By: Faith Mukoya, MKU A major fuel strike in Kenya this week caused serious problems across the country. Public transport operators stopped working to protest the high cost of fuel, especially diesel. The strike affected thousands of commuters, businesses, schools, and shops, especially in the capital city, Nairobi. Many people …

Hassan Omar, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General, has issued an apology over controversial remarks he made during a party meeting in the Coast region. His statement comes after leaders from the Mt. Kenya region accused him of promoting tribal rhetoric and dragging former President Uhuru Kenyatta into partisan …

Police in Nyali Subcounty, Mombasa, are investigating the death of a 49-year-old man whose decomposing body was discovered inside his home in the Mgongeni area of Kisimani–Frere Town. The discovery was reported on Thursday by a local village elder from Mgongeni. Officers from Mbungoni Police Post responded to the scene, …

Former Matungu MP David Were is mourning the death of his son, Hannington Were, who was killed during a night attack in Kisumu on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The incident was reported the following morning at Obunga Police Station after the 39-year-old was confirmed dead. According to a witness, Hannington …

Veteran sports journalist and football commentator Paul ‘Diblo’ Kaberia has passed away, leaving the media fraternity in mourning. Kaberia, who served as a football commentator at Radio Jambo for more than 20 years, was celebrated for his energetic style and deep passion for football. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

President William Ruto has announced that the government has procured 3,000 electric vehicles for use by security and administration officers, in a move aimed at reducing fuel dependency and cushioning the country from volatile global oil prices. Speaking during the State of the Nation Address on Friday, Ruto said Kenya …

Residents of Sabaki near Mlolongo and Syokimau in Machakos County were left in shock on Thursday night after flash floods swept through residential and commercial areas, damaging vehicles and buildings. The flooding, which occurred around 9:14 pm behind Signature Mall, left several cars submerged while others were damaged by falling …

President William Ruto has announced that diesel prices will be reduced by a further Sh10 per litre in the upcoming June–July fuel review, in a move aimed at cushioning Kenyans from rising global oil costs. Speaking on Friday at State House in Mombasa, the President said the reduction is part …

BAT Kenya has raised concern over the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, warning that it could lead to an annual revenue loss of about Sh12 billion and threaten more than 100,000 livelihoods across the tobacco value chain. In a submission to the National Assembly, the cigarette manufacturer said the proposed …

President William Ruto has defended the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel import arrangement, saying it has protected Kenya from a more severe fuel shortage and foreign exchange instability amid ongoing global oil market shocks. Ruto explained that the system has ensured a steady supply of fuel nationwide while helping to stabilise pump …