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Governance expert warns funding gaps, political pressure could affect 2027 election readiness
Isabel noted that legal, procurement, and operational reviews are used to identify gaps in electoral management
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Kenya targets higher coffee yields and stronger SACCO protections in new plan
PS Kilemi outlined that the government had sought to improve transparency in the coffee value chain by separating responsibilities among regulatory agencies
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Taxation emerges as top public grievance in new TIFA survey as cost of living bites
The survey indicates that concerns over taxes are increasingly intertwined with wider cost-of-living pressures
Corridors of Justice
Former civil servants seek release of Sh1.6bn after 2012 retrenchment ruling
More than 5,000 former civil servants are asking the court to enforce a 2012 High Court ruling on unlawful retrenchment. They want Sh1.6 billion, while Treasury cites delays verifying claims across ministries.
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Nearly two-thirds of households still say life is worse since 2022 – TIFA survey
TIFA notes that although more people are beginning to report better conditions, the gains remain limited and have not yet changed the wider experience of most families.
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TIFA Survey: Trust in President Ruto drops as 45 percent say they have no confidence
The report released on June 4,2026 shows that 45 percent of respondents have “no trust at all” in President Ruto, the highest level of distrust recorded among the institutions and leaders surveyed, tied with the National Police Service.
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Judiciary leads but still in negative trust zone as institutions lose public confidence - TIFA Polls
The Judiciary posted the strongest performance among the institutions surveyed, though it still remained in negative territory with a net trust rating of negative 24 points
East African Bloc
EAC moves to harmonised Ebola border controls amid regional outbreak concerns
EAC Health Ministers agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance, traveller screening and protective measures at airports, ports and land borders. They also approved an EAC regional technical taskforce and directed exit screening and lab capacity support.
Health and Wellness
Baringo selected for first Kala-azar vaccine trial at Chemolingot centre
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) will run the study at the Chemolingot Kala-azar Centre in Tiaty Central, an area that continues to report some of the highest infection levels in the country.
Politics
TIFA Poll: Broad-Based Government support falls to 30% as opposition rises to 56%
Support peaked at 44% in November 2025 but has since fallen to 30%, while opposition has increased from 48% to 56%
Sports
Rob’s Magic Rally Raid secures bumper entry
Round 1 winner Ross Field heads the entry list, with reigning champions Ian Duncan and Jaspal Matharu hoping to make amends after rolling out of the opening event held on Soysambu Conservancy back in March.
Health and Wellness
Muturi urges transparency and public participation in health policy debates
In a statement issued on Thursday, he said Kenyans should not be treated as passive participants in decisions affecting their welfare, stressing that public participation and access to information were constitutional rights that must be upheld in all health-related matters.
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74 percent of Kenyans say country is heading in wrong direction – TIFA survey
The report shows only 14 percent believe the country is headed in the right direction, while 11 percent say it is neither right nor wrong.
Crime
Detectives nab man linked to Kileleshwa break-in, recover property worth Sh900,000
According to detectives, the suspect “brazenly infiltrated their homes” and made off with electronics and personal items before a manhunt was launched to track him down.
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TIFA: 75% of Kenyans say fuel price increase was unjustified
Most Kenyans surveyed said the increase in fuel costs would have a direct effect on their daily expenses. Food and transport emerged as the biggest concerns.
Nairobi
Four killed, 15 injured as Matatu overturns on Enterprise Road
Witnesses at the scene said the matatu lost control before rolling onto its side, leaving several passengers injured while others died on the spot.
Education and Career
Alliance Boys High School sends students home after fire breaks out in mattress store
In a communication issued on June 4, 2026 the school assured families that the situation had been swiftly handled and that academic activities had continued uninterrupted.
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Co-operatives Bill targets Governance reforms and stronger SACCO oversight
The Bill is designed to replace the current Co-operative Societies Act and align the sector with the 2010 Constitution and devolution
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County Assembly Forum faces funding cut as Senate demands legal backing
Auditors revealed that some county assemblies spend up to Sh2.75 million every year on subscriptions, raising concerns over accountability and whether public funds are being used in line with the law.
Health and Wellness
Health ministry invites public comments on draft shisha and waterpipe ban rules
In a public notice, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the Draft Public Health (Prohibition of Shisha Smoking and Waterpipe Tobacco Products) Rules, 2026, together with a Draft Regulatory Impact Statement, are intended to strengthen public health protections by prohibiting “the importation, manufacture, supply, distribution, promotion, sale and use of shisha and other waterpipe tobacco products in Kenya.”
Health and Wellness
Kenya to hold four-day Ebola preparedness drill from June 15–18
The planned tabletop simulation will focus on key response areas including coordination between agencies, referral pathways, laboratory capacity, and emergency response structures.
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MPs order special audit of PSIP after stipend payment delays
According to the committee, the decision was driven by ongoing concerns that have followed the programme for years, including inconsistencies in payment processing, late release of stipends, and weaknesses in how funds are managed within the system.
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Barrack Muluka faults government over handling of public concerns in Ebola facility plan
Muluka argued that elected and appointed leaders cannot invoke legal authority to override public sentiment, insisting that citizen concerns should not be dismissed as insignificant
Health and Wellness
Kenya needs Sh2.6 billion for Ebola readiness, Duale tells MPs
Health CS Aden Duale told Parliament Kenya needs Sh2.6 billion to strengthen weak areas in emergency Ebola response, targeting border screening, surveillance, laboratories, logistics, isolation capacity, and support for frontline health workers.
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Kenya spends Sh81.6bn on food imports in first quarter as drought worsens
Kenya continues to import large quantities of essential commodities including wheat, rice, edible oils and sugar, while yellow maize is also brought in from time to time to cover shortages during dry spells and stabilise supply.
Business
Government lifts suspension on new SACCO registrations with tougher entry rules
The lifting of the suspension takes effect immediately, allowing new SACCOs to seek registration once they satisfy a set of enhanced requirements introduced to strengthen sustainability and governance standards
Global Affairs
Israel and Lebanon agree US-backed ceasefire, Hezbollah to halt attacks
According to the US State Department, the agreement is "contingent on a complete cessation" of attacks by the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, alongside several other conditions agreed upon during discussions involving the two countries.
Education and Career
PLP's Neema Mutemi blames Basic Education Act for weakening school discipline
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Mutemi argued that key sections of the law, enacted shortly after the 2010 Constitution, have limited the ability of schools to effectively discipline students.
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Auditor General flags Kenya Meat Commission over unrecorded Sh1.67bn Treasury loan
At the centre of the findings is a Sh1.67 billion loan from the National Treasury that KMC has not recorded in its books, despite earlier instructions following a verification process.
Health and Wellness
Kenya hosts regional meeting on eye care access and vision health
The meeting will focus on eye health, innovation, and artificial intelligence, as health stakeholders explore solutions to prevent avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services across the region