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IEBC sets May 25–26 for Ol Kalou by-election candidate registration
The announcement comes as preparations for the by-election gain momentum following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho on March 29, 2026.
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220 arrested in Nairobi fuel protests arraigned, released on Sh5,000 bail
The suspects were arrested during protests that spread across Nairobi as residents took to the streets to oppose rising fuel prices and the high cost of living. Some of those charged are minors.
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Mwanthi takes over Traffic Command in new police leadership changes
Central Regional Police Commander Jasper Ombati has also been recalled to headquarters. He has been replaced by Geoffrey Maiyek, who previously served as head of the Railway Police Unit.
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Orengo calls for probe into alleged police killings during fuel protests
Orengo expressed alarm over what he termed increasing police brutality across the country, saying lives had already been lost during the protests. He claimed that four people had died, including three allegedly shot dead and one reportedly run over by a police vehicle.
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DCP-allied MPs accuse government of sponsoring goons to discredit protests
The MPs defended transport operators who withdrew services on May 18, 2026, saying they were exercising their constitutional right to protest over rising fuel prices.
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DCI takes over probe into killing of gospel artist, Rachel Wandeto in Mwiki
In a statement on Tuesday, the DCI said homicide detectives were pursuing all leads to identify and arrest those behind what it described as a “heinous crime” after the singer succumbed to severe burn injuries sustained during the attack.
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Gachagua intensifies attacks on government over fuel prices and Turkana oil deals
Gachagua, who is in the UK for diaspora meetings aimed at engaging Kenyans abroad, building political networks, and mobilising support for his Democracy for Citizens Party ahead of the 2027 General Election, argued that Kenya’s fuel supply chain does not depend on routes affected by Middle East tensions.
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Wandayi: Gov’t spent Sh13.9bn on fuel subsidies over two pricing cycles
Speaking after a high-level meeting with public transport operators on Tuesday, Wandayi said Sh2.7 billion was spent in a single move to reduce diesel prices by Sh10 per litre, describing it as part of the wider cushioning plan.
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Transport operators ordered back to work as transport leaders return to fuel price talks
Kushian Muchiri, Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Public Transport Sector and National Chairman of the Association of Matatu Transport Owners, also confirmed the suspension of the strike and urged operators to resume work immediately.
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Kindiki: VAT cut and Sh12bn fuel subsidies aim to cushion global price rise
According to Kindiki, Value Added Tax on petroleum products has been reduced from 16% as part of efforts to ease the burden on households and businesses facing rising living costs.
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Kenya plans 100,000 green jobs as Environment Ministry, Somo Africa explore partnership
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change met Somo Africa to discuss a partnership linked to creating 100,000 green jobs, including school environmental education, solar-powered agro-processing and improved farmer credit.
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Fuel strike suspended for seven days as government opens talks with matatu operators
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision followed agreement that urgent high-level talks were necessary to address grievances raised by matatu operators and restore normal transport operations.