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In a statement on X on Sunday, Maraga framed the voter drive as a turning point, warning against what he described as a government focused on self-interest at the expense of citizens.
Speaking in Nairobi on Saturday, Kariuki, who now competes under United Swim Club—a growing masters swimming team with about 50 members, most aged 25 and above—thanked her coach Nasser Motha, whose leadership has helped the club become a strong platform for adult swimmers to train and compete.
At Murang’a County Referral Hospital, dozens of women and girls underwent corrective fistula surgery, while others received screening, counselling and physiotherapy during a recent medical camp aimed at improving long-term management of the condition.
Following a 2-1 win last week in Windhoek, Emily Adhiambo and substitute Elizabeth Opiyo also scored, in addition to Achieng's hat-trick in Nairobi to secure a dominant 7-1 aggregate victory in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying campaign, a feat that now head coach Mildred Cheche has emphasized as important.
Omollo urged riders to collaborate with authorities to curb harassment by criminal groups targeting riders, women, leaders and business people.
On Saturday at the same venue, Shujaa booked their place in the main cup quarterfinals after beating USA 17-10 in their final pool game, their first win at the tournament, earning important three points.
Iranian authorities confirmed they had again shut the Strait, reversing an earlier reopening, in response to an ongoing naval blockade imposed by the United States on Iranian ports.
He argued that the current administration is working to build a unified nation where no group is left behind, emphasising that citizenship and access to government services must not be determined by ethnicity or regional identity.
The President said the government has embarked on a wide-ranging development agenda focused on energy, transport, agriculture and education to integrate the region more fully into the national economy.
The former CS challenged the youth to actively participate in leadership and decision-making processes, arguing that their numbers give them a decisive advantage in shaping the country’s political direction.
The arrests were carried out by officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the Operation Action Team (OAT) after weeks of investigations into the January 28, 2026 incident.
He alleged that police officers had repeatedly collaborated with goons in attacks on civilians, citing incidents in Othaya and Kikuyu as examples of what he described as unlawful conduct by security personnel.
The Treasury docket also moved to set up a Search and Selection Panel tasked with recruiting independent directors for government-owned enterprises. The panel will serve for three years from April 17, 2026.
In 2025, he moved across different counties in the region seeking endorsement from local leaders and elders. His first stop was in Sabatia, the political base of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, where he received symbolic backing.
Acting Vice-Chancellor Kiplagat Kotut said the decision has placed the institution in a difficult position, warning that essential operations could be affected if the matter is not urgently resolved.
The reappointments were confirmed in a gazette notice dated April 17, 2026, with the changes taking effect later in April. The decision keeps in place leadership at institutions seen as central to ongoing government programmes.
Inflation is also projected to rise faster than earlier expected. The IMF now sees consumer prices closing the year at 5.9 per cent, up from 5.2 per cent. The increase is largely driven by higher fuel and fertiliser costs, which are pushing up production expenses across key sectors of the economy.
Ruto said his administration is working to correct “60 years of neglect”, adding that northern Kenya should receive the same level of attention and access to government programmes as other parts of the country.
Iran’s move to shut it again signals continued pressure in the standoff with Washington, which has maintained restrictions on Iranian ports. The back-and-forth decisions have added uncertainty to global shipping and energy markets already shaken by weeks of tension in the region.
On a broader scale, the latest monthly performance pushed the total diaspora inflows for the 12 months ending March 2026 to Sh655.9 billion (USD 5,079 million). This is an increase from Sh642.1 billion (USD 4,972 million) recorded in the same period a year earlier, reflecting a 2.2 per cent year-on-year rise and reinforcing the growing importance of remittances in Kenya’s external earnings.
The voting process will start at ward level on July 5, 2026, before moving to constituency elections scheduled for July 16, 2026. The exercise will then conclude with the National Youth Congress elections set for July 27, 2026.
Kenya’s rise from 133rd is a resurgence for the national side, buoyed by a string of positive results during the ranking period, and after the just-concluded first edition of the FIFA Series at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi last Wednesday.
Siaya Governor James Orengo said the project offers a rare chance to change the county’s economic direction, arguing that it could attract investors, create jobs and open up industrial growth in a region mostly driven by small-scale economic activity. He said access to affordable power would be key in drawing manufacturing and large-scale investment.
The court has marked the case as urgent and allowed the residents to serve BP outside the country. Other parties will be served through a newspaper advertisement. The case will be mentioned on May 6 for further directions, but the court declined to grant temporary orders at this stage.
The union says the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement is meant to correct long-standing gaps in pay structures and bring uniformity across commissions. It wants comprehensive discussions covering salaries, allowances, welfare provisions, union rights, and general working conditions.
