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The ex-soldier was imprisoned and later fired on grounds that his services were no longer required after he failed to attend work on Saturday.

The law also proposes that at least 80 per cent of foreign firms' workforces are Kenyan citizens, with qualified Kenyans also included in management.

Vance's planned trip to Kenya would have been the first official visit by a senior US government official since President Trump came back into power.

A footage of the lion struggling to walk had raised concerns and prompted questions about whether the animal was malnourished or mistreated.

The two activists were released on Friday night after 38 days in captivity after increased calls for their freedom from local and international groups.

The chaos were witnessed in an area perceived to be an ODM stronghold with the by-elections barely three weeks away.

The taxman revealed that effective January 1, 2026, it will be validating the income and expenses declared by taxpayers against various data sources.

The implementation of the Cybercrime laws has been halted through various court orders, a month after the Bill was assented into law.

He is accused of killing 21-year-old Wanjiru, who was last seen in the company of British soldiers in March 2012 in Nanyuki.

The two were handed over to the Kenyan High Commission in Uganda, after which they were escorted by Ugandan government officials to the Busia border at night.

The lobby groups also urged the AU and UN to launch independent investigations into what they described as 'mass atrocities committed by state agents.'

The cases included the use of mobile phones and photocopied materials with incidents recorded in Nyanza, Rift Valley and Eastern regions.

Currently, there are ongoing fencing works around the forest, which some reports have suggested to be private land demarcation.

Havi joined the party in 2021 after announcing his intention to run for the Westlands parliamentary seat in the 2022 general election.

The incident happened a few days after 14 candidates who were set to sit for the examination lost their lives in a landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet.

Uhuru also drummed up support for Matiangi's presidential ambitions, reiterating that he has worked with him and recognises his potential. 

The Lokichar Basin, believed to hold substantial oil reserves, has remained underdeveloped despite years of exploration.

Landlords who fail to comply with the directive risk closure of their premises or prosecution under county laws.

Odhiambo’s tenure has been defined by key milestones and controversies as she steered LSK through a period of heightened public engagement.

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Kenya Met also listed Nairobi and Kiambu among areas to experience very cold nights and hot daytime weather over the weekend.

The governor is accused of using his then position as the Senate Roads Committee Chair to influence tender awards to companies linked to him.

The company announced her appointment on Friday, describing her as a distinguished public servant with over three decades of experience.

Kenyans seeking to apply for the vacancies have also been directed to download and fill the prescribed application form available on the NPS website.

Attempts by police officers to intervene proved futile, with gunshots fired by the police in a bid to disperse the agitated crowd

Petitioners had claimed that the amendments signed by President Ruto on October 15, 2025 threatened digital rights and freedom of expression.

Mwangangi encouraged Kenyans to prioritise self-registration, insisting that it was the safest way to avoid getting scammed by fake SHA staff.

Ruto held a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart, during which they discussed several issues of mutual interest between the two countries.

The attackers also destroyed people's property, including a public address system that had been set up for use.

The closure will affect both the Thika and Nairobi-bound lanes of the superhighway and it will take place over two consecutive weekends.