•Thousands of children in the country are still at grave risk from disease outbreaks despite stepped up efforts to address the backsliding in immunisation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
• UDA leaders in Mombasa have been forced to put aside their difference ahead of President William Ruto’s visit to the region this coming weekend.
A vigil is expected to be held on Wednesday to mourn Kenyans who lost their lives during last week's demonstrations that were called by the Azimio la Umoja coalition.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Azimio asked those who will take part in the memorial exercise to light candles, lay flowers, sing the National Anthem and pray.
At the same time, dozens of police officers have been deployed to various streets in the country ahead of the vigil.
Civil servants warned of delays in July salaries over technical hitch
Thousands of civil servants are to go without their July salaries over what officials termed as a technical hitch.
Internal memos issued in various departments have cited a technical hitch that affected the processing of state payrolls.
The Ministry of Public Service said ongoing upgrades to the new payment system for government salaries had encountered hitches.
Thousands of children at risk from disease outbreaks - Unicef
Thousands of children in the country are still at grave risk from disease outbreaks despite stepped-up efforts to address the backsliding in immunisation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The latest data by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF shows that in 2022, 20.5 million children globally missed out on one or more vaccines delivered through routine immunization services, compared to 24.4 million children in 2021.
Sifuna barred from precincts of Parliament
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been barred from accessing precincts of Parliament, including the offices, committee rooms, lounges and dining halls for three days.
In his communication to the House, Speaker Amason Kingi announced that Sifuna’s suspension shall lapse at midnight on Thursday, July 27.
He was found guilty of being grossly disorderly under Standing Order 122.
Anxiety as appeals court set to rule on Nyaribo's election
The Court of Appeal will on Friday deliver a ruling on a petition challenging Amos Nyaribo's election as Nyamira County Governor.
The High Court had in February upheld Nyaribo's election but the aggrieved petitioner, Dennis Ayiera moved to the Court of Appeal.
After months of marathon hearings and submissions, the three-judge bench will on July 28 deliver its ruling.
UDA Mombasa leaders close ranks ahead of Ruto's visit
UDA leaders in Mombasa have been forced to put aside their differences aside ahead of President William Ruto’s visit to the region this coming weekend.
UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala chaired the truce meeting in Nairobi, which is believed to ensure the three sides talk in one voice before Ruto tours Mombasa