News
MPs question decades-long write-off of Sh1.3 billion pyrethrum losses
At the centre of the probe was the corporation’s failure to remit Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions despite recovering the money from staff salaries.
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News
Calls mount for review of Cohesion Agencies over role overlap concerns
MPs argued that the current arrangement is creating inefficiencies in the use of public funds and blurring responsibility in the implementation of peace and unity programmes across the country.
Politics
UDA’s David Keter Wins Emurua Dikirr MP by-election
Keter secured 18,266 votes to emerge winner in the race, defeating his closest rival Vincent Rotich of the Democracy for Citizens Party who garnered 10,760 votes
Education and Career
Sh71.77bn funding gap threatens free education for millions
For Free Primary Education, the ministry requires Sh15.7 billion, but has been allocated Sh7 billion. With more than 6.3 million learners in public primary schools and a capitation rate of Sh2,330 per learner, the funding gap is already critical.
News
MPs grill Wattanga over delayed vetting, KRA exit and readiness for Canada post
Wattanga, who served as KRA Commissioner General from August 2023 to April 2026, appeared before the committee chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech for approval hearings at Parliament Buildings.
News
Former Mathioya MP arrested over alleged Sh6.4 million land fraud
Githiari was apprehended by officers from the DCI Headquarters’ Land Fraud Investigation Unit (LFIU) at his Karen residence on Thursday and is expected to be arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Business
How fuel will retail in major towns after EPRA announces new pump prices
In Mombasa, Super Petrol will cost Sh211.09, diesel Sh239.64 and kerosene Sh149.49 per litre.
News
MPs question Sh14.8 million missing from Radiation Board accounts in audit probe
The Auditor-General reported that the Board declared cash and bank balances of Sh16,059,151 in its financial statements.
Sports
Muyoti warns Kenya Police against complacency ahead of Shield Cup semi-final
Kenya Police head into the match in strong form and full of confidence after remaining unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. The side currently sits third on the Kenya Premier League table and has shown consistency in recent weeks.
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Fuel prices hit record high as EPRA raises petrol by Sh16 and diesel by Sh46
The new prices mean motorists in Nairobi will now pay Sh214.25 for a litre of Super Petrol, Sh242.92 for Diesel and Sh152.78 for Kerosene effective midnight for the next 30 days.
Film/Tv
Mutua: My tenure at KFCB shaped Kenya’s modern media landscape
Mutua acknowledged that his decisions often sparked public debate and legal disputes but insisted that they were made within the confines of the law and consistently upheld in court.
News
CS Lee Kinyanjui defends CAIPs rollout amid funding, coordination gaps
The CS told senators that the programme, which is intended to spur industrialisation at the county level through value addition and aggregation, had initially received Sh4.7 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year.
News
Msambweni NG-CDF manager put on the spot over 111 unverified projects
According to the audit findings, the constituency office did not present key supporting documents required for verification, including coloured photographs of completed projects and official completion certificates.
News
MPs to scrutinise Sh36.9bn plan as Kenya steps up entry into aerospace development
The Sh36.9 billion request comes at a time when the government is prioritizing upgrades in aviation systems, stronger safety regulation, and positioning Kenya as a regional hub for air transport and emerging space technology.
Crime
Three arrested as probe into Sh5.2 million Government account fraud deepens
Security teams say operations are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects, with detectives maintaining pressure on what they describe as a structured financial crime group.
News
Expert links adult money struggles to childhood financial habits
Kibe argued that many adults who are currently struggling financially would have had very different outcomes if they had been exposed to personal finance education earlier.
News
PS Bitok warns against harsh punishments amid rising school unrest
The Basic Education PS said the government was concerned that unrest incidents were interfering with learning and forcing the temporary closure of some institutions.
News
Ezekiel Mutua reflects on family strain during years of public scrutiny
Looking back, Mutua described parts of the experience as extremely difficult, saying at times it was “terrible”.
News
KNCHR warns public over fake compensation agents targeting victims
The Commission stressed that all its services are free of charge and that no payments are required at any stage of engagement with victims or complainants.
Health and Wellness
HIV, TB, malaria progress too slow to meet 2030 goals, WHO report says
In its World Health Statistics 2026 report, WHO says progress against HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, hepatitis and antimicrobial resistance is not fast enough to meet 2030 targets, and warns funding cuts could worsen outcomes for billions.
Education and Career
Ruto hands KEMRI, Kenya-AIST University Charters in research drive
Speaking at State House in Nairobi on Thursday, Ruto said the move is aimed at positioning Kenya as a global leader in advanced technology, medical research, and industrial transformation, arguing that no country has achieved prosperity without deliberate investment in science and human capital.
Technology
Meta launches private “Incognito Chat” mode for AI users on WhatsApp
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced “Incognito Chat” for Meta AI on WhatsApp and the Meta AI app. He says it uses a Trusted Execution Environment so conversations are inaccessible to Meta and disappear after sessions end.
Politics
Ol Kalou by-election: Nyaga urges unity and development focus after UDA nomination win
The Ol Kalou parliamentary seat became vacant following the death of former MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026, setting the stage for a by-election scheduled for July. Kiaraho had been elected on a UDA ticket during the 2022 General Election before his passing.
North-Eastern
Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir reach 84 per cent completion
In a statement issued on Thursday, Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said inspections carried out in Wajir showed strong progress at the main celebration venue, supporting infrastructure, parade rehearsals, and presidential hosting facilities, with most major works expected to be completed between May 20 and 25.
Politics
TIFA survey places Kalonzo–Sifuna ahead in opposition 2027 race combinations
A new TIFA Research poll released May 14, 2026 finds Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna as the top preferred opposition presidential pairing overall, while Kalonzo–Fred Matiang’i edges among opposition supporters, with many undecided.
Politics
Majority of Ruto supporters back Kindiki as 2027 deputy pick – survey
TIFA said the findings suggest that “Kindiki is viewed as the most politically acceptable deputy option,” adding that voters appeared to favour “continuity and stability within Ruto’s political camp heading into 2027.”
Politics
Ruto tops 2027 presidential preference poll as race remains fragmented
Ruto is followed by Kalonzo Musyoka who records 19 per cent. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i comes third with 14 per cent, while Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna follows at 10 per cent. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is placed fifth at 9 per cent. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino records 2 per cent support.
Politics
TIFA poll: ODM supporters split between Linda Mwananchi and Linda Ground
Under Linda Mwananchi, which leads with 73% support, followers appear to favour a stronger opposition approach focused on public interest and consistent pressure on government performance.
Politics
Support for Broad-Based Government drops to 30 per cent in new TIFA poll
A TIFA survey released May 14, 2026 finds support for Kenya’s Broad-Based Government fell to 30% in May, down from 44% in November 2025. Opposition rose to 56%, while undecided responses increased.
Politics
DCP support rises to 16pc as ODM, UDA lose ground in new TIFA poll
The report suggests that the political field is becoming more competitive, with voters spreading their support across more parties and showing reduced loyalty to the main coalitions that shaped the last election.