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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.
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Nairobi
Four killed, 15 injured as Matatu overturns on Enterprise Road
Witnesses at the scene said the matatu lost control before rolling onto its side, leaving several passengers injured while others died on the spot.
Education and Career
Alliance Boys High School sends students home after fire breaks out in mattress store
In 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.
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Co-operatives Bill targets Governance reforms and stronger SACCO oversight
The Bill is designed to replace the current Co-operative Societies Act and align the sector with the 2010 Constitution and devolution
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County Assembly Forum faces funding cut as Senate demands legal backing
Auditors 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.
Health and Wellness
Health ministry invites public comments on draft shisha and waterpipe ban rules
In 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.”
Health and Wellness
Kenya to hold four-day Ebola preparedness drill from June 15–18
The planned tabletop simulation will focus on key response areas including coordination between agencies, referral pathways, laboratory capacity, and emergency response structures.
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MPs order special audit of PSIP after stipend payment delays
According 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.
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Barrack Muluka faults government over handling of public concerns in Ebola facility plan
Muluka argued that elected and appointed leaders cannot invoke legal authority to override public sentiment, insisting that citizen concerns should not be dismissed as insignificant
Health and Wellness
Kenya needs Sh2.6 billion for Ebola readiness, Duale tells MPs
Health 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.
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Kenya spends Sh81.6bn on food imports in first quarter as drought worsens
Kenya 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.
Business
Government lifts suspension on new SACCO registrations with tougher entry rules
The 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
Global Affairs
Israel and Lebanon agree US-backed ceasefire, Hezbollah to halt attacks
According 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.
Education and Career
PLP's Neema Mutemi blames Basic Education Act for weakening school discipline
Speaking 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.
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Auditor General flags Kenya Meat Commission over unrecorded Sh1.67bn Treasury loan
At 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.
Health and Wellness
Kenya hosts regional meeting on eye care access and vision health
The 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
Global Affairs
Nigerian court sentences four men to death over 2022 Owo church attack
Under Nigerian law, a death sentence cannot be carried out without presidential approval. The country has not conducted executions for several years.
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Ruto’s Sh2.93 trillion budget puts security and 2027 polls at the center
The 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.
Global Affairs
Trump faces congressional pushback as House votes to curb Iran war
The 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.
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KNCHR submits 1,800 protest victim cases for government compensation
Commissioner 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.
Health and Wellness
Duale: Screening, contact tracing will replace border closures in Ebola fight
CS 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.
Global Affairs
Ebola outbreak in DRC records 344 cases and 60 deaths
WHO 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.
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MPs raise red flags over millions spent by Anti-FGM Board, seek detailed accountability
MPs 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.
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KEBS warns of unsafe aflatoxin levels in cereals as food safety checks intensify
Aflatoxins are toxic substances produced by moulds that develop in cereals such as maize and sorghum, especially when drying and storage conditions are poor.
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MPs grill Correctional Services PS over Sh451m hospital pending bills and stalled prison projects
The 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.
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DCI arrest suspect, seize Sh870,000 worth of cannabis in Nairobi
During the operation, officers recovered 29 kilograms of cannabis, which authorities believe was destined for distribution within the Nairobi Central Business District and surrounding areas.
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Opposition MPs accuse Ruto of propaganda politics in blistering open letter
They accused the ruling party of reviving divisive political narratives and warned against rhetoric that could undermine national cohesion.
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EACC arrests Nyamira County Assembly Clerk over alleged Sh30 million tender irregularities
According 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.
Health and Wellness
AHF faults WHO on Ebola outbreak, says it exposes a shaky global health system
Dr 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,
Corridors of Justice
Garsen court delivers five-year sentence in illegal wildlife trophies case
In 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.