Senior government officials face criticism for appearing unbothered as rising fuel prices and inflation worsen Kenya's cost of living and threaten livelihoods and jobs.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Senior government officials face criticism for appearing unbothered as rising fuel prices and inflation worsen Kenya's cost of living and threaten livelihoods and jobs.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wajir in northern Kenya will host this year's Madaraka Day celebration under a rotational hosting system for national holidays, marking the first time the Northern Frontier hosts such an event. The government announced Sh900 million in February to build a modern 10,000-seater stadium in Wajir for the 2026 celebrations, signaling commitment to development in historically marginalized regions.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Makadara MP George Aladwa has said that political zoning under the UDA-ODM broad-based government is necessary to streamline cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing it reduces political friction by clearly defining areas of influence in elective positions across counties and helps avoid unnecessary conflict during nominations in key regions including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Kakamega.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi-based activist has filed a constitutional petition at the Milimani High Court seeking to suspend EPRA's fuel price increases for May 15 to June 14, 2026, claiming the decision violates constitutional rights and lacks transparency. The petition also calls for the Treasury Cabinet Secretary and EPRA to disclose full fuel pricing details.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has dismissed claims by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya that President William Ruto has lost support in Western Kenya, urging Oparanya to focus on campaigns instead of making excuses about internal ODM wrangles.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Newly elected MP David Keter, who won the Emurua Dikiir by-election with 18,266 votes, says he has ten months to deliver on campaign promises and complete projects initiated by his late predecessor, including a proposed university, market facilities, and road construction.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Police engaged in running battles with protesters demonstrating against rising fuel prices across several counties on Monday, using teargas to disperse crowds and clear roadblocks that had disrupted transport and business operations on major highways.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's CBD descended into chaos on Monday as police clashed with anti-government protesters and a nationwide transport sector strike over soaring fuel prices crippled movement and paralyzed business activities. Police arrested protesters, used teargas and fired gunshots, while most businesses shut and bus termini emptied, leaving thousands of commuters stranded.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Chuka-Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene has accused Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki of parading Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru at a fundraiser, claiming Waiguru is seeking the running mate position currently held by DP Kindiki ahead of next year's elections.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to reverse the recent fuel price hike and resign, amid a nationwide transport strike. Kalonzo backed the strike as a legitimate response to government policies and urged President Ruto to engage the Transport Sector Alliance in dialogue.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed the ongoing nationwide matatu strike as unnecessary, warning that Kenya risks worsening its economic situation if stakeholders respond to rising fuel prices through "emotional decisions" instead of structured dialogue. Mbadi argued that the transport operators' industrial action could further strain the economy and limit the government's ability to subsidize prices.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has accused National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi of being disrespectful to the Odinga family amid a dispute with Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie, calling on Mbadi to focus on his constitutional mandate to serve the people rather than engage in political contestation.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Orange Democratic Movement leader Oburu Oginga has warned disgruntled members linked to the Linda Mwananchi faction against undermining the party leadership, insisting that internal discipline must be respected and that members openly opposing party policies cannot expect to hold senior roles.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa unveiled a campaign platform for the 2027 gubernatorial race focused on healthcare reforms, free ambulance services, road construction, and support for vulnerable families. He criticized Bungoma's public health facilities and proposed introducing a digital monitoring system in county health facilities to improve accountability.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Multiple schools suspended classes on Monday as a nationwide transport strike and protests over high fuel prices commenced, with the Transport Sector Alliance announcing that all vehicle types—from buses to ride-hailing services—would not move from midnight to protest unaffordable fuel prices and harsh economic conditions.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Major public transport operators across Kenya suspended services on Monday in a coordinated nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices, with leading firms including Super Metro, Metro Trans, Forward Travellers SACCO, Latema Travellers and Countrylink withdrawing their fleets in solidarity with the Transport Sector Alliance strike. The shutdown is expected to heavily affect movement in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and along key highways including the Northern Corridor and Nairobi–Mombasa Highway.