TIFA: 75% of Kenyans say fuel price increase was unjustified
Most Kenyans surveyed said the increase in fuel costs would have a direct effect on their daily expenses. Food and transport emerged as the biggest concerns.
Maureen KinyanjuiMost Kenyans surveyed said the increase in fuel costs would have a direct effect on their daily expenses. Food and transport emerged as the biggest concerns.
Maureen KinyanjuiWitnesses at the scene said the matatu lost control before rolling onto its side, leaving several passengers injured while others died on the spot.
Chrispho OwuorIn a communication issued on June 4, 2026 the school assured families that the situation had been swiftly handled and that academic activities had continued uninterrupted.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe Bill is designed to replace the current Co-operative Societies Act and align the sector with the 2010 Constitution and devolution
Chrispho OwuorAuditors revealed that some county assemblies spend up to Sh2.75 million every year on subscriptions, raising concerns over accountability and whether public funds are being used in line with the law.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a public notice, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the Draft Public Health (Prohibition of Shisha Smoking and Waterpipe Tobacco Products) Rules, 2026, together with a Draft Regulatory Impact Statement, are intended to strengthen public health protections by prohibiting “the importation, manufacture, supply, distribution, promotion, sale and use of shisha and other waterpipe tobacco products in Kenya.”
David AbonyoThe planned tabletop simulation will focus on key response areas including coordination between agencies, referral pathways, laboratory capacity, and emergency response structures.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to the committee, the decision was driven by ongoing concerns that have followed the programme for years, including inconsistencies in payment processing, late release of stipends, and weaknesses in how funds are managed within the system.
Maureen KinyanjuiMuluka argued that elected and appointed leaders cannot invoke legal authority to override public sentiment, insisting that citizen concerns should not be dismissed as insignificant
Chrispho OwuorHealth CS Aden Duale told Parliament Kenya needs Sh2.6 billion to strengthen weak areas in emergency Ebola response, targeting border screening, surveillance, laboratories, logistics, isolation capacity, and support for frontline health workers.
Maureen KinyanjuiKenya continues to import large quantities of essential commodities including wheat, rice, edible oils and sugar, while yellow maize is also brought in from time to time to cover shortages during dry spells and stabilise supply.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe lifting of the suspension takes effect immediately, allowing new SACCOs to seek registration once they satisfy a set of enhanced requirements introduced to strengthen sustainability and governance standards
Chrispho OwuorAccording to the US State Department, the agreement is "contingent on a complete cessation" of attacks by the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, alongside several other conditions agreed upon during discussions involving the two countries.
Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Mutemi argued that key sections of the law, enacted shortly after the 2010 Constitution, have limited the ability of schools to effectively discipline students.
David AbonyoAt the centre of the findings is a Sh1.67 billion loan from the National Treasury that KMC has not recorded in its books, despite earlier instructions following a verification process.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe meeting will focus on eye health, innovation, and artificial intelligence, as health stakeholders explore solutions to prevent avoidable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services across the region
Chrispho OwuorUnder Nigerian law, a death sentence cannot be carried out without presidential approval. The country has not conducted executions for several years.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe National Intelligence Service (NIS) saw its budget rise to Sh64.1 billion after review by Parliament, up from the Sh58 billion proposed by the National Treasury.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe resolution now heads to the Republican-controlled Senate, where its future remains uncertain. Even if it secures approval in the upper chamber, its ability to fully stop military operations remains limited.
Maureen KinyanjuiCommissioner Marion Mutugi said the list includes both those who lost their lives and those who suffered injuries during various protest episodes, adding that the government is expected to act on the documentation without delay.
Maureen KinyanjuiCS Duale dismissed the idea of border shutdowns, saying such a move would not provide real protection and would instead disrupt regional movement and economic activity.
Maureen KinyanjuiWHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the number of suspected cases has dropped from more than 1,000 to 116, as ongoing testing continues to confirm or rule out infections.
Maureen KinyanjuiMPs questioned the Board over its use of public funds for anti-FGM programmes, saying the reports presented did not clearly show how the money was being spent at community level.
Bradley BosireAflatoxins are toxic substances produced by moulds that develop in cereals such as maize and sorghum, especially when drying and storage conditions are poor.
Bradley BosireThe National Assembly Public Accounts Committee questioned Correctional Services PS Salome Wairimu Muhia-Beacco over Wanini Kireri Magereza Level IV Hospital pending bills of over Sh.451 million flagged by the Auditor General, and also probed a stalled prison perimeter wall project.
David Bogonko Nyokang'iDuring the operation, officers recovered 29 kilograms of cannabis, which authorities believe was destined for distribution within the Nairobi Central Business District and surrounding areas.
Bradley BosireThey accused the ruling party of reviving divisive political narratives and warned against rhetoric that could undermine national cohesion.
Bradley BosireAccording to EACC, preliminary investigations established that the procurement process unlawfully conferred a financial benefit of Sh30,187,396 to the contractor, resulting in a corresponding loss of public funds.
Bradley BosireDr Samuel Kinyanjui, AHF Kenya Country Director on Wednesday in Nairobi, noted that even as countries confront another deadly outbreak, negotiations at the World Health Assembly have failed to finalise the proposed Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) Annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement,
Shadrack AndengaIn a statement by the Director of Public Prosecution on Wednesday, the court found Ahmed Guyo Hiddi guilty of being in possession of two pieces of elephant tusks weighing approximately 3.8 kilograms and valued at Sh380,000, without the requisite permit or exemption from the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service.
David Abonyo