Finger on The Pulse

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 reported abduction of several men in Mathare, Umoja, Githurai and Kiamaiko by individuals alleged to be security officers. Lawmakers said the incidents have triggered protests, heightened public anxiety and resulted in a death. They are seeking clarity on the victims’ whereabouts, the inv...

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...

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...

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...

13 Mar 2026

Uproar Over New NTSA Instant Fines

Resistance is mounting against the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) new Instant Traffic Fines system, which automatically penalises motorists captured on CCTV for violations such as ...

6 Mar 2026

Ongoing IMF Engagement with Kenya: Advancing Fiscal and Regulatory Discussions

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission to Kenya concluded in early March 2026, continuing its technical engagement on the country’s fiscal and regulatory framework. While no new lendin...

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