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In a statement on Sunday, the commission said the incidents were threatening Kenyans’ right to life, security, freedom of movement and political participation, warning that these rights must be protected before they are violated.
In a statement on Wednesday, the governor said the attack was “deeply saddening and unacceptable”, as residents and security officers continue to lose their lives to armed banditry in the area.
The Senate has escalated pressure on Inspector General Douglas Kanja, asking why police have not arrested Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo to appear before the County Public Accounts Committee. The committee says Guyo has continued public and political activities while the IG sought to reschedule due to a trip to China.
The leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo said the region would remain within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and work to retain the current administration before pursuing its own claim to the presidency.
The project comprises a 132kV single-circuit transmission line linking Nanyuki and Isiolo, a new 132kV substation in Isiolo and expansion works at the existing Nanyuki Substation.
Investigators were led to the rifle through information gathered from a suspect who is currently facing robbery with violence charges. Detectives believe the information provided a breakthrough after previous efforts to locate weapons used in several murder cases had not yielded results.
The export abattoir successfully underwent its final test on Friday, when dozens of cattle, goats and camels were slaughtered to assess the performance of its automated equipment before the facility is officially commissioned by President William Ruto next week.
The reports provide an extensive record of natural assets found in the three counties and are expected to serve as a key reference in land-use planning, conservation, climate adaptation and future development decisions.
Olekina warned that without structural changes, Nairobi will continue facing problems linked to rapid urban growth, including traffic jams, expansion of informal settlements, and strain on public services.
The National Police Service described the recovery as a demonstration of the impact of coordinated security operations being undertaken under Operation Maliza Uhalifu, an initiative established by the Ministry of Interior and National Administration to tackle insecurity, banditry and organised crime in affected regions.
In Meru County, doctors are protesting stalled promotions, saying some have remained in the same job groups for years despite meeting all required qualifications and approvals.
Police said the weapons, handed over on Monday by two individuals, were accompanied by magazines and ammunition and have since been secured in the station armoury as investigations and further action continue under the amnesty-led disarmament exercise.