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Labour CS Alfred Mutua said Kenya is seeing clear progress at Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, citing over 6.2 million jobs, fewer strikes, digital and housing programmes, and NSSF pension payments within seven days.
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli warned against early political campaigns during Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County, urging IEBC to stop early rallies and urging politicians to wait for the official election timetable.
Police indicated that the raid followed reports and intelligence linking the group to a string of incidents that have unsettled residents and interfered with normal activities in the area.
The event is being held at Chavakali High School, where workers have gathered to celebrate International Labour Day and reflect on the state of labour in the country over the past year.
The planting exercise took place in Tudor Creek, a key coastal ecosystem where mangroves are vital for protecting shorelines, supporting marine life and storing carbon. These forests act as natural barriers against erosion and storms, yet they remain under threat from human activity and climate change.
The race has already pulled in strong attention across Nyandarua County, with the United Democratic Alliance, the Democracy for Citizens Party linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and the Jubilee Party all presenting candidates as they position themselves for control of the seat
The early arrivals created a structured and lively scene, with teams moving in coordinated formations that reflected their workplaces and industries. Distinct uniforms marked different sectors, with hospitality workers seen in white chef attire, while others from corporate, manufacturing, and service sectors arrived in branded outfits linked to their organisations.
According to the report, total national government expenditure on social services is projected to fall to Sh67.2 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, down from Sh74.0 billion in the previous year. The drop is mainly linked to reduced recurrent spending in the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs.
Under the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, prosecutors will no longer be able to discontinue criminal proceedings independently. Any decision to terminate a case will first require approval from a judge before it can take effect.
Balala joins WTTC after serving for more than 12 years as Kenya’s Tourism and Wildlife minister, where he helped design and implement key tourism policies and worked closely with private sector stakeholders to support industry growth.
Under the new system, the public will be able to track how individual judicial officers manage their caseloads, including the number of matters concluded and those left pending. This marks a shift from evaluating the Judiciary as a whole to examining the output of each officer, a change likely to influence conduct and expectations within the courts.
In parts of Nairobi, flash floods were reported near T-Mall along Lang’ata Road where a vehicle was caught in a ditch with people inside. Kenya Red Cross confirmed that all the occupants were safely rescued without any injuries.