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KeNHA highlighted that damaging or defacing road furniture, including traffic signs, guardrails, and other indicators is a serious offense. Anyone caught doing so will face a fine of not less than Sh85,000, imprisonment, or both.

Communities surrounding the Kariobangi treatment works, including Kariobangi North, Dandora, Baba Dogo, and Mathare are expected to experience the greatest impact.

Speaking exclusively to The Eastleigh Voice on Monday, Namwaya alleged he was facing harassment and intimidation because of his work.

IPOA asked that Police Constable Eric Gitonga Nyaga be held at Kiambu Police Station for 21 days to allow investigators to complete inquiries into the deaths of Kennedy Ojuma and Stephen Mwendwa Maweu.

According to the prosecution, Mokaya used his X account, Landlord @bozgabi, to share the image on November 13, 2024, in a way that could mislead the public into believing it depicted President Ruto’s funeral.

Data from the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) shows that members’ additional voluntary contributions fell by Sh906.7 million in 2024, declining to Sh1.01 billion from Sh1.92 billion the previous year.

The rise reflects the expanding Kenyan community in Australia and strong demand for skilled labour in sectors such as health and construction.

Kwale had initially been lined up as this year’s host, but cultural leaders resolved that Kilifi’s central role in preserving Mijikenda traditions made it the natural choice.

The CoB report concedes with a petition filed in the National Assembly by a lobby group requesting an audit of the department’s public fund utilisation.

The installation of the new processing machine marks a milestone in adding value to crops while opening up wider opportunities for farmers through increased local production.

The move follows a directive from the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which referred the matter to the commission after Governor Susan Kihika appeared before it to answer audit queries.

In a ruling delivered on September 8, 2025, Justice Bahati Mwamuye ordered that the contested Treasury circular be stayed until the case is heard and determined.

The disappearance of Zaid, Zulfiqar, and their driver sparked national and international outrage, heightening pressure on the government over rising cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances linked to rogue security officers.

The hawkers, selling a variety of goods, could be seen blocking parts of Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue and even obstructing entrances to several malls, disrupting normal access for shoppers and tenants.

In a ruling delivered on Monday, Justice Magare Dennis Kizito Ngwono suspended both the panel’s mandate and the implementation of the presidential proclamation of August 6, 2025, until the case is fully heard.

KMPDC CEO David Kariuki said the registration is mandatory for all ambulances, regardless of ownership and all emergency care personnel, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), ambulance operators, and other healthcare workers providing pre-hospital care.

Reports indicate that the student had left the dormitory to observe the “blood moon” during the full solar eclipse when the alleged assault occurred.

The funds cover stipends for the June and July 2025 payment cycles under the Cash Transfer for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (CT-OVC) Programme, part of the Inua Jamii initiative.

The Supreme Court failed to give its advisory opinion to the electoral commission on the question of extending the already-lapsed boundaries review timelines, citing ongoing legal interventions pending before the Senate.

News of the killings sparked outrage among local residents and boda boda riders, who torched the officer’s Audi in protest.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday observed that the traditional workplace culture marked by formal attire such as suits and ties may soon be obsolete.

The gangs had turned to social media to intimidate residents and tourists, urging politicians to back the operation through genuine political goodwill.

Officers found crude oil being processed in unhygienic conditions and repackaged into 20-litre jerricans bearing the stickers of popular cooking oil firms.

An analysis by the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety shows that none of the helmets tested from 10 countries, including Kenya, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Greece, India, Mexico, Nigeria and Vietnam, passed the three core safety tests required for international certification.

The Creative Economy Support Bill (Senate Bills No. 30 of 2024), sponsored by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, proposes the creation of a Creatives Fund to finance projects in the arts and creative industries.

