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This fatal incident follows another deadly crash on Friday evening, where at least 25 people died when a bus carrying mourners overturned at the Coptic Roundabout on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road.

County leaders, through the Council of Governors, have opposed the plan, saying it undermines devolution by dictating which systems they should use.

The State of Internet in Kenya: 2020–2024 study by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), released on Thursday, says government actions and restrictive laws have steadily chipped away at citizens’ rights in the digital space.

Gachagua recently alleged that President William Ruto met with three Al-Shabaab militia leaders at night in Mandera to discuss “business,” raising serious national security concerns.

In a statement, the senator said he had initiated urgent discussions with leaders and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on immediate action to be taken by both the national and county governments to prevent further loss of life at the notorious junction.

General Anderson, who was confirmed as the new AFRICOM commander by the Senate last Friday following a unanimous voice vote, is expected to assess whether AFRICOM’s engagement in the region should prioritise the Federal Government or the federal member states.

These changes reflect a renewed leadership drive across sectors, including education, water management, transport, agriculture, and communications.

Through notices published in two Gazette notices, the IEBC said it has settled for November 27, 2025, as the date to hold the mini-polls, which observers argue will be a precursor to the 2027 general election.

Lawyer and politician Paul Muite supported Ruto’s move, noting that it is a right step towards the thorny matter of compensation for police brutality victims.

The property dispute is now before Justice Reuben Nyakundi at the High Court. The assets in question include land in Kaptagat/Kaptagat Block 3 (Misoi) 622, where their matrimonial home sits.

DCI Director Amin Mohammed came under heavy criticism after revealing that files relating to a 2017 IEBC procurement case could not be traced and might never have been acted on since being handed to a former Director of Investigations.

In an application filed at the High Court, Magare-Gikenyi wants National Treasury CS John Mbadi, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, ICT and Digital Economy CS William Kabogo, and Education CS Julius Ogamba cited for contempt.

The ward representatives said the governor’s latest political moves were a deliberate attempt to shift focus from serious allegations levelled against him.

The petitioners want the court to nullify Waqo’s appointment, declare his return to public service and promotion illegal, and hold the respondents accountable for enabling or failing to stop what they call an unlawful appointment.

The Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, seeks to add the department to the list of agencies entitled to a share of the money collected from air passengers.

The authority conducts research, public education, and awareness campaigns to inform communities about drought risk management and encourage behavioural change.

Ruto emphasised the urgent need to tackle all traffic violations and improve road safety across the country. Survivors are currently receiving care at a referral hospital as the president demands swift justice.

AMREF CEO and Accountable Manager Stephen Gitau said the crew were Captain Muthuka Munuve and Captain Brian Kimani Miaro, while medics, Dr Charles Mugo Njoroge and nurse Jane Rispah Aluoch Omusula, were on board.

The two, linked to the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) group, were released alongside police constable Hiram Kimathi after a defence led by Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino.

The changes are part of a broader reform agenda to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and job satisfaction in the police force.

A school bus which was ferrying mourners was trying to negotiate a corner at the Coptic area when it rolled. (Handout)

When Magistrate Ekhubi asked what he had gone to do at Bunge Towers, Kidero replied that he was looking for his wives in the August House.

Kagwe stressed that effective food safety in the region cannot be achieved without a unified regulatory framework.

Among those who lost their lives were four KPC staff members and five workers from a contracted cleaning service provider.

The team, chaired by County Executive Committee Member for Health, Roselyne Mungai, has until September 5 to submit its findings. It will examine the depth of the vice, its causes, identify key perpetrators, and propose policy measures to eradicate the crime and prevent its recurrence.

Karondo has been appointed as the non-executive Chairperson of the Communications Authority Board of Directors for a three-year term, effective August 8, 2025.

To effectively carry out its mandate, the council may establish offices across Kenya. It will be managed by a Board responsible for its leadership and management.

Even before she could finish, Lidigu was cut short by Duale. “Stop it there. We are not in possession of that letter. The person who wrote it has not told us he has given it to you. What we want to ask is that, if he has written officially, let him go to the CEO’s office. We do not conduct our internal communication in a press conference.”

Speaking at the crash site on Friday morning, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi said the extent of damage to people’s homes suggested the aircraft had begun disintegrating mid-air, scattering debris into residential areas.

Murkomen acknowledged that many GBV cases go unreported or unresolved because perpetrators are often family members. This reality, he noted, complicates efforts to bring offenders to justice.

The intense rains will hit key areas including Nairobi, Kisumu, and other regions across the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and North Western Kenya.

In their suit, they contend that the IEBC’s refusal to process recall requests undermines Article 104 of the Constitution, which empowers voters to remove MPs before the end of their term. They claim the commission’s continued inaction not only infringes on their constitutional rights but also weakens public oversight over elected officials.

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has publicly criticised Ruto's handling of the Nairobi Peace Process, originally initiated by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The framework aims to bring accountability and offer redress to both civilians and security officers affected during these demonstrations.

They described the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors as a grave violation of human rights and a direct attack on the dignity and future of vulnerable children, especially girls.

The Wildlife and Tourism Committee, led by Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, expressed frustration over being left out of the loop while the Ministry of Defence manages a project under the Tourism Ministry’s mandate.

The Senate committee, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’, is compiling a list of counties with glaring irregularities to submit to the Treasury, recommending a freeze on their funding.

KCAA said that the Cessna Citation XLS, registration 5Y-FDM, lost radio and radar contact with Air Traffic Control at 2:17 pm, approximately three minutes after take-off.

Reacting to the report released earlier this week, the CS warned that it would not be “business as usual” and that those implicated would be dealt with according to the law.

In her findings, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu criticised counties for poor financial discipline, pointing to excessive spending, misallocation of resources, and inadequate documentation to support the use of public funds.

Hannington Oloo Ogumbo, Duncan Ochola, Vitalis Owino, and Daniel Ochieng Ojwang are accused of killing Dickson Otieno Ombaka, an employee of the same sacco, on August 3, 2025.

Simon Wambugu, the seventh accused in the case, told the Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina that he has been held in isolation for the entire 10 years he has spent on remand.

A key highlight of the new law is the introduction of a minimum bet threshold of Sh20. Any operator who permits bets below this amount risks a fine of not less than Sh5 million or imprisonment for up to five years.

IEBC reiterated its support for the principle of recall, but noted that there is currently no valid legislation in place to facilitate the process for MPs.

The officers are accused of involvement in the disappearance and suspected killing of two foreign nationals, Mohamed Zaid Sami Kidwai and Zulfiqar Ahmed Khan, along with their Kenyan driver, Nicodemus Mwania Mwange.

The BBC documentary, which has drawn wide public attention, exposed the plight of minors allegedly trapped in a web of sexual exploitation in Maai Mahiu.

IEBC CEO Marjan proposed the idea as a solution to the confusion that arose during the 2022 elections, when multiple media houses independently tallied results, leading to conflicting information and public uncertainty.

The Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme is part of the government’s broader social protection agenda, targeting vulnerable groups with the aim of reducing poverty, enhancing dignity, and improving quality of life.

Glory Kathambi, Head of Programmes and Advocacy at the Alliance, said the training was organised to equip media practitioners with the skills needed to pursue impactful stories capable of driving change and influencing policy.

The Treasury-imposed freeze, which began last year as part of efforts to control the wage bill, has been blamed for blocking the recruitment of essential personnel.