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One Petroleum halts entry of controversial fuel cargo into Kenyan market

The move comes after Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi ordered the immediate withdrawal of a 60,000-metric-tonne shipment of Super Petrol imported outside the Government-to-Government fuel supply system, warning that the move was necessary to protect Kenya’s pricing and supply stability.

Nyali MP Ali accuses Mombasa County authorities of pulling down his billboards

In a statement on April 7, 2026, Ali claimed that the billboards were pulled down on the night of April 6, 2026, in areas including Buxton, Ferry and Kibarani, raising concerns over what he termed as deliberate interference.

A section of ODM MPs reject zoning strategy, call for open nominations

The zoning debate has also drawn reactions from political rivals, with leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance welcoming the prospect of open contests and expressing readiness to field candidates in ODM strongholds. Some of them have argued that zoning signals discomfort with competition and could limit voter choice.

Keep Politics Out Of Drama Festivals, Or Face Disqualification. Is That Fair?

Pepsi Pulls Out Of The Wireless Festival Over Kanye West’s Past Controversial Remarks Resurface

Man In Uganda Married 12 Wives… And Now Has 109 kids And 578 Grandchildren

Gachagua names Vincent Kibet Rotich as DCP candidate in Emurua Dikirr by-election

The Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat became vacant following the death of Johana Ng’eno in February 2026 after a helicopter crash that also claimed the lives of five other individuals.

29-year-old woman charged over Sh7.65 million cannabis haul in Kilifi

area. Detectives acted on information that led them to a house along Mwatela Road, off the Watamu–Gede Road, where the suspect was found inside at the time of the raid.

Kenya Forestry College opens applications for 2026/2027 intake

Established in 1956, the college functions as a Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution and was created under Section 17 of the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016.

Matt Baugh appointed new UK High Commissioner to Kenya

Baugh will succeed Neil Wigan, who has been reassigned to another role within the Diplomatic Service.

Senate forms 15 member ad hoc team to track county audit findings after governors’ boycott

The Senate has created a 15-member ad hoc committee to track implementation of audit recommendations for all 47 counties after 15 governors refused to appear before its oversight committee.

COTU backs new drama rules, warns against political influence in schools

The union’s remarks come at a time when the 2026 National Drama Festival has attracted public attention following disputes around certain school performances, including a production from Moi High School Mbiruri that reportedly referenced Singapore and sparked debate over whether it carried political meaning.

List of Nairobi County services now available at select Huduma Centres

Among the services introduced is the payment of ground rent, which remains a key obligation for landowners within the county. Property owners can now settle these payments conveniently at the centres without having to visit county offices.

CS Wandayi orders removal of Sh198,000 per metric tonne fuel shipment over pricing breach

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has ordered a 60,000-tonne petrol cargo by One Petroleum Ltd out of Kenya, saying it breached the G-to-G framework and would raise pump prices by about Sh14 per litre.

KUCO warns of healthcare collapse in Marsabit amid prolonged strike

Kenya’s clinical officers’ union warns of a humanitarian crisis in Marsabit County after a 151-day strike slashes services and drives a tenfold rise in neonatal deaths, urging urgent national intervention.

Kanye offers to meet Jewish community in UK after Wireless controversy

In a statement, the rapper now known as Ye said he had been "following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly".

UN chief urges action as Rwanda marks 32 years since genocide

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used the occasion on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to remember the victims and acknowledge the resilience of survivors, while pointing to the lessons the world must draw from one of the most tragic events in modern history.

For those working from home, how’s it going so far?

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Uganda commits Sh134bn, waives visa fees in AFCON 2027 preparations

Uganda has approved a Sh134 billion package for AFCON 2027, including stadium, road and health upgrades, hotel financing and visa fee waivers, as it prepares to co-host with Kenya and Tanzania.

ODM calls for accountability but warns against politicising petroleum probe as investigations continue

ODM commended investigative authorities for their swift action in initiating inquiries into the matter, noting that prompt investigations send a strong signal that complacency in the face of corruption must end.

IGAD deploys 17-member team to observe Djibouti presidential election

IGAD has deployed a 17-member election observation mission to Djibouti ahead of the April 10, 2026 presidential vote, pledging to assess the polls against national and international standards.

CS Mbadi outlines e-mobility plan amid Middle East tensions

Following the escalation, several Gulf states closed parts of their airspace and introduced restrictions on shipping, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also blocked the strait, a key global passage used for transporting a significant share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.

Maraga says Sh8 million raised for 2027 presidential bid through public donations

Maraga further called on those who have not yet made contributions to join in, while urging his current supporters to help widen the reach of the initiative by encouraging others to take part.

DP Kindiki urges courts to lift orders blocking digital traffic fines

Kindiki highlighted that speed cameras have already been installed along major highways but their operation has been delayed by existing court orders. He appealed to the judiciary to consider lifting the restrictions to allow full rollout of the system in the interest of public safety.

Police recover 4 rifles in Isiolo as North Rift disarmament continues

The recovered weapons included two G3 rifles, one M16 rifle, and one AK-47 rifle, along with four magazines and ammunition, all of which have been documented and secured pending further police action.

Audit exposes decay in prisons despite rising billions in funding

According to the report, several correctional centres continue to operate under congested conditions, with leaking roofs, damaged sanitation systems, missing perimeter walls and no CCTV systems in place. In some facilities, food storage areas were found to be infested by rodents, while some staff members are housed in buildings that have already been declared unsafe for use.