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Kenya Finance Bill 2026: Weighing Impact on Tech Costs
19 May, 2026 11:34 AM
COST OUTLOOK
The bill adds a 25% excise duty on smartphones and removes the VAT exemption for digital financial services.
The bill adds a 25% excise duty on smartphones and removes the VAT exemption for digital financial services.
NCIC Condemns Meru Leaders Over Commissioner Transfer
18 May, 2026 05:21 PM
TRANSFER DISPUTE
The Commission stated that statements or utterances that lead to ethnic incitement constitute a violation of Section 62 of the NCIC Act, and the Commission has initiated a formal i...
The Commission stated that statements or utterances that lead to ethnic incitement constitute a violation of Section 62 of the NCIC Act, and the Commission has initiated a formal i...
CS John Mbadi On Fuel Price and Ongoing Strike
18 May, 2026 03:31 PM
FUEL CRISIS
The Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury, John Mbadi, has confirmed that the increased fuel prices will remain unchanged until the next review, which is scheduled for June 16...
The Cabinet Secretary of the National Treasury, John Mbadi, has confirmed that the increased fuel prices will remain unchanged until the next review, which is scheduled for June 16...
Fuel Hike Strands Commuters Amid Matatu Strike Nationwide
18 May, 2026 12:22 PM
TRANSPORT CRISIS
As of Monday May 18, 2026, commuters have been seen stranded in some parts of the country due to the strike. Many residents who regularly use matatus have been forced to walk or se...
As of Monday May 18, 2026, commuters have been seen stranded in some parts of the country due to the strike. Many residents who regularly use matatus have been forced to walk or se...
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Kenya’s Child Abduction Crisis: Silent National Emergency
18 May, 2026 11:27 AM
CHILD EMERGENCY
Kenyans on social media are becoming increasingly vocal. Sharing their frustrations and missing-child alerts, they are also issuing calls to action following the repeated tragedies...
Kenyans on social media are becoming increasingly vocal. Sharing their frustrations and missing-child alerts, they are also issuing calls to action following the repeated tragedies...
Kabarak SMM: Where Presidential Legacy Meets Innovation
17 May, 2026 09:00 AM
LEGACY REIMAGINED
The school is situated in the late President Daniel Arap Moi's former private residence on the Kabarak farm, making it not just a learning campus but a living legacy of history, fu...
The school is situated in the late President Daniel Arap Moi's former private residence on the Kabarak farm, making it not just a learning campus but a living legacy of history, fu...
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Understanding Nakuru Before 2027 — Series 1: The County
16 May, 2026 12:15 PM
NAKURU POLITICS
From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in respo...
From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in respo...
New Victories in Just Concluded By-Elections
15 May, 2026 01:12 PM
BY-ELECTION RESULTS
Following the results, the party leaders have reacted. The deputy president, Kithure Kindiki, has congratulated his party candidates who all emerged victorious, saying the victorie...
Following the results, the party leaders have reacted. The deputy president, Kithure Kindiki, has congratulated his party candidates who all emerged victorious, saying the victorie...
EPRA Announces Sharp Increase in Petrol and Diesel in Kenya
15 May, 2026 11:27 AM
FUEL SHOCK
Super Petrol now costs Ksh. 214.25 per litre, an increase of Ksh. 16.65. Diesel is up by Ksh. 46.29 now selling at Ksh. 242.92, at per litre. Kerosene prices , however, remain u...
Super Petrol now costs Ksh. 214.25 per litre, an increase of Ksh. 16.65. Diesel is up by Ksh. 46.29 now selling at Ksh. 242.92, at per litre. Kerosene prices , however, remain u...
Nakuru County Government trains farmers on Pest Management
15 May, 2026 09:00 AM
FOOD SUSTAINABILITY
During a field visit, the ward extension officer noted that some farmers were mixing various chemicals to control grasses but were not achieving effective results.
During a field visit, the ward extension officer noted that some farmers were mixing various chemicals to control grasses but were not achieving effective results.