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has warned it will sue the government if it does not review fuel and electricity pricing decisions, citing revised pump prices and electricity pass-through adjustments that it says have imposed an unsustainable burden on households and businesses.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Court of Appeal in Mombasa has upheld an earlier order barring ousted Dock Workers Union General Secretary Simon Sang from accessing union funds, finding the restraint necessary to ensure accountability in the union's financial administration pending his appeal.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury CS John Mbadi termed the nationwide transport strike over fuel price increases "uncalled for," saying the government has already absorbed a significant share of the global increase triggered by the US-Iran war, which he said is grappling Kenya with a crisis it did not cause.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transport has been grounded across the country as matatu and public service vehicle operators begin a nationwide strike to protest a fuel price hike. The government attributes the increase to global factors including the war in Iran, while opposition leaders question why fuel prices in neighbouring countries like Uganda remain comparatively lower.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki blamed the opposition for violent protests against rising fuel prices, saying destruction of property and chaos across the country were uncalled for. He stated the government is implementing measures to address high fuel costs and warned the state will be uncompromising in protecting innocent people from violence.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki accused opposition leaders of exploiting rising fuel costs to incite Kenyans against the government, attributing the price surge to Middle East instability and increased shipping costs rather than government policy. He defended the Kenya Kwanza administration's handling of the crisis and warned that violent protests would not solve the fuel and transport emergency.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
At least four Kenyans died and 30 were injured during fuel price protests on Monday, according to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of fuelling violence through political rhetoric. Demonstrations over record fuel prices turned violent across several counties, with protesters blocking roads, lighting bonfires, and clashing with police.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has dismissed criticism from the Linda Mwananchi faction questioning his leadership since his brother Raila Odinga's death, saying he has the energy and capacity to lead and that experience remains valuable. He accused the faction of violating party rules and said those who want to rejoin must "come with a coiled tail" and not start from the top.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to meet about 10,000 Jubilee party Kiambu County delegates on May 18 at Kiambu Golf club, alongside Deputy Party leader and presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i to address important national matters.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government and matatu operators failed to reach agreement on fuel price adjustments after talks on May 18, 2026, leaving them divided over diesel price cuts despite mutual support for curbing fuel adulteration and aligning diesel and kerosene prices. The nationwide strike, which crippled public transport in major cities, will continue on Tuesday.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has appointed former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term, effective May 18, 2026. Mohamed previously served as Chief of Strategy Execution at State House and held senior roles at Barclays Kenya.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Protesters lit tyres along Thika Road on Monday morning, forcing motorists to make U-turns and disrupting movement around the Githurai area. The disruption, part of a nationwide transport strike over fuel prices, brought one of Nairobi's busiest transport corridors to a near standstill and left thousands of commuters stranded.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Thousands of commuters were stranded across Nairobi on Monday as a nationwide transport strike involving matatu operators, truckers, boda boda riders, digital taxi operators, logistics firms and private motorists crippled services in protest against soaring fuel prices. The Transport Sector Alliance, an umbrella group coordinating the action, says the strike aims to pressure the government to lower fuel costs that have driven up transport fares, food, electricity and other essential commodities.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
National Treasury CS John Mbadi said the government will hold talks with matatu operators to explore additional measures to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices, with a meeting bringing together the National Treasury, the ministries of Transport and Energy being convened.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna questioned the government's approach to managing fuel price shocks, arguing that fuel pricing is a predictable event and the government should prepare interventions early rather than damage control after crises escalate. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi attributed recent hikes to ongoing conflict in the Gulf region but said the State would consider relief measures.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on Heads of Station to intensify efforts to reduce case backlog, saying delayed justice undermines confidence in the court system and urging urgent administrative interventions. Koome noted that nearly 85 percent of cases in Kenya are handled at subordinate court level through Magistrates' Courts and Small Claims Courts.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded the resignation of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over a May 14 fuel price hike that increased diesel by Ksh 46.29 per litre and super petrol by Ksh 16.65 per litre, blaming President Ruto's administration for poor governance and insensitive economic policies that triggered a nationwide transport crisis.