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voter trust • May 27, 2026

Voters feel “taken for granted”, says Meru aspirant Felicity Biriri

Governance expert and Meru Woman Rep aspirant Felicity Nkirote Biriri says voters feel let down as leadership fails to prioritise security and agriculture. She also points to underfunding in the warehouse receipt system...

Uhuru Kenyatta

Duale urges vigilance on Ebola as he blends Eid message with political remarks in Nairobi

WHO

WHO calls for ceasefire as Ebola outbreak spreads in conflict-hit eastern DRC

Transport logistics

KeNHA grants two-week grace period for trucks with expired exemption permits

Sonko accuses Senegal government of sidelining PASTEF in new cabinet process

World Health Organization • May 27, 2026

Expert warns silence on teen sexuality fueling HIV and pregnancy risks

Robert Aseda of Network for Adolescents and Youth of Africa says early sexual activity among Kenyan adolescents is wides...

19 Metropolitan National Sacco officials charged over Sh14bn fraud scheme

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the case stems from a request by the Sacco Societies Regu...

Water Vision 2063 • May 26, 2026

CS Mugaa calls for new water metrics, says connection figures are misleading

The CS said the government is now shifting attention to long-term systems that ensure stability, pointing to the need fo...

workplace inclusion • May 26, 2026

FIDA-Kenya launches gender audit targeting women’s leadership in ODPP

The organisation has set a 30-day timeline for the completion of the assignment once the contract is signed, signalling...

Top Stories • May 26, 2026

DP Kindiki: IEBC will protect will of Kenyans in 2027 vote

Kindiki said the current administration itself came into office through a lawful and constitutional electoral process, d...

Top Stories • May 26, 2026

Faith Odhiambo: Silence by Institutions could erode trust in elections

Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo insisted that the Constitution clearly protects the rights of citizens, including fr...

Top Stories • May 26, 2026

KenGen to seek transmission and distribution licences for Green Energy Park

The utility said the proposed licences will not negatively affect the public or local authorities. KenGen has invited st...

Top Stories • May 26, 2026

Prof Mak’Ochieng calls for structured, predictable government communication in Kenya

He outlines that weak communication undermines accountability and public trust, noting that government messaging is ofte...

William Ruto • May 26, 2026

Kindiki outlines sugar industry overhaul, calls for global trade fairness

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki opened the 68th International Sugar Organization Seminar at Diani Beach Resort in Kwale...

VAT • May 26, 2026

KEPSA pushes for PAYE cut to 30% and higher relief in Finance Bill, 2026 proposals

KEPSA said the Finance Bill comes at a time when Kenya’s fiscal situation remains under pressure, with the National Trea...

Women and girls • May 26, 2026

UN: Women and girls face higher climate risks but lead in solutions

A UN report says climate change affects people differently, with women and girls facing disproportionate risks. It highl...

Top Stories • May 26, 2026

Security officers foil livestock theft, recover 24 animals in Isiolo operation

The National Police Service described the recovery as a demonstration of the impact of coordinated security operations b...

tuk-tuks • May 26, 2026

Kenya’s industrial challenge is mindset, not machinery, says Ndiritu Muriithi

Economist and KRA Chair Ndiritu Muriithi says Kenya has industrial capacity, but weak policy incentives and low confiden...

William Ruto • May 25, 2026

Gachagua raises alarm over repeated security breaches around President Ruto

He questioned the absence of the President’s ADC during a recent breach and criticised Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s...

TVET • May 25, 2026

Kindiki highlights education gains, says budget to rise to Sh765bn in 2026/27

He said the State has recruited 100,000 teachers, built 23,000 classrooms, and increased TVET enrollment from 297,000 to...

Willis Evans Otieno • May 25, 2026

Safina Deputy Leader warns debt servicing is crowding development spending

In a statement on Monday, Otieno argued that rising taxation, expanding debt obligations, and slowing economic productiv...

Yann Bedzigui • May 25, 2026

AU Commission appoints Yann Bedzigui as Chief of Staff

The appointment marks a key leadership transition within the continental body, with the Commission praising both the inc...

violence against children • May 25, 2026

Faith Odhiambo calls for urgent action as child protection cases rise

Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo says Kenya’s child protection situation is worsening, citing official records of ove...

William Ruto • May 25, 2026

Ex-Nyeri MP Wambugu: Reckless election talk could erode trust before 2027 polls

Former Nyeri town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu criticised remarks by President Ruto’s allies suggesting electoral malpractice, ca...

Women in Parliament • May 25, 2026

MP Passaris calls for collective action and stronger systems to tackle rising GBV cases

Speaking on Monday, she defended ongoing government interventions such as safe houses and awareness funding while urging...

urban planning • May 25, 2026

Alai raises alarm over Nairobi development approvals and public participation gaps

Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Monday, he cited alleged irregular meetings, weak resident involvement,...

withholding tax • May 25, 2026

National Assembly dismisses claims Finance Bill, 2026 charges annual rent on freehold

Parliament described the reports as false and misleading, insisting the Bill has no clauses related to land ownership or...

