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Data from the Public Debt Management Office shows that Kenya’s total public debt stands at about Sh12.32 trillion, with the debt-to-GDP ratio at 65.7 per cent.
The US Climate Prediction Center said there is now an 82 per cent chance that El Niño conditions will develop during the May to July period.
Motorists in Nairobi will now pay Sh232.86 per litre for diesel while kerosene will retail at Sh191.38 per litre. Super petrol will remain unchanged at Sh214.25 per litre.
The Cabinet Secretary made the remarks during a visit to the Gender Violence Recovery Centre at Nairobi Women’s Hospital, where survivors of sexual and gender-based violence receive treatment, counselling, and other support services.
Images and videos shared online showed the vehicle engulfed in flames in the middle of the road as thick smoke rose into the air, adding to the chaos witnessed in sections of Githurai and surrounding areas during the demonstrations.
Despite hours of negotiations stretching late into the evening, both sides failed to reach a full agreement, prolonging a crisis that has paralysed public transport services across the country.
The appointment was contained in a special Kenya Gazette notice dated May 18, 2026, and signed by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi Ng’ongo.
LSK President Charles Kanjama said the latest adjustments have worsened pressure on citizens and the business sector, accusing key state institutions of decisions that have pushed the cost of living higher.
Kindiki attributed the pressure on fuel prices to a global crisis tied to ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which he said had disrupted supply chains.
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Murkomen said at least 348 suspects had already been arrested as the government intensified security operations against what he described as organised criminal gangs behind the chaos witnessed in several parts of the country.
The protests and partial transport paralysis seen in parts of the country on Monday followed the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, which saw diesel prices rise sharply.
Murkomen said the violent scenes witnessed, including looting, road blockades and destruction of property, could not solve the issue of fuel prices and instead made the economic situation worse for citizens and businesses.
Mohamud said the protests had not been formally communicated to the police in advance and insisted they quickly turned chaotic and violent.
The Commission says such remarks circulating online are unlawful and divisive, and has launched investigations while warning that Kenya’s Constitution guarantees equal service nationwide.
He said government interventions had cushioned consumers and announced stakeholder talks led by President William Ruto’s appointees. He warned that demonstrations, looting, and anarchy cannot resolve the fuel crisis affecting households and industries nationwide.
Speaking at the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ruto said 8,000 housing keys had already been issued under the programme, while another 273,000 units were under construction across the country.
In a statement issued on Monday, Commission Chairperson Charles Dulo said the country was witnessing an “alarming surge” in threats, incitement and politically motivated violence targeting individuals because of their political opinions, affiliations or public expression.
The NCIC condemned an attack on gospel singer Rachel Wandeto in Kasarani, Nairobi, where she died after being set on fire with petrol. The Commission links the assault to threats against political expression and urges prosecution.
The court reaffirmed that access to public information is a constitutional right under Article 35, stressing that secrecy claims must meet strict legal thresholds and cannot override transparency in publicly funded projects.
Wandetto died on Monday at Kenyatta National Hospital, days after suffering severe burns in an attack by unknown assailants in Nairobi’s Mwiki area, an incident authorities say may have been linked to political intolerance.
Karakacha accused Treasury CS John Mbadi of threatening the economy through continued fuel price increases, saying the hikes were hurting transport businesses and ordinary Kenyans already struggling with rising costs of living nationwide.
In a statement issued on Monday, Kalonzo said the ongoing matatu strike and transport disruptions across the country were the direct result of policies implemented by the government following the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority.
The advisory highlights risks of violent demonstrations, terrorism threats, and seasonal flooding. Authorities have urged the public to avoid crowds, monitor local media, and follow official guidance as disruptions continue across parts of the country.
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.