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Tana River Senator Danson Mungatana says Kenya lacks strategic oil reserves, relying on about 20 days of commercial fuel stocks. He plans a Senate motion to fund 90-day storage infrastructure.
Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, Mwaura said the G-to-G system was introduced after the country faced acute fuel shortages, dollar scarcity and price volatility in 2022.
The Competition Authority of Kenya facilitated the recovery of Sh76.29 million for suppliers in the year ending June 2025, even as the number of reported buyer power abuse cases reduced compared to the previous year.
Justice Mwamuye emphasized that the directive applies to all respondents, whether acting directly or through agents or any multi-agency framework.
The Speaker also acknowledged India’s role in supporting Kenya’s parliamentary engagement abroad, including hosting Kenyan leaders during the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth held in New Delhi in January.
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Kenya Development Corporation held talks with AFD and Finance in Common in Nairobi to expand co-investment, green financing and youth- and women-focused funding ahead of the French Africa Summit.
The Fund Administrator, Caroline Towett, explained that the challenges stem from long-standing disputes over ownership, difficulties in processing title deeds, and complications linked to encroachment cases. She added that efforts are ongoing to regularise ownership and complete valuation once legal issues are settled.
Acting ODM SG Catherine Omanyo says the party has no official stance on President Ruto’s term limit, citing Raila Odinga’s advice to back the government until 2027 amid internal factions.
The report by the Senate County Public Investment and Special Funds Committee points to widespread disruptions in the management of claims under the Social Health Authority, noting that hospitals are struggling to keep operations steady due to delayed reimbursements and frequent rejection of submitted claims, even where documentation has been provided.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has written to Pope Leo XIV, asking for prayers for Kenya’s peace, stability and ethical leadership during the Pope’s maiden apostolic visit to Africa.
The National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities,noted that despite prior communication, no formal explanation had been submitted by the Director General.
Kenya Ports Authority General Manager Moses Taiwu reassured the committee that supply levels remain stable and disruptions are not expected.
Omanyo said ODM is deliberately avoiding premature commitments as it weighs its options, drawing from past political deals to protect its influence and bargaining position.
Union Secretary General Lawrence Ochieng said the new ceiling does not match the cost of treatment and weakens the protection that civil servants rely on for routine healthcare.
At the heart of the dispute is a consortium contract signed in February 2021 involving Kingsway Business Systems Limited, Kobby Technologies Limited and Iplenion Eastern Africa Limited.
The inquiry followed an order in April 2025 by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who suspended kidney transplant services at the Eldoret-based Mediheal facility after complaints emerged over possible breaches of medical and ethical standards. Mediheal Group of Hospitals is associated with former Kesses Member of Parliament Swarup Mishra.
The charges against Abubakar Malami, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari between 2015 and 2023, were formally amended during a court session, with terrorism financing accusations removed from the case.
Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira told MPs on Wednesday that the review of electricity pricing is unavoidable due to recent shifts in fuel costs, especially diesel, which feeds into power generation.
Security officers say the arrests are part of an ongoing sweep targeting those involved in the incident, with 170 suspects already in custody. Police also recovered more than 200 mobile phones and several weapons believed to have been used during the disturbances, with investigators now working to establish the wider network behind the operation.
Murkomen said the situation has reached worrying levels, with incidents of organised groups allegedly linked to political interests becoming more visible during demonstrations.
Following the review, EPRA announced that Super Petrol in Nairobi will now retail at Sh197,60 per litre, while Diesel will go for Sh196.63 per litre. The changes reflect reductions of Sh9.37 per litre for Super Petrol and Sh10.21 per litre for Diesel.
The watchdog agency confirmed that it has dispatched a Rapid Response Team to the area to begin investigations into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, in line with its legal mandate to probe deaths and injuries resulting from police action.
In a statement, the NPS spokesperson, Muchiri Nyaga, said the decision was taken by the Inspector General to safeguard the integrity of ongoing investigations and ensure accountability in the handling of the incident.
The report also raises concern over questionable transactions, pointing to Sh15.64 billion reflected in bank records but not captured in the cash book. Of this, Sh14.89 billion has remained unresolved since 2008.
In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, Mang’eni said full attendance and participation in the upcoming classroom-based training will be a strict condition for accessing the second batch of Sh25,000 in start-up capital.
The Interior CS said the training programme for police recruits has been deliberately structured to equip officers with the knowledge, skills and mindset required to maintain law and order while protecting lives and property.
MPs challenged Energy PS Alex Wachira over rising fuel prices and stalled Last Mile power connectivity, disputing progress claims and warning of delays in rural electrification across several constituencies.
Speaking during a development tour of Kirinyaga County, Kindiki emphasized the need for respect across the political divide, saying leaders should not be subjected to personal attacks regardless of their affiliations.
Mudavadi said Kenya is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for Portuguese investors targeting Africa’s fast-growing markets, citing its connectivity and regional integration advantages.