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Kenya is set to hold its election on August 10, 2027, less than a year from now, even as questions about the IEBC's preparedness continue to linger.
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Kenya is set to hold its election on August 10, 2027, less than a year from now, even as questions about the IEBC's preparedness continue to linger.

The push comes a day after former President Uhuru Kenyatta resigned from his position as the Chairperson of the coalition.

The individuals are set to appear in court to face charges related to the use of plastic bags despite a ban by the government.

President William Ruto lifted a nearly six-year logging ban on July 2, 2023, while setting the ambitious target to plant over 15 billion trees by 2032.

75 applicants showed interest in the post, among others serves legislators, with 12 shortlisted for interviews according to Parliament.

The crash has sparked renewed concerns over surging road accidents, with the latest NTSA data revealing that about 9,002 people died in road accidents between January and October 2026.

According to Treasury, the new system will allow the taxman to consolidate information from multiple internal and external sources used by KRA.

Organizations such as the World Health Organization have also come in advising Kenyans not to go on lockdown, claiming that doing this can be less effective than practical screening.

The U.K. advisory adds to a growing number of countries that have issued health alerts to their citizens in Kenya over Ebola, with the U.S. issuing a similar alert just hours earlier.

Skater Kiarie has and various government officials have traded words over support or lack of there of from the Ministry of Sports.

Created by President Ruto, the fund expects to raise Ksh5 trillion and become the primary vehicle for government development projects.

Kenya confirmed its first case of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus on October 6, with 57 people traced for quarantine.

President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited to cease operations and exit Kenya in September 2026.

Kenya Power invested Ksh870 million in the 2024/2025 financial year to support staff safety and wellness.

According to sources, Gachagua and Orengo are among top picks to replace Uhuru who has been distancing himself from politics over the last few months.

CBK last reduced the lending rates on February 10, 2026, maintaining the base rate for eight straight months.

A recent Court of Appeal decision has outlined what employees should know before accepting payments and signing documents following termination.

Ogamba’s update comes months after JSS intern teachers staged strikes over pay, working conditions and demands for permanent and pensionable terms.

Several bodies were discovered in the River Yala between 2021 and 2022, with fingers being pointed at the previous administration over allegations of extrajudicial killings.

Ruto also announced the forthcoming launch of the Raila Odinga International Stadium, which he said would showcase his legacy to an international audience.

There are over 213,000 South Sudanese nationals in Kenya, with 94 per cent of them staying in asylum settlements such as the Kakuma refugee camp.

The demands come as the Ministry of Health intensifies contact tracing after confirming an Ebola case in the country, with 57 contacts already identified.

The company has been operating in the country for the past 20 years and has been involved in several government projects, including dam construction.

The raid comes days after the authority seized 40 iPhones worth Ksh8 million at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), raising concerns over increased incidents of smuggling.