Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi has issued a warning ahead of the upcoming Linda Mwananchi tour in Kisumu, cautioning against individuals he described as imposters seeking to disrupt the event scheduled for 26 April. In a statement shared on X, Atandi urged organisers and attendees to remain vigilant, saying the presence of unauthorised participants could…
At least 11 people were arrested in Nairobi on Tuesday after police moved to disperse demonstrators protesting rising fuel prices, authorities said, as tensions over the cost of living continue to simmer across Kenya. Among those detained was activist Julius Kamau, who was picked up during a brief protest in the central business district CBD….
Constitutional lawyer and senior presidential economic adviser Makau Mutua sparked debate Tuesday after telling fuel protesters to “go open the Strait of Hormuz,” as public frustration mounted over rising pump prices. Writing on X, Mutua suggested demonstrators redirect their energy toward the strategic waterway, a key artery for global oil shipments. The comment, delivered with…
President William Ruto has cautioned Kenyans living abroad against relying solely on social media for news about their home country, warning that misinformation and manipulated content are increasingly shaping public perception. Speaking to Kenyans residing in Rome, Italy, on Monday evening, the President said the spread of false or misleading information online has created a…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that the Social Health Authority SHA is embroiled in a KSh 104 billion fraud scandal, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. Gachagua alleged that the government inflated the cost of the new health scheme from KSh 1 billion to…
Kenya and Italy have agreed on a four-year Action Plan spanning 2026 to 2029, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations following talks between President William Ruto and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. According to a statement released by State House on 21 April, the agreement was reached during President Ruto official…
The United Democratic Alliance has postponed its grassroots elections in Kajiado County, moving the exercise from 23 April 2026 to Saturday 25 April 2026 in the latest adjustment to its internal electoral calendar. The announcement was made in a statement issued by National Elections Board chairperson Anthony Mwaura, who did not disclose the specific reasons…
A simmering dispute within Kenya Ministry of Foreign Affairs has come into sharp focus after ambassadors and senior envoys accused Principal Secretary of arrogance and undermining the country diplomatic standing. The allegations emerged from a closed door meeting that has since stirred unease across Kenya diplomatic network. During the session, Sing’oei reportedly questioned the relevance…
Kenya has begun withdrawing its police officers from Haiti, marking a significant shift in the multinational effort to stabilise the Caribbean nation as 150 officers depart under a phased drawdown of the security mission. The exit is part of the transition from the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission to a United Nations-backed Gang Suppression Force…
Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli on Monday visited Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti under the Multinational Security Support mission, as the operation enters its final drawdown phase ahead of a transition to a United Nations-backed framework. The visit highlights Kenya role in ongoing international efforts to stabilise Haiti, where…
