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Deputy President Kindiki has ordered the Treasury to disburse county salaries by the 3rd of each month, with counties expected to remit statutory deductions by the 9th. Governors are also concurrently pushing for more autonomy in security operations....Deputy President Kindiki has ordered the Treasury to disburse county salaries by the 3rd of each month, with counties expected to remit statutory deductions by the 9th. Governors are also concurrently pushing for more autonomy in security operations. Separately, the KNCHR highlighted economic, social, and cultural rights violations as the most prevalent, citing corruption as a significant barrier to human rights, with 60% of young Kenyans admitting a willingness to accept bribes. The commission cautioned that delays in human rights reporting could lower Kenya's international standing. President Ruto defended the Kenya-US health deal, which COFEK has challenged in court over privacy concerns. Chief Justice Koome stressed the importance of ethical foundations for constitutional enforcement. Kenya Power meanwhile attributed a recent nationwide blackout to a disturbance on the Kenya-Uganda power network.••• Listen for full story (5 min)(more in audio brief)
The High Court in Nakuru has temporarily halted a KSh 2.1 billion roads agreement between the Nakuru County Government and the National Youth Service (NYS) following a procurement dispute. The deal, intended for road construction and upgrades under the Imarisha Barabara Programme, was suspended after petitioners argued it violated public procurement laws by lacking an adequate procurement process and public participation.
President William Ruto has defended the Kenya–United States Health Cooperation Framework, assuring Kenyans it will not lead to exploitation and emphasizing that Kenyan data protection laws take precedence. He stated that the agreement, thoroughly vetted by the Office of the Attorney General, is anchored on firm legal ground and prioritizes national interests.
Governors in Kenya are advocating for a greater role in security and foreign affairs, areas traditionally managed by the national government. This demand was raised during the 12th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit in Nairobi, where governors argued that these issues significantly impact county-level stability and development.
Chief Justice Martha Koome emphasized the critical need for strong ethical foundations within institutions to effectively enforce Kenya's Constitution and implement landmark judicial decisions. She highlighted that despite progressive legal frameworks and global respect for Kenya's High Court's jurisprudence, a significant gap persists between judicial ideals and the lived realities of ordinary Kenyans due to "structural failures rooted in governance gaps."
Over 100 families in Mukuru-Kayaba, Nairobi, were displaced after a fire destroyed their houses on December 10, 2025. Residents expressed distress over losing their homes and possessions, criticizing authorities for a delayed emergency response and a perceived lack of government assistance.
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has busted a fake liquor syndicate in Kiamaiko, Nairobi, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of over 1,000 cartons of counterfeit alcohol valued at Ksh 2.5 million.
Kenya is lauding 230 Kenyan police officers returning from an 18-month tour of duty in Haiti under the now-defunct Multinational Security Support Mission, praised for their professionalism and discipline. This comes as another contingent of 230 officers departed for Haiti to join the Gang Suppression Force.
During an event honoring her late father Raila Odinga's legacy on International Human Rights Day, Winnie Odinga urged Kenyan leaders and older generations to cease treating young people as mere "phone fixers" and instead empower them to shape the nation's future.
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) announced plans to train over 200 young Kenyans in hospitality and tourism, aiming to boost youth involvement and enterprise in the sector.
Nearly 2 million Kenyans are facing acute food insecurity due to worsening drought conditions, according to a warning issued by the Kenya Red Cross. The humanitarian agency highlights severe water shortages and rising malnutrition cases impacting families across the hardest-hit counties.
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