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EPRA Explains Why Falling Global Oil Prices Won’t Cut Pump Prices Yet

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) says motorists will need to wait between 30 and 45 days before the recent drop in global

July 3, 2026

Business·News

KeNHA Reveals Major Breakthrough in Nithi Bridge Project

Construction at Nithi Bridge has inched forward after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) received permission to access land needed for the project. In

July 3, 2026

Business·News

Treasury Receives Sh204.3 Billion From Safaricom Stake Sale

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government expects to receive Sh204.3 billion from the sale of an additional 20 percent stake in

July 3, 2026

Business·News

Major Win for Online Freedom as Court Stops State From Blocking Websites

The High Court has declared unconstitutional a key provision in the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025. The provision empowered a state committee

July 3, 2026

News·Social Media·Tech

Check Out the New Look Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium (PHOTOS)

The government has mapped out ambitious plans to transform Siaya County’s Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium into a modern sports complex with a capacity of

July 3, 2026

News·Sports

Government Tightens Drug Import Rules to Fight Fake Medicines

The government has halted parallel importation of medicines and other health technologies, seeking to tighten oversight of pharmaceutical imports and shield Kenyans from substandard

July 3, 2026

Health·News

Mbadi Responds to Critics Over State House Renovation Budget

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the Executive’s budget allocation, saying renovations at State House are necessary because the House on the Hill has

July 3, 2026

News

Gachagua Ally Ndegwa Njiru Seeks Evidence From Motorists Before Taking NTSA to Court

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, says he will sue the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) over alleged

July 3, 2026

News

Why the High Court Stopped NTSA’s Annual Car Inspection Plan

The High Court has stepped in to block the controversial vehicle inspection directive, bringing temporary relief to millions of private car owners. Justice Francis

July 3, 2026

News

Wildebeest Migration Route Vanished After Ritz-Carlton Camp Construction, Petition Claims

A coalition of regional and human rights organizations has asked the Environment and Land Court to order a stop to further development of accommodation

July 3, 2026

Business·News

Millie Odhiambo Shares Untold Moments From June 25 Parliament Invasion

;Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo recounted the events that unfolded after Gen Z protesters breached security cordons and stormed Parliament on June 25, 2024,

July 2, 2026

News·Social Media

NTSA Explains Why Drivers Must Visit KCB to Pay Instant Fines

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced the instant fine system to reduce road carnage, cut out opportunities for human-to-human corruption, and

July 2, 2026

News·Social Media

‘Pass Sexuality Laws’: Ruto Alleges Tough Conditions Attached to Foreign Loans

President William Ruto has laid bare the conditions African nations endure when securing loans from foreign lenders. Speaking at a State House dinner in

July 2, 2026

News

Cabinet Directs DCI to Hunt Payroll Fraud Syndicates After Ksh 6.2 Billion Audit Shock

The Cabinet has directed a major crackdown on payroll fraud across government after an audit flagged suspected irregularities worth Ksh. 6.2 billion in 12

July 2, 2026

Business·News

Kamau Murango Tops Senator Rankings as John Methu Comes Second

Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango has emerged as the top-performing senator in the latest Infotrak poll, scoring 69 percent. Murango led a group of 15

July 2, 2026

News

Babu Owino Leads Infotrak MP Rankings as Ndindi Nyoro Slips to Third

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has once again topped the list as the highest-performing Member of Parliament in the latest CountyTrak Performance Index 2026,

July 2, 2026

News

Govt Moves to Stop Recruitment of Kenyans as Mercenaries Abroad

The Cabinet has approved Kenya’s accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties in a major step to curb the recruitment of Kenyans into foreign conflicts

July 2, 2026

News

Davis Lichuma’s Condition Raises Fresh Questions After Hospital Findings

Preliminary medical reports indicate that activist Davis Lichuma has no physical injuries and that all his vital organs are intact. Lichuma was found at

July 2, 2026

News

New Infotrak Poll Names Naisula Lesuuda Kenya’s Top Woman MP

Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has emerged as Kenya’s best-performing woman Member of Parliament in the latest Infotrak leadership performance survey, earning a 73

July 2, 2026

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