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Mohamed was a Kenyan civil engineer and senior public administrator whose career in government spanned several decades.

The operations, conducted under Operation Amani Boni (OAB), involved the recovery and safe destruction of four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) concealed along Major Supply Routes (MSRs), which are used by both security forces and local communities in the area.

The policy proposes that parking fees in and around the central business district (CBD) will rise from the current daily rate of Sh300 to above Sh535, which has been identified as the cost of providing a single parking service.

The committee said the agreement should only proceed after the national government and Nairobi County Government address the concerns raised in its review and submit a progress report to the Senate within 60 days.

ODM has appointed Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo as county patron, replacing Senator Godfrey Osotsi in a leadership shake-up amid growing divisions over the party’s future political direction.

The Deputy President urged Kenyans to reject divisive politics, keep the Mount Kenya region united and preserve the church's independence from political influence.

The increase in withdrawals comes as more contributors who had signed up to buy government affordable houses exit the programme by requesting their savings back.

A new cohort of certified mediators has graduated in Mombasa as Kenya steps up efforts to promote community-based dispute resolution, improve access to justice and ease the burden on the courts.

Rice was at the heart of England's dominant opening half, creating Ezri Konsa's goal from a corner before Bukayo Saka struck twice to send the Three Lions into an astonishing 4-0 half-time lead.

Kenya Railways says the Voi–Taveta Meter Gauge Railway rehabilitation has reached 70 per cent of earthworks, paving the way for improved cross-border trade, passenger transport and regional connectivity with Tanzania.

Murkomen says the DCI has opened an investigation file into alleged violence and armed individuals during the Ol Kalou by-election, urging witnesses to record statements as security agencies pursue those responsible.

The four organisations say the new partnership will strengthen their engagement with the government on employment, welfare, training and maritime policy while giving Kenyan seafarers a unified voice.

The presidential website is back online after hackers allegedly defaced the homepage and demanded a five-Bitcoin ransom, as the government says no sensitive data was compromised.

A multi-agency security team recovered 45 cattle stolen from Pokot North after tracking them to Turkana County and repelling suspected bandits who launched an armed attack to reclaim the livestock.

The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops has urged Kenyans to reject leaders who spread hatred and ethnic divisions, saying unity, dialogue and peaceful coexistence are essential as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.

In a statement on Sunday, Amnesty International Kenya accused security agencies of failing to prevent attacks during the polls, demanding a transparent account of what led to the violence.

Police say the two murder suspects escaped from Kadzandani Police Station by cutting through a toilet window grille and scaling the perimeter wall, sparking a manhunt and an investigation into the security breach.

In a notice on Sunday, the airline said the flight, which was scheduled to depart on Saturday, July 18, 2026, was cancelled after weather conditions disrupted airport operations.

In a notice, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) said the uncollected goods will be sold through an online public auction in line with the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004.

Omar said the project is expected to generate about 6,000 jobs and urged the government and investors to reserve at least 70 per cent of those positions, around 4,200 jobs, for indigenous residents of Lamu.

Among the affected countries, Kenya recorded one of the largest increases in food insecurity during the second quarter of 2026.

The new law introduces competitive recruitment and bars anyone involved in active politics during the last five years from serving on State agency boards.

The digital platform aims to measure progress in reforming laws that disproportionately criminalise poverty and survival-related activities such as begging, loitering, street hawking and sleeping in public spaces.

Police said analysis of CCTV footage captured during the incident allegedly shows the suspect using the recovered handcart to strike the deceased on the head, inflicting injuries that investigators believe significantly contributed to the victim's death.

Sifuna reflected on the changes that have reshaped his political career in recent months, saying the loss of influential positions had not taken away his ability to think, lead or champion the interests of Kenyans.

According to its founders, the rocket is like a ‘cab to space’ that satellite companies and institutions can use to send their payloads to specific, unique orbits. 

Before the website was taken offline, the attackers had replaced the homepage with a message demanding payment of five Bitcoins and threatening to release unspecified information if the ransom was not paid before a stated deadline.

In a statement, Vipingo explained that it owns a Toyota Probox with registration number KDW 600Q, not a Land Cruiser Prado as indicated in the report.

The suspects, Callen Moraa, Frida Moraa, John Oyweri and Geoffrey Murayi, remain in police custody as they undergo processing ahead of their arraignment in court.

France will be without William Saliba after the Arsenal defender was forced off with a recurring back problem during the defeat to Spain. Maxence Lacroix is expected to partner Ibrahima Konaté in central defence, while Theo Hernández returns at left-back.

The pupils were returning from a study tour on Thursday night when the bus they were travelling in reportedly developed a mechanical fault at around 8:00 pm. The driver is said to have lost control before the vehicle crashed. 

The Association said clearer governance structures, defined roles and appropriate legal safeguards were needed to ensure that members can effectively contribute to development control processes without uncertainty over their responsibilities and liabilities.

As the 2026 edition reaches its climax, the World Cup's nearly century-long journey tells the story of how the beautiful game evolved into the world's biggest sporting event.

Katiba Institute said that, should reports of the transfer under a bilateral arrangement be confirmed, the move would raise serious constitutional and public safety concerns, arguing that court orders must be respected.

While Kenya's back-to-back World Cup qualifications have brought unprecedented attention to the women's game, Cheche insists the real victory will be measured by the number of girls who continue playing long after the current generation.

From Uruguay's plain sky-blue cotton jersey at the inaugural 1930 World Cup to Argentina's iconic striped Adidas kit worn by Lionel Messi and his teammates in 2022, champion shirts have evolved alongside the game itself.

Once completed, the facility will serve as the operational headquarters of the NMPU, bringing together command functions, communication systems and accommodation for officers under one roof.

The victory capped off a memorable week for the 22-year-old, who had endured an early setback in the singles competition after suffering a hard-fought first-round defeat to Great Britain's Indianna Spink.

Under operational guidelines issued by the Society, advocates will suspend appearances in court on the day of the boycott but will continue filing pleadings and other court documents within statutory timelines.

The officers stormed the polling station in the afternoon in Land Cruisers and Toyota Prados after a morning of peaceful voting and disrupted the voters who were yet to cast their ballots by shooting in the air, causing chaos and forcing people to scamper for safety.

While traditional remedies have an important place in Kenya's cultural heritage, they work best when used alongside evidence-based medical advice rather than as a replacement for it.

The championship rings are part of a limited-edition collection of 2,026 individually numbered pieces commemorating the 2026 tournament.

According to Omollo, the ongoing registration drive seeks to reach thousands of adults who still do not possess national identification documents or voter registration cards, limiting their access to opportunities and government services.

The judges said the dispute required the court to balance environmental conservation with the country's development needs, emphasising that the principle of sustainable development should guide such projects.

He cautioned politicians against promoting ethnic divisions, saying leaders have a responsibility to unite the country once elections are over and focus on improving the lives of the people they serve.

Despite noting that construction is already about 40 per cent complete, the judge declined to permanently stop the project, instead directing the government to comply with the law before any further work can proceed.

The Speakers argued that the petition challenging their political involvement was improperly before the High Court because the petitioners had failed to exhaust other dispute resolution mechanisms provided under the Constitution and Parliament's procedures.

According to the President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham, none of the workers has symptoms, but they are being quarantined by the Kenyan government for 21 days.

Speaking after the declaration of the Ol Kalou by-election results, Gachagua said DCP was preparing for the next phase of its growth by strengthening its structures and expanding its presence across the country.

Margaret Korir, while testifying before the court on Wednesday, recalled the final moments before learning of her husband's death, saying the money was sent to her at exactly 7:30 pm.