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20 May 2026 - A staff member attached to Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo was allegedly shot dead by police during protests in Busia Town.

20 May 2026 - President Ruto is facing criticism for celebrating Arsenal's EPL title win as Kenyans grapple with rising cost of living and fuel crisis.

20 May 2026 - EPRA’s kerosene price increase could raise aviation fuel costs in Kenya, potentially pushing up airline ticket prices.

20 May 2026 - China has confirmed it will buy 200 Boeing aircraft as part of a new US–China trade deal following talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

20 May 2026 - Police in Nyeri have arrested suspects and recovered 784 rolls of cannabis and 21kg of raw cannabis during a raid in Kieni East Sub-County.

20 May 2026 - Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa has alleged a political plot to profile the Mt Kenya region following protests and destruction of property.

20 May 2026 - Kenya and Uganda have held high-level talks in Kampala to resolve the Moroto conflict case involving detained Turkana herdsmen and strengthen cross-…

20 May 2026 - Police in Makueni have recovered CCTV footage showing suspects fleeing with a firearm snatched from an officer during fuel protests in Wote.

20 May 2026 - At least seven Nigerian soldiers were killed in an ambush by suspected terrorists in Sokoto near Niger border during a post-raid operation.

20 May 2026 - Kenya is working to expand exports to Brazil after trade grew 25pc in 2025, reaching USD 1.5 million amid efforts to balance bilateral trade.

20 May 2026 - Kenya has intensified Ebola preparedness measures after WHO declared a regional emergency, with enhanced screening, surveillance and response systems.

20 May 2026 - Nigeria says joint airstrikes with US forces killed 175 Islamic State militants, including a senior global operations leader, in northeast operations.

20 May 2026 - Kenya faces a Sh25bn fuel bill linked to the Iran war as global oil prices surge, driving inflation, transport costs and economic pressure.

20 May 2026 - KDF and NYS have reaffirmed their partnership focusing on institutional capacity, coordination and improved public service delivery.

20 May 2026 - The state is seeking to establish a new Government-Owned Enterprises department as MPs raise concerns over rising public spending.

20 May 2026 - Kenyan motorist Kim Musau is travelling across Canada in a Land Rover from Nova Scotia to Vancouver, showcasing cultural pride and adventure.

20 May 2026 - DCI officer Charles Mugendi will lead Team Kenya in IPSC Level III Championship in Naivasha as they prepare for the Aruba Pan American event.

20 May 2026 - Government says the new seven-storey Gikomba Market Block D will improve safety, sanitation and trading conditions for over 1,700 traders.

20 May 2026 - President Ruto has congratulated Arsenal following their Premier League success, praising the club’s resilience, discipline, and teamwork.

20 May 2026 - Israel launched fresh airstrikes across southern Lebanon and ordered evacuations in several towns despite an ongoing truce with Hezbollah.

20 May 2026 - The first Global REDD+ Summit in Nairobi brought together 59 countries to accelerate action against deforestation and climate change.

20 May 2026 - MP Jayne Kihara urges residents to protect businesses and property as anti-fuel hike protests leave deaths, injuries and economic losses.

19 May 2026 - Mumias East MP Peter Salasya and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale have accused UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar of fueling tribal division.

19 May 2026 - Nairobi Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya has been released unconditionally after his arrest over the release of protest suspects.

19 May 2026 - A court petition has been filed seeking to block Adan Mohamed’s appointment as KRA CG over claims that he exceeds the legal age limit.

19 May 2026 - Nairobi hosts East Africa’s largest AI summit as leaders and global tech firms push for digital sovereignty and infrastructure growth.

19 May 2026 - Debbie Ronoh has shared an emotional and humorous rant about the pressures of adulthood, rising costs and modern global challenges.

19 May 2026 - Digital creator Val has appealed for financial support following the sudden death of her mother to support organize funeral arrangements.

19 May 2026 - Nairobi Governor Sakaja urges banks and SACCOs to offer temporary loan relief to struggling Kenyans as the fuel crisis and matatu strike strain the…

19 May 2026 - Rigathi Gachagua dismisses the suspension of the matatu strike, criticises Ruto’s Azerbaijan trip, and demands urgent fuel price reductions.

19 May 2026 - TikTok removed 820,552 videos and banned over 108,000 accounts in Kenya during Q4 2025 as AI-powered moderation systems intensifies

19 May 2026 - Kenya has received WHO recognition for eliminating sleeping sickness after sustaining zero indigenous cases since 2009.

19 May 2026 - Starbucks Korea has fired its CEO after a “Tank Day” campaign sparked backlash over alleged references to the 1980 Gwangju massacre.

19 May 2026 - Super Metro has resumed normal operations after transport stakeholders called off the matatu strike following talks with the government.

19 May 2026 - DCI Homicide Directorate has taken over investigations into the brutal murder of gospel artist Rachel Wandeto.

19 May 2026 - CS Murkomen brokered a truce ending the nationwide matatu strike as operators gave the government seven days to address fuel price concerns.

19 May 2026 - The US Department of Justice has dropped criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani after major settlement agreements.

19 May 2026 - The union said a rowdy crowd allegedly stormed the facility, disrupted medical services, and took away a deceased body during the chaos.

19 May 2026 - The LSK and the Police Reforms Working Group have condemned protest killings, arbitrary arrests and the detention of Central OCS.

19 May 2026 - Fuel strike continues despite a Sh10.06 diesel price cut, as operators reject the government’s intervention and demand deeper fuel reforms.

19 May 2026 - Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has criticised President Ruto’s Azerbaijan trip, saying the government should have focused on fuel protests.

19 May 2026 - TSC has announced a new policy allowing teachers who resigned or were dismissed since 2018 to claim terminal benefits and pension arrears.

19 May 2026 - Methu has accused Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and the Ruto administration of profiling the Mt Kenya region during ongoing fuel protests.

19 May 2026 - CS Murkomen has urged matatu operators to accord Ruto the same understanding they gave former President Kenyatta during past fuel crises.

19 May 2026 - Central OCS Dishen Angoya has been hospitalised under police guard after his arrest over the alleged unlawful release of protest suspects.

19 May 2026 - The DCI says 710 people have been arrested nationwide over offences linked to violent protests, warning against criminal acts during demos.

19 May 2026 - A federal jury has ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, clearing a major legal hurdle for the ChatGPT company.

19 May 2026 - Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in early 2026, but rising inflation and Middle East tensions are straining households and policymakers.

19 May 2026 - DCI said detectives had launched investigations into the viral Githurai incident involving a Mazda CX-5.

19 May 2026 - The officer was arrested by senior police commanders and later detained at Lang’ata Police Station pending investigations.