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The Persons with Disabilities Act (2025) mandates that employers with 20 or more employees ensure that at least five per cent of their workforce comprises persons with disabilities.

Wetang’ula argued that injunctions should be a last resort, as existing legal provisions already provide for compensation where remedies are required.

Africa accounts for some of the world’s deadliest roads despite having comparatively fewer vehicles than other regions, a paradox experts attribute to fragmented data, weak enforcement, unsafe infrastructure and rapid urbanisation that has outpaced policy.

As Marsabit breaks ground and Turkana advances construction, the Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project is emerging as a cornerstone of hope — one that promises to turn arid lands into hubs of opportunity, restore dignity to women, and secure water for generations to come

Amboseli, initially designated as the Southern Reserve for the Maasai and later the Maasai Amboseli Game Reserve, has evolved through various phases of ownership, from ancestral Maasai stewardship to colonial administration and partial government oversight.

Speaking on Friday during a protest at the Raya village, Mumin Gedi Ahmed, chairman of the Raya site community, said residents were "coerced into giving up their land" with the assurance that development would follow.

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, in a statement on Saturday, said the response involves multiple agencies and community partners working together to provide relief and support to affected families.

The court determined that transferring constitutional functions in this manner, except through the delegation allowed under Article 234 (5) of the Constitution, is invalid.

Kenya issued an arrest warrant in September for Purkiss, requesting his return to face charges over the 2012 killing of Wanjiru, then 21, who was a single mother to a five-month-old baby.

The two activists were allegedly abducted by armed men in Uganda and held incommunicado amid a tense presidential campaign season.

This approach is part of a wider strategy to fund infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships and securitisation, amid growing concerns over the country’s debt levels.

Belio Kipsang emphasised the importance of the digital payment system, noting that all transactions must be made through the e-Citizen platform (222-222) to prevent fraud.

IG Kanja said the National Police Service (NPS) is working closely with regional commanders, intelligence units, and other security agencies to prevent crime before it occurs.

The Service emphasised that the areas referenced in the viral posts lie outside the gazetted forest boundary, and that the forest itself remains fully protected.

The current Council, which assumed office on 22 March 2024, is completing its two-year term. It is headed by Faith Odhiambo, who became the 51st LSK president following her election on February 29, 2024.

Over 20,000 claims remain pending, covering deaths, injuries and property destruction caused by wildlife. The PS said the government prioritises older cases, though many beneficiaries die before receiving compensation.

Sarah Wairimu remains in custody at the Lang'ata Women's Prison, where she is also on trial for the 2019 murder of her husband.

In the Highlands west of the Rift Valley and the Lake Victoria Basin, counties such as Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot are expected to experience a mix of morning showers and afternoon thunderstorms.

According to the Commission, its probe established that, during his tenure as Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing, the governor allegedly abused his position to influence the award of tenders by KeNHA, KURA, and KeRRA to five companies associated with him between the 2018/2019 and 2021/2022 financial years.

Ruto said that they "expressed concern over young Kenyans who have been illegally recruited to fight in the war in Ukraine, and agreed to raise awareness of the dangers of such ventures."

The prosecution continues to build its case against Pastor Mackenzie and 92 co-accused over the deaths of 191 people in the Shakahola forest. The suspects are facing multiple charges at the Shanzu Law Courts under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.

According to submissions made in court, a meeting convened on October 30 at the DPP's office, as earlier ordered by the court, ended in disagreement after both sides clashed over how to interpret previous directions issued by the court.

Bureti MP Kibet Komingoi emphasised the need for a multi-faceted approach to address rising road fatalities. He proposed that special attention should be given to high-risk sectors such as boda boda operations, alongside increased budgetary support for safety programmes.

The treaty covers offences including, but not limited to, crimes against life, terrorism and other serious offences, while setting clear grounds for mandatory and optional refusal of extradition, including political motives, risks of inhumane treatment, or ongoing domestic proceedings.

