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Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Bwire said African countries must shift from fragmented national approaches to a coordinated continental strategy that can better engage global technology platforms and strengthen media resilience.
Media Council of Kenya’s Victor Bwire says misinformation and harmful online content are increasing risks for children and young people, including radicalization and exploitation. He urges media literacy, responsible internet use, and better cooperation beyond punitive laws.
Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo says rising fuel prices and fears of a nationwide transport strike could deepen Kenya’s economic and social crisis, straining households, transport, trade and access to essential services.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Monday, Otieno defended discussions around wealth tax, transparency, and accountability, arguing that Kenya’s taxation challenges are tied to weak public trust, poor service delivery, and limited transparency in public finance management.
Speaking on NTV Kenya on Monday, Mbadi said the government had already spent about Sh35 billion through fuel subsidies and tax reductions to cushion consumers from rising petroleum prices.
Speaking during a TV interview on Sunday, Wanjigi said the country was nearing economic collapse, warning that rising debt repayments were consuming nearly all government revenue and deepening poverty nationwide.
The strike, which took effect at midnight, disrupted movement in and out of the capital as matatus and buses withdrew services on several major routes, affecting workers, students and traders travelling to the city early Monday.
Speaking during the ODM Nyanza Delegates Consultative Forum in Kisumu, Oburu said global events, including conflict in the Middle East, had contributed to the sharp rise in fuel prices. However, he maintained that the government could still ease the burden through tax adjustments.
Police said the majority of transport stakeholders remain committed to normal operations, with the United Transport Association of Kenya distancing itself from the planned strike. The service urged the public to remain calm, continue with daily activities and cooperate with security officers.
Murkomen on Sunday, alongside Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, visited the victim, identified as Rachel Wandeto, and said the government would take measures to curb divisive and inflammatory political rhetoric that fuels hate and radicalisation.
According to police, the suspect, Mildred Kache alias Sabreena Ayesha, together with an accomplice, convinced the foreign investor that they could supply 400 kilograms of genuine gold bars.
The move follows a consultative meeting held on May 17, 2026, where stakeholders confirmed that the strike would go on as planned.