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The court ruled that ballistic analyses and autopsy reports clearly established that the victims died from gunshot injuries sustained during the chaotic protest.

The two who have been directed by the electoral agency to immediately report to their offices are Boyd Were and Philip Aroko.

Kakuma Refugee Camp hosts 306,414 refugees from countries including South Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) confirms the trend, showing the number of police officers dropping from 92,350 in 2023 to 88,483 in 2024.

According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, East Africa holds over half of the continent’s livestock, with Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia alone accounting for 55 per cent of IGAD’s total animals.

The soldiers said they were “victims of arbitrary arrests, unlawful detention without trial, torture, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment between August 1, 1982 and March 1983”.

Many gangs involve minors, some as young as 11, while most members are between 15 and 35 years old, often armed with knives, pangas, and occasionally firearms.

The report notes that specialised units and devolved formations also do not receive their own AIEs, limiting their ability to function effectively.

The report shows that 12 counties have failed to meet the statutory requirement that at least 30 per cent of entry-level positions be reserved for applicants outside the dominant ethnic group.

Community chiefs and health workers launch door-to-door campaigns in mosques, markets, and schools to ensure children get life-saving immunisations on time

The Bill, sponsored by Mwingi West MP Charles Nguna Ngusya, aims to amend the Foreign Service Act, Cap 185E, to strengthen professionalism and enhance the quality of Kenya’s foreign representation.

The NGC also approved Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir, Godfrey Osotsi, and Simba Arati as Deputy Party Leaders (DPLs).

County Chief Officer for Public Health Tom Nyakaba said the move is aimed at ensuring only approved vehicles, traceable to the market, are used for meat transportation.

The three sub-regions meant to coordinate service delivery are Nairobi North (Roysambu, Kasarani, Kamukunji, Mathare and Ruaraka), Nairobi East (Embakasi, Embakasi West, Embakasi North, Embakasi South, Central Njiru and Makadara), as well as Nairobi West (Lang'ata, Kibra, Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South and Westlands).

The move is aimed at ensuring that citizens are properly documented and recognised, allowing the government to provide timely assistance in the event of emergencies or disputes.

The seized drugs had been confiscated from one Mumbi Mwaura, who was convicted by the Busia Law Court on March 18, 2025.

Beyond regional trade, remittances from Kenyans living abroad have reached a historic Sh1 trillion as of November 2025.

EACC noted that the IAU continues to face a shortage of officers deployed at its regional offices, which makes it difficult to address complaints made against police officers.

The Bishops, through their chairman Maurice Muhatia, reflected on national issues, commended progress in key sectors, and urged moral leadership and active civic participation to guide Kenya toward a better future.

The petitioners contend that the continued circulation of these agrochemicals violates key constitutional rights, including the right to life (Article 26), the right to a clean and healthy environment (Article 42).

They are Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Luo, Luhya, Kamba, and Kisiis, while the least dominant groups include the minority groups like Gabra, Illchamus/Njemps, Rendile, Aweer/Watta, Dorobo, and the Sakuye.

Kalombotole is accused of committing two separate murders within the KNH wards, incidents that sparked outrage and concern among hospital staff, patients, and the public.

Musyimi is accused of killing a GSU officer attached to the State House security team under unclear circumstances. Police reports indicate that investigations into the incident are ongoing as the prosecution prepares formal murder charges.

In the run-up to the 2007 elections, ODM-Kenya was thrown into disarray after a bitter fallout between Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka over the party’s presidential ticket.

Wanga is facing multiple charges, including forgery, fraudulent acquisition of public property, and presenting false documents, following an investigation into his official conduct.

Exhibitions featured thriving enterprises in goat rearing, poultry, fodder production, and tomato farming—key sectors identified for their potential to improve household nutrition and resilience.

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Assistant Minister Julia Ojiambo have also been invited.

Sephania Otieno Ogunda recounted the heartache of losing his daughter, Bella Faith Otieno, and her two children, Liza Agatha, 17, and Joy Ouma, 7.

They cautioned that this oversight could weaken the moral and ethical foundation traditionally fostered through subjects such as Islamic Religious Education (IRE), Christian Religious Education (CRE), and Hindu Religious Education (HRE).

Njagi recounted that during his first week in custody, he spoke to soldiers who revealed they had been sent to Kenya at the height of the Gen Z protests.

The committee was also alerted to KPLC’s heavy exposure to foreign exchange losses, which have reached Sh23 billion due to loans and power purchase agreements denominated in dollars.

The morning session centred on Koitaleel Samoei University College, where audits revealed that inventories valued at Sh1,307,059 were released without proper approvals from departmental heads.

The issue came into sharp focus after REREC was summoned to explain why it continues to oversee rural electrification, a responsibility classified as devolved under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.

Justice Mugo Kamau ruled that eucalyptus must be at least 30 metres away from rivers, lakes, wetlands, dams, streams, ponds, and oceans, and 10 metres from adjacent plots.

The move comes in response to the city’s persistent non-revenue water (NRW) challenge, which includes losses from leaks, theft, and unbilled consumption.

The application, filed under a certificate of urgency at the Milimani Constitutional Court, highlights a severe shortfall in police officers, worsened by a three-year hiring freeze, retirements, and resignations.

CS Cheptumo said the ministry conducted a census of street children and found that they include both Kenyan and foreign nationals. The findings will help identify which children can return to their families and which require rehabilitation services.

The directive, issued by Nairobi County Secretary Godfrey Akumali on November 5, instructed CEOs of Level 4 and 5 hospitals, along with officers managing county health facilities, to transition their banking to Sidian Bank.

Bol - a businessman-turned-politician long regarded as one of Kiir's closest allies - had risen rapidly through the ranks this year.

Sing’oei described the election as a testament to Prof. Okowa’s judicial expertise and Kenya’s strong standing in international law.

The government is establishing the National Youth Service Enterprise and Services Company, which will serve as the Service’s commercial arm.

The Kenya Water Institute and JICA are training Turkana’s utility leaders to strengthen governance, boost revenue, and deliver clean, reliable water in one of Kenya’s driest counties.

The project will comprise three blocks —two at the police line and one at the Administration Police line—housing 150 units ranging from one-bedroom to three-bedroom apartments.

Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo describe being abducted, held in a freezer, denied family contact, and subjected to starvation and torture during a 38-day detention in Uganda.

The association warned that the project, touted as a solution to congestion, could threaten local businesses, compromise pedestrian safety, and serve more as a “pre-election spectacle” than a long-term transport improvement.

While these units were intended to bring government services closer to citizens, they have struggled to operate effectively due to limited resources and logistical challenges.

Each household will receive Sh2,000 under the October 2025 payment cycle as the government steps up support for orphans and vulnerable children through Inua Jamii.

After being held and tortured in Kampala, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo launch legal action against Uganda to challenge cross-border political repression.

Conflict and violence are the main drivers of hunger in 14 of the 16 hotspots, while economic shocks and extreme weather make conditions worse.

Thousands of Kenyan mothers and children remain trapped in Saudi Arabia, facing abuse, neglect, and a fight for legal recognition — as the government races against time to bring them home.

The JSC is also seeking to fill 145 other judicial vacancies, amongst them 15 positions for judges of the Court of Appeal, 20 for judges of the High Court, and 10 for judges of the Environment and Land Court.