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Preliminary reports indicate that the lorry driver lost control of the tanker before it overturned and landed on its right side, leaving the vehicle resting across part of the road.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the union said the incident turned a place of healing into a scene of fear, warning that continued attacks on health facilities threaten the country’s ability to provide lifesaving services during periods of unrest.
Murkomen said at least four people were killed and more than 30 others injured during the demonstrations, which were triggered by protests over fuel prices and later turned violent in several regions.
Chomba said the design of petroleum taxation means most of the money collected is already allocated to specific uses such as development projects and infrastructure financing, limiting any quick adjustments to ease consumer prices.
In a statement on Tuesday, the DCI cautioned members of the public against turning legitimate demonstrations into criminal activity, even as it reaffirmed that Kenyans retain the constitutional right to peaceful assembly and expression.
At the centre of their complaint is the claim that KPA did not make public the list of shortlisted candidates before interviews were conducted, which they say denied transparency from the start.
According to the National Police Service, officers recovered 850 rolls of cannabis sativa, commonly known as bhang, as well as an additional 1,000 grams of unrolled cannabis from the suspect.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro proposes a four to six-month fuel relief package to cut 8% VAT on petroleum, reduce the Road Maintenance Levy, and inject Sh5 billion from the Fuel Stabilisation Fund to subsidise diesel prices.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Yambo said Kenya is increasingly normalizing gender-based violence, describing femicide as a national crisis driven by misogyny, harmful cultural practices and failures within the justice system.
The strike has been driven by stalled discussions between transport players and government officials, who had been trying to find a way forward on the rising cost of fuel and its effect on operations.
In its Weekly forecast covering May 19 to May 25, the department said areas expected to receive more than 50 millimetres of rainfall face heightened risks from stagnant water, flooding and disease outbreaks.
According to Chepsoi, one of the proposals tabled was for the government to use funds from the petroleum levy to cushion consumers, especially diesel users who have been most affected by the recent price changes.
Speaking in Nairobi after the event ended on Sunday, Athletics Kenya (AK) Director of Youth Development Barnaba Korir expressed concern over the country’s performance in several track and field events, as well as the aging of key athletes such as Julius Yego, who has hinted at retiring from continental competition.
Data from the Public Debt Management Office shows that Kenya’s total public debt stands at about Sh12.32 trillion, with the debt-to-GDP ratio at 65.7 per cent.
Governor Ahmed Abdullahi said the county has made notable progress in stabilizing electricity supply through continued engagement with the Ministry of Energy and other national agencies.
According to humanitarian medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), nearly one in four people in Somalia are now experiencing acute food insecurity following four consecutive failed rainy seasons that devastated crops, livestock, and water sources.
The US Climate Prediction Center said there is now an 82 per cent chance that El Niño conditions will develop during the May to July period.
Motorists in Nairobi will now pay Sh232.86 per litre for diesel while kerosene will retail at Sh191.38 per litre. Super petrol will remain unchanged at Sh214.25 per litre.
The Cabinet Secretary made the remarks during a visit to the Gender Violence Recovery Centre at Nairobi Women’s Hospital, where survivors of sexual and gender-based violence receive treatment, counselling, and other support services.
Images and videos shared online showed the vehicle engulfed in flames in the middle of the road as thick smoke rose into the air, adding to the chaos witnessed in sections of Githurai and surrounding areas during the demonstrations.
Despite hours of negotiations stretching late into the evening, both sides failed to reach a full agreement, prolonging a crisis that has paralysed public transport services across the country.
The appointment was contained in a special Kenya Gazette notice dated May 18, 2026, and signed by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi Ng’ongo.
LSK President Charles Kanjama said the latest adjustments have worsened pressure on citizens and the business sector, accusing key state institutions of decisions that have pushed the cost of living higher.
Tundo spoke on Sunday after the event, which attracted more than 45 competitors, just days after Sports Registrar Rose Wasike officially issued the federation with a Certificate of Registration on May 12, 2026, making MKF the legitimate governing body under the Sports Act.
Kindiki attributed the pressure on fuel prices to a global crisis tied to ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which he said had disrupted supply chains.
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Murkomen said at least 348 suspects had already been arrested as the government intensified security operations against what he described as organised criminal gangs behind the chaos witnessed in several parts of the country.
The protests and partial transport paralysis seen in parts of the country on Monday followed the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, which saw diesel prices rise sharply.
Murkomen said the violent scenes witnessed, including looting, road blockades and destruction of property, could not solve the issue of fuel prices and instead made the economic situation worse for citizens and businesses.
Mohamud said the protests had not been formally communicated to the police in advance and insisted they quickly turned chaotic and violent.
The Commission says such remarks circulating online are unlawful and divisive, and has launched investigations while warning that Kenya’s Constitution guarantees equal service nationwide.