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Many people do not understand why they are required to keep a straight face, avoid smiling and cannot pose when taking passport or ID photos, as is done in other photoshoot sessions.
Kenya owes the IMF Ksh452.12 billion as of June 2026 and has a public debt totalling Ksh13.12 trillion, as rising debt repayments and spending commitments continue to pressure public finances.
A county official confirmed the quarry collapse, as emergency responders and residents made efforts to rescue workers feared trapped beneath rubble.
The students barricaded sections of the highway using stones, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes as vehicles struggled to pass through the affected area.
The CBK survey was conducted between September 21 and 25, 2026, and collected responses from 466 farmers, retailers and wholesalers across Kenya.
Finding parking in Nairobi’s CBD has become a daily challenge for motorists, with limited spaces and expanding walkways worsening the struggle.
At least 51 tankers are expected in the country from as early as in November 2026.
Kenya’s ninth Ebola case comes amid new travel advisories from the US and entry restrictions by El Salvador, raising concerns over cross-border travel.
The accountant offered several explanations for his wealth, including income from a club, maize farming, loans, consultancy work, and rental properties.
The latest incident is part of a wider crackdown on drug trafficking across the country, with detectives stepping up surveillance, investigations and arrests to dismantle drug networks.
According to KeNHA, the project seeks to reduce the travel time between James Gichuru Junction and Rironi from one hour to 30 minutes.
The notice invited applications for multiple positions at the corporation, including sales and marketing manager, passenger services manager, data entry clerk, driver, and office assistant.
Attacks on Kenyan long-distance drivers operating within the DRC and South Sudan corridor have faced mounting attacks from host nations, hence prompting growing calls for the governments in all jurisdictions to intervene.
The summons comes as the political heat continues to rise ahead of the next General Elections, with investigative agencies warning leaders over hateful remarks.
Kenya has since confirmed a total of nine cases of Ebola virus, including one death, with all cases belonging to a single cluster tied directly to the first patient.
Nigeria’s index patient also travelled from the DRC to the West African nation, mirroring Kenya’s case, whose index patient transited through Uganda.
The Ministry of Health said the eight surviving patients were responding well to treatment, with all showing marked improvement and remaining stable.
According to the CEOs, banks have been charging high interest rates on loans, making borrowing expensive and limiting businesses’ ability to expand and grow.
CLE has issued an update for law trainees ahead of the November examination period, with important dates and requirements candidates need to note.
Once completed, the road will reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion, improve road safety, and boost trade by making goods transportation faster and more efficient.
The stadium was earmarked as an AFCON 2027 training venue and assessed by CAF in August, with Ruto now announcing further upgrades.
The incident comes after EPRA raised fuel prices for the October 15 to November 14 pricing cycle, pushing Super Petrol to Ksh226.96 per litre, diesel to Ksh227.76, and kerosene to Ksh219.87.
The latest change is expected to offer more relief for low-income earners by increasing their take-home pay and reducing the burden of meeting daily expenses.
New rules on government contracts and public assets are under review as the Treasury steps up efforts to improve oversight of public procurement.