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has urged Parliament to convene immediately and approve three measures to cushion Kenyans from rising fuel costs: exempting fuel products from VAT, temporarily removing fuel levies, and redirecting resources lost through "budgeted corruption." His call comes as a nationwide transport sector strike over fuel prices forced Kenyans to walk to work and school.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has supported nationwide peaceful demonstrations against rising fuel costs, accusing the government of failing to address the economic burden on families and businesses. He called for immediate publication of the fuel pricing formula and a 90-day suspension of VAT on petroleum products.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has defended the Transport Sector Alliance-led fuel strike, describing it as a legitimate response to the government's fuel price hike. He blamed the nationwide transport paralysis on EPRA's May 14 announcement raising diesel prices by Sh46.29 per litre and super petrol by Sh16.65 per litre, arguing the increases were made without adequate public consultation and worsened Kenya's cost-of-living crisis.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has intensified investigations into the appointment of Dr. Ezekiel Chirchir Kipkoech as Director of Procurement at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, citing integrity concerns and his past graft-related court cases. The university's Vice Chancellor appeared before EACC investigators and the University Council faces accusations of irregularly recruiting Kipkoech despite questions over his legal troubles and suitability for public office.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the government's handling of soaring fuel prices during a transport strike that paralysed public transport, saying the government is engaging stakeholders and exploring interventions while maintaining that aggressive subsidies could destabilize the economy if the global fuel crisis persists.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has called for stronger African multilateral financing and reform of the global financial architecture to tackle the housing crisis driven by rapid urbanisation. He highlighted that Africa will be home to 25 per cent of the world's population by 2050, with 70 per cent living in urban areas, making affordable housing urgent and essential.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said President William Ruto has directed him and four Cabinet Secretaries to convene talks with matatu owners, operators, manufacturers, and other petroleum-dependent industries to address the rising fuel price crisis, which Kindiki attributed to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud announced that 225 people have been arrested during ongoing fuel price hike protests, saying protesters did not pursue their grievances lawfully. Mohamud also reported that five police vehicles were vandalised, one civilian car was damaged, and six police officers were injured during clashes with protesters.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i, a 2027 presidential hopeful, claims the nation will suffer further from the current administration's failed leadership, citing ongoing fuel price hike protests and what he describes as widespread corruption and looting of public institutions.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya ratified a Defence Cooperation Agreement with France on April 8, 2026, granting French soldiers legal immunity from Kenyan prosecution. The move has drawn criticism from lawyer Dr. Miguna Miguna, who warns the deal undermines national sovereignty and risks repeating past failures linked to foreign military presence.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki blamed violent fuel-price protests on political incitement, saying the government's interventions had prevented pump prices from rising to Sh400 per litre. He defended the administration's fuel stabilisation efforts and condemned violence and looting in Kiambu and Nakuru, where at least two people were killed.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has vowed justice for Rachel Wandetto, who died after being doused with petrol and set ablaze over a tattoo bearing the President's image. Ruto condemned the attack and warned against political intolerance and violence.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Adan Abdulla Mohammed has been appointed as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority, replacing Humphrey Wattanga, for a three-year term effective immediately. Mohammed brings decades of experience in banking, economic policy, and public administration, including prior roles as CEO of Barclays Kenya and Cabinet Secretary positions.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that four people were killed and 30 injured during fuel price hike protests across the country. Murkomen said a probe has been launched into the deaths, alleged the protests were infiltrated by goons sponsored by unidentified politicians, and reported 348 arrests made during the unrest.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has accused "rogue politicians" of mobilising criminal gangs during Monday's fuel strike protests to loot and destroy property, including supermarkets, UDA offices, and trucks at a road project site, amid reports of four deaths.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Calls are mounting on the Kenyan government to address the fuel crisis as political leaders, transport operators, and citizens demand immediate intervention over rising petroleum costs. NLP leader Augustus Muli has joined the chorus, backing peaceful demonstrations and calling on the government to tackle excessive taxation on fuel, energy sector inefficiencies, and lack of accountability.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Matatu operators rejected an announcement by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi about a breakthrough in fuel price talks, contradicting him on camera at Transcom House in Nairobi. Operators said the government had only agreed to a 10 shilling reduction in diesel prices, far below their demand of between 30 and 46 shillings per litre.