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Mikindani residents in Mombasa face months of dry taps, costly bowser water and suspected sabotage, as officials cite ageing infrastructure and reduced supply while promising inspections and policy changes.

The Ministry of Agriculture's estimates show that there are about 110,000 farmers growing khat in 360,940 acres of land, benefiting over 1.4 million people who are engaged directly or indirectly.

Nearly 20 people have been killed in the area since mid-year, alongside others in Gotu, Chaffa Gafarsa and Baranbate on the eastern bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River, in rustling-related incidents.

Muhoro told the court that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations informed him in September that his DNA had been matched to the remains of a child recovered from the Shakahola forest.

Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif said the crisis has depleted over 95 per cent of surface water sources, forcing residents to rely almost entirely on boreholes and emergency water trucking.

Kenya’s National Employment Authority has banned at least 400 recruitment agencies for sending Kenyans to non-existent jobs abroad, amid a wider crackdown to protect migrant workers from fraud and exploitation.

The High Court has ordered the Inspector General and DCI boss to appear on December 16, 2025, to explain the four-year disappearance of security expert Mwenda Mbijiwe in Kenya.

Human rights and observer groups have given IEBC and EACC 14 days to act on voter bribery, intimidation and violence in recent by-elections, warning of a lawsuit and risks to the 2027 polls.

IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the commission’s role was largely executed, while the five per cent of unfulfilled responsibilities fell to other state agencies.

Kenyan police detained 54 foreigners at Kibish and Bungoma, including Ethiopians, Eritreans and Somalis, in suspected human trafficking cases, highlighting persistent gaps in Kenya’s anti-trafficking response.

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has pleaded not guilty before the Senate to two impeachment charges linked to Bunge Mashinani, staff recruitment and medical claims, as senators prepare for full hearings.

Through his lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui, Aura now argues that the issue of recusal remains unresolved. He claims the reconstitution of the three-judge bench raises legitimate questions of impartiality.

Senators, by a majority vote, upheld the preliminary objections raised by Governor Nyaribo, who questioned whether the County Assembly had the required numerical threshold on the day the impeachment motion was debated.

Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo faces a Senate impeachment hearing after the County Assembly voted to remove him over alleged misconduct, abuse of office, irregular appointments and mismanagement of public funds.

Governor Wamatangi said he had attended church in Ruiru and later at CITAM Kiambu Road before he and several leaders stopped at a hotel for tea. He then proceeded to his residence in Kibiku.

Kenya’s Gender Commission has backed the Interior Ministry’s ban on mediating or withdrawing sexual and gender-based violence cases, citing rising defilement, child protection duties and systemic justice gaps.

Senators have faulted the Lands Ministry over years of inaccessibility in key Mombasa government buildings, demanding timelines for lift repairs, asset transfers and enforcement of disability access laws.

Witnesses in the Shakahola case told the Mombasa High Court that Pastor Paul Mackenzie ordered followers to starve for an expected 2023 rapture, as families and a DCI officer detailed deaths and exhumations.

In an emotional testimony, 60-year-old Titus Ngonyo Gandi recounted how he lost five members of his family during the Shakahola incident, including his wife, two children, one a GSU officer, his grandchild and daughter-in-law.

Kenya Railways will run additional Madaraka Express trains between Nairobi and Mombasa from December 8, 2025, to January 5, 2026, to ease festive-season congestion and meet rising passenger demand.

A Kenyan parliamentary committee has linked British Army personnel in Laikipia and Samburu to sexual violence, UXO deaths, injuries and environmental damage, and urged legal reforms to end what it calls a culture of impunity.

Police added that more arrests are expected once investigators conclude photographic and acoustic analysis reports.

Governor Nyaribo was impeached on two grounds: gross violation of the Constitution and other laws, and abuse of office.

Kenya Defence Forces deny claims officers stole part of a 1,024kg methamphetamine haul seized off the Kenyan coast, saying the drugs are intact under guard as investigations continue.

Virginia Ruguru, co-manager of the plant-based advocacy group Thrive Africa, said the movement is not about eliminating meat entirely but about incorporating more plant-based foods into daily meals.

Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged East African judiciaries to deepen regional collaboration and expand multi-door, people-centred justice systems to ease caseloads and make courts more accessible to citizens.

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua faces backlash after claiming his DCP should control Nairobi seats in 2027, with Kalonzo Musyoka publicly rejecting the alleged deal.

The court emphasised that the situation posed immediate risks, noting that senior public officials are entitled to security frameworks defined by established protocols.

President Ruto reiterated that his prudent debt management decisions had significantly strengthened Kenya’s economic standing.

Khalwale’s removal comes in the wake of the Malava Constituency by-election, where he openly campaigned against the UDA candidate, David Ndakwa, and supported opposition-backed Seth Panyako.

Twenty-four sub-counties, 88 Divisions, 318 Locations, and 675 Sub-Locations will be operationalised in the next one year.

National Museums of Kenya has launched a cashless eCitizen ticketing system at major sites, giving visitors 30 days to use old tickets as it phases out manual payments nationwide.

Justice Nduma Nderi struck out the case, finding that the court lacked the jurisdiction to revisit a matter already determined in earlier proceedings.

Among his most notable achievements was contributing to the design and vision of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a landmark that has since become one of the most recognisable emblems of Kenya’s national identity.

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has warned politicians over hiring criminal gangs and raised alarm over rising sexual and gender-based violence in Western and Nyanza, vowing decisive government action.

The clip, which has drawn significant attention on social media, sparked speculation about the nature of the convoy and security procedures at the country’s busiest airport.

Residents have also raised concerns about the rising number of accidents along the highway, linking the increase to traffic congestion and the deteriorating road surface.

As the crisis worsens, Mandera Governor Mohamed Khalif on Tuesday convened an emergency meeting with his County Executive Committee to craft life-saving interventions.

Communities were urged to cooperate with licensed firms, but were assured they would not be moved from their land without proper payment.

Western Kenya is affected by organised criminal gangs and SGBV. North Eastern continues to grapple with terrorism and land conflicts. Central Kenya faces illicit alcohol and SGBV, while Nyanza is affected by both SGBV and illicit alcohol.

President Ruto says scrapping subsidies and delaying some debt payments were painful but necessary steps to stabilise Kenya’s economy and avoid a sovereign debt default.

Angered by their alleged inclusion in the removal of the embattled county chief, the MCAs say they will seek legal redress against the motion’s sponsors and the county assembly.

21.7 per cent of the fatalities were caused by faulty wiring at customer premises, 12.2 per cent by structures or activities near power lines and 11.2 per cent by illegal connections and extensions.

Deputy Governor Josphat Chirema Kombo urged residents, particularly the youth, to make HIV testing a routine part of their health care, saying early knowledge of one’s status remained essential in preventing further infections.

IEBC will restart voter registration in by-election areas only after the 28-day petition period lapses, as opposition signals disputes and the commission develops a digital pre-registration system.

The committee, in its report, called for an increase in the OAG’s annual budget to internationally recognised standards and to the constitutional minimum of 0.5 per cent of the most recent audited national revenue.

Prosecutors in Lamu have warned residents against settling sexual and gender-based violence cases in village or family forums, saying the practice denies survivors justice and shields offenders from accountability.

Officials noted that the drive will allow affected Kenyans to obtain Emergency Travel Certificates (ETCs), even if they do not have valid passports, provided they present any form of Kenyan identification.

Although the investigation has formally ended, the ICC said it is not fully disengaging from the Kenya situation. Two active arrest warrants remain in force for Kenyan fugitives Walter Barasa and Philip Kipkoech Bett.

Kenya has reintroduced Alcoblow tests, night patrols and mobile courts nationwide to curb rising festive-season road deaths, with tougher penalties, anti-graft reporting and tech-based monitoring of risky drivers.

Nairobi plans to use the National Rating Act, 2024 to modernise land valuation, tax all 250,000 parcels and unlock about Sh60 billion yearly, as senators question missed revenue targets.