Ruto calls for fast-tracking Creative Economy Bill to protect musicians
The President revealed that over 700 songs have been affected, including the 2022 hit “Sipangwingwi” by Exray, which had become a cultural touchstone for many Kenyans.
The President revealed that over 700 songs have been affected, including the 2022 hit “Sipangwingwi” by Exray, which had become a cultural touchstone for many Kenyans.
The initiative targets ongoing university students in diverse fields, aiming to equip them with practical skills while supporting Kenya’s growing communications sector and innovation landscape ahead of the April 8 deadline.
NPS say community sensitisation forums are building trust and encouraging compliance, with the initiative aimed at reducing illegal firearms and enhancing security across affected areas through sustained outreach and collaboration with local authorities and residents.
According to the Prime Cabinet Secretary, recruits were enticed by upfront payments and monthly salaries, as well as long-term benefits tied to the contracts.
Speaking on Wednesday in Nairobi, amateur national team head coach Benjamin Musa emphasized the importance of the competition, noting that a provisional national boxing team for various tournaments this year will be selected from it.
The clarification follows misleading headlines and reports in the local daily newspaper on Wednesday, April 1,2026, which also suggested that the DCI is “haunted by abductions.”
In a statement on Wednesday, the governor said the county government “does not condone violence in any form” following an incident in Machakos Town on March 31, urging all parties “to exercise restraint and allow lawful and orderly processes to prevail.”
The suspect, John Poriot, is accused of facilitating the illegal exit of two Kenyans to Thailand under false promises of employment, in violation of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act.
Data shows sharp increases in vegetable prices alongside modest changes in fuel and electricity costs, highlighting mixed price movements across essential goods in the Consumer Price Index basket.
The move, announced on April 1, 2026, ensures that services rendered to eligible POMSF beneficiaries are administered in line with the approved tariffs and guidelines, which are now fully integrated into the SHA claims system.
The initiative supports Universal Health Coverage goals by enhancing rehabilitation services and ensuring equitable distribution nationwide, with a focus on grassroots screening, trained personnel, and better use of Social Health Authority benefits.
The decision follows the withdrawal of Ghana, which was the initial host.
Speaking on Wednesday during the Maendeleo ya Wanawake forum at State House, he emphasised unity, the role of women in nation-building, and ongoing efforts to support small-scale traders through market infrastructure and grassroots economic programmes across Kenya.
Kenya’s SASRA has ordered all regulated SACCOs to deploy 24/7 cyber monitoring, offline backups and tighter controls ahead long holiday weekends, citing increased cyber-attack risks and insider collusion threats.
Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, he argued Parliament cannot regulate members’ speech outside its precincts and warned that continued actions undermine the rule of law and constitutional values in Kenya.
The council, chaired by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, includes top state officials and private sector leaders tasked with mobilising private capital and overseeing commercially viable infrastructure projects under the new law.
Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities on Tuesday, PSC Chairperson Francis Meja said the Commission’s verification systems are outdated, slow, and costly, creating loopholes exploited by job seekers.
In a consumer advisory released on Wednesday, the Board noted that children will have increased access to television, online streaming platforms, and other digital content, making them more vulnerable to harmful or age-inappropriate material.
The regulator warned Kenyans against misinformation even as it outlined current fuel prices and cited global geopolitical tensions affecting petroleum costs and supply chains worldwide.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei accuses governors of diverting county funds from bursaries and healthcare to office perks, warning that weak oversight and misuse of hospital revenue are undermining services.
Environment CS Deborah Mlongo Barasa has launched a nationwide coffee and avocado seedling drive in Trans Nzoia, targeting over one million seedlings by July to boost farmer incomes and support Kenya’s 15-billion-tree plan.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, he confirmed that governors who ignored parliamentary summonses have been fined Sh500,000, with some, including the governors of Nairobi and Samburu, facing active arrest warrants.
Speaking on Wednesday during a Radio Generation interview, Talam said the first cohort of Grade 10 learners has largely settled into the new system, despite initial uncertainty.
The transition, effective April 1, 2026, marks a leadership shift aimed at strengthening corporate governance, legal compliance and regulatory oversight within one of Kenya’s key financial market institutions.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei accuses EACC and DCI of weak action on county corruption, warning that inaction undermines devolution and urging faster prosecutions, tougher penalties and specialised anti-graft courts.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Wako said many young people feel alienated from the electoral system, questioning both the credibility of elections and the integrity of candidates.
In a press statement issued on April 1, 2026, the Commission said the initiative stems from a presidential request made through Gazette Notice No. 3114 of March 6, 2026, pursuant to Article 254(2) of the Constitution.
The comments came during an executive order signing at the White House, in response to a question about the rising cost of gas. “All I have to do is leave Iran,” he said, “and we’ll be doing that very soon, and they’ll come tumbling down.
The suspects Brian Ochieng, 21, and Titus Omondi, alias “Tito,” 20, were found in possession of stolen handsets. Their subsequent interrogation provided detectives with leads to gang hideouts in Ulafu, Umala, and Ramba villages.
Kenya’s data regulator has launched a suo moto probe into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses over privacy, surveillance and AI training concerns, after complaints about covert recordings and sensitive footage processed in Nairobi.