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DP’s office defends Sh3.6bn budget on expanded role
The office further informed MPs that its current financial year budget had been adjusted through supplementary estimates.
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Education and Career
Ruto defends education reforms, unveils expansion plans at Thika High
Ruto linked education reforms to wider government programmes such as affordable housing, universal health coverage and infrastructure development, saying they form part of a broader national transformation agenda.
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Police, IEBC and Interior Ministry align strategies for 2027 polls
Murkomen said a national Election Security Preparedness Framework has already been completed, drawing lessons from past elections dating back to 1992. He said the framework focuses on electoral violence, misinformation, cyber threats, hotspot mapping, and stronger coordination between institutions involved in election management and security.
Business
Posta Kenya shuts 125 offices in nationwide cost-cutting drive
Once completed, the exercise will reduce the number of post offices to about 500, representing a drop of nearly 20 per cent. The corporation says the move is part of a wider effort to deal with branches that are no longer financially sustainable.
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Wandayi blames Middle East conflict for surge in fuel import costs
TAccording to the ministry, the average landed cost of imported Super Petrol increased by 10 percent between March and April 2026, while Diesel recorded a rise of more than 20 percent over the same period. Kerosene posted a smaller increase during the review window
Corridors of Justice
Obado freed as court adopts plea deal in Sh73.5 million graft case
The court further held that the plea agreement met the required legal standards under the Criminal Procedure Code and the Constitution, noting that it satisfied the “triple test” covering public interest, the administration of justice, and the need to avoid abuse of the legal process.
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Societies granted final 60-day window to meet legal filing rules
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.
Africa
Africa CDC confirms new Ebola outbreak in Eastern DRC, 65 deaths reported
The continental health body warned that the outbreak could spread further due to several factors, including heavy movement of people in mining areas around Mongwalu, insecurity in affected regions, gaps in contact tracing, infection control challenges, and the proximity of the outbreak zones to Uganda and South Sudan.
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Kanjama raises concern over fuel pricing, cites rising burden on Kenyan
Kanjama argued that the impact of the diesel increase will quickly show in the transport sector, especially matatus, as well as in food distribution and production chains.
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Karua slams fuel price hike, questions government economic claims
Karua called on citizens to organise and demand accountability, arguing that Kenyans should not continue carrying the burden of systems they did not create, and urging collective action for better leadership and public service delivery.
Health and Wellness
SHA faces scrutiny over settlement rate claims as hospitals struggle
SHA chief executive Dr Mercy Mwangangi told the committee on Thursday, that the authority had achieved a national claim settlement rate of 79 per cent and had so far disbursed Sh139.5 billion under different health financing programmes.
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Performance Strategist, Salami urges Africa to focus on results, not political declarations
Abiola Salami of TPP Africa says African leaders should prioritise execution and measurable results, warning that summits can become symbolic without monitoring, evaluation and communication. He called for visible policy reforms in service delivery and trade.
Politics
Maendeleo Chap Chap chooses independence within Kenya Kwanza while backing Ruto for 2027
MCC added that its decision was grounded in constitutional rights, pointing to Article 38 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which guarantees freedom of political association and participation in democratic processes.
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Mudavadi in Baku ahead of global housing forum as Kenya pushes execution-led urban agenda
Speaking ahead of the forum, Mudavadi said the world must shift focus from discussions to implementation, especially in addressing urban development challenges facing fast-growing regions.
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Gender CS orders 90-day plan to curb rising SGBV cases in Central Kenya
Cheptumo noted that the State is seeking to have the Central Region declared free from SGBV within the next 11 months through coordinated enforcement, community awareness, and protection efforts.
Health and Wellness
Explainer: Why surrogacy is rising as infertility and pregnancy risks increase
According to Dr. Omanwa, infertility remains a major challenge across the world, with African countries recording some of the highest rates despite the continent’s high birth rates.
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Commission on Revenue Allocation appoints Roble Said Nuno as New CEO
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has appointed CPA Roble Said Nuno as its Commission Secretary and Chief Executive Officer. The commission says the selection followed recruitment laws, including psychometric tests and oral interviews.
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MPs question decades-long write-off of Sh1.3 billion pyrethrum losses
At the centre of the probe was the corporation’s failure to remit Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions despite recovering the money from staff salaries.
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Calls mount for review of Cohesion Agencies over role overlap concerns
MPs argued that the current arrangement is creating inefficiencies in the use of public funds and blurring responsibility in the implementation of peace and unity programmes across the country.
Politics
UDA’s David Keter Wins Emurua Dikirr MP by-election
Keter secured 18,266 votes to emerge winner in the race, defeating his closest rival Vincent Rotich of the Democracy for Citizens Party who garnered 10,760 votes
Education and Career
Sh71.77bn funding gap threatens free education for millions
For Free Primary Education, the ministry requires Sh15.7 billion, but has been allocated Sh7 billion. With more than 6.3 million learners in public primary schools and a capitation rate of Sh2,330 per learner, the funding gap is already critical.
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MPs grill Wattanga over delayed vetting, KRA exit and readiness for Canada post
Wattanga, who served as KRA Commissioner General from August 2023 to April 2026, appeared before the committee chaired by Belgut MP Nelson Koech for approval hearings at Parliament Buildings.
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Former Mathioya MP arrested over alleged Sh6.4 million land fraud
Githiari was apprehended by officers from the DCI Headquarters’ Land Fraud Investigation Unit (LFIU) at his Karen residence on Thursday and is expected to be arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Business
How fuel will retail in major towns after EPRA announces new pump prices
In Mombasa, Super Petrol will cost Sh211.09, diesel Sh239.64 and kerosene Sh149.49 per litre.
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MPs question Sh14.8 million missing from Radiation Board accounts in audit probe
The Auditor-General reported that the Board declared cash and bank balances of Sh16,059,151 in its financial statements.
Sports
Muyoti warns Kenya Police against complacency ahead of Shield Cup semi-final
Kenya Police head into the match in strong form and full of confidence after remaining unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions. The side currently sits third on the Kenya Premier League table and has shown consistency in recent weeks.
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Fuel prices hit record high as EPRA raises petrol by Sh16 and diesel by Sh46
The new prices mean motorists in Nairobi will now pay Sh214.25 for a litre of Super Petrol, Sh242.92 for Diesel and Sh152.78 for Kerosene effective midnight for the next 30 days.
Film/Tv
Mutua: My tenure at KFCB shaped Kenya’s modern media landscape
Mutua acknowledged that his decisions often sparked public debate and legal disputes but insisted that they were made within the confines of the law and consistently upheld in court.
News
CS Lee Kinyanjui defends CAIPs rollout amid funding, coordination gaps
The CS told senators that the programme, which is intended to spur industrialisation at the county level through value addition and aggregation, had initially received Sh4.7 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year.
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Msambweni NG-CDF manager put on the spot over 111 unverified projects
According to the audit findings, the constituency office did not present key supporting documents required for verification, including coloured photographs of completed projects and official completion certificates.