Finger on the Pulse

Court Suspends President Ruto’s Order, Placing IPOA under Interior Ministry

The High Court has temporarily suspended the implementation of an Executive Order that sought to place the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) under the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. The petitioners argue that moving IPOA to a ministry that also oversees the National Police Service would erode its constitutional independence and compromise its ability to investigate police misconduct […]...

Mass Defections Signal Early Realignment Ahead of the 2027 Elections

Kenya’s political landscape is entering another period of realignment as an increasing number of elected leaders abandon their parties in favour of formations they believe offer stronger prospec...

3 Jul 2026

Abduction Ghosts Haunt Murkomen

Members of Parliament (MP) have demanded that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen appear before Parliament to explain a recent spate of disappearances in Nairobi. This follows the rep...

26 Jun 2026

Why Central Banks Are Turning Back to Gold

Gold is once again at the centre of global reserve management, with central banks around the world increasing their holdings to levels not seen in half a century. The renewed interest reflects a combi...

19 Jun 2026

President Ruto Pushes for New Global Financial Order at G7 Summit in France

President William Ruto represented Kenya at the G7 Summit in Évian, France, from 15th to 17th June 2026, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron.  Kenya’s participation wa...

12 Jun 2026

EAC States Table People-Centred, Pro-Growth Budgets

East African Community (EAC) member states on Thursday tabled their national budget estimates for the 2026/27 fiscal year, unveiling people-centred and growth-oriented spending plans aimed at accelera...

5 Jun 2026

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 ...

29 May 2026

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...

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