Thousands of commuters are expected to face major transport disruptions on Monday after matatu operators announced a suspension of services citing the high cost of fuel and concerns over an impending industry strike. In a notice to customers, MetroTrans EA Limited announced that all its fleets would not operate on …

One person is feared dead following a road accident along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway after a trailer driver reportedly lost control near Salama Market in Makueni County on Saturday. Eyewitnesses said the driver died at the scene in an incident that involved four trailers. Reports indicate that a trailer heading from …

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced a second application period, giving Form Four leavers another chance to revise their course choices or apply afresh for placement in universities and colleges across the country. The application portal will be open from May 16 to May 22, …

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has officially written to the Speaker of the National Assembly requesting the recall of Parliament from recess to urgently deliberate on proposed amendments aimed at lowering fuel prices in Kenya. In his letter to Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Nyoro urged that Parliament be reconvened under …

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has cautioned that the recent rise in fuel prices is likely to increase the cost of living, reduce business profits and hurt Kenya’s competitiveness within the region. In a statement, KNCCI President Erick Rutto expressed concern over the steep increase in …

The Ministry of Health has stepped up surveillance and preparedness efforts following the confirmation of an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The outbreak has raised concern across East Africa because of porous borders and regular cross-border movement within the region. Click here to …

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has attributed the recent increase in fuel prices in Kenya to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, saying disruptions in the global energy market have significantly raised the cost of importing petroleum products. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a statement on …

The government will draw about Sh5 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) Fund to cushion Kenyans against rising fuel prices in the latest monthly review covering the period May 15, 2026, to June 14, 2026. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the intervention is aimed at stabilising …

Former Presidential Advisor Moses Kuria has expressed confidence that President William Ruto could win re-election in the next General Election even without relying on support from the Mount Kenya region. Kuria argued that the results of three by-elections held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, reflect the growing nationwide support for …

Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has had his Sh73.5 million corruption case formally withdrawn after the court adopted a plea agreement, effectively bringing years of legal proceedings to an end. In its ruling delivered on Friday, the court held that the plea deal met the required legal standards under the …