June 24
Kenya: Court Frees Ninth Suspect in Utumishi Academy Arson Case Ahead of Friday Plea Taking
A Naivasha court has ordered the release of a ninth suspect linked to the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy fire after investigators found no evidence connecting her to the tragedy,… Read more »
Kenya: Court Extends Detention of Utumishi Academy Arson Suspects As Murder Case Moves to Plea Stage
A Court in Naivasha has allowed the continued detention of eight students linked to the deadly Utumishi Girls Academy fire that claimed the lives of sixteen students, paving the… Read more »
June 23
Kenya: DPP Approves 16 Counts Of Murder In Utumishi Girls Academy Arson, Vows Firm Action
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has approved 16 counts of murder against suspects linked to the deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Academy, following a review of… Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Confirms Suspension of Ebola Facility Collaboration with U.S.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmed that the government and the United States have suspended the proposed collaboration involving an Ebola-related facility at… Read more »
Kenya: Catholic Bishops Urge Transparent Dialogue Over Laikipia Ebola Facility
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has urged the government to engage in “genuine and transparent dialogue” with stakeholders over the proposed Ebola… Read more »
Kenya: Court Lets Off CS Duale With Stern Warning Over Contempt in Ebola Facility Case
The High Court has let off Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale with a stern warning in a contempt of court matter after he personally appeared before the court and confirmed the… Read more »
June 22
Kenya: Court Summons Duale for Sentencing Over Contempt on Laikipia Ebola Facility Orders
The High Court has summoned Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to appear in person on Tuesday, June 23, at 11am for mitigation and sentencing after finding him in contempt of… Read more »
June 15
Kenya: Education Committee Probes Rising Cases of School Fires and Student Unrest
National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education is set to embark on a comprehensive inquiry into the growing cases of school fires, destruction of property and student unrest… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Act, Securing Sh428bn Equitable Share for Counties
President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue (DoR) Bill, 2026 into law, formally allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to county governments for the… Read more »
Kenya: House Team Retreats to Draft Report On Finance Bill 2026 After Stakeholder Hearings
The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has entered the final phase of its review of the Finance Bill 2026 after concluding public sector… Read more »
Kenya: Motorists Blast Epra Over 'Insulting' Sh0.22 Fuel Price Cut
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has criticised the latest fuel price review, accusing the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of allowing politics to… Read more »
June 14
Kenya: All Eyes On EPRA As Ruto's Sh10 Diesel Cut Pledge Faces Test Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes
Motorists, transporters and businesses are awaiting Sunday's fuel price review with heightened anticipation after last month's steep price hikes triggered protests and forced the… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Fuel Prices Strategy Amid Geopolitical Oil Market Pressures
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 diesel cut supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Lawyers Raise Alarm Over 'Missing Pages' in Impeachment Ruling
A legal dispute surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new twist after his lawyers raised concerns over an alleged discrepancy between… Read more »
Kenya: Nakuru Child Kidnapping Suspect On the Run After Ransom Demand As DCI Launches Manhunt
Detectives have launched an intensive manhunt for a suspect linked to the disappearance of a four-year-old child in Nakuru County, after he allegedly demanded a ransom from the… Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Slashes Diesel Price By Sh10, Petrol By Sh0.22
Motorists are set to enjoy lower fuel costs after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reduced diesel and petrol prices in its latest monthly review, with the new… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Demands Media Access to Laikipia Air Base Over Disputed Ebola Facility Construction
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto's administration to grant journalists access to Laikipia Air Base to verify the status of a… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Defends Foreign Trips and County Tours, Says Hard Work Key to Kenya's Economic Transformation
President William Ruto has defended his frequent foreign trips and extensive local tours, saying his packed schedule is driven by a determination to accelerate Kenya's economic… Read more »
June 12
Kenya: Govt Clarifies Kuwait Has Not Imposed New Ban On Kenyan Workers
The government has dismissed reports that Kuwait has imposed a new ban on Kenyan workers, clarifying that recent changes announced by Kuwaiti authorities do not amount to fresh… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Clean Cooking Summit Postponed Amid Travel Uncertainty
The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which was expected to bring together African heads of state, financiers, development partners and energy stakeholders in Nairobi in July… Read more »
Kenya: Mourners Gather for Utumishi Academy Fire Victims' Memorial Service
A sombre mood has engulfed Gilgil Stadium, where the memorial service for 16 Utumishi Girls students who died in a tragic fire last month is currently underway. Read more »
Kenya: Motorists Association Rejects NTSA E-Logbook Conversion Fees As 'Backdoor Taxation'
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has rejected plans to charge vehicle owners for converting physical logbooks into electronic logbooks, describing the move as "unjustified… Read more »
Kenya: NLP Leader Gives Govt Two-Week Ultimatum Over Rising Killings in Farmer-Herder Clashes
National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has given the government a two-week ultimatum to address the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Kitui County, warning… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Hosts Marsabit Leaders As Gachagua Tours Kakamega
Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has embarked on a two-day popularisation tour of Western Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Strategy and Commercial Services Maneger Calls for People-Centred Development to Drive Sustainable Growth
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has called for a stronger focus on people in development planning, arguing that sustainable growth can only be achieved when communities and workers… Read more »
