along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway when his car collided with a passenger bus.

Trade and Industry PS Juma Mukhwana said the initiative is designed to create a stronger, more reliable food system by promoting value addition and sustainable processing methods.

Former Lugari MP and YK92 leader Cyrus Jirongo has died after a road crash in Karai, Naivasha, along the Nairobi–Nakuru highway, ending a decades-long political career tied to KANU and Goldenberg-era politics.

Relatives and friends said the former MP was driving himself and was alone in the vehicle. Earlier, Jirongo had met a group of Western leaders in Karen, Nairobi.

Muthoni hugged a tree for 48 hours straight from January 31 to February 2, 2025.

The multimillion-dollar rehabilitation works that will be conducted in phases began last year and have so far seen the county finish the construction of modern stalls, which also serve as the perimeter wall of the stadium.

President Ruto highlighted that these awards honour individuals who have rendered distinguished and outstanding services to the nation across various capacities and responsibilities.

Mahama highlighted the enduring partnership between Nkrumah and Kenyatta, describing it as an “enduring flame that has continued to bind our two countries together.”

The Ministry of Lands will begin marking riparian reserves along Nairobi’s river network on 22 December 2025, a legal demarcation drive tied to a Sh50bn regeneration and housing programme.

President William Ruto led the trooping of colour for the Kenya Army’s 20 Parachute Battalion at Nyayo Stadium, highlighting the unit’s history, airborne role and key operations in Kenya and abroad.

The announcement follows increasing calls for the renaming, which gained traction during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

The festival will run under the theme Experience the Vibe of the City, and organisers have lined up a wide list of activities meant to showcase Nairobi’s creative energy.

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, informal workers in Nairobi—domestic staff, boda boda riders, cooks and cleaners—keep Jamhuri Day running, often undocumented, underpaid and without legal or social protection.

As Kenya marks 62 years of independence, many Gen Z Kenyans spend Jamhuri Day working, redefining freedom as economic stability, real choices, and relief from financial and mental pressure.

Jamhuri Day, observed on December 12, 1964, celebrates Kenya’s full independence as a republic. “Jamhuri” translates to “republic” in Swahili.

Participants urged policymakers, development partners, and human rights defenders to step up efforts to end violence against indigenous women and girls and to promote sustainable development and lasting peace.

Kingi's visit signals a renewed engagement with a sanctioned Eastern European state eager to rebuild diplomatic relevance beyond Europe—and increasingly looking to Africa.

Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the NPS acknowledges the increased movement of people, vehicles and goods during the festive period presents unique security and traffic challenges.

Elephants have increased to 41,952, up from 36,280 in 2021, while black rhinos have grown to 2,102, reflecting a 4 per cent population rise and significant progress in anti-poaching and habitat protection.

President William Ruto, together with senior government officials, including his deputy Kithure Kindiki, dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corps, is set to attend.

A new NGEC report finds Kenya’s women, youth, people with disabilities and marginalised communities still face high cost and reliability barriers to clean energy, slowing an inclusive transition.

President William Ruto announced on Friday while addressing the country during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium.

Kenya’s National Gender and Equality Commission has launched a 2025–2027 data strategy, including a gender data hub and capacity building, to close evidence gaps slowing gender equality progress.

The planned transaction will raise its stake to 55 per cent. The sale of the 15 per cent stake, comprising 6,009,814,200 shares, is expected to generate about Sh240 billion, while the government will retain a 20 per cent share, representing 8,012,758,380 shares.