- ODM’s Central Committee has demanded respect from UDA leaders, warning that rising tensions and provocative statements could destabilise.
- Naomi Kuria narrates her four-hour carjacking ordeal, sharing a chilling timeline and raising concerns about urban insecurity in Kenya
- The protest comes as a new report by Greenpeace Africa warns of a silent environmental crisis driven by widespread toxic pesticide use.
- A Bill seeking to cut VAT on fuel to 8pc for three months has been introduced in Parliament following sharp fuel price increases.
- Kenya Maritime Authority confirms MV Sea Mfalme detention in Tanzania as government engages authorities over vessel and nine seafarers.
- Ministry of Education issues awards for Grade 11 textbooks, with printing set for May and delivery expected before January 2027.
- EFF condemns Julius Malema’s sentencing as political, vows to appeal and questions prosecution conduct in firearm discharge case.
- IMF comments on Kenya’s VAT cut as fuel prices fall, while opposition issues ultimatum over taxes and G-to-G fuel deal.
- IEBC to expand diaspora voter registration to 16 more countries ahead of 2027 elections amid funding and legal challenges.
- 3 Kenyans move to High Court seeking to halt halal certification on meat, citing lack of legal framework and consumer protection concerns.
- Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen warns police recruits to confront rising goonism linked to politics as security concerns grow in Kenya.
- KWS Director General Erustus Kanga faces arrest threat after skipping three parliamentary sittings on human-wildlife conflict concerns.
- The court found that Malema, 45, had intentionally violated firearm laws, noting that the shooting was deliberate and pre-planned.
- Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait found the hospital guilty of a data breach for sharing patients' data with a third-party lab.
- Pope Leo XIV’s maiden apostolic visit to Africa includes stops in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
- Narok Senator Ledama Olekina accuses government and EPRA of manipulating fuel prices despite a reported oversupply in Kenya.
- Donald Trump threatens to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid a dispute over interest rates and a Senate battle over successor Kevin Warsh.
- Gen Z activists in Kenya are mobilising for protests as fuel prices hit record highs, worsening the cost-of-living crisis.
- Ruto met former Tanzanian leader Jakaya Kikwete in Nairobi to discuss South Sudan peace efforts and regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
- BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs over the next two years as it seeks to reduce costs and adapt to declining licence fee revenue.
- Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has accused powerful interests of benefiting from Kenya’s G-to-G fuel deal as pump prices remain high.
- Fuel prices in Kenya have dropped below Sh200 after the government reduced VAT from 13% to 8%, offering relief to consumers.
- Ministry noted that NYOTA beneficiaries must fully attend training to qualify for the second Sh25,000 capital disbursement.
- KMTC will host delegates from 17 African countries for a mental health leadership programme in Nairobi from April 20 to May 1, 2026.
- President Ruto announces recruitment of KMTC lecturers to boost training capacity and support Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage agenda.
- Court finds Pastor Paul Mackenzie and 30 co-accused have a case to answer in Shakahola murders, placing them on their defence.
- Kenya launches TouristTap platform to enable seamless cashless payments, boosting tourism efficiency, transparency, and visitor experience.
- Opposition accuses President Ruto of profiting from fuel prices, demands Parliament to scrap G-2-G deal and investigate officials.
- Economists Society of Kenya urges temporary VAT cut on fuel as prices exceed Sh206, citing global oil shocks and inflation risks.
- Rigathi Gachagua says William Ruto must immediately convene a special seating of Parliament within seven days to address the four demands.
- Former Rift Valley police boss Tom Odero appointed to lead Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit ahead of May rollout.
- Sifuna accuses State of misleading fuel price claims, citing alleged false assurances by government officials amid a sharp pump price hike.
- Lawyer Otieno says Kenya’s fuel price hike is driven by domestic tax policy, not global conflict, criticising government revenue structure.
- IEBC warns that goonism, mistrust, and political anxiety could undermine elections, as KEPSA calls for reforms and coordinated action.
- Haitians hold peaceful celebrations as Kenyan police withdraw from UN-backed mission, marking a transition to a new security force.
- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has partnered with EACC to establish a corruption prevention committee aimed at boosting transparency.
- Ida Odinga says she is not a politician and remains in mourning, urging leaders to stop linking her to ODM succession politics.
- KRA moves to tax remote work income after tribunal ruling, affecting thousands of Kenyan freelancers and digital workers.
- Kenya seizes 2.8 million litres of illicit alcohol in nationwide crackdown, with Rift Valley, Nyanza and Western regions hardest hit.
- A sections of Kenyans warn that protests may be imminent if the government fails to address the hike with #RejectFuelPrices gaining momentum.
- Senator Ledama Ole Kina alleges a fuel import scam involving Ministry of Energy officials, citing major price disparities and questionable deals.
- The manosphere is gaining traction in Kenya, shaping conversations on masculinity, dating, and identity as young men navigate economic
- Siaya Governor James Orengo criticises EPRA fuel price hike, demands release of cost study and calls for transparent, competitive pricing.
- Trans Nzoia Governor Natembeya has criticised the fuel price hike, blaming high taxes and lack of transparency in Kenya’s energy sector.
- Kipkorir listed six top Kenyan officials whom he vows to support regardless of potential criminal actions citing personal loyalty.
- Kenyans have taken to social media calling for protests after fuel prices surged past Sh200 per litre, sparking outrage over cost of living.
- Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital have called off their strike after reaching an agreement with the government, restoring services at KNH.
- Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen says the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit will adopt a multi-agency framework to enhance coordination.
- EPRA raises fuel prices sharply, pushing petrol to Sh206 in Nairobi. Diesel records biggest increase while kerosene remains unchanged.
- Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has condemned the killing of two people in Mbeere North during protests over Ishiara Hospital.