Media Council to Host 14th Annual Media Excellence Awards
14 May, 2026 03:18 PM
MEDIA EXCELLENCE
The summit will bring together journalists, media owners, government representatives, civil society, academics, and development partners. Organizers say the gathering will highligh...
The summit will bring together journalists, media owners, government representatives, civil society, academics, and development partners. Organizers say the gathering will highligh...
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Voting Underway as By-Elections Kicks Off In Selected Areas
14 May, 2026 01:14 PM
BY-ELECTIONS 2026
The previous by elections such as the one held in Baringo and Mbeere North show the influence political parties have. These allow them to re-evaluate their strategies as they prep...
The previous by elections such as the one held in Baringo and Mbeere North show the influence political parties have. These allow them to re-evaluate their strategies as they prep...
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Justice Delayed: Why Kenya Needs Forensic Science Bill 2026
14 May, 2026 01:11 PM
FORENSICS JUSTICE
If well implemented, these reforms will help reduce unsolved murders and cut unnecessary delays. Generally it will protect innocent people from prolonged remand, and ensure guilty...
If well implemented, these reforms will help reduce unsolved murders and cut unnecessary delays. Generally it will protect innocent people from prolonged remand, and ensure guilty...
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Africa Forward Aftermath: Power, Partnership, and Identity
13 May, 2026 06:30 PM
SUMMIT DIVISIONS
The summit faced strong public backlash. Activists and pan-African groups held protests, accusing France of trying to regain influence after losing influence in parts of West Afric...
The summit faced strong public backlash. Activists and pan-African groups held protests, accusing France of trying to regain influence after losing influence in parts of West Afric...
Media Council of Kenya Hosts Pan-African Media Summit
13 May, 2026 11:53 AM
MEDIA SUMMIT
Bringing together policymakers, regulators, journalists, civil society, and technology leaders The summit seeks to address urgent challenges facing African media. Key issues includ...
Bringing together policymakers, regulators, journalists, civil society, and technology leaders The summit seeks to address urgent challenges facing African media. Key issues includ...
Amended Laws To Strengthen Kenya’s Business Environment
13 May, 2026 10:01 AM
ECONOMIC REFORMS
"We are streamlining our laws to strengthen Kenya’s position as an attractive investment destination by creating a more efficient, predictable, and competitive business environment...
"We are streamlining our laws to strengthen Kenya’s position as an attractive investment destination by creating a more efficient, predictable, and competitive business environment...
How 2.6 Million New Voters Could Reshape 2027 Election
09 May, 2026 12:00 PM
ELECTORAL SHIFT
It is notable that increased youth participation signals a shift toward issue-based politics. Many new voters now prioritize concerns such as the cost of living, taxation, employme...
It is notable that increased youth participation signals a shift toward issue-based politics. Many new voters now prioritize concerns such as the cost of living, taxation, employme...
NPS Condemns Harassment of Female Traffic Officer in Nakuru
08 May, 2026 04:57 PM
POLICE MISCONDUCT
The press statement further confirms that the motorist is a fellow police officer. The National Police Service condemned the behaviour depicted by the male officer, describing it a...
The press statement further confirms that the motorist is a fellow police officer. The National Police Service condemned the behaviour depicted by the male officer, describing it a...
Chinese Firm to Rebuild Kenya's Deadly Nithi Bridge Safely
07 May, 2026 05:15 PM
INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE
The move brings relief to motorists and residents who have endured years of tragedy at one of Kenya’s deadliest road black spots. The current section of the Makutano–Embu–Meru (A9)...
The move brings relief to motorists and residents who have endured years of tragedy at one of Kenya’s deadliest road black spots. The current section of the Makutano–Embu–Meru (A9)...
Kihika Defends Record, Challenges Endless Leadership Shifts
LEADERSHIP STABILITY
She argued that when new leaders take office, it takes them about three years to understand the work. By the time they settle, only one year remains before another election, and th...
She argued that when new leaders take office, it takes them about three years to understand the work. By the time they settle, only one year remains before another election, and th...
