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According to the Governor, Nairobi currently collects land rates from just 50,000 of the city's 250,000 parcels, leaving 200,000 properties outside the revenue bracket.

LSK categorically stated that Kenya cannot afford relapses that enable turmoil similar to what was witnessed during the Thursday polls.

The MCA was elected following the death of her husband, the then MCA, Paul Leshimpiro, who was shot dead by bandits in Samburu in 2024.

Duale reaffirmed that the new financing model is centred on transparency, accountability, and results-driven investment, while promoting coordinated, high-impact interventions across the sector.

Among those targeted was Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, who publicly backed DAP-K's Seth Panyako against UDA's David Ndakwa in the Malava parliamentary by-election

The leaders from the ODM party slammed Gachagua for attempting to shake the party's dominance in the Coast region through the Magarini by-elections.

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CS Kabogo acknowledged the concerns, saying most of the proposals were “doable.”

The President highlighted the results of the November 27 by-elections, claiming that all seven parliamentary seats were won by candidates aligned with his administration, stating that it was now time to build the country and not engage in divisive politics.

The suspected gang is believed to have been involved in or linked to the chaos that erupted during the by-election in Kasipul.

In their speeches, both candidates did not acknowledge the win by their opponents, David Ndakwa (Malava) and Body Were of Kasipul Constituency.

“Relying on the national budget was impossible as a single highway could consume nearly half of the entire annual development budget.” The President stated.

He described the results as a mark of absolute confidence by Kenyans in UDA, identifying President Ruto, Deputy President Kindiki, and broad-based partners as the biggest winners in the 2025 by-elections.

The Narok town ward by-election was seen as highly contested, with Gachagua personally going to the area to campaign for his candidate

While it is yet to be enacted, Trump’s proposed immigration measures would require prior approval from Congress before their implementation.

Gachagua's sentiments come on the back of a win by UDA candidates in both Malava and Mbeere-North parliamentary elections.

The race was considered a two-horse race between the government and the United Opposition, as political rivalry played out in public.

The mini-polls were triggered by the appointment of Geoffrey Ruku as Public Service Cabinet Secretary, replacing Justin Muturi, who was dismissed in March.

According to IEBC, a total of ten candidates participated in the Kasipul parliamentary elections held on Thursday, November 27.

The case of Githuka v. Njau highlights that if a landowner does not assert their ownership, the law will grant the property to a long-term occupant who is actually using it.

The plan draws from incidents such as the February 1, 2024, explosion at an unlicensed liquefied petroleum gas depot in Mradi, Embakasi, where a truck loaded with cylinders detonated.

Questions have been raised on whether candidates can still face electoral repercussions if they are linked to violence during or before the polls.

The organisation’s structure is designed to serve women who are typically excluded from formal financial systems due to lack of collateral, low financial literacy, or time and mobility constraints.

According to CS, the chartering of Dadaab and Kakuma as municipalities paves the way for enhanced infrastructure development, benefiting both refugees and local residents.

Both the opposition and a section of leaders from the government had raised concerns over ballot stuffing claims, prompting violence in some areas.

It highlights that nearly every major newspaper framed today’s by-elections as a high-stakes rehearsal for the 2027 general election.

In his new role, Amin will be using the position to elevate the continent's voice and priorities within Interpol, advancing technology-driven policing, and strengthening joint operations.

The Communications Authority had directed media houses to stop live broadcasts of demonstrations, prompting lobby groups to move to court.

Witnesses described the attackers as “a large group of more than 10 vehicles, involving club- and gun-wielding goons,” who shot in the air and assaulted supporters before torching the car.

The suspect will face charges related to money laundering, unauthorised registration of SIM cards, obtaining money by false pretence, and conspiracy to defraud