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Mbadi Presents 2026/27 Budget, Highlights Expansion of Hustler Fund and MSME Support

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday presented Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget Statement to Parliament, outlining measures aimed at expanding access to affordable credit, supporting micro, small and medium-sized e…

Jun 11, 2026

Kenya

Mbadi Makes Grand Entrance to Parliament in a Customised Car

Kenya’s National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday presented the 2026/27 Budget Statement to Parliament, outlining a Sh4.84 trillion spending plan and announcing plans to introduce a new Planning Bill…

Jun 11, 2026

Kenya

Gachagua, Natembeya Unite Ahead of Western Kenya Opposition Tour

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya in Nairobi on Thursday as opposition leaders prepare for a political tour of Western Kenya starting on Friday.The breakfast meeting fo…

Jun 11, 2026

Kenya

Opposition Unveils Sh4.32 Trillion ‘People’s Budget’, Challenges Ruto’s Spending Plan

Kenya’s opposition has unveiled a Sh4.32 trillion alternative budget ahead of the presentation of the 2026/27 national budget, proposing increased spending on social programmes and youth employment while reducing reli…

Jun 10, 2026

Kenya

Government Bans Illegal Hospital Charges for Civil Servants Under New SHA Tariffs

Kenya's government has introduced a new tariff framework under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF), standardising charges across contracted hospitals and prohibiting unauthorised fees for civil servants.He…

Jun 10, 2026

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How a Stolen Chicken and Ugali Accusation Led to 20-Year Jail Terms for Four Brothers

Four brothers have each been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of their neighbour in Bungoma County after a dispute over alleged theft led to a fatal assault.The High Court in Bungoma convicted John Kweyu…

Jun 10, 2026

Kenya

Overcrowded Dorms, Strained Resources, Growing Anger: The Crisis in Kenyan Schools

A series of student unrest incidents in secondary schools across Kenya, including a fatal dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Senior School in Gilgil that killed 16 students, has intensified concerns about conditions in…

Jun 10, 2026

Kenya

Four Arrested in Nairobi Drug Bust as Detectives Raid Student Apartment

Four people, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in Nairobi on Tuesday after detectives uncovered suspected cannabis and drug distribution equipment during an anti-narcotics operation.The Directorate of Cri…

Jun 9, 2026

Kenya

Bitok Shifted to Tourism as Ololtuaa Takes Over Basic Education

President William Ruto has reassigned two Principal Secretaries, moving Julius Bitok to the Tourism and Wildlife docket and transferring John Lekakeny Ololtuaa to the State Department for Basic Education with immediat…

Jun 9, 2026

Kenya

Families to Receive Bodies of Utumishi Fire Victims on Friday

Families of the 16 schoolgirls who died in the fire at Utumishi Girls’ Senior School will attend a requiem mass at Gilgil Stadium on Friday, 12 June, before taking their daughters' remains for burial.The announcement…

Jun 9, 2026

Kenya

Violence Breaks Out During Anti-US Ebola Facility Demonstration in Nanyuki

Police in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, clashed with demonstrators on Tuesday as residents protested against plans to build a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base.Officers fired tear gas and warning sh…

Jun 9, 2026

Kenya

High Court Upholds Gachagua Impeachment, Rules Removal Constitutional

The High Court has upheld the removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, ruling that both Parliament and the Presidency acted within the Constitution in his impeachment and the appointment of his successor.A…

Jun 8, 2026

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High Court Delivers Verdict in Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment Case

The High Court has delivered its ruling on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, rejecting efforts to delay the proceedings and proceeding with a decision that could have significant legal and p…

Jun 8, 2026

Kenya

Implementation Begins for KSh207 Billion Kenya–US Health Partnership

Kenya and the United States have agreed to proceed with a KSh207 billion health partnership after a court ruling cleared the way for implementation of the programme.Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo confirmed…

Jun 8, 2026

Kenya

Former Chief Justice David Maraga Arrested During Nairobi National Park Protest

Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested on Monday during a protest along Lang’ata Road against a disputed development project in Nairobi National Park.The demonstration took place on 8 June as activists gathere…

Jun 8, 2026

Kenya

The Plans Raila Odinga Left in Motion

Plans to publish a collection of Raila Odinga’s speeches are progressing, with his longtime aide Dennis Onyango confirming that work on the project is underway and expected to be completed before the end of the year.S…

Jun 8, 2026

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Eric Omondi Freed on KSh100,000 Bond After Airport Arrest

Kenyan comedian Eric Omondi has been released on a KSh100,000 bond after spending several days in police custody following his arrest at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.Omondi was arrested on 5 June upon arriving…

Jun 8, 2026

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Why Mercy Tarus Is Trending Across Kenyan Social Media

Mercy Tarus was reported safe on Sunday after concerns about her welfare spread online following an extended period of silence on her social media accounts.Public concern grew throughout the day as users across Kenyan…

Jun 7, 2026

Kenya

2027 Bid: Kalonzo Vows to Dismantle State Capture

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched the KOMBOA Kenya platform, formally signalling his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election.The platform was unveiled at an event in Nairobi on Saturday atten…

Jun 7, 2026

Kenya

Father, Wife and Two Sons Die in Suspected Acid Attack in Thika

Four members of a family died following a violent domestic incident in Kiganjo Estate, Thika, on Friday evening.Police report that the incident occurred during a confrontation between a man and his estranged wife insi…

Jun 6, 2026