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Kenya eyes ethanol revolution to boost sugar farmers, reduce oil dependence

Presentations at the conference showed that Brazil has replaced more than four billion barrels of gasoline with ethanol, with ethanol-based fuel remaining cheaper than conventional petrol. Deputy President Kithure Kindik...

WAPC

Global press body condemns alleged intimidation of Nepali journalist, Kishor Shrestha

DCI detains Kidero Jasuba over viral online remarks

WHO

US plans Kenya quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola amid Congo outbreak

withholding tax

Gambling regulator opposes proposed 20% tax on prize competition winnings

vote integrity • May 26, 2026

IEBC warns politicians against ‘reckless’ claims targeting 2027 vote integrity

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon reaffirmed the commission’s readiness to conduct the next election, promising a p...

UDA • May 26, 2026

Emurua Dikirr MP David Keter sworn in after UDA by-election victory

His swearing-in comes months after the seat fell vacant following the death of former MP Johana Ng’eno.

Vatican • May 26, 2026

Wetang'ula warns church against political partisanship, says it risks losing moral authority

Speaking during a farewell meeting with outgoing Apostolic Nuncio Hubertus Matheus Maria van Megen at Parliament Buildin...

Unit Trusts • May 26, 2026

CMA approves multiple collective investment schemes for Kenyan investors

In a statement issued in Nairobi on May 26, 2026 , the Authority said the approvals will expand the range of savings and...

trafficking • May 26, 2026

CS Cheptumo clarifies 10,581 child protection cases are not all missing children

In a statement on Tuesday, she said the figure reflects a full spectrum of child protection cases recorded in the system...

FIFA nullifies bid to suspend Hussein Mohammed and FKF officials

The dispute traces back to an April 24 NEC resolution that sought to compel the three officials to step aside over claim...

IPOA chair recruitment enters interview stage with 16 candidates cleared

The recruitment process follows the exit of former IPOA Chairperson Isaack Hassan, who was recently appointed as a Judge...

Weather forecast • May 26, 2026

Weatherman forecasts continued rains from May 26 to June 1

Counties expected to experience showers and thunderstorms include Nandi, Kakamega, Kisumu, Narok, Nyeri, Kiambu, Nairobi...

Waruku • May 26, 2026

Back-to-back fires hit Kariobangi and Waruku, destroy homes and businesses

Waruku in Kileleshwa ward was also hit by a fire overnight that left at least 20 houses and 11 businesses badly affected

Top Stories • May 25, 2026

NCIC warns political leaders against escalating hate speech and intolerance

In a statement issued by the newly constituted Commission after the swearing in of its chairperson and seven commissione...

William Ruto • May 25, 2026

We don’t need illegal assistance to win, Kindiki responds to 2027 rigging claims

Speaking during a public engagement in Kisii on Monday, Kindiki said the government’s investments in roads, affordable h...

Top Stories • May 25, 2026

DCP appoints Senator John Methu as party’s Secretary General

Methu takes over from Hezron Obaga, who had been serving as the party’s Secretary General.

Top Stories • May 25, 2026

CS Murkomen declares May 27, 2026, public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Adha

In a special gazette notice issued on Monday, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the holiday had been de...

virtual assets • May 25, 2026

CS Mbadi defends Finance Bill 2026, says digital tax claims misleading

Addressing the media on Monday , the CS said the government was correcting widespread misunderstanding of the proposals...

William Ruto • May 25, 2026

Onyonka alleges election rigging and tribal politics are being used to distract voters

Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, the senator claimed some leaders were deliberately promoting narratives around e...

Wycliffe Oparanya • May 25, 2026

Western Kenya MPs push for DP slot in Ruto’s 2027 re-election

The push emerged during a high-level meeting in Naivasha attended by Moses Wetang'ula, Wycliffe Oparanya, governors and...

United Democratic Alliance • May 25, 2026

Alai urges ODM to reconnect with grassroots before engaging UDA

Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Alai said many party members felt abandoned after the loss of the longtime ODM l...

Unverified information • May 25, 2026

Public urged to avoid speculation over Sheila Chebii’s death in Australia

The Kenya High Commission in Canberra said it is saddened by the death of Kenyan national Sheila Chebii in Sydney and ur...

VAT • May 25, 2026

Advocate faults State's fuel pricing formula over unclear taxes

Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Oyoo said Kenyans were yet to receive a clear explanation on how fuel prices are...

Top Stories • May 25, 2026

Two suspects held as police recover cannabis and illicit alcohol in Migori, Murang’a

Police in Migori and Murang’a arrested two suspects in separate anti-drug operations, recovering rolls of bhang, unproce...

SJAK mourns the death of veteran sports presenter Diblo Kaberia

The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) says veteran Radio Jambo sports presenter Paul Kimani Kaberia, popula...

