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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A security scare occurred on Thursday when a man attempted to run towards President William Ruto during a public tour in Mandera County.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has put government institutions on notice over what he termed as slow implementation of decisions made at recent Intergovermental Budget and Economic Council (IBEC) meetings.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The 2026/27 national budget is projected to increase by Sh173 billion to Sh4.7 trillion, up from Sh4.5 trillion in the 2025/26 financial year, according to the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) tabled in the National Assembly.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Mogo Kenya has secured Sh800 million in local debt from I&M Bank and Ecobank, setting the stage for expanded lending to small and micro enterprises, particularly in the boda boda and informal transport segments.

From Titus Ngamau alias Katitu, to Stephen Lelei and Daniel Seronei, Kenyas super cops have risen and fallen over time, dating back to the era of Timothy Kamunde and Patrick Shaw.

The cases relate to suspected fraudulent registration of health facilities under the SHA scheme.

The committees report will now be tabled before the House for debate.

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino told supporters that the government fears the movements message of change and vowed the group would press on.

Enos Amanya, who said he was a gravedigger and Makenzi's security man, entered a plea bargain with the prosecution and entered a plea of guilty before Chief Magistrate Alex Ithuku.

Voters in Isiolo, Kakamega and Embu counties went to the polls Thursday in by-elections marked by a sibling rivalry in Isiolo South and allegations of violence in West Kabras ward.

Murang'a ranked top county for job creation, automation and fast delivery of E-Government services, scores 98 per cent in Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat survey; Wajir trails at 28 per cent.

More than 2.27 million children will receive direct water, sanitation and hygiene services across 18 counties by 2030 under a new development plan.

Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has warned criminals operating in the coastal region that police will not hesitate to use firearms where the law allows.

Chuka Girls High School closed indefinitely following protests by some parents demanding removal of Chief Principal Joan Muchina over alleged poor performance, among other issues.