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Former Industrialisation Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed has been appointed Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority for a three-year term effective May 18, 2026, replacing Humphrey Wattanga. Mohamed previously served as Managing Director of Barclays Bank Kenya and brings experience from both private and public sectors.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen questioned why the public transport sector staged protests over fuel prices under President William Ruto but not during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure, suggesting there was "a certain level of profiling" against the current administration.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Different procurement contracts and pricing formulas across East Africa result in significant fuel price variation, exposing regional markets unevenly to international volatility, according to an industry analysis.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Matatu operators, truckers, ride-hailing drivers and private vehicle owners have announced a nationwide suspension of transport services, citing soaring fuel prices and a worsening economic climate.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Following a rise in fuel prices, consumers face sharply higher prices for basic commodities, confirmed by spot checks and resident interviews across several towns.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has warned that more than 12,000 savings and credit cooperative societies risk deregistration for failing to submit mandatory financial returns.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Counties will split a Sh500 million bill for an industrial park development.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Vehicle operators staged a nationwide strike on Monday to protest rising fuel prices, halting transport operations across major cities including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru and leaving thousands of commuters stranded. The Transport Sector Alliance announced the suspension would continue until the government addresses concerns about soaring fuel costs.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's fintech and blockchain sector is pushing for faster stablecoin adoption to address slow and costly cross-border payments in Africa, with industry leaders noting that transfers can take up to two weeks. The discussions, held at the fourth Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference in Nairobi, centered on how blockchain-based currencies could reshape remittances, trade settlements, and regional commerce as regulators develop a formal legal framework for digital assets.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
A transport sector boycott by matatu operators protesting rising fuel costs disrupted movement across Nairobi's CBD on Monday, with bus stations deserted, shops closed, and commuters stranded despite police assurances of adequate security.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya faces risk of widespread fuel adulteration as the government's heavy kerosene subsidy creates a price gap of more than Sh90 per litre with diesel, reviving incentives for illegal blending. Industry players warn the widening disparity threatens to undo years of reforms that had largely stamped out the illegal mixing of kerosene with diesel and petrol.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service has assured Kenyans of enhanced security measures as a planned nationwide public transport strike kicked off Monday, with major PSV operators withdrawing fleets in protest over soaring fuel prices. The NPS said it would deal firmly with any acts of violence, intimidation or disruption, while some stakeholders like the United Transport Association of Kenya distanced themselves from the strike and affirmed continued operations.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says fuel prices will remain at current elevated levels until the next review on June 14, 2026, citing disrupted supply channels from the US-Iran Gulf war. The government plans to intervene for June using the Ksh.5 billion Petroleum Development Levy Fund and other measures including possible VAT adjustments.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court declined to lift orders barring the government from selling a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom valued at over Sh205 billion, and also dismissed Vodafone and Vodacom's attempt to withdraw from ongoing petitions challenging the sale.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kingdom Bank has opened a new branch at Lunga Lunga Square in Industrial Area, its 28th nationwide and second this year, targeting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and trade sectors. The expansion contrasts with most lenders' shift to digital-only models as Kingdom Bank doubles down on physical presence in underserved markets.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's transport sector, including passenger transport, cargo and logistics, ride-hailing services, motorcycle transport, tourism transport, driving schools, school buses and private motorists, launched a nationwide strike from midnight to protest unaffordable fuel prices and harsh economic conditions, forcing many Kenyans to trek to work and schools.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has warned that the ongoing transport sector paralysis triggered by soaring fuel prices risks deepening pressure on Kenya's economy, arguing that the matatu strike could worsen economic conditions and reduce government resources available to subsidize prices.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Transport operators have halted services nationwide, calling it a peaceful protest against high fuel prices and taxes they say are unsustainable. The Rig Owners Association chairman said the industry can no longer absorb fuel costs and called for government to reduce prices and scrap taxes.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ICANN has launched its New gTLD Program: 2026 Round, reopening applications for new web address extensions for the first time in more than a decade. Kenyan businesses, counties and institutions can now apply for and operate their own generic top-level domains (gTLDs) — custom web address extensions that sit alongside existing options such as ".co.ke" and ".com".