Youth Affairs • May 24, 2026

Ruto’s Kilifi speech briefly interrupted after man breaches security at the podium

The incident occurred during the thanksgiving ceremony of Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs in Ganze, Ki...

Youth unemployment • May 24, 2026

PS Fikirini Jacobs urges employers and institutions to empower youth

Speaking during his thanksgiving service in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday, Jacobs urged both the national and county go...

UDA • May 24, 2026

Out of context! UDA SG Omar clarifies remarks on Mt Kenya leaders

In a clarification statement issued on Sunday, Omar said he remained committed to “upholding the dignity, rights, and un...

FRC warns budget cuts leave it unable to fight money laundering

The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) told Parliament that severe budget cuts leave it with zero operational funds to com...

United States • May 24, 2026

Trump reveals near-final US-Iran agreement following high-level Middle East talks

In a post on social media on Saturday, Trump said discussions had involved leaders from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirat...

Uwezo Fund • May 24, 2026

Ruto reappoints Uwezo Fund Oversight Board Chair and Advocates Complaints Commissioner

The appointments, announced through separate gazette notices dated 22 May 2026, will take effect from 26 May 2026 for An...

Man arrested in Meru over alleged Sh7.5 million fake gold investment fraud

The suspect, identified as Dennis Kinoti, was tracked down in Imenti North, Meru County, following what detectives terme...

violence against women • May 21, 2026

AMWIK warns femicide has become a national security and public health crisis

In a statement released on Thursday, the media women’s body said women were increasingly being targeted, abused and kill...

Top Stories • May 21, 2026

Kagwe defends new tea levy, urges stakeholders to stop court battles

Speaking during International Tea Day celebrations in Kericho County, Kagwe urged tea stakeholders to stop “wasting mill...

Tribalism • May 21, 2026

Life of Rachel Wandeto will not go unanswered, says Ruto

Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday during the issuance of title deeds event in the coastal region, Ruto said “the life of R...

UDA • May 21, 2026

Governor Nassir defends ODM–UDA deal, accuses critics of betraying Raila

Speaking in Mombasa during the issuance of title deeds to coastal residents, Nassir said the cooperation between the two...

Top Stories • May 21, 2026

Four missing after boat capsizes at Kwa Bruno Channel in Lamu

The ongoing operation has brought together Kenya Red Cross aqua divers, Beach Management Units, and local fishing boats...

Top Stories • May 21, 2026

Kajiado Court quashes arrest warrants issued against prosecutor in land fraud case

In the ruling, the court declared as irregular proceedings in which a senior prosecutor had been compelled to appear bef...

withholding tax • May 21, 2026

MPs open consultations on Finance Bill, 2026 as tax proposals face public scrutiny

The National Assembly’s Finance and National Planning committee has started public stakeholder engagements on the Financ...

Top Stories • May 21, 2026

Kenya holds 23-day diesel, 28-day petrol stock, EPRA says amid supply fears

Kenya holds 23-day diesel, 28-day petrol stock, Kinyua says amid supply fears

Transport Strike • May 20, 2026

Motorists Association accuses industry players of 'secret deal' over fuel strike

In a statement on Wednesday, the Motorists Association of Kenya said some individuals “secretly called off the transport...

VAT Act • May 20, 2026

Parliament begins review of Nyoro’s plan to cut fuel prices

In a letter dated May 19, 2026, the Parliamentary Budget Office confirmed that Nyoro’s proposals would be processed in a...

William Ruto • May 20, 2026

Ruto, Tokayev sign key deals to boost Kenya, Kazakhstan ties

The agreements were signed by President William Ruto and his Kazakhstan counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev following bila...

violence against women • May 20, 2026

NGEC flags weak enforcement as violence against women and children increases

NGEC warned that the persistence of violence against women and children highlighted serious weaknesses in institutional...

William Ruto • May 20, 2026

Ruto awarded Kazakhstan’s Order of Dostyk First Degree in Astana

The award, presented in the presence of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, recognises individuals who have cont...

William Ruto • May 20, 2026

Kindiki urges leaders to safeguard peace as 2027 politics gather pace

Speaking during a memorial gathering for the daughter of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi in Nairobi, he said politi...

NCIC’s new chair flags ethnic tensions, political violence ahead of 2027 Election

Omae said the commission under his leadership would put focus on healing divisions, promoting peaceful coexistence and r...

Omanyo warns political tensions fuelling violence in fuel protests

Omanyo said Kenya’s vulnerability to fuel price shocks is linked to its dependence on imported fuel and its developing e...

World Bank • May 20, 2026

G7 partners warn of rising global risks from conflict and economic imbalances

In a communiqué issued after the talks, the group highlighted pressures on energy, food and fertiliser supply chains lin...