April 20
Kenya: Taxpayers Group Warns Against Exploitative Transport Fare Hikes Amid Rising Fuel Prices
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The National Taxpayers Association has raised concern over rising public transport fares, warning that some operators may be exploiting recent fuel price increases to impose… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Meets Italy's President Sergio Mattarella in Rome
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President William Ruto on Monday held discussions with Sergio Mattarella, the President of Italy, during a high-level meeting in Rome, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways to Launch Same-Day Parcel Delivery Service Between Nairobi and Mombasa
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Kenya Railways Corporation has announced plans to roll out a new parcel delivery service linking Nairobi and Mombasa, in a move set to expand the utility of the country's rail… Read more »
Kenya: Junet Takes On Gachagua, Says ODM Has Stronger Nationwide Support
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Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has asserted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) remains the country's only truly national political party, amid intensifying… Read more »
Kenya: Oburu Threatens Legal Action On Gachagua Over 'State Capture' Claims
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Oburu Oginga has threatened to take legal action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over claims alleging that he and his party… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pushes for Integrated HIV Response to End Aids By 2030
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Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga, has called for a shift towards integrated, sustainable and domestically driven HIV response systems, as Kenya positions itself to… Read more »
Kenya: After the Floods, the GBV - the Double Tragedy for Women in Kenya's Informal Settlements
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"The impact of a volatile climate is not just measured by the washed-out homes and businesses. It also registers in the rise in sexual and gender-based violence." Read more »
Kenya: High Court Cautions Against Misuse of AI in Legal Documents
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The High Court has cautioned on the use of artificial intelligence in legal proceedings, making it clear that technology cannot replace compliance with established court rules. Read more »
Kenya: South C Residents Storm Ardhi House Over Deadly Building Collapse
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Operations were temporarily disrupted at Ardhi House on Monday after South C residents staged protests demanding urgent government action over the deadly collapse of a high-rise… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Backs Gen Z Fuel Protests but Rules Out Opposition Participation
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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has thrown his weight behind GenZ planning demonstrations over rising fuel costs, while signalling that the formal… Read more »
Kenya: EPRA May Review Fuel Prices Every 14 Days Under New Proposal
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Rongo MP Paul Abuor has proposed amendments to the Petroleum Act 2019 he says would accelerate the reduction of fuel prices when global oil costs fall, citing persistent delays… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Named in Global 'Transnational Repression' Report Over Cross-Border Crackdowns
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Kenya has been named among a growing list of countries accused of engaging in transnational repression, as regional security cooperation in East Africa comes under renewed scrutiny… Read more »
Kenya: Autopsies Underway for Two Killed in Mbeere North Protests
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Postmortem examinations have commenced in Embu County for two young men who were shot dead during violent clashes between police and residents protesting the deteriorating… Read more »
Kenya: Chaos At Kasarani - Gor Held By Bandari Amidst Penalty Controversy and Locker Room Theft
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Gor Mahia's march toward the 2025/2026 Premier League title took a chaotic turn on Sunday as a controversial 0-0 draw against Bandari FC was overshadowed by a security breach that… Read more »
Kenya: KNCHR Opens Public Participation On Draft Reparations Guidelines 2026
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has invited members of the public and stakeholders to submit memoranda and comments on the Draft Reparations Guidelines 2026,… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Graduates New Infantry Specialists to Boost Readiness
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A new group of highly trained military professionals has graduated from the Kenya Defence Forces School of Infantry, marking a key step in strengthening the country's operational… Read more »
Kenya: Ledama Tells Opposition to 'Stop Blaming Ruto for Everything' Amid Fuel Price Debate
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Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has called on opposition leaders to stop politicising fuel price discussions, arguing that the debate should focus on infrastructure financing… Read more »
Kenya: 4 Arrested in Embu Township Anti-Drug Raid, Police Recover 549 Annabis Rolls
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Four suspects have been arrested following a targeted anti-drug operation in Embu Township, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle illicit drug networks in the region. Read more »
Kenya: 'He Is Not the Pope' - Oburu Escalates Clash With Sifuna, Says Raila Was 'Fed Up' With Him
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ODM Leader Oburu Oginga has escalated the party's internal standoff with Edwin Sifuna, declaring the embattled Secretary General "is not the Pope" and insisting party discipline… Read more »
Kenya: Oburu Oginga Warns Against 'Reckless Tax Removal' Amid Fuel Price Pressure
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ODM leader Oburu Oginga has cautioned against the "reckless removal of taxes" as pressure mounts on the government to further cut pump prices, despite recent interventions that… Read more »
Kenya: 'Everything Is On the Table' - Oburu On Pre-2027 Coalition Talks With UDA
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ODM leader Oburu Oginga has declared that "everything is on the table" in ongoing negotiations with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), even as fresh cracks emerge within… Read more »
Kenya: NACADA Seizes Sh4.1mn Ethanol Haul in Runda Crackdown
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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized a large consignment of illicit ethanol valued at over Sh4.1 million in a targeted… Read more »
Africa: Unicef Projects Usd380bn Climate-Induced Loss in Education Earnings in Africa By 2050
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that climate-related disasters are increasingly disrupting education across Eastern and Southern Africa, potentially leading… Read more »
April 19
Kenya: Ruto Explains Why Fuel Costs More in Kenya
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President William Ruto has defended fuel prices in Kenya, attributing them to the country's economic status and infrastructure demands. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Claims Kindiki's Emissary Sought Leniency Amid Rising Political Tensions
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Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his criticism of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, rejecting calls to tone down his attacks. Read more »
