May 15
Kenya: Kenyans Vent Fury Over Fuel Price Hike
Speaking to Capital in the Morning, motorists, traders and commuters said the sharp rise in petrol and diesel prices will directly affect transport costs, food prices and daily… Read more »
Kenya: Ndindi Nyoro Urges VAT Cuts, Levy Removal to Lower Fuel Prices
Under the latest monthly review published on Thursday, super petrol prices rose by Sh16.65 per litre while diesel jumped by Sh46.29, pushing retail prices in Nairobi to Sh214.25… Read more »
Kenya: Ndindi Nyoro Proposes VAT Cuts, Levy Removal to Lower Fuel Prices Below Sh190
Former House Budget Committee Chair Ndindi Nyoro has proposed an urgent three-pronged intervention to bring fuel prices below Sh190 per litre after the Energy and Petroleum… Read more »
Africa: African Lawmakers Urged to Remove Legislative Barriers Blocking Climate Finance and Methane Reduction Action
African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies, as parliaments across the… Read more »
Kenya: CS Wandayi Blames Middle East Crisis for Kenya Fuel Price Hike
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has blamed the ongoing crisis in the Middle East for the latest increase in fuel prices in Kenya, saying global market disruptions have… Read more »
Kenya: UDA's David Keter Wins Emurua Dikirr MP Seat in By-Election
David Keter of the United Democratic Alliance has been declared the winner of the Member of National Assembly election for Emurua Dikirr Constituency after garnering 18,266 votes. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Defends G-to-G Fuel Deal, Cites Middle East Conflict for Fuel Prices Rise
The government has defended the latest increase in fuel prices, attributing the sharp rise in pump costs to volatility in global oil markets driven by the ongoing Middle East… Read more »
Kenya: CRA Appoints Roble Nuno As New CEO and Commission Secretary
The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) has announced the appointment of CPA Roble Said Nuno as its new Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary. Read more »
Kenya: Magereza Academy Closed Indefinitely After Suspected Arson Incident
Magereza Academy has been closed indefinitely following a suspected arson incident that destroyed a dormitory and left several learners injured. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Makes Regional History With First Wastewater Drug Surveillance Report
Kenya has become the first country in East Africa to conduct and launch a comprehensive wastewater-based epidemiology study for drug control, marking a major breakthrough in the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto's UDA Wins Big in Narok, Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet By-Elections
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party scored a major political victory after winning all the by-elections held on Thursday in Narok, Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet… Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Leads Kenyan Delegation to World Urban Forum 13 in Baku
Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, leading an advance Kenyan delegation ahead of the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13) scheduled for May 17-22. Read more »
Kenya: Patrick Obath Leaves Unga After 13 Years On the Board
Unga Group has appointed David Mucheni Kiambi as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective March 31, 2026. Read more »
Africa: Barbados Pushes Mandatory Methane Financing Framework As African Parliaments Meet in Nairobi
Barbados Ambassador for Climate Change and Climate Vulnerable Forum representative Elizabeth Thompson has proposed exploring mandatory financing and legally binding mechanisms to… Read more »
Kenya: DTB First Quarter Net Profit Up 8pc to Sh3.48bn
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya posted a 7.7 percent rise in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong growth in net interest income and expansion in customer lending. Read more »
Kenya: Obado Freed in Graft Case After Sh235 Million Property Forfeiture
Former Okoth Obado and four of his children have been discharged in a Sh73.5 million corruption case after the court approved a plea bargaining agreement that saw them surrender… Read more »
Kenya: Tea Board Defends New Export Levy Amid Industry Pushback
The Tea Board of Kenya has defended the newly introduced tea export levy, saying the charge will help finance market diversification, infrastructure development and value addition… Read more »
Kenya: Maendeleo Chap Chap Rejects Uda Merger, Declares Independence Within Kenya Kwanza
The Maendeleo Chap Chap Party has firmly rejected attempts to dissolve the party and merge it with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring that it will remain an… Read more »
May 14
Kenya: Explainer - What the 2026 PBO Regulations Mean for NGOs and Civil Society in Kenya
Kenya's nonprofit and civil society sector is entering a new legal era following the rollout of the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Regulations, 2026, which operationalize the… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Ordered to Pay Sh11mn Over Massive Subscriber Data Breach
Safaricom PLC has been dealt a major legal blow after the High Court ordered the telecommunications company to compensate 11 subscribers for violating their constitutional rights… Read more »
Kenya: Fuel Price Review Expected As Kenyans Brace for Another EPRA Announcement
Kenyans are anxiously awaiting the latest fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), expected Thursday evening, amid continued volatility in global… Read more »
Kenya: Voting Underway in Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo By-Elections Amid Ruto-Gachagua Rivalry
Voting is underway in three electoral areas across the country in a politically significant contest that is once again shaping up as an early supremacy battle between President… Read more »
Kenya: Petrol, Diesel Up By Sh17 and Sh46 Respectively in May-June Pricing Cycle
In its latest monthly review published on Thursday, EPRA said the price of Super Petrol will rise by Sh16.65 per litre while Diesel will increase by Sh46.29 per litre. Kerosene… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Support Weakening but Fragmented Opposition Could Hand Him 2027 Lifeline - Poll
President William Ruto's political dominance appears to be weakening ahead of the 2027 General Election, but a deeply fragmented opposition could still hand him a second term,… Read more »
Kenya: PWC Warns Finance Bill 2026 Could Make Digital Payments Costlier
Tax advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has warned that proposed tax measures in the Finance Bill 2026 could increase the cost of digital payments and tighten the tax burden… Read more »
