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The Bill, sponsored by MP Martin Owino (Ndhiwa), seeks to make the National Facilities Improvement Financing Act the main law governing Facility Improvement Funds across the country. It aims to end situations where counties continue to operate under separate laws that contradict the national legislation.
Speaking at State House, Nairobi on Wednesday, the President said the Constitution already guarantees fundamental rights such as education, healthcare and housing, arguing that the country's focus should now be on implementing those rights through policies that improve livelihoods.
Kaguchia's lawyers argued that the case was filed in the wrong court, saying the alleged offence took place at Naromoru Shopping Centre in Kieni East Sub-County, Nyeri County.
The launch comes as the country continues to record thousands of new cases every year. Ministry of Health data shows that about 14,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease annually, while an estimated 250,000 Kenyans are living with the condition.
The President said the country's foreign exchange reserves had also recorded strong growth, rising from $5.7 billion, which he said was enough to cover about two and a half months of imports, to $15.3 billion, representing six and a half months of import cover.
peaking on Wednesday during a meeting between President William Ruto and Muslim religious leaders at State House, Nairobi, Duale said the government's performance should be judged on its development record and commitment to inclusivity rather than political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In an internal memo dated August 4, 2026, the IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said Kulundu's appointment takes effect on August 5. She will serve in the acting capacity for two months or until the ongoing recruitment process for a permanent CEO is concluded.