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Ministry of Energy and Petroleum will host the Green Hydrogen Symposium 2026 on May 20–21 in Nairobi, bringing together global leaders, investors, and policymakers as the country positions itself as a leading clean energy hub. The event marks the fourth symposium since Kenya launched its Green Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap in 2023.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Mercy Hinneh, who grew up in Liberia amid civil conflict and poverty, now advocates for children across East Africa dealing with mental health challenges rooted in violence, displacement and instability, including anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial argues the government should abandon its plan to compel parents to pay school fees through the e-Citizen platform, citing unreliable connectivity in rural areas, lack of smartphone access among many families, and the reality that some parents pay fees in kind rather than cash.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that no case of Ebola virus has been detected in Kenya, as the state sets out response measures following an Ebola outbreak in Uganda.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nearly five months after a 16-storey building on Muhoho Avenue collapsed, killing two men and trapping workers, no prosecutions have been filed and no compensation paid to injured survivors. The family of late watchman Ali Adan Galgallo still awaits promised compensation.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Children with Type 1 diabetes manage the condition through four insulin injections a day, balancing their lives between the realities of medical treatment and childhood normalcy.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of commuters were stranded as matatu operators, ride-hailing services, boda boda operators, and cargo transport companies stayed off the roads to protest soaring fuel prices. The strike disrupted movement in major towns and highways, with reports of violent clashes in some counties.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide transport strike by matatus, school buses, and ride-hailing services over fuel price hikes announced by EPRA disrupted school operations across major towns, forcing several private schools to suspend classes due to safety concerns and uncertainty in transport operations.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide public transport strike has left thousands of commuters stranded on the Thika Superhighway, with the few available matatus charging Sh200 for journeys that normally cost Sh50, while boda boda operators have similarly hiked prices to Sh500 from Sh100.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations is accused of shielding eight suspects who allegedly defrauded a Mombasa businessman of Sh10.5 million, despite prosecutors recommending their arrest on March 9, 2026. Among the suspects is a senior procurement officer at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute who allegedly connected the victim to a group that promised to help secure a Sh27 million tender.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tessie Mudavadi, spouse of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, called for government, civil society and private sector collaboration to support vulnerable children during the annual Wemathon in Mombasa, an event organised by the Wema Centre to raise funds for a clinic providing medical services to street-connected children.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide matatu strike over rising fuel prices paralysed public transport across Kenya on Monday, with highways and urban roads barricaded by demonstrators in counties including Nairobi, Kakamega, Nakuru, Narok, Nandi, Kajiado and Machakos, leaving thousands of commuters stranded.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of Kenyans improvised difficult and dangerous ways to reach work on Monday after a nationwide matatu strike halted public transport, with commuters walking for hours, using overcrowded trains, paying inflated boda boda fares, or riding on trucks amid a crisis driven by rising fuel prices.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
The ongoing fuel crisis and nationwide matatu go-slow have caused schools across Kenya to record low attendance, delayed learning, and closures as parents and teachers struggle with transport disruptions. Some schools like Jabali Christian School have closed entirely, while others operate with reduced learner and staff presence, particularly affecting those reliant on public transport.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners' Union has accused Nairobi City County of unlawfully deploying unqualified personnel to manage the Food Hygiene and Medical Certification Unit, saying the move has compromised food safety and exposed residents to public health risks. The union specifically faulted the appointment of a Medical Laboratory Technologist to head the Medical Certification Unit, arguing the position is legally reserved for qualified and licensed Public Health Officers.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Gospel musician Rachel Wandeto has died at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi from severe burn injuries sustained during a May 15, 2026 attack in Mwiki, where she was allegedly set ablaze by unknown assailants while running errands.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Association for Welfare of People with Epilepsy (KAWE) has begun a project in Homa Bay County to improve diagnosis and medication access for epilepsy patients, working with DEVLINK and the county government to train community health volunteers and health workers. The initiative was launched after the organization found that 70 per cent of epilepsy patients were neglected.