Politics
Parties intensify campaigns as four cleared for Ol Kalou by-election race
The IEBC has confirmed that the by-election will be held on July 16, 2026, setting the stage for an intense political battle in Ol Kalou.
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Health and Wellness
Duale urges vigilance on Ebola as he blends Eid message with political remarks in Nairobi
Duale said government agencies are closely tracking the situation and maintaining high alert systems at border points and in high-risk counties. He added that response teams remain on standby to contain any possible spread while reinforcing monitoring systems in vulnerable areas.
News
KeNHA grants two-week grace period for trucks with expired exemption permits
Despite the disruption, KeNHA emphasized that safety and regulation of road use must continue, noting that the temporary arrangements are meant to avoid congestion and disruptions in supply chains that depend heavily on heavy commercial transport
News
MPs face fresh pressure as Finance Bill reopens tax debate in Parliament
CS Mbadi said the Bill does not seek to impose taxes on traditional financial services such as deposits, withdrawals or foreign exchange transactions. Instead, it seeks to address the tax treatment of technology-driven digital intermediaries and payment platforms that currently operate in areas not fully covered by existing tax laws.
Africa
Sonko accuses Senegal government of sidelining PASTEF in new cabinet process
Sonko faulted the process that led to Lo’s appointment, saying his political movement had been left out of discussions surrounding both the naming of the new prime minister and the formation of the incoming government.
News
Expert warns silence on teen sexuality fueling HIV and pregnancy risks
Robert Aseda of Network for Adolescents and Youth of Africa says early sexual activity among Kenyan adolescents is widespread and that lack of comprehensive sexuality education leaves youth exposed to HIV, teenage pregnancy and unsafe abortions.
Business
Private sector pushes Parliament to cap PAYE at 30 per cent
Under the proposal, monthly PAYE would be structured at 10 per cent for the first Sh30,000, 20 per cent on the next Sh8,333, 25 per cent on the next Sh461,667, 27.5 per cent on the next Sh300,000 and 30 per cent on income above Sh800,000.
Crime
DCI detains Kidero Jasuba over viral online remarks
According to the agency, the arrest followed investigations into viral online content considered “highly inciteful and a serious threat to public cohesion and national stability”.
East African Bloc
Museveni drops 28 ministers in major cabinet shake-up
Among the biggest casualties of the reshuffle is former Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, who exits after years at the Treasury. Former Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. (Rtd) Jeje Odongo and former Gender Minister Betty Amongi were also removed from Cabinet.
Africa
Ramaphosa moves to block parliamentary report reviving impeachment push
In his court papers, Ramaphosa states that the panel had "misconceived its mandate, misjudged the information placed before it and misinterpreted the four charges advanced against me".
Health and Wellness
Kenya hit by Sh20 billion cut in HIV, TB and malaria funding
The Global Fund, which supports disease control programmes across the world through grants issued every three years, attributed the lower allocation to a fundraising shortfall.
Health and Wellness
US plans Kenya quarantine facility for Americans exposed to Ebola amid Congo outbreak
At the same time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called on staff to volunteer for urgent deployment to help with Ebola screening at United States entry points as surveillance measures are tightened.
News
Kenya moves to tax Visa, Microsoft and Pesalink fees as royalties in new Bill
Under current tax rules, royalties refer to payments made for the use of intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, trademarks and industrial processes. These payments are treated as income and attract withholding tax, which is deducted at source and remitted to the tax authority.
Business
Mbadi warns Kenya faces tighter fiscal space as debt and salaries consume revenue
According to Treasury projections, the government expects to raise Sh3.63 trillion in revenue in the coming financial year. Out of that amount, about Sh1.5 trillion will be spent on servicing debt while another Sh1 trillion will go towards paying public servants.
News
Gambling regulator opposes proposed 20% tax on prize competition winnings
The regulator raised concerns that enforcing tax on non-cash rewards would be impractical under existing systems. It pointed to prizes such as household goods, electronics, shopping vouchers, spa treatments and car servicing, saying these fall outside easy tax tracking mechanisms.
News
Governor Nathif assents to Garissa supplementary budget
The Governor said the budget was passed following extensive public participation and consultations with stakeholders across Garissa County.
Corridors of Justice
19 Metropolitan National Sacco officials charged over Sh14bn fraud scheme
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the case stems from a request by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority, which flagged suspected embezzlement and governance failures within the institution.
Business
State payroll jumps Sh140.6bn in nine months as wage bill pressure builds
Latest data from the National Treasury shows that expenditure on salaries and wages rose to Sh576.7 billion in the July 2025–March 2026 period, up from Sh436.1 billion in the same period a year earlier.
News
IEBC secures Sh74 billion budget for election technology and operations
At the heart of the spending plan is the acquisition of new Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) kits, a move that will push the election technology budget beyond Sh7 billion.
News
Ruto urges unity, peace and compassion as Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha
According to Ruto, Eid-ul-Adha also provides an opportunity for people to support those in need and strengthen relationships within communities while promoting peace across the country.
Politics
'Obsessed with Ruto': UDA tears into Uhuru over fresh attack on Government
The party further accused Uhuru of taking advantage of public dissatisfaction and encouraging opposition to the government behind the scenes.
News
CS Wandayi tours petrol stations, assures Kenyans fuel supply is sufficient
His visit comes at a time when concerns have been growing over fuel shortages and increasing prices in several countries within the region following supply chain disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East.
News
Nyoro pushes for increase in county allocations as budget debate intensifies
The UDA MP argued that maintaining the current Sh420 billion allocation would put counties under strain, especially at a time when inflation and rising operational costs continue to affect service delivery at the local level.
News
CS Mugaa calls for new water metrics, says connection figures are misleading
The CS said the government is now shifting attention to long-term systems that ensure stability, pointing to the need for stronger financing arrangements, infrastructure expansion, and partnerships that guarantee consistent supply.
News
FIDA-Kenya launches gender audit targeting women’s leadership in ODPP
The organisation has set a 30-day timeline for the completion of the assignment once the contract is signed, signalling a fast-tracked process for the initial phase of the programme.
News
Kenya pushes for exhumation and return of migrant worker buried in Saudi Arabia
Diaspora Affairs PS Roseline Njogu told MPs Kenya is pursuing exhumation and repatriation of Jesca Kashutu Ziro, a Kenyan domestic worker buried in Saudi Arabia, outlining notifications, medical findings and diplomatic steps.
Politics
DP Kindiki: IEBC will protect will of Kenyans in 2027 vote
Kindiki said the current administration itself came into office through a lawful and constitutional electoral process, despite opposition from rivals at the time.
News
Faith Odhiambo: Silence by Institutions could erode trust in elections
Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo insisted that the Constitution clearly protects the rights of citizens, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and participation in elections, and warned that undermining those rights goes against public duty.
News
IEBC warns politicians against ‘reckless’ claims targeting 2027 vote integrity
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon reaffirmed the commission’s readiness to conduct the next election, promising a process that meets legal and international standards.
Politics
Emurua Dikirr MP David Keter sworn in after UDA by-election victory
His swearing-in comes months after the seat fell vacant following the death of former MP Johana Ng’eno.