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The assessment was conducted to provide insights for key stakeholders and policymakers at local, national, regional, and international levels to guide advocacy efforts aimed at safeguarding civic space.

According to a statement from the National Treasury, the ITS project is a key component of Kenya’s integrated transport management framework.

The advisory comes in the wake of a ruling by the Court of Appeal last week, which rejected an application by the government seeking to suspend the enforcement of Justice Chacha Mwita's April 1, 2025, judgment.

Court of Appeal Judges Francis Tuiyot, Abida Ali Aroni and Lydia Achode allowed an application to adjourn the case to allow the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists Dentists Union to file its responses after joining the case.

CS Murkomen's remarks followed rising claims by various politicians that they would deploy their followers to monitor the vote count, a move he said only fuels tension around the election.

CS Murkomen warned that anyone found hovering around polling stations without a valid reason would be treated as a suspect.

Mandera County Commissioner said security apparatus have been mobilized and further expressed gratitude that no incidents have been recorded throughout the campaign period.

By June 2025, spending had reached Sh22.439 billion, corresponding to an absorption rate of 98 per cent. Recurrent expenditure was nearly fully utilised at 99 per cent, while development projects recorded 78.2 per cent absorption, amounting to Sh0.638 billion.

UNICEF Nutrition Officer Benson Musau said quarterly review meetings were improving resilience and accountability, but urged stronger adherence to reporting tools and timelines.

The retirees say more than Sh4 billion in arrears owed to various pension schemes has left hundreds of families in hardship, while management and county authorities continue to delay resolution.

Waweru had moved to court, arguing that the vehicle—impounded during the investigations—was being unlawfully detained by officers.

While data on women human rights defenders is limited, there is significant evidence that they face similar levels of threat, with attackers including both state and non-state actors.

The spokesperson also assured Kenyans that the police will enforce the law fairly, even as he urged for calm and for voters to collaborate with IEBC officials throughout the exercise.

According to Watamu Men Fridays Limited, the complainant in the suit, Lenzi, and several associates proceeded to create three separate land titles while the matter was still awaiting determination.

The government said the issue, which touches on its internal affairs and reputation, was being advanced without allowing Tanzania to respond or correct claims made about the country.

The initiative follows the national government’s recent decision to lift restrictions on advanced crop-improvement techniques, a shift intended to stimulate scientific progress and strengthen Kenya’s food systems in the long term.

Urban farming trends such as balcony and kitchen gardens have grown rapidly, particularly after the Covid-19 pandemic, as families sought alternative ways to secure food and generate income.

Encroachments along road reserves have long posed challenges, often creating traffic hazards, blocking drainage systems, and disrupting planned road expansion and improvements.

Makongeni Estate, covering 139 hectares under the Kenya Railways Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme, is among Nairobi’s older estates. The redevelopment aims to modernise the area with residential, commercial, and civic facilities.

The grant will support a full feasibility study for a proposed public-private partnership (PPP) project aimed at improving the 243-kilometre stretch that links Mau Summit in Nakuru County to the Malaba border with Uganda.

PS Elijah Mwangi revealed that only 15 academies were under active construction, while the rest faced funding gaps, land disputes, and limited contractor readiness.

Phoebe Okowa, a leading scholar of public international law, previously represented Namibia before the Court in the advisory proceedings on Israel's obligations regarding UNRWA.

Commissioner Alutala Mukhwana said officers in uniform and plainclothes will be stationed in sensitive areas to monitor developments and prevent any disturbances.

Vocal Africa group executive director Hussein Khalid said preliminary findings on the upcoming by-elections show a political climate characterised by violence, heightened tension, and electoral malpractices.

In its latest November economic update, the World Bank notes that despite a rapidly growing working-age population, formal employment growth has stagnated over the past decade.

Many of these tenants are unemployed, or employed in low-wage industrial work, precarious gig work, or domestic work.

KEWOPA said many women facing death sentences have histories of domestic abuse and social marginalisation that the legal system often fails to consider.

The assessors recommended spiritual counselling, noting that some survivors were distressed after being forced to eat despite preferring to fast.

Speaking at the event, which also marked the rollout of the My Dear Daughter campaign, First Lady Rachel Ruto described the elders’ stand as a historic milestone in Kenya’s fight against harmful practices that continue to endanger girls.

The incident has reignited discussions about the safety of workers overseas and the responsibility of authorities to protect their citizens.

Maraga explained that this conviction inspired his decision to run for president and push the country back toward constitutionalism.

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.

The EACC urged individuals holding titles to public land to use alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for voluntary surrender and restoration to the state.

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.