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His capture comes amid reports of Russia allegedly recruiting unsuspecting Africans with promises of jobs, only to force them into military service. Russia has denied these claims.

PLO Lumumba warned that politicians with “Messiah complexes” cannot solve the country’s problems and stressed that coordinated citizen engagement is the key to accountability and meaningful change.

The Wednesday session focused on the unexplained use of Sh355 million, equivalent to 21 percent of NITA’s 2016/2017 budget, which remained unspent.

While this case is the first extradition matter involving a British citizen, similar cases have occurred in the past where the UK extradited Kenyans living in the country to Nairobi and vice versa to face criminal charges.

Widow Rose Chepkemboi, who is jointly charged with the men, is not part of the plea deal. All three deny killing Kandie at his home in Elgon View Estate, Eldoret, on October 2, 2024.

The committee has further instructed the Controller of Budget to provide a detailed report on all empowerment funds across counties, showing the amounts disbursed, loans issued, and sums still outstanding.

Completed works include the redesign of the Kibarani/Makupa causeway, traffic separation along the Salgaa-Sachangwan stretch, and new pedestrian bridges along the Northern Corridor.

Nyakang'o warned that the proliferation of multiple commercial bank accounts, especially without required approvals, leaves public funds highly vulnerable.

The payment concludes the Sh3.75 billion owed under the 2017–2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), following the first instalment released in December 2024.

Projections show the port will handle more than 2.4 million standard shipping containers in 2025, up from two million at the end of 2024.

Pedestrians account for 1,285 deaths, followed by 858 motorcyclists, 568 passengers and 309 drivers.

According to the latest food insecurity update by ReliefWeb, the number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity fell to 1.8 million between July and September, down from 2.2 million earlier in the year between February and March.

The directive follows the rollout of NEMA’s ENVIS and ERP systems in July, which the agency said were designed to improve efficiency and accountability in environmental licensing.

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the plan is a reaffirmation of the country's constitutional journey that was embarked on in 2010, to entrench accountability and safeguard human rights.

The country’s coffee reached key global markets, including Belgium, the USA, Germany, South Korea, and Sweden, demonstrating Kenya’s strategic presence in high-value destinations.

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon revealed that while the commission needs Sh1.046 billion to organise all the polls, the National Treasury has allocated only Sh888 million.

The warrant was issued to the Interpol United Kingdom through the DCI Headquarters in Nairobi, pending commencement of the extradition process.

Ferdinand Waititu, who was convicted in February 2025, had been handed the option of paying a fine of Sh53.5 million or serving a 12-year jail term.

Governor Hillary Barchok is facing allegations of conflict of interest, acquisition, and use of proceeds of crime totalling Sh2 million.

Baraza was arraigned in July and charged with the murder of Kariuki during the June 25 memorial protests along Moi Avenue in Nairobi's Central Business District. He denied the charges.

The scheme, meant to assist small-scale farmers, has been undermined by misuse, weak legal safeguards, and oversight failures.

Kagwe made the remarks while opening the 37th International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control Conference in Nairobi.

Launched in 2022, the initiative is split into two major projects: a Sh200 billion programme under the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and a Sh300 billion plan focused on tree planting and rangeland recovery.

This is as the family prepares to bury him today (Wednesday) at his home in Mua, Machakos County, following a memorial service at St John’s Catholic Church in Karen.

Records from the Controller of Budget show that the government has a Sh10.7 billion plan to refurbish state houses and state lodges over 12 years ending in June 2027.

The House committee acknowledged that the tension stems from ambiguity over the distinct roles and powers of the Inspector General and the Commission.

MPs warned that the proposed transfer of nearly 30 per cent of EAPC’s authorised shares was being conducted in secrecy, raising concerns over potential impacts on taxpayers, workers, and surrounding communities.

During a session on Tuesday, senators pressed the two state corporations to provide detailed staffing data, insisting that recruitment policies must align with constitutional requirements.

LSK has urged the public to report any officers acting in violation of the ruling, saying it is prepared to take legal action against those found culpable.

Murkomen said the directive takes effect immediately and is part of broader reforms to make identification services more accessible.

The plan introduces automated traffic enforcement, tougher standards for imported vehicles, and new school transport rules.

The the lobby said the ruling was a landmark victory against impunity and a clear affirmation that the DPP cannot operate without accountability.

The officer himself was injured, along with a Kenya Prisons officer and three civilians who were present in court.

Oparanya, had been lined up for trial over claims of conflict of interest, abuse of office, money laundering, and conspiracy to defraud the county government of Sh56.7 million through companies linked to his administration.

The partnership aims to enhance integrity in the upcoming recruitment exercise and address long-standing corruption concerns within the National Police Service.

In a demand letter dated September 16, 2025, and sent by the law firm Ngeri, Omiti and Bush Advocates LLP, Justice Lenaola’s lawyers described the claims as false, malicious, and defamatory.

The review is designed to address emerging challenges, improve efficiency, and leverage technological advances within the industry.

The ruling stems from the case of Anjlee Parveen Kumar Sharma, whose husband, businessman Bunty Bharat Kumar Shah, was shot dead by police at their Westlands home on October 28, 2017.

Ndiangui Kanyagia's mother, who initially sought help from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), testified that the activist appeared physically tortured when he resurfaced and that she had only acted to protect him.

Agnes Wanjiru was last seen on March 31, 2012, drinking with British soldiers at the Lion's Court Hotel in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, where the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) is based.

Gitu wa Kahengeri is being honoured for his steadfast role in the Mau Mau movement. In 1950, he took the Mau Mau oath and later endured nearly seven years in Athi-River and Manda Island detention camps.

The report further criticises predictable clashes between police and protest organisers, pointing out that officers often refuse to accept formal notifications or later claim they were never received.

The Eastern Bypass is a critical transport artery linking Nairobi and Kiambu suburbs. Its upgrade into a dual carriageway has encouraged commercial growth, with many businesses erecting billboards, kiosks, and other installations that have increasingly encroached on public land.

The ongoing training marks a critical step towards building public confidence and laying the foundation for a smooth, transparent, and inclusive voter registration exercise.

The CS pointed to weak community structures, citing the Kenya Alliance of Residents Association (KARA), which he said ought to play a stronger role in collecting and sharing information with authorities.

Testifying before trial magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo, Zachary Mburu, a senior manager at Safaricom, said the company had been served with court orders requiring it to provide call data records and location details for several mobile numbers under investigation.

He argued that the levy has done more harm than good, noting that the very sector it was meant to support has instead recorded negative growth since its introduction.

KMD, in its forecast for September 16–22, said most parts of the country will remain sunny and dry, but certain regions will experience rainfall that may disrupt daily life and agricultural activities.

UDA will walk away with the highest allocation at over Sh789 million as ODM secures more than Sh421 million, leaving other parties to scramble for the rest.

CA Director General David Mugonyi said the revocations would take effect within a week, targeting broadcasters found to be in breach of regulatory requirements.

Applicants for GSO Cadets and General Duty Recruits must be aged between 18 and 26 years, Specialist Officers and Tradesmen/Women should not be older than 30, while Chaplains and Imams must be below 39 years.