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17 May 2026 - Ex-DP Gachagua has begun engagements with Kenyans in the UK, criticising corruption and governance under the Kenya Kwanza administration.

16 May 2026 - Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has launched the DCP chapter in the United Kingdom as he seeks to mobilise diaspora support ahead of 2027.

16 May 2026 - X influencer Mercy Masai has declared interest in the 2027 elections, promising inclusive leadership and transformation in Kajiado County.

16 May 2026 - Treasury CS Mbadi has hit back at Winnie Odinga, escalating tensions within ODM over leadership, politics and the party’s future direction.

16 May 2026 - The United Nations tribunal has confirmed the death of Rwanda genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands.

16 May 2026 - Eric Omondi has urged Kenyans to skip work and carry jerrycans in protest against economic struggles and rising pressure on citizens.

16 May 2026 - Kenyan music icon Nameless has dismissed persistent Illuminati and dark forces claims, calling them "foolishness from idle people"

16 May 2026 - Eddie Butita says he has no regrets over his association with President William Ruto, insisting his interactions are strictly professional

16 May 2026 - Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has proposed measures to reduce petrol prices by KSh26 and diesel by KSh53 following the latest EPRA fuel price hike.

16 May 2026 - DP Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in the United Kingdom for diaspora engagements and political meetings ahead of the 2027 elections.

16 May 2026 - Milimani court adopts plea bargain in Okoth Obado graft case, clearing accused after surrender of Sh235.6 million worth of assets.

16 May 2026 - National Police Service holds community forum in Kilifi’s Langobaya to address stock theft, land disputes and strengthen peace efforts.

16 May 2026 - Lawyer Willis Otieno has criticised the government’s resistance to tax relief for low-income earners amid rising fuel and electricity costs.

16 May 2026 - DP Kithure Kindiki has challenged a High Court ruling admitting Dr Daniel Gikonyo’s affidavit in Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case.

16 May 2026 - Matatu operators have increased fares by 50pc and threatened a nationwide strike over rising fuel prices, warning of transport disruption.

16 May 2026 - Gachagua has criticised the government-to-government fuel deal, saying it has failed to cushion Kenyans from rising fuel prices.

15 May 2026 - Murkomen says Kenya has finalized the 2027 Election Security Plan as the government intensifies voter registration and poll preparations.

15 May 2026 - Bomet–Longisa–Mulot water project reaches 79pc completion, with government fast-tracking works to deliver water to 300,000 residents.

15 May 2026 - US Supreme Court allows continued telemedicine access to abortion pill mifepristone while Louisiana legal challenge proceeds.

15 May 2026 - Gachagua praises DCP candidate Vincent Rotich after a strong showing in the Emurua Dikirr by-election, calling it a political turning point.

15 May 2026 - Five Italians, including a professor and researchers, died in a Maldives scuba diving accident during deep cave exploration in Vaavu Atoll.

15 May 2026 - Africa CDC confirms Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s Ituri province with suspected 246 cases and cross-border response efforts underway.

15 May 2026 - NGOs in Kenya automatically transition to the PBO Act framework as new 2026 regulations require record updates via eCitizen system.

15 May 2026 - EPRA raises diesel to Sh242.92 and petrol to Sh214.25 sparking anger, fare hikes, fuel queues and political backlash across Kenya.

15 May 2026 - Veteran musician Kidum Kibido and singer Brian Sigu are recovering at Karen Hospital after surviving a terrifying Range Rover accident

15 May 2026 - The Registrar of Societies has issued a 60-day grace period for registered societies in Kenya to file annual returns or face action.

15 May 2026 - The ODPP hosted DCI officers to benchmark on its Uadilifu case management system, showcasing digital tools that have enhanced accountability and…

15 May 2026 - The Commission on Revenue Allocation has appointed CPA Roble Said Nuno as its new Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary.

15 May 2026 - DCI detectives arrested two suspects and seized cannabis and packaging equipment during a narcotics raid at a garage in Ruaka.

15 May 2026 - Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi is mourning the death of his last-born daughter, Anita Kendi Murungi.

15 May 2026 - Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has arrived in Azerbaijan ahead of World Urban Forum 13 focused on housing and sustainable urban development.

15 May 2026 - Kenyan TikTok creator ValErry is mourning the death of her mother just days after sharing an emotional Mother’s Day celebration video

15 May 2026 - Former Mathioya MP Francis Githiari has been arrested over allegations of defrauding a couple Sh.6.4 million in a land deal in Ngong.

15 May 2026 - Former KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga told MPs his departure from the tax agency followed contract provisions, not dismissal.

15 May 2026 - Keter secured 18,266 votes to decisively defeat Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich, who garnered 10,760 votes.

14 May 2026 - EPRA has increased petrol and diesel prices in Kenya, pushing fuel costs to record highs amid rising global oil prices.

14 May 2026 - AU-IBAR has challenged African countries to improve animal health data systems to strengthen disease surveillance and livestock planning.

14 May 2026 - IJM Kenya has welcomed the 20-year sentence in the murder case of Farida Kadzo Changawa while condemning rising violence in Kilifi.

14 May 2026 - Saleh Mamman, 68, was found guilty on 12 counts, including using private firms to channel funds linked to government-financed power projects.

14 May 2026 - The poll placed Ruto ahead with 24 per cent support, followed by Kalonzo Musyoka at 19 per cent and Fred Matiang’i at 14 per cent.

14 May 2026 - A new TIFA poll shows growing support for DCP as UDA and ODM record declining backing amid shifting political dynamics in Kenya.

14 May 2026 - Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open as Middle East tensions continue to disrupt global energy flows.

14 May 2026 - Heavily armed police raided contractor Desmond Shivachi's home before summoning him for questioning in an alleged organised crime probe linked to…

14 May 2026 - Prof Gitau replaces Prof Margaret Hutchinson, who acted as VC since August 2024 after Prof Stephen Kiama’s suspension and exit in 2025.

14 May 2026 - PCPB trained coffee farmers in Kirinyaga on safe pesticide use, pest management and sustainable farming during the Nyeri Coffee Expo.

14 May 2026 - The Law Society of Kenya has called for urgent national action following rising cases of femicide and gender-based violence across the country.

14 May 2026 - Lilian Ng'ang'a has opened up about embracing her legacy as the former First Lady of Machakos County, admitting she once felt ashamed

14 May 2026 - Mbadi says all education funds have been disbursed and KNEC examiners should direct payment concerns to the Education Ministry, not Treasury.

14 May 2026 - Government says preparations for the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir are 84pc complete ahead of the June 1 national event.

14 May 2026 - US State Department warns passport applicants against using AI or filters on photos, saying altered images will be rejected.