Budget allocation for vehicle purchases surged from Sh8.6 billion in 2021 to Sh9.7 billion in 2022, ultimately reaching Sh14.3 billion in 2023.
Abdi, who claimed that he failed to honour the summons due to nationwide Gen-Z protests which could endanger his safety, was again slapped with a Sh500,000 fine for contempt.
Since her dismissal, Nakhumicha has largely remained out of the spotlight but has made occasional public appearances.
Earlier this month, the government asked the International Monetary Fund to conduct an official assessment of corruption and governance issues.
Otieno outlined that his campaign will focus on four key pillars: club empowerment, improved governance, holistic development, and grassroots glory.
“Any person who commits such an offense shall be liable to a fine of not more than fifteen (15) million shillings or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 years, or to both," reads the Bill.
During the Gen Z protests in June, President Ruto had accused the organisation of sponsoring the unrest.
He emphasised that the government will not tolerate a repeat of the violence that erupted in June and July.
CS Kindiki also defended the police response to the protests, insisting that there is no evidence of brutality.
They include MP Benjamin Gathiru Mwangi (Embakasi Central), MP James Mwangi Gakuya (Embakasi North), Former MP George Theuri (Embakasi West), Former Nyeri MP Martin Deric Ngunjiri Wambugu and Pius Munene.
On Friday last week, activists Bob Njagi and brothers Aslam Longton and Jamil Longton were freed after being abducted a month earlier.
Video evidence shows police retreating, leaving unattended a section of the fence around the parliament grounds that had fallen earlier.
The IMF requires regular reviews of reforms — in Kenya's case every six months — before it releases tranches of funding.
Selling charges also rose at a subdued pace, despite some reports of price discounting.
Another major challenge mentioned is the lack of cooperation from witnesses, which hampers the investigation of these cases.
The President took the opportunity to call on affected families to come forward and inform the Ministry of Interior of their missing, injured or killed kin for reprieve.
Thousands of young protesters took to the streets in Kenya's major towns in June to oppose proposed tax hikes in the now-shelved Finance Bill 2024.
Protests have led to renewed scrutiny of certain urban symbols like statues, what they represent, and how they are perceived.
The launch of activist Sungu Oyoo’s fresh collection of poems was like a hallmark of social justice consciousness.
The Bill has provisions granting extensive powers to law enforcement authorities to curb protests deemed disruptive to public order.