Kenya Airways flight returns to Entebbe after bird strike

Kenya Airways confirmed that all passengers and crew safely disembarked after the aircraft returned to Entebbe Internati...

World Health Organization • May 22, 2026

WHO warns DRC Ebola outbreak may be far bigger than reported figures

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly 750 suspected Ebola cases and 177 suspected deaths had been...

Police dismantle suspected Al-Shabaab camp in Qanjara Durow, Garissa County

Authorities say officers overpowered suspects, secured the area, and recovered communication devices, weapons-related ma...

William Ruto • May 22, 2026

Kindiki: I led talks that ended fuel crisis

The Deputy President noted that prior internal meetings had been held with Cabinet Secretaries before broader engagement...

ICT expert calls for wider internet access as Kenya’s digital growth expands

ICT expert Mohamed Omar said Kenya has five submarine cable landing stations in Mombasa and needs faster fibre expansion...

VAT • May 22, 2026

DP Kindiki unveils Cherangany ecosystem restoration programme, addresses fuel crisis

Speaking on Friday during the launch of the Cherangany Ecosystem Restoration Programme at Tebe Grounds, Kapyego Ward, El...

DCI seeks public help to trace protest suspects

The DCI says detectives have launched a nationwide manhunt for suspects linked to robbery, arson, looting and malicious...

Wavinya Ndeti • May 22, 2026

No deaths reported as flash floods disrupt Sabaki area after heavy rains in Machakos

Among the affected premises were Aries Residence and an adjacent hotel, where rising water levels trapped occupants befo...

withholding tax • May 22, 2026

KCB Group raises dividend payout as profit grows to Sh68.4 billion

The bank posted a net profit of Sh68.4 billion, an 11 percent increase compared to the previous year. Total assets rose...

William Ruto • May 22, 2026

Ruto orders review of Insurance Act, to fix matatu and digital taxi pressures

The President said the reforms would help create a more responsive and accountable system for transport operators while...

William Ruto • May 22, 2026

Matatu strike called off after talks with Ruto and transport stakeholders

Karakacha said the transport sector was satisfied with the outcome of the engagement and would continue working closely...

William Ruto • May 22, 2026

First 100,000 electric vehicles to enter Kenya duty-free, Ruto announces

The President said the government was accelerating plans to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuel while cushi...

William Ruto • May 22, 2026

Malala accuses Kenya Kwanza of broken promises, wasteful spending and high fuel costs

Malala also pointed to what he described as a wide gap between the landed cost of fuel and retail prices, saying taxatio...

Trans Nzoia County • May 22, 2026

Man posing as officer arrested after stealing loaded rifle from Kitale Police Station

Investigators say the suspect spent time speaking casually with officers and later asked for help to find accommodation...

weapons depots • May 21, 2026

Somalia's intelligence says 26 militants killed in coordinated strikes across Hiiraan

In a statement issued on Wednesday, NISA noted that the first operation took place near Maxaas district, where fighters...

Mombasa High Court hears testimony in preacher Paul Mackenzie murder trial

Witnesses described emotional scenes, construction activity, and police intervention as prosecutors build their case ove...

Man charged as 22 girls rescued in Mombasa child trafficking operation

A 27-year-old man was arraigned in Mombasa after detectives rescued 22 girls in an intelligence-led operation targeting...

xenophobia • May 21, 2026

Ghana delays evacuation of more than 800 citizens in Pretoria amid xenophobia concerns

Ghana has postponed its planned evacuation of more than 800 nationals registered in Pretoria after renewed xenophobic at...

xenophobia • May 21, 2026

EFF Youth leader calls for one Africa, land expropriation without compensation

The EFF Youth Command leader argued that elections and free movement across borders do not automatically amount to democ...

KBA urges uniform 5% reduction in PAYE to boost household purchasing power

The Kenya Bankers Association says real incomes have fallen 10.7%–12% over five years and proposes a uniform 5% PAYE red...

William Ruto • May 21, 2026

Ruto issues 33,025 title deeds in Coast push to resolve land disputes

The President also addressed the long-running challenge of squatters and absentee landlords, saying it remains one of th...

UDA • May 21, 2026

DP Kithure Kindiki calls for unity and lasting solutions to Coast land disputes

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki called for unity and solution-focused leadership during a title deeds issuance event in...

Transport sector • May 21, 2026

Linda Mwananchi youth leader blames multiple fuel taxes for cost of living

Wambua said fuel remains a key driver of the economy and should not be subjected to what he described as excessive taxat...