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Police fired on protesters during violent demonstrations over high fuel prices in Kakamega town on Monday, killing two people and injuring at least two others with gunshot wounds. The clashes disrupted transport across Kakamega, Bungoma and Busia counties, with witnesses accusing police of excessive force.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide matatu strike over soaring fuel prices on Monday escalated into violent protests across multiple parts of the country, with widespread destruction, clashes between police and demonstrators, and multiple deaths. Major towns and highways became scenes of chaos marked by burning tyres, teargas, gunfire and barricaded roads, with businesses and transport paralysed.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Despite decades of medical progress and available tools to prevent deaths, women across Africa continue to die from preventable pregnancy and childbirth complications. Experts argue the crisis stems from gaps in leadership, coordination, and accountability rather than a lack of medical knowledge, with sub-Saharan Africa accounting for the majority of the estimated 260,000 global maternal deaths in 2023.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
A number of private schools across Nairobi remained closed on Monday following demonstrations over rising fuel prices, which disrupted transportation services across the city. Parents received messages from schools citing safety concerns, and several roads were blocked with stones and bonfires as protesters took to the streets.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Nairobi court has ordered two suspects detained in connection with a Sh57.7 million gold export fraud that allegedly targeted two American nationals. The suspects posed as legitimate gold dealers and allegedly defrauded the victims of $447,000 through fabricated transactions involving cryptocurrency payments for supposed documentation and processing fees.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
John Kigomo Mwaura has been charged before a Nairobi court with defrauding two daughters of a deceased industrialist of their Westlands property valued at Sh150 million. He faces 12 counts of economic crimes including conspiracy to defraud, forgery, and obtaining land registration by false pretences, and was denied bail.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has directed county governments to heighten surveillance and screening at all points of entry following Ebola outbreaks reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Counties are expected to strengthen health facility surveillance, particularly in regions with high cross-border movement, and designate holding facilities for suspected cases.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Teachers Service Commission acting Chief Executive Officer Eveleen Mitei has been recognised as one of East Africa's most influential public sector leaders, winning the Africa's Champions Award and Superwoman Award at the 7th Edition of the East Africa Superwoman Awards 2026. She was named Most Impactful Champion in Transformative Leadership in East Africa and Kenya's Public Servant of the Year for her work on institutional reforms and service delivery improvements within Kenya's education sector.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan families face property disputes when there is no valid will, with relatives and dependants able to claim estates if they can prove the deceased provided for them. A senior advocate warns that intestate succession leaves families exposed and urges property owners to plan ahead to protect their beneficiaries.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ride-hailing boda boda operators abandoned digital apps and reverted to roadside pick-ups on Monday as demand for two-wheel transport surged following a nationwide matatu strike triggered by soaring fuel prices. The Transport Sector Alliance strike included matatu operators, truckers, boda boda associations, digital taxi operators and logistics firms.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives from DCI Nairobi arrested a woman believed to be the mastermind of a multi-million gold scam that targeted an American national. The suspects lured the victim with promises to supply 400 kilograms of gold bars; the investor transferred over 431 thousand US dollars in cryptocurrency but received no gold, and the accomplice escaped.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Private Schools Association has advised member schools to take precautionary measures following a nationwide transport sector strike linked to concerns over rising fuel prices, warning of potential disruptions to learner movement and school operations.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Rachel Wandetto, injured in a suspected petrol attack in Mwiki, Nairobi, has died at Kenyatta National Hospital. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the attack as heinous and called for an end to violence linked to political differences.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services highlighted the country's shift to integrated primary healthcare delivery, emphasizing that effective integration requires aligning financing, governance, workforce capacity, digital systems, and community engagement around patient needs.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
