Global Affairs
Somalia assumes seat on African Union Peace and Security Council
The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed gratitude to all nations that supported Mogadishu’s candidacy.
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Junet condemns attack on Senator Osotsi, demands swift justice
Osotsi, who represents Vihiga County in the Senate, was reportedly attacked earlier in the day while in Kisumu.
Politics
Analyst Khafafa warns governors-senators standoff exposes governance risks
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, he described the conflict as a manifestation of deeper structural problems.
Business
Kenya Airways dismisses reports on shareholding changes, terms them misleading and inaccurate
According to the airline, the Government of Kenya, through the National Treasury and Economic Planning, holds a 48.90 percent stake in the company, contrary to claims that it has surpassed majority ownership.
Politics
Ruto warns rivals against dragging Mt Kenya into political differences
Ruto further stated that his relationship with the region is rooted in sustained interaction and mutual understanding, dismissing claims that such ties can be easily broken through political rivalry.
News
Kenya protests UN report on Haiti mission, defends troops against abuse allegations
Mudavadi expressed concern that the Secretary-General’s report, referenced as A/80/644, failed to accurately reflect the findings of investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving Kenyan personnel deployed to Haiti.
Crime
Makindu police seize 20 slaughtered donkeys, arrest two suspects
Police in Makindu raided a makeshift abattoir, seizing 20 slaughtered donkeys and arresting two suspects linked to suspected Nairobi distribution, in a public health and animal welfare probe.
News
Vihiga Senator Osotsi injured in Kisumu attack, airlifted to Nairobi – Sifuna
According to the Senator’s aide, he was on a routine visit to Acacia for personal grooming (to take a shave) before proceeding to Java restaurant, where he met a friend and interacted cordially with members of the public for about 30 minutes.
Politics
Kindiki choses peace over politics, urges decorum at funerals
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Nyandarua urged leaders to lower political temperatures and keep funerals dignified, after Senator John Methu clashed with officials during MP David Kiaraho’s memorial.
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Several feared trapped as building collapses in Kibera's Highrise area
According to Kenya Red Cross, the number of people affected remains unclear, but warned that casualties were feared.
News
MPs summon Wandayi over probe into alleged substandard fuel imports
Wandayi is expected to appear before the committee on Thursday, April 9, 2026, together with key players in the petroleum value chain, for what MPs described as a detailed and evidence-based inquiry.
Global Affairs
Mogadishu launches AI lab to tackle fake news in Somali language
The project, unveiled at a ceremony in Mogadishu, will use advanced technologies including Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Deep Learning to detect and analyse misinformation circulating on social media platforms.
Politics
Nisiskie Ngw’e! Gachagua silences ‘wantam’ chants at Kiaraho requiem mass
The former Deputy President also dismissed claims by sections of the media that chaos was expected at the funeral due to his presence alongside Ruto.
News
Analyst Odoyo Owidi claims politics driven by identity weaken governance accountability
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, Owidi argued that leadership discussions in the country are often shaped by ethnic identity and emotional appeal rather than measurable performance and national interest.
News
Immigration officer freed as court allows withdrawal of trafficking-related charges
John Poriot was freed by the court sitting at Kahawa Law Courts after trial magistrate Gedion Kiage allowed an application by the state to discontinue the case under Section 87(a) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Politics
Senator Methu sparks drama, tells Ruto he does not fear him at burial ceremony
The Senator also stirred reactions when he referred to DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua as the People’s Deputy President, while failing to acknowledge current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
News
Kiaraho’s son salutes late father, lauds Ruto’s long-standing support
Ian, the eldest son, used the occasion to reflect on the life of his father, describing him as a central pillar in his upbringing who shaped his character through guidance, discipline and encouragement.
News
Delayed county payments spark concern as LAPFUND struggles with growing unpaid contributions
During the meeting on Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Bernard Mbogoh told the committee that the delay in remittances by county governments has led to a steady rise in long-term receivables, which has in turn affected the fund’s financial position and made debt recovery more difficult.
Global Affairs
AU Commission welcomes US-Iran ceasefire and urges sustained diplomacy
African Union Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire announced by Pakistan, praising key mediators and stressing its importance for easing fuel-driven inflation across Africa.
News
Tuju pleads not guilty over police report allegations in Karen incident
Prosecutors allege that on March 21, 2026, at Entim Sidai Spa and Wellness Sanctuary in Karen, Lang’ata Sub-county, Tuju told a police officer stationed at Karen Police Station that he had been under surveillance by unknown individuals and later abducted.
News
Makadara court sentences two men to death over fatal robbery of university student
A Makadara court sentenced two men to death for robbing and fatally stabbing a 24-year-old Strathmore University student in Kiambu County, after prosecutors called 16 witnesses to prove robbery with violence.
News
MPs flag delays in water project handovers as Sh81.8 million works stall
The Auditor General also reported that four projects valued at a total of Sh81.8 million had not been completed despite exceeding their planned completion dates, raising questions on planning, supervision, and use of public resources.
Politics
Morara Kebaso quits active politics, cites cost, voter behaviour and tribal dynamics
Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso has quit active politics in Kenya, citing voter behaviour, campaign financing hurdles and tribal dynamics, and will now focus on business while remaining engaged only as a voter.
News
Will of late Nderitu Gachagua made public as dispute deepens
Nderitu Gachagua passed away on February 24, 2017, at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London. Prior to his death, he had signed a will dated February 17, 2017, setting out how his estate would be distributed among his family members and other beneficiaries.
News
Nairobi Dam safety and sewerage leaks dominate MPs’ probe of Athi Water Works Development Agency
During the meeting, AWWDA Chief Executive Officer Eng. Joseph Kamau indicated that actual collections for the current financial year stand at about Sh 1 billion, explaining that a significant share is remitted to the National Treasury to service loans.
News
Empty digital hubs raise concern as youth wait for access
ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, who appeared before the committee, acknowledged that many of the centres are not functional and described the situation as unacceptable.
News
Attorney General moves Public Trustee operations to e-Citizen platform
Under the new system, individuals seeking Public Trustee services will be able to apply, track progress, and receive information online without physically going to the Nairobi offices. The platform is designed to support real-time access to services for users across different locations, including those far from the capital.
Global Affairs
Global oil prices slides over 15% following breakthrough in US–Iran tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the temporary suspension of attacks on Iran, saying it would last two weeks to allow negotiations to be finalized, provided Tehran guarantees safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.
Health and Wellness
Garissa Referral Hospital conducts 35 free fistula surgeries
Dr. Amina Rashid, an obstetrician-gynaecologist at the facility said the program has restored the health, dignity, and confidence of women living with obstetric fistula who benefited from the training.
News
12 bales of suspected Al-Shabaab uniforms seized in Eastleigh raid
Security agencies in Eastleigh, Nairobi, seized 11 bales of suspected Al-Shabaab combat uniforms tied to a cross-border supply chain, following an earlier Dhobley seizure, with several suspects now in custody.