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The Tribunal had earlier found that KDF officers subjected him to HIV testing without consent, failed to provide mandatory pre- and post-test counselling, and dismissed him from training on account of his HIV status in January 2022.

The stretch between Nyayo National Stadium Roundabout and Museum Hill Interchange will be off-limits from 6:00 am to 10:30 am. Motorists are urged to plan alternative routes and follow traffic management instructions.

Achieng’s passing comes just one month after the country laid to rest the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, who died in India.

Assembly members who supported the motion argued that the governor’s actions undermined the integrity of county offices.

The report says 31,460 Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases were filed in the year, reflecting a 0.9 per cent rise that the Judiciary links to improved reporting and growing trust in the system.

The UDA hopeful is also expected to gain sympathy support, following the death of his brother and former Banisa MP Kulow Maalim Hassan, who passed away in March 2023 after a hit-and-run motorcycle accident in Nairobi's South B. His death left the seat vacant, paving the way for this by-election.

DPP Renson Ingonga revealed that the ODPP has only a few active cases in court due to investigative bottlenecks.

According to police, Lorna had spent the evening in the company of the suspects, all fellow students, singing, sharing drinks, and playing guitar in one of the apartments. What began as a casual night out ended in tragedy, prompting detectives to launch a probe into whether her fall was accidental, self-inflicted, or the result of foul play.

The election will take place on Friday during the 34th Regular Session of the IMO Assembly in London, where member states will select the 40 Council members via secret ballot.

The Masterplan places strong emphasis on climate-resilient livelihoods, modern irrigation systems, and long-term water security for pastoral and agro-pastoral communities along the Daua corridor.

They also recommends that the National Treasury, Inspectorate of State Corporations, and the Office of the Auditor General carry out annual training for accounting officers and finance teams in state agencies.

Nyikal cited national data showing haemorrhage accounts for 44 per cent of deaths, obstructed labour 34 per cent, eclampsia 13 per cent, sepsis 6 per cent, and ruptured uterus 3 per cent.

The decision has faced scrutiny from some political leaders who raised concerns about transparency. However, the county has directed all Level 4 and 5 hospitals and officers in charge of health facilities to open accounts with Sidian Bank.

The court heard that the two officers then lifted the unconscious Boniface and placed him into a police Land Rover, while Mutura, still alive despite injuries, was helped into the vehicle before it drove off.

The payments, set to begin in December, aim to support families affected by land acquisition and disruption of livelihoods along the route.

Family doctor Ancient Kituku, who was present during the examination, explained that Nzilani’s heart “burst and leaked a lot of blood”, creating pressure that led to her death.

The appointments were unveiled before an enthusiastic crowd, with the new attachés reading out their letters on stage from Mudavadi's phone.

A report by the Auditor General reveals that the money raised between 2018 and 2023 largely went to cover routine exchequer releases and debt maturities, bypassing the intended development agenda.

According to the commission’s latest quarterly report, many of the pending cases involve large sums of public funds and senior officials, highlighting persistent challenges in holding high-ranking leaders accountable.

Hassan Ole Naado defended his tenure, arguing that the council operates fully within the law and that elections, when due, will be held according to SUPKEM’s constitution.

Hundreds of residents, many of whom had not yet received their relocation facilitation funds, were caught off guard on Sunday as demolition crews began clearing the estate, which is home to at least 40,000 Kenyans.

Joshua Maingi, 48, accused of posing as a Kenya Air Force brigadier, allegedly defrauded parents of millions promising KDF recruitment slots, police say.

Governor Sakaja tells Senate how Nairobi is tackling massive inherited debt while hitting record revenue and fast-tracking development projects across the city.

Governor Khalif said the county had made what he described as “tremendous milestones” in efforts to enhance access to healthcare for residents living far from the Mandera County Teaching and Referral Hospital.

Residents accuse Nairobi city officials of favoritism as illegal billboards are removed selectively, calling for action across all neighborhoods.

The petitioners are seeking multiple conservatory orders, including the immediate restoration of water and electricity, a halt to any further evictions, and an order stopping home demolitions until the application and main petition are resolved.

ODPP informed the court that they had received official confirmation that Purkiss is being held by British authorities, and that the UK courts will conduct case management proceedings as part of the extradition process.

Political pundits view the November 27 by-elections as the first showdown between President William Ruto’s broad-based government and the United Opposition.

The petitioner, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, argues that the current system of centralised verification not only duplicates work already done at the constituency level but also opens the door to delays, interference and lack of transparency.

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu expressed concerns that her office’s audit recommendations are often not implemented, with many issues recurring in subsequent years due to the absence of enforcement mechanisms and administrative sanctions.

While men dominated criminal, civil and traffic cases across all courts, the report indicates women’s participation was largely limited to family-related matters, such as adoption and probate, highlighting persistent gender gaps in access to justice.

KeNHA noted that transporters have increasingly been stacking sugarcane beyond permissible height limits, with nighttime movement further raising the risk of accidents due to poor visibility.

The council emphasised that these polls are both illegal and misleading, as they do not adhere to scientific or professional standards.

Robert James Purkiss, 28, said he only learned of her death weeks later while on a military exercise in Canada and insisted he had never met the 21-year-old.

Data from the Treasury shows that State House alone spent more than double its quarterly target in the first three months of the 2025/26 financial year, raising concerns over fiscal discipline.

The call for scrutiny comes after City Hall moved its primary accounts to Sidian Bank, a shift that raised questions from MCAs and finance officers over its timing and necessity.

The report shows that fines accounted for 42.34 per cent of the Judiciary’s total revenue, while court fees remained the largest contributor at 47.35 per cent.

Unpaid taxes dating back to 2020 have triggered a standoff, with MPs warning that unless Treasury intervenes, essential projects in hundreds of constituencies could grind to a halt.

More than 60 stalls were gutted in Saturday night blaze, leaving traders devastated and millions in losses as repeated market fires threaten livelihoods.

Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh said the audit will specifically target employees whose earnings appear disproportionate to their farm sizes.

KNCCI CEO K.K. Mutai praised Isiolo for its bold investments, saying the modern abattoir alone could reposition the county as a regional trade hub.

According to the police report, the Ethiopian troops advanced from the Sesii area—roughly two kilometres from the station—while firing, and are said to have pushed nearly one kilometre into Kenyan soil.

According to the National Treasury, the surge was driven by higher charges for work permits, passports and national identification replacements, pushing non-tax revenues to record levels.

Kenya also faces low pension coverage, with over 70 per cent of workers retiring without a pension beyond payouts from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).

More than 3,000 people have died in road accidents since January, prompting senators to push the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the NTSA to implement measures that could reduce fatalities.

He passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, November 22, 2025, while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital.

The PS explained that the repatriation process had been slowed by delays in the swearing-in of key Tanzanian government officials following the election period.

A borehole drilling company operating in one of the buildings along the street had released sludge and dirty water onto the road, making movement difficult for both motorists and pedestrians.

Kanja said the service is prioritising reforms aimed at improving professionalism at police stations, which he described as the “centres of excellence” of policing. Training, he added, remains at the core of this transformation.

Jumaisi is the prime suspect in one of Kenya’s most disturbing murder investigations in recent years. His arrest in July 2024 followed the discovery of mutilated bodies and body parts of women dumped at the Kware quarry-turned-dumpsite in Nairobi’s Mukuru kwa Njenga area.