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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...
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...
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