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Nyakang’o warned that expired funds are no longer eligible for withdrawals from the National Treasury, leaving counties at risk of service interruptions.

A report by the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o indicated that the number of counties turning to bank loans to meet recurrent expenses, including staff salaries, has quadrupled to eight.

Isiolo, Kirinyaga, and Murang’a emerged as the top performers, collectively spending just Sh3.69 billion on development initiatives across the 47 counties.

Nairobi’s Dishi na County school feeding programme now serves over 300,000 children. Experts warn it must be anchored in law to survive political shifts and protect vulnerable learners’ nutrition.

AU officials in Addis Ababa are pushing evidence-based reforms to the African Peace and Security Architecture as conflicts rise across the continent, questioning its effectiveness and calling for stronger diplomacy and rapid response.

The report also notes that four million children are expected to suffer from malnutrition over the next year, and with limited access to treatment, many face life-threatening risks.

The International Rescue Committee’s 2026 Emergency Watchlist warns that Sudan, South Sudan and the occupied Palestinian territory face worsening crises as funding falls and global cooperation breaks down.

Key areas identified for renewed focus include digital transformation, sustainable development, inclusive growth, trade and investment, health, education, tourism, culture, infrastructure, and innovation.

The revised agreement aligns with Cabinet approval to fund the Naivasha–Kisumu segment through alternative mechanisms, notably the securitisation of a portion of the Railway Development Fund.

Civic movement Bunge La Wananchi has challenged President Ruto’s Singapore-style economic vision and new National Infrastructure Fund, saying mega projects ignore poverty, food shortages and basic services in Kenya.

A Kakamega High Court ruling halted a private prosecution and upheld a DPP diversion deal, reaffirming that private prosecutions in Kenya are rare, tightly controlled and only allowed in exceptional cases.

Police in Mandera repelled an Al-Shabaab night raid on a Chinese workers’ residence near Elwak, securing all 10 occupants as vehicles and property were damaged amid wider border security concerns.

On Tuesday, the affected youth gathered outside the NSSF headquarters to submit complaints, citing fears of losing jobs and missing opportunities due to pending ID replacements.

The decision is anchored on evidence showing that menstrual health challenges, particularly dysmenorrhea, significantly affect women’s well-being and ultimate productivity at the workplace.

Along the Coast, counties including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale and Lamu are expected to receive showers at different times of the day and night, interspersed with sunny spells during daytime hours.

The shuttle service, as announced on Tuesday, will operate in Nairobi National Park, Aberdare National Park, and Lake Nakuru National Park.

Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe has warned that donor-funded farm projects are loans needing strict oversight, questioning procurement plans and warning underperforming counties risk exclusion from World Bank-backed programmes.

COTU (K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli said those against the funds are blocking progress and weakening efforts to create a resilient economy that benefits all citizens.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin did not personally attend court to explain the status of investigations into Mbijiwe’s disappearance, now in its fourth year.

Coast civil society network chairperson Zedekiah Adika said limited funding has forced oversight institutions to concentrate their operations in major towns, leaving many victims of alleged abuse without access to justice.

The county says persistent failure by customers to settle water bills has left MAWASCO struggling to meet its operational costs, with outstanding arrears standing at about Sh600 million.

The upgrade is expected to enhance passenger movement, expand railway capacity, and improve connectivity across Nairobi.

Ten counties, including Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kilifi, Kitui, Marsabit, Kwale, Kajiado, Isiolo, and Tana River, are already in critical need of urgent food, water and medical assistance.

Ruto said the project, already in the conceptual stage, will position the country as a global hub for the study of human origins and boost tourism in the region.

The shortage has raised concerns among residents and traders who say the situation is affecting sanitation practices in public spaces that record large daily visits.

The project is expected to boost air transport capacity, support industrial growth and anchor complementary investments in rail and energy infrastructure.

Initial investigations show that Jirongo’s car, a Mercedes-Benz with registration KCZ 305U, collided with a PSV bus, registration KCU 576A, operated by Climax Company Ltd.

A National Crime Research Centre study finds most homicides in Kenya occur in urban informal settlements, linking hotspots to youth joblessness, gangs, drugs and risky survival strategies.

By August, the State had cleared Sh9.38 billion, leaving Sh1.2 billion still outstanding during the audit. Such delays reduce the time available for funds to grow, putting retirees’ benefits at risk.

The case revolves around the disputed sale of a 443-acre coffee estate in Kiambu County, a matter dating back more than three decades.

County officials say implementation details, including how residents will apply for succession support, will be communicated once the policy takes effect.

One of the key recommendations made by the Ombudsman was for Nairobi County to carry out a thorough joint verification of the pension debts.

The Cabinet noted that these payments have accelerated the pace of ongoing projects since April 2025, giving a significant boost to construction activity across the nation.

The High Court has declined to suspend a Copyright Tribunal ruling blocking MCSK from collecting royalties, instead setting a full inter partes hearing for July 21, 2026, in its dispute with KECOBO.

Cabinet has approved a Sh9.7 billion Livestock Value Chain Support Project to upgrade dairy and cereal production across dozens of counties, alongside wider farm budget measures to strengthen food security.

In further appreciation of her efforts, the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Kenya Tourism Board have extended to her and her team a fully sponsored holiday experience.

The suspect, identified as Zheng Lingyao, 42, was arrested by officers from Shelly Beach Police Station after an alleged assault incident involving his girlfriend in the Senti Kumi area.

According to the IEBC, the earlier approach to setting targets using census figures “has proven inaccurate, unsustainable and not verifiable”.

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.

The report further recommends the enactment of laws that adopt multi-layered approaches to women’s representation, while challenging political parties to strengthen and enforce gender-responsive internal structures that actively support women contesting competitive elective seats.

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 restriction, enforced through a joint approach involving county administrations, security agencies and beach management units, bars public access to beaches after sunset.

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.

IPOA has opened investigations into the death of boda boda rider Jack Leon Matoke in custody at Kawangware Police Post in Nairobi, after his family disputed police claims that he died by suicide.

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.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, lawyer Kibe Mungai and family members are demanding an independent investigation into former MP Cyrus Jirongo’s fatal crash on the Nairobi–Nakuru highway, citing unanswered questions.