Narok Senator Olekina defends Kenya fuel levy, warns cheaper fuel cuts road fund
He argued on Monday that Kenya’s higher fuel prices compared to Uganda and Tanzania reflect infrastructure financing needs.
Chrispho OwuorHe argued on Monday that Kenya’s higher fuel prices compared to Uganda and Tanzania reflect infrastructure financing needs.
Chrispho OwuorHe argues that public participation is often manipulated, devolution is undermined by centralisation, and leadership remains focused on personal gain.
Chrispho OwuorSpeaking during an interview on Citizen TV on April 19, 2026, Matiang’i argued that the current situation is largely “man-made” rather than driven by global factors.
David AbonyoIn a public notice issued on Monday, the Commission said the proposed guidelines are part of a broader reform agenda designed to strengthen access to justice and redress.
David AbonyoIn a statement shared on his social media pages on April 19, 2026, Gaucho described the appointment as a turning point in his life, terming it “a new chapter in my life.”
Samuel OtienoThe funds will be drawn from the Primary Health Care Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund, and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illnesses Fund. The President said the scale of the disbursement reflects significant progress in transforming the country’s health system.
Samuel OtienoSpeaking in Karen during an Africa Gospel Church (AGC) service attended by President William Ruto, Murkomen said Kenya remains generally stable despite sporadic cases of political violence and organized crime.
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David AbonyoAddressing congregants during the church service at Africa Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen, Nairobi on Sunday, he highlighted reforms in healthcare and infrastructure, insisting that “health must be a right for every citizen.” He also outlined plans to transform Nairobi through improved roads, lighting, and waste management.
David AbonyoPolitical activist Calvince Okoth, known as Gaucho, has been appointed to the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Board. Nairobi health boards were reconstituted for three years from April 16, 2026, replacing previous members.
David AbonyoIn a statement on Sunday, COFEK said the situation is already evident in parts of the country, with “poisonous residues found in soils, market vegetables and waterways near Kisumu and Naivasha,” raising concerns over the safety of produce reaching consumers.
David AbonyoRuto will meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for bilateral talks aimed at boosting both diplomatic and trade relations between Rome and Nairobi.
David AbonyoAccording to investigators, Asitiba was apprehended during a targeted raid at a local drinking den in Ramula following what they described as “pinpoint intelligence.”
David AbonyoIn a statement on Sunday, he emphasized that national progress depends on tolerance, mutual respect, and collective responsibility, noting that Kenya’s strength lies in its diversity and shared destiny.
David AbonyoConfirming the incident on Saturday, April 18, 2026, area Police Commander Moses Kosgei said investigations have been launched to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
Samuel OtienoIn a statement on X on Sunday, Maraga framed the voter drive as a turning point, warning against what he described as a government focused on self-interest at the expense of citizens.
David AbonyoOmollo urged riders to collaborate with authorities to curb harassment by criminal groups targeting riders, women, leaders and business people.
Samuel OtienoHe argued that the current administration is working to build a unified nation where no group is left behind, emphasising that citizenship and access to government services must not be determined by ethnicity or regional identity.
Bradley BosireThe President said the government has embarked on a wide-ranging development agenda focused on energy, transport, agriculture and education to integrate the region more fully into the national economy.
Bradley BosireThe former CS challenged the youth to actively participate in leadership and decision-making processes, arguing that their numbers give them a decisive advantage in shaping the country’s political direction.
Bradley BosireThe arrests were carried out by officers from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) and the Operation Action Team (OAT) after weeks of investigations into the January 28, 2026 incident.
Bradley BosireHe alleged that police officers had repeatedly collaborated with goons in attacks on civilians, citing incidents in Othaya and Kikuyu as examples of what he described as unlawful conduct by security personnel.
Bradley BosireThe Treasury docket also moved to set up a Search and Selection Panel tasked with recruiting independent directors for government-owned enterprises. The panel will serve for three years from April 17, 2026.
Bradley BosireIn 2025, he moved across different counties in the region seeking endorsement from local leaders and elders. His first stop was in Sabatia, the political base of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, where he received symbolic backing.
Bradley BosireThe reappointments were confirmed in a gazette notice dated April 17, 2026, with the changes taking effect later in April. The decision keeps in place leadership at institutions seen as central to ongoing government programmes.
Bradley BosireRuto said his administration is working to correct “60 years of neglect”, adding that northern Kenya should receive the same level of attention and access to government programmes as other parts of the country.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe voting process will start at ward level on July 5, 2026, before moving to constituency elections scheduled for July 16, 2026. The exercise will then conclude with the National Youth Congress elections set for July 27, 2026.
Maureen KinyanjuiSiaya Governor James Orengo said the project offers a rare chance to change the county’s economic direction, arguing that it could attract investors, create jobs and open up industrial growth in a region mostly driven by small-scale economic activity. He said access to affordable power would be key in drawing manufacturing and large-scale investment.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe court has marked the case as urgent and allowed the residents to serve BP outside the country. Other parties will be served through a newspaper advertisement. The case will be mentioned on May 6 for further directions, but the court declined to grant temporary orders at this stage.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe union says the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement is meant to correct long-standing gaps in pay structures and bring uniformity across commissions. It wants comprehensive discussions covering salaries, allowances, welfare provisions, union rights, and general working conditions.
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