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The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has maintained the price of kerosene at Sh191.38 per litre in Nairobi for the monthly pricing period ending October 14, even as its landed cost rose by nearly 10 per cent last month.
According to the commission’s statement issued on Tuesday, the company’s tax arrears had initially been placed at Sh4.5 million before the amount was revised to Sh142,230.
The code sets out the conduct expected from political parties, candidates, agents and supporters during the election period, while the Election Offences Act makes activities such as bribery, violence, intimidation, multiple voting and interference with electoral processes criminal offences.
Work on the new memorial started on July 20, 2026, at the Odinga family compound in Bondo. Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya said the project was intended to preserve Raila’s legacy and record his role in Kenya’s democratic journey.
The Farmers Party leader said the credibility of an election should matter as much as securing victory, noting that a disputed outcome could leave the next administration facing a serious trust problem.
Charles Owino said statements suggesting that deceased people could participate in the election risk creating unnecessary tension and raising doubts about the credibility of the electoral process as the country moves closer to the polls.
The month-long offer has already attracted interest from members of the public, with some investors using their savings to buy a stake in the facility.
In his ruling on Monday, Justice Mugambi clarified that the law does not prevent retired presidents from joining political parties or taking part in political activities. Instead, the restriction applies specifically to holding leadership positions in political parties after the six-month period following their departure from State House.
The Kiharu MP said the political environment surrounding the United Democratic Alliance at the time also made it harder to convince established figures to join the party’s presidential campaign.
The lights went off while Ruto was speaking during the interview, prompting the President to question why the facility’s generator had not been put into use to prevent the programme from being disrupted.
Speaking during a media engagement in Kisumu on Monday, September 14, 2026, the President said the housing programme should therefore be viewed not only as a plan to provide homes but also as part of efforts to protect land used for farming.
The President said Kenya was also working to harmonise activities carried out by communities living on either side of the border, noting that actions by individuals can sometimes affect relations between neighbouring countries.