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I did not support the Finance Bill 2025. I am a nominated senator, I do not vote

The KEWOTA scandal raises questions about governance and accountability

We cannot impose term limits on the president and governors while extending them for others

Hanifa Adan ~ There is negligence of patients, in addition to a lack of sufficient equipments

DPP moves to Supreme Court over Cybercrime Act free speech ruling

The case now places the Supreme Court at the centre of a defining constitutional question on how far the State can go in regulating online content while protecting digital rights and freedom of expression.

MCK boss pushes for stronger protection of journalists in fight against corruption

Omwoyo raised concern over what he described as a “crisis of deep stories,” saying many important investigative reports are not fully developed due to limited support for watchdog journalism.

Hospitals to adopt new SHA reimbursement system as tariff rollout enters final phase

The Social Health Authority has begun phased rollout of Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund tariffs, starting with Level 5 and 6 hospitals, with full implementation expected within 21 days.

Court rejects UDA bid to halt Gloria Orwoba's reinstatement

In a ruling delivered on April 13, 2026, Justice L. P. Kassan found that the applicant had failed to meet the legal threshold required to grant stay orders.

Kenya expands domestic investor push in major port PPP projects

The strategy is anchored on the National Infrastructure Fund, which is intended to pool public and private capital for long-term projects. The Treasury noted that Kenya has sufficient financial resources locally but lacks structured coordination to fully channel them into PPP investments.

Counties face review as Senate probes IFMIS use and revenue systems

The committee is focusing on how counties are using technology to improve revenue collection, strengthen transparency, and reduce losses in public funds. Lawmakers are also checking whether IFMIS is fully applied in financial processes to improve reporting and automate operations.

Senator Kajwang urges governors to ignore boycott and attend audit hearings

Senator Kajwang said the hearings are not intended to punish governors but to interrogate how public resources are used and to help counties improve financial management. He added that many of the audit concerns are systemic and can be addressed through cooperation between the two levels of government.

Motorists warn EPRA against fuel price hike ahead of April–May review

Currently, EPRA has set fuel prices at Sh178.28 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh166.54 for Diesel, and Sh152.78 for Kerosene. This is according to the March to April fuel review announced on March 14, 2026.

Chomba: Uneven fuel distribution behind localized shortages in Kenya

Chomba further explained that even stations handling large volumes are not spared, saying outlets that sell up to 5,000 litres a day can run out of fuel within hours due to supply bottlenecks and uneven distribution.

KRA opens recruitment for new Commissioner General after Wattanga exit

The recruitment follows the departure of Humphrey Wattanga, who left office on Wednesday, April 8 after being placed on terminal leave by the board. He had earlier been asked to step aside but did not resign.

Auditor flags Sh1.8 billion KLB printing deal over procurement gaps

The audit findings come at a time when the Kenya Literature Bureau is facing declining financial performance. Its latest statements show a sharp fall in revenue, reflecting reduced demand for its publications.

Senator Osotsi records statement with DCI over Kisumu attack as Linda Mwananchi team demands arrests

The Linda Mwananchi delegation accused government-linked actors of enabling rising cases of political violence and goonism, saying the attack on Osotsi reflects a wider pattern of intimidation targeting leaders in the country.

MPs flag funding pressure, aging buildings at Kenya Embassy in Paris

The committee reviewed financial records showing that the embassy was allocated Sh 401.44 million for the 2025/26 financial year, with Sh 366.44 million set aside for recurrent spending and Sh 35 million for development work.

Governors on notice! Ledama pushes for lifetime Senate ban

The Narok Senator argued that leaders who have already served as governors and are linked to financial impropriety should face a permanent political lockout from the Senate.

Relief for teachers as State releases Sh1.5bn exam allowances

The examination council depends on a large workforce drawn mainly from the teaching profession to run national assessments. For the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams, 22,247 security officers, 54,782 invigilators, 12,126 supervisors and 10,765 centre managers were deployed.

Residents in Isiolo surrender illegal guns as Operation dumisha usalama gains ground

Police said the weapons, handed over on Monday by two individuals, were accompanied by magazines and ammunition and have since been secured in the station armoury as investigations and further action continue under the amnesty-led disarmament exercise.

Kenyan-born Madina Okot picked 13th draft in WNBA

Speaking to the media in New York after the draft, the 6-foot-6 center—who began her sporting career in volleyball before transitioning to basketball—reflected on her journey from Zetech College in Kenya to playing college basketball in the United States at Mississippi and University of South Carolina. She said she leaves college as one of the most dominant post players in the game.

MP Kagiri defends eco levy, says imports are crushing local sanitary towel industry

Laikipia Woman Rep Jane Kagiri says cheap sanitary towel imports are undercutting Kenya’s 10 local manufacturers, slashing jobs and leaving capacity idle, as she defends an Eco levy to support domestic production.

KUCCPS sets up nationwide centres to support 2025 KCSE placement applications

The centres have been set up in selected universities, technical training institutions and colleges across the country to improve access to assistance for students in different regions.

Kiambu Aquatics Inter-Club Swimming Championship confirmed for April 18-19

Speaking on Monday, Kiambu Aquatics Honorary Secretary Dr. Douglas Okatso said that the championship forms part of the Kiambu Aquatics Swimming League 2025–2026 season, which will conclude in June with an awards ceremony featuring a Sh100,000 cash prize sponsored by Genesis Sports Limited.

Sh7bn leak exposed in stalled road projects as audit flags delays and contract breaches

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu, in a report for the period ending June 30, 2025, details how weak management of pending bills, delayed payments, and irregular contract variations has pushed avoidable losses beyond Sh7 billion.

Chomba: Why Kenya’s petroleum sector is only a logistics chain, not an industry

Petroleum outlets chair Martin Chomba noted that fuel imports are largely handled through agreements involving firms from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with the government stepping in to guarantee transactions due to the strategic importance of fuel.

Met Department warns of continued showers across major regions

Coastal counties, including Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu and Tana River will also experience overnight showers, with light morning rainfall along the coast and isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon.

KRA cracks down on Eastleigh traders over missing eTIMS invoices

The agency raised concerns that firms sourcing goods from Eastleigh are struggling to secure the required electronic invoices, making it difficult for them to account for expenses and reduce their taxable income

Kenya's Oketch to clash with Olympic champion at Kipkeino Classic

Confirming the news on Monday, ‎Kip Keino Classic meet Director, Barnaba Korir, said that Thomas will step up to the one-lap test, opting for the 400m instead of her preferred 100m and 200m, a showdown with Kenya's best, Oketch.

Former Arsenal midfielder denies new rape charges as court sets joint trial

The latest charges add to an ongoing case in which he was already accused of five other rape counts and one sexual assault allegation linked to incidents reported between 2021 and 2022. He had already denied those earlier charges in court.