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Fuel Hits Ksh200: Matatu Fares Jump 25% Across Kenya

Matatu operators have announced a nationwide 25 percent increase in fares following a sharp rise in fuel prices.The decision was confirmed by Matatu Owners Association chairman Albert Karakacha after diesel prices exc…

Apr 15, 2026

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Living Abroad? What Kenyan Law Says About Your Child Support Duties

Kenya is facing growing difficulty in enforcing child support orders when a parent lives abroad, exposing gaps in cross-border legal cooperation.Kenyan law sets out clear obligations for parents to provide for their c…

Apr 14, 2026

Kenya

Ida Odinga Rules Out 2027 Bid, Reaffirms Diplomatic Path

Ida Odinga has stated that she will not enter elective politics ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, affirming her focus on professional and diplomatic work.Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, 13 April, the Kenyan Ambas…

Apr 14, 2026

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Voter Bribery Still Shapes Kenya’s Elections, Study Finds

Voter bribery continues to influence electoral behaviour in Kenya, with cash handouts shaping how some citizens engage in political contests.Daniel Mose, a logistics manager in his sixties, says he has repeatedly seen…

Apr 14, 2026

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William Ruto Sets Date for Construction of New Multimillion Airport

President William Ruto will personally officiate the groundbreaking for the Kisii Airport upgrade at Suneka on 15 April, marking the start of construction.The project will convert the existing Suneka Airstrip into a f…

Apr 13, 2026

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Kenya Sees Surge in New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Polls

Kenya is witnessing a surge in political party registrations ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) reporting at least 34 new provisional applications in recen…

Apr 13, 2026

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How a Courtroom Error Set Free Two Men on Death Row

The Court of Appeal has quashed the convictions and death sentences of two men previously convicted of robbery with violence and gang rape, ordering their immediate release.Benard Ingunza and David Libabu were origina…

Apr 13, 2026

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Governors Condemn Senator Methu’s Remarks on President Ruto

Remarks by Nyandarua Senator John Methu about President William Ruto have prompted criticism from several governors, who said his comments were disrespectful to the presidency.The issue arose during the burial of Josp…

Apr 12, 2026

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President Ruto Joins Political and Business Leaders at Karen Blixen Wedding

A high-profile wedding at the Karen Blixen Museum on Saturday, 12 April, brought together senior political leaders, business figures, and prominent public personalities.The ceremony united Ronnie Kiprono and Terry Mwe…

Apr 12, 2026

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Kalonzo Musyoka Claims Assassination Attempt After Police Target Opposition Convoy in Kikuyu

Tensions rose in Kenya’s Mount Kenya region on 12 April after Kalonzo Musyoka alleged that police opened fire on his convoy near the Gitaru–Kikuyu Interchange, describing the incident as an assassination attempt.Musyo…

Apr 12, 2026

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Kenya and Partners Send AI-powered Climate Camera to International Space Station

Kenya, Uganda and Egypt have successfully launched the Climate Camera (ClimCam) to the International Space Station (ISS). The payload lifted off early on Saturday, 11 April, aboard the Cygnus NG‑24 resupply vehicle. T…

Apr 11, 2026

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SHA Launches Plan to Send Patients Abroad for Specialised Care

The Social Health Authority (SHA) will begin offering Kenyan patients access to specialised medical treatments abroad from 14 April.SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said nine hospitals in Turkey, India, and…

Apr 11, 2026

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Raphael Tuju: Bury Me Within 48 Hours if I Die in State Custody

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has issued clear instructions that he be buried within 48 hours of his death and without any involvement from the state.Speaking from his rural home in Siaya County, Tuju said he…

Apr 10, 2026

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Fuel Queues Hit Nairobi, Machakos as Distribution Strain Bites

Fuel distribution in Nairobi and Machakos is under strain, with inspections by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) finding long queues at several petrol stations amid rising demand.EPRA reported incre…

Apr 10, 2026

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Activist Moves to Block Wandayi from Office in KSh4.8bn Fuel Controversy

A petition has been filed at the High Court seeking the suspension of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over alleged irregularities in petroleum importation.The case was lodged by activist Francis Awino, who clai…

Apr 10, 2026

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Oburu Oginga Builds Strategic Power Base Ahead of 2027 Elections

Siaya Senator Dr Oburu Oginga has transformed the Pawaa Centre on Riverside Drive, Nairobi, into a hub for political and diplomatic engagement.Since its launch in March 2026, the centre has hosted a series of high-lev…

Apr 9, 2026

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Four Sentenced to Death in Robbery Case Linked to Former MP George Muchai’s Murder

A Nairobi court on Thursday sentenced four individuals to death for their role in a violent robbery case connected to the 2015 killing of former Kabete MP George Muchai.Two others were handed ten-year prison terms. Ch…

Apr 9, 2026

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William Ruto Warns Nairobi’s Decline Is Hurting Kenya’s Economy and Image

President William Ruto has warned that Nairobi’s ongoing dysfunction is damaging Kenya’s economic performance and international standing.Speaking to the Nairobi County Assembly, Ruto described the capital as a city of…

Apr 9, 2026

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Women, Singles Lead in Paying Bribes – EACC Corruption Survey 2025

A new survey reveals that women in Kenya pay bribes more frequently than men when accessing essential public services.The Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025, released on 9 April by the Ethics and Anti-Co…

Apr 9, 2026

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Kenya’s Transport Sector Faces Severe Fuel Shortages

Kenya’s transport industry is warning of a growing fuel shortage that is disrupting trucking operations across the country.The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has formally requested urgent action from regulators…

Apr 8, 2026