John Kigomo Mwaura was arraigned in Milimani court and charged with 12 counts related to a scheme to defraud and unlawfully acquire a Westlands property valued at Ksh.150 million belonging to the daughters of a late industrialist; he pleaded not guilty.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of residents in Nairobi and other towns were forced to walk to work on Monday as fuel price demonstrations disrupted public transport across the country, affecting office workers, factory employees, and other sectors in multiple counties.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transport in Kirinyaga County has ground to a standstill, with no public service vehicles operating. Residents have lit fires along the Mwea–Embu highway in several areas, and motorists report being forced to pay to pass through certain points.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gospel artist Rachel Wandeto died Monday at Kenyatta National Hospital following a petrol attack in Nairobi's Mwiki area, sustaining burns covering nearly 70 percent of her body. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen pledged swift justice, describing the incident as a senseless act of violence allegedly linked to political intolerance.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Security forces were deployed across Kiambu County and Thika Road after a nationwide PSV strike over soaring fuel prices escalated into vandalism, road barricades, and vehicle destruction, with protesters lighting tyres and blocking sections of the highway during morning rush hour.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan gospel singer Rachel Wandeto has died at Kenyatta National Hospital from severe burn injuries sustained in a May 16 petrol attack in Nairobi's Mwiki area. Authorities say the assault may have been linked to her political views, and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned the incident and promised an investigation into the attack.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
A coordinated nationwide public service vehicle strike backed by major matatu operators protested soaring fuel prices, paralyzing movement across Kenya's major towns and highways, forcing commuters to walk long distances or pay sharply inflated fares for alternative transport.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
A private vehicle was set ablaze and others vandalised on Thika Road during fuel protest clashes between protesters and police on Monday morning. The unrest involved burning tyres and barricades that disrupted one of Nairobi's busiest highways and forced commuters, matatus, and boda bodas to turn back during morning rush hour.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
One person sustained gunshot injuries after police engaged fuel price protesters in Kakamega town on Monday, firing live rounds and tear gas to disperse crowds who had erected barricades and lit bonfires along the Kakamega–Malava road. Demonstrators were protesting the high cost of fuel and accusing the government of failing to honour campaign pledges on reducing living costs.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two people were killed in Kiambu and Nakuru during protests sparked by fuel price hikes, with demonstrators barricading roads, clashing with police, and looting property as a nationwide matatu strike paralysed transport operations.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Activists in Nakuru have warned that soaring fuel prices could negatively affect millions of Kenyan families, increasing economic hardship and Gender Based Violence cases, and have urged the government to use emergency funds to cushion the impact.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Negotiations between the government and matatu sector stakeholders over fuel pricing failed to reach agreement on Monday night, with the strike continuing on Tuesday. Stakeholders said there was consensus on addressing fuel adulteration through price adjustments to diesel and kerosene, but no final deal was agreed.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has questioned Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Vice Chancellor Prof. Solomon Shibairo over the controversial appointment of the university's Director of Procurement, Dr Ezekiel Chirchir Kipkoech, following allegations that he was irregularly recruited despite a previous conviction history.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rachel Wandeto died at Kenyatta National Hospital from petrol burn injuries sustained in an attack in Mwiki, Nairobi, believed to be linked to political intolerance. Her death has triggered social media debate questioning the consistency of public responses to violence and femicide.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A meeting between government cabinet secretaries and matatu operators failed to resolve a nationwide strike over fuel prices on Monday night. Matatu stakeholders rejected a government proposal to lower diesel prices by Sh10, and the strike was set to continue on Tuesday.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said four people were killed and 30 others injured during nationwide protests Monday over rising fuel costs. He stated 348 individuals were arrested for various offences including destruction of property and attacks on law enforcement.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan digital creators and brands took the spotlight at the International Creator Day and Click Awards 2026 in Nairobi, with industry leaders calling for stronger support systems to accelerate monetisation and growth in the country's creator economy.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy spoke at the platform's Johannesburg event about royalties and the continent's music sector. The company revealed that South African artists generated more than Ksh.3.9 billion in royalties on Spotify in 2025.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police and Kenya Defence Forces are tied on 22 points after the first leg of the National Boxing League held in Nakuru, with Sombea Boxing Club finishing third on 10 points. National heavyweight champion Robert Okaka won by referee stop contest in the first round against policeman George Cosby.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo scored a back-flick goal to give Manchester City a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley, securing City's eighth FA Cup triumph and second silverware of the season.