Finger on the Pulse

Taxpayers to Spend KSh2.31T on Debt Repayment, Interests

As Kenyans prepare for another financial year marked by new taxes and spending controls, one figure stands out in the government’s budget plans: KSh2.31 trillion. That is the amount taxpayers are expected to shoulder in debt repayments and interest costs, highlighting the growing burden that public debt continues to place on the country’s finances. The allocation means […]...

Rice Imports Spark Fresh Debate Over Kenya’s Agricultural Future

Kenya’s growing dependence on imported rice is once again exposing the delicate balance between food security and the protection of farmers. As lawmakers push for a bailout for local rice farmers am...

22 May 2026

Transport Strike Called Off After Ruto Pledges Fuel Relief and Insurance Reforms

President William Ruto has persuaded transport operators to call off the nationwide strike that had paralysed movement across major towns and cities earlier this week, following a high-level meeting i...

15 May 2026

Malaba Truck Drivers’ Strike Disrupts Regional Trade, Causes KSh35B Revenue Losses

A strike by cross-border truck drivers at the Malaba border between Uganda and Kenya caused major disruption to regional trade earlier this week, with authorities estimating revenue losses of up to K...

8 May 2026

Ruto Explains Tanga Refinery Plan Amid Tanzania–Kenya Talks on Industrialisation

President William Ruto has said the proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, is part of a wider regional strategy to promote industrialisation, create jobs and add value to East Africa’s natural re...

1 May 2026

Governors End Senate Boycott After Truce Over Oversight Standoff

Governors and senators have closed ranks after weeks of closed-door meetings aimed at resolving a standoff triggered by allegations that some members of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee we...

24 Apr 2026

Court Halts KIM Closure as Gov’t Assures Validity of Certificates

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the High Court temporarily halted the revocation of accreditation and the closure of all branches of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM). This follows a directive fro...

17 Apr 2026

A Simple Guide to Understanding KRA’s PIN Without Obligation

The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) PIN Without Obligation is a straightforward guide to applying for a PIN “Without Obligation” (PWO) via the iTax system. A PIN without obligation is intended f...

10 Apr 2026

Fuel Shortage: Kenyans Need to Know the Truth

In Nairobi and other towns, some fuel stations have run out of fuel, triggering panic buying in stations that still have fuel. The Middle East war, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz since early Ma...

2 Apr 2026

Not Our War, But Still Our Problem: Africa and the Middle East Crisis

The escalating war in the Middle East, intensified by U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran and the resulting regional fallout, may appear geographically distant from Africa. In reality, its consequences are...

2 Apr 2026

UDA Grassroots Elections Rescheduled as Party Mobilises Ahead of 2027 Polls

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has rescheduled its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections to Thursday, April 23, 2026, shifting from the original date of April 9. The internal polls are aimed at e...

27 Mar 2026

Winnie Odinga’s Quest for Top ODM Post Runs Into Headwinds

Tensions within ODM have escalated to a boiling point ahead of Friday’s National Delegates Convention, with multiple court cases challenging key leadership decisions and casting the party into uncer...

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