KCB Group – a publicly owned bank that is also the country’s largest – as well as privately owned Equity Bank, have established foreign subsidiaries or acquisitions in Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

As part of the Ujuzi Mashinani initiative in Katilu and Kalapata Wards, trainees are acquiring essential skills in mechanics, hairdressing, electrical work, plumbing, and masonry—skills designed to foster self-reliance and reduce poverty at the grassroots.

The Department of Health Services reports that 182 people have so far tested positive since the outbreak began last year, with cases spread across Mvita, Nyali, Kisauni, Likoni, Jomvu, and Changamwe.

So far, many procuring entities have been unable to upload their budgets and procurement plans, stalling procurement across ministries and agencies.

The grieving families told the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations, Public Protests, and Riots that accountability for police actions and access to counselling must form part of the process.

The warning comes after the sinkhole reappeared on Friday, September 5, just 48 hours after KeNHA repaired the section.

Koskei noted that the National Treasury had already uploaded budgets of all state departments onto the e-GP platform and instructed accounting officers to review them for accuracy against the approved 2025/26 allocations.

For residents in areas such as Dandora, Majengo, and Shauri Moyo, these are not just eyesores—they are health hazards that slowly and silently erode quality of life.

Otieno was first elected as the MP for Rongo in 1988, serving as Minister for Industrialisation from 1988 to 1991, then later that year as Minister of Labour and Human Resource Development and as Minister of Transport from 1991 to 1996.

The Council said the unwarranted criticism directed at Odhiambo and other Kenyans who accepted positions on the Presidential Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Protests and Riots are “uncalled for and in bad faith.”

Lamu East MP Captain Ruweida Obo voiced concern that fishermen in Faza, Pate, Siyu and Kizingitini were far more likely to be apprehended than foreign trawlers using similar gear.

Murkomen singled out boda boda gangs, rogue groups involved in traffic disruptions, funeral invasions and robberies, as a growing security threat.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Laila Abubakar revealed that the Government of Kenya allocated Sh266 million for the construction of the facility and a further Sh35 million for specialised ventilation and refrigeration equipment.

Medical Superintendent Dr Benson Muchiri said that between February and May this year, the hospital submitted claims worth Sh56,121,150. However, instead of crediting its account, SHA sent the entire amount to Mt Kenya Hospital.

The suspended operators have been ordered to cease operations immediately, and their licenses will remain revoked until they demonstrate full compliance with TRA regulations.

Eyewitnesses said the aircraft was seen emitting smoke from one side and that they heard engine noises moments before it came crashing down in a high-energy, nose-down attitude, creating a metre-deep crater in the ground before erupting into a fireball. Loud bangs were heard on impact.

The initiative, led by NEP’s students, staff, and management, seeks to steer Garissa’s youth away from exploitation and towards careers in healthcare, where they can one day serve their own communities.

Eastleigh has long grappled with the challenge of unregulated hawkers who often set up stalls outside major malls, blocking both entrances and nearby streets.

On Thursday, US Ambassador Dorothy Shea told the Security Council that the next international force must be resourced to hold territory, secure infrastructure, and complement the Haitian national police.

Murkomen expressed satisfaction that inflammatory rhetoric has reduced in recent months, highlighting progress in the fight against the vice.

The suspect, Gideon Angisa, 22, was arraigned at the Nyamira Law Courts, where detectives were granted a 21-day custodial order as investigations continue.

The World Meteorological Organisation has also projected a 55 per cent chance of La Niña developing between September and November, with the likelihood rising to 60 per cent in the October–December period.

Bungoma Senator David Wafula, who raised the concern, said the situation has dragged on for years even after the Treasury sent money to help ease the backlog.

Governor Guyo reminded the public that the Kiambu Law Courts had already intervened with an anticipatory order on August 27, restraining the ODPP and the DCI from arresting or harassing him.

Several advocates have declared that her position is unconstitutional, compromises the society’s role as an independent watchdog, and exposes her to a conflict of interest.

His story is one of resilience and offers hope to other members of Nairobi’s street families, whose lives are too often marked by suffering and despair.