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Record league champions Gor Mahia defeated Murang'a Seal 3-1 at Nyayo Stadium to reach 68 points with two matches left in the 2025-2026 season, moving four points clear of second-placed AFC Leopards and within one victory of claiming a record-extending 22nd league title.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Strathmore University Swords defeated Eldonets 67-64 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at USIU-A grounds on Sunday, bouncing back from a Saturday loss to Stanbic Aces. A dominant first half gave the students a commanding lead that they held off despite a strong second-half push from Eldonets.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Eric Kirimi scored 42 stableford points to win the final leg of the Kengen golf tournament at VetLab Sports Club, beating 256 corporate and guest golfers. The tournament series, held across eight venues, attracted a total of 1,232 golfers from across the country.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Citizen Digital Sport examines five rising players who could become global superstars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including Argentina's Nico Paz, a 21-year-old Real Madrid academy product who has flourished at Como in Italy.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions Kenya Police and KDF drew level on 22 points after the first leg of the 45th Kenya National Boxing League in Nakuru, with several established champions defeated by rising boxers. The second leg is scheduled for Mombasa from July 9–11.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
World number one Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open on Sunday, defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to extend his consecutive Masters 1000 tournament victories to six and complete the 'Golden Masters' by winning all of the ATP's top-ranked events. Sinner enters Roland Garros on a 29-match winning streak.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vinicius Junior's goal gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Sevilla on Sunday, but results elsewhere secured the hosts' safety from relegation. Mallorca and Girona remain in grave danger of the drop in the penultimate round of fixtures.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG lost 2-1 to Paris FC on Sunday in their final Ligue 1 match before the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. Lille qualified for Europe's elite club competition on the final night of the French season, while PSG clinched their fifth straight French title and record-extending 14th overall.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fortune Sacco striker Collins Mwangi scored the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory that sent Migori Youth out of the National Super League's top spot. With 21 goals, Mwangi leads the scoring chart with five matches remaining and is targeting the league's top-scorer award.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Antoine Semenyo produced an audacious back-flick goal to seal a 1-0 FA Cup final victory for Manchester City over Chelsea at Wembley. The Ghana winger's sublime finish late in the second half clinched City's eighth FA Cup triumph and their second trophy of the season.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid announced that captain Dani Carvajal, a 34-year-old Spain international who played 450 times for the club and won 27 trophies including six Champions Leagues, will leave at the end of the season. Carvajal came through Real Madrid's La Fabrica academy, left for Bayer Leverkusen in 2012, and was bought back the following summer.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stanbic Aces defeated Strathmore Swords 56-48 in the National Women's Basketball Premier League. Coach Maurice Obilo said the match was tough and his team faced preparation challenges due to rain, though they persevered despite shooting struggles.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The second round of the Shell AutoX Rally Championship took place at Stoni Athi in Machakos County on May 17, 2026, with drivers competing in four heats across multiple classes. Winners included Allan Bengi in Beta Junior Buggy, Eann Bengi in Cadet Junior Buggy, Aman Ganatra in 4WD with 35mm restrictors, and Michuki Hinga in the 2WD non-turbo class.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has provided 20 assists in the 2025/26 Premier League season, matching the record jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder set up Bryan Mbeumo for United's third goal in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest and is now targeting top spot on the assists charts.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "courage and pride" as they seek to secure Premier League survival in Tuesday's match at Chelsea. Spurs, with two games left, are two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with a game in hand, meaning a point would realistically secure safety.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez sustained a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot during a La Liga match on Sunday and will require surgery, ruling him out of this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aaron Rai, 31, from Wolverhampton with Kenyan bloodlines, won the US PGA Championship on Sunday at Aronimink Golf Club in Pennsylvania with a final-round 65, becoming the first English golfer to win the championship since "Big" Jim Barnes in 1919. The victory ended a 107-year English drought in the event.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Meru University of Science and Technology vice-chancellor has urged every Kenyan to plant at least 300 trees yearly to support the presidential target of 15 billion trees by 2032, noting that the university's own sustained tree-planting effort has raised its