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Itumbi said the ID issuance system remains active and consistent across the country, citing figures that show more than 1.4 million national identity cards have been issued in Nakuru County alone, with 31,449 applications still under processing as of April 18. He maintained that the numbers reflect a system that is functioning without disruption, despite the political claims being made.
More than 450,000 aspirants are expected to compete for 20 grassroots positions, with participation drawn from women, youth, special interest groups, farmers, religious organisations, professionals, and MSMEs and traders. The party estimates that around eight million members will take part in the exercise across more than 9,000 polling centres.
The remarks come at a time when ODM is actively engaged in internal and coalition talks around zoning arrangements ahead of the 2027 polls. The party is pushing for a system where coalition partners agree not to compete in certain regions, a move it says would protect its traditional support bases.
Police in Nakuru West say officers from Rhonda Police Station acted on a tip-off to arrest John Omondi (“Daddy”) and Samuel Kamau (“Pino”). Authorities link them to the “Confirm” gang and say investigations for prosecution are ongoing.
The ministry further clarified that Murkomen has no connection whatsoever to the disputed property, stressing that he has no personal or official interest in it.
The directive follows a rejected information request and warns of possible prosecution for non-compliance.
Even after the separation, Njugush noted that their focus has remained on their children, with both of them continuing to co-parent and maintain stability in their family responsibilities.
The advisory focuses on several counties expected to be most affected, including Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Garissa, Tana River, Wajir, Mandera, Taita-Taveta, Kitui, and Makueni.
His remarks come at a time when concerns over organised crime and political violence are growing across the country. On the same day, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security that security agencies have identified more than 100 organised gangs operating nationwide.
Key among the changes is a reduction in police checkpoints, which will be brought down from more than 20 to fewer than five. Authorities are also working to cut the transit time between Mombasa and Malaba by half, while improving response to security threats along the highway. Persistent ICT failures that disrupt cargo clearance are also set to be addressed as part of the overhaul.
Under the proposed plan, KEBS, together with the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse and the Interior ministry, intends to roll out a digital tracking system for all ethanol from import or production to final use. The system is meant to prevent diversion into illegal brewing.
At the airport, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja led the reception, accompanied by National Security Advisor Joseph Boinett and Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat, alongside other senior officers.