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In its weekly outlook covering April 14 to 20, 2026, the department said rain is expected in parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the South Rift, the Coast, northeastern Kenya and sections of the southeastern lowlands.
Judges also postponed consideration of other applications before the court, including those seeking to bring in additional parties, indicating that timelines on those will be issued after the conservatory orders application is determined.
Among those affected are Kenyan stars Brigid Kosgei, Ronald Kwemoi and Brian Kibor, as well as Catherine Relin Amanang’ole and Nelvin Jepkemboi.
BasiGo has begun assembling Ma3e electric vans in Mombasa with AVA, delivering Kenya’s first locally assembled electric vans, with 22 units due by May and over 500 already reserved.
Under the new rules, organisations transferring personal data outside Kenya must follow key principles including lawfulness, purpose limitation, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity and confidentiality, and accountability.
Kenya’s chamber of commerce warns that rising fuel costs, driven by global shocks and domestic taxes, are raising inflation risks, transport fares and production costs, and urges urgent structural reforms.
In a statement released on Thursday, the bishops said corruption is no longer being treated as an exception but has become part of everyday life in public service and leadership.
The firm said the problems were more severe among roaming and diaspora users, many of whom were automatically moved to the new version through device auto-update settings, leading to access challenges.
In a statement issued after a Central Committee meeting held on April 16, 2026, ODM expressed concern over the conduct of some UDA leaders, warning that such remarks risk straining the working relationship between the two parties.
The association pointed to deep-rooted challenges affecting drivers in the region, including unreliable security arrangements, slow or ineffective emergency response systems, and gaps in responsibility among employers and cargo handlers.
Global oil markets have remained unstable due to tensions in the Middle East, disrupting major shipping routes such as the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
Kenya’s 25 most valuable brands have grown 3% to Sh349 billion, with banks dominating. Equity tops the list, KCB rises to second and Safaricom slips to third amid sector headwinds.
According to evidence presented, the complainant had been at a local bar on the evening of the incident where she had taken alcohol before deciding to leave.
Reports of substandard or non-compliant fuel entering the market have also raised concern, with questions emerging over whether proper quality checks were followed.
Senator Kajwang’ observed that there has been some progress in accountability within devolved units, pointing out that around 20 percent of county assemblies have received clean audit outcomes. He also said more assemblies are now adhering to legal timelines by reviewing Auditor General reports within the required 90 days, showing gradual improvement in compliance.
The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has proposed changes that would expand the current pricing model to include exposure to interest rate shifts, foreign exchange movements, and changes in commodity and equity markets.
The sentencing, delivered on Thursday, follows Malema’s conviction last year on five charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm and discharging a weapon in a public place.
Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana says Kenya lacks strategic oil reserves, relying on about 20 days of commercial fuel stocks. He plans a Senate motion to fund 90-day storage infrastructure.
Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, Mwaura said the G-to-G system was introduced after the country faced acute fuel shortages, dollar scarcity and price volatility in 2022.
The Competition Authority of Kenya facilitated the recovery of Sh76.29 million for suppliers in the year ending June 2025, even as the number of reported buyer power abuse cases reduced compared to the previous year.
Justice Mwamuye emphasized that the directive applies to all respondents, whether acting directly or through agents or any multi-agency framework.
The Speaker also acknowledged India’s role in supporting Kenya’s parliamentary engagement abroad, including hosting Kenyan leaders during the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth held in New Delhi in January.
Tourists are required to download and register on the TouristTap app, then choose a payment point by entering a till number, paybill, or mobile number. A simple tap on the phone and a secure PIN completes the transaction, with payments processed immediately.
Kenya Development Corporation held talks with AFD and Finance in Common in Nairobi to expand co-investment, green financing and youth- and women-focused funding ahead of the French Africa Summit.
The Fund Administrator, Caroline Towett, explained that the challenges stem from long-standing disputes over ownership, difficulties in processing title deeds, and complications linked to encroachment cases. She added that efforts are ongoing to regularise ownership and complete valuation once legal issues are settled.
Acting ODM SG Catherine Omanyo says the party has no official stance on President Ruto’s term limit, citing Raila Odinga’s advice to back the government until 2027 amid internal factions.
The report by the Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee points to widespread disruptions in the management of claims under the Social Health Authority, noting that hospitals are struggling to keep operations steady due to delayed reimbursements and frequent rejection of submitted claims, even where documentation has been provided.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has written to Pope Leo XIV, asking for prayers for Kenya’s peace, stability and ethical leadership during the Pope’s maiden apostolic visit to Africa.
Busia Woman Rep Catherine Omanyo defends ODM’s combative internal culture while warning that opportunism, new parties and post-Raila disunity could weaken the party’s grip in key strongholds.
The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities,noted that despite prior communication, no formal explanation had been submitted by the Director General.