Kenyan tea farmers are warning of a difficult year ahead as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts major shipping routes, causing delays in exports and putting billions in earnings at risk. According to Enos Njeru, chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency Holdings, the sector is coming under growing …

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has raised concerns over the continued high cost of fuel, warning that it is putting heavy pressure on the transport sector and could trigger wider economic instability if no urgent interventions are made. In a statement, the chamber said elevated pump …

William Ruto has signed into law the Value Added Tax (VAT) Amendment Bill 2026 at State House in Nairobi, paving the way for a temporary reduction of VAT on petroleum products from 16% to 8% for a period of three months. The decision follows the passage of the Bill by …

Residents of Nuu in Mwingi Central are calling on the government to urgently speed up the construction of the long-delayed Enziu Bridge, a site that has claimed many lives over the years. They say that despite multiple promises of a quick completion, the situation remains dangerous, with people still dying …

Car dealers and importers are facing challenges following stricter rules by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on the use of KD number plates, with industry players warning of delivery delays and operational disruptions. Under the new regulations, KD plates—typically used on unregistered vehicles—are now restricted to specific purposes …

A Kenya Defence Forces officer has been detained after allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute in Nakuru. Police said the incident occurred on April 14 in the St Mary’s area, involving a captain attached to Gilgil Military Base. The suspect is accused of stabbing his wife following an …

The High Court of Kenya has ordered that the current situation be maintained in a case opposing the government’s plan to sell a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom, as the legal dispute escalates. Justice Francis Gikonyo, speaking for a three-judge bench, said the court will hear an application for …

Simba Arati has stated that the alliance between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to form the next government. Speaking during William Ruto’s development tour in Kisii, Arati—who also serves as ODM’s deputy party leader—said their collaboration with the President puts them in a …

Betty Kyalo has shared the joyful news of welcoming her newborn daughter, Nova Aurora Jones, with her partner Charlie Jones. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, expressing excitement and gratitude. They posted photos holding their baby’s hand alongside a box revealing it’s a girl, with her name displayed. Click …

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has found St Luke’s Orthopaedic and Trauma Hospital liable for unlawfully disclosing a patient’s sensitive medical information and ordered it to pay Sh525,000 in compensation. Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait ruled that the hospital violated data protection laws by mishandling and wrongly sharing a patient’s …