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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.
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.
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.
In a statement issued on Sunday, police said the woman was fighting for her life at Kenyatta National Hospital after being doused with what is believed to be petrol and set on fire in the Mwiki area of Kasarani Sub-county on May 16.
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) says the Ngong Road/Naivasha Road section near Junction Mall in Nairobi will be partially closed overnight from May 18 to May 31, 8pm–4am, for final asphalt works on the flyover project.
The notice, issued from Nairobi, reminded societies that the Office of the Registrar of Societies is established under the Societies Act (Cap 108), Laws of Kenya, and is responsible for registering and regulating societies operating within the country.
Police say the group quickly changed direction and sped off into Saika Estate after realising they were being watched, triggering a chase through the busy neighbourhood streets
Gachagua also turned his criticism to Kenya’s diplomatic engagements, faulting recent visits by global leaders in Nairobi, including the UN Secretary-General and the President of France. He accused the government of staging such visits for political gain rather than focusing on pressing national issues.
President William Ruto said Africa must fund its own transformation by mobilising domestic resources and pushing fairer global financial systems. Speaking at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, he urged investment-driven growth and stronger multilateral cooperation.
Residents of Nairobi’s South C, through the South C Residents Association, have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Housing CS Alice Wahome following the Jan 2, 2026 collapse of a 16-storey building on Muhoho Avenue that killed two.
French President Emmanuel Macron told leaders at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi that Africa–Europe relations should shift to sovereignty, co-investment and equal partnership, announcing €23 billion for African businesses.
The President said the expansion reflects Kenya’s long-standing commitment to international cooperation and the role Nairobi has played in global affairs over the years.