The Committee Chairperson also called on the Fund to intensify its public awareness initiatives, noting that many Kenyans remain unaware of its existence and functions.

Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, said housing officers within station premises would significantly improve emergency response and strengthen community policing.

The organisation said the deaths occurred across police stations, remand facilities and prisons in at least 10 counties, including Nairobi, Nakuru, Murang’a, Siaya, Mombasa, Kakamega and Busia.

The government’s crackdown follows viral protests and growing outrage from young Kenyans conned out of millions.

The humanitarian organisation reckons that more than half of these abuses occurred in just four places, the occupied Palestinian territory, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Somalia.

EACC said the five were caught actively engaging in constant bribe collection from motorists entering or exiting the border town.

With its 262,000 volunteers and 700 staff across 47 branches, KRCS has been providing cash and food assistance, clean water, and emergency healthcare to affected communities.

Discussions centred on several key reform areas, including improving coordination in managing traffic-related offences under the Traffic Act (Cap 403), evaluating the implementation of NTSA’s instant traffic fines, and assessing their legal and operational implications on prosecution.

The Communications Authority accuses LSK of abusing court process as legal battle over Kenya’s cybercrime law intensifies.

Kamukinji Deputy County Commissioner Ali Omar vows multi-agency crackdown on drugs, gambling, and bodaboda crime, calling on residents to report suspicious activities.

Survivors say 27 years of silence and broken promises have deepened their pain, urging Presidents Ruto and Trump to finally deliver justice and dignity.

Authorities have reiterated that the disarmament exercise is part of broader government efforts to curb armed violence and promote long-term peace and development in Elgeyo Marakwet and the wider Kerio Valley region.

In her suit, Azziad accuses a savings and credit cooperative society (Sacco) of unlawfully attempting to auction her home despite her having cleared all pending loan arrears.

SUPKEM clarified that it has partnered with development stakeholders to construct modern income-generating infrastructure on a section of the property, while fully preserving the existing mosque and school.

The land, Ruiru/Kiu Block 3/1372, measuring approximately 3.977 hectares (nine acres), was originally set aside for the construction of a secondary school within the Kahawa Sukari Residential Scheme.

Mwaura emphasised that the Government is fully committed to mobilising personnel, equipment, and specialised units to sustain recovery efforts during this difficult period.

KURA urged motorists to exercise caution, follow all traffic signs and obey instructions from police officers and traffic marshals on site.

Political observers who spoke to the Eastleigh Voice described Oburu’s remarks as politically explosive. Already, a group of Meru politicians allied to Kindiki has issued a warning to President Ruto following the ODM leader’s demands.

The lobby group has called on the government to stop issuing assurances that are not backed by action. It urged Murkomen to direct state registration offices to facilitate the smooth registration of members of the Nubian community.

According to the report, while many of these pesticides are considered dangerous for use in Europe, they are still legally produced and sold to other countries.

Chief Magistrate Victor Wakumile ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Kidero and his co-accused over alleged irregular payments amounting to Sh213 million.

During the raid, officers recovered hundreds of assorted SIM cards, multiple national identification documents, several mobile phones, and various motor vehicle parts.

Terms of the settlements were not made public. Fewer than a dozen cases linked to the crash remain unresolved.

Chirchir confirmed that the Cabinet had approved the additional securitisation to supplement exchequer allocations, noting that the government currently faces Sh890 billion in outstanding obligations for contracted road works.

The Committee urged citizens to avoid flooded roads, rivers and bridges, to move away from steep slopes and low-lying areas, to cooperate with evacuation teams and to follow updates from the Kenya Meteorological Department and the Ministry of Interior.

The surgeries, carried out in collaboration with Moroccan specialists, mark a major milestone in paediatric hearing care, bringing advanced treatment previously only available in private facilities to public hospitals.

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, appearing before the National Assembly’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee, defended the plan, saying it is necessary to clear pending bills and get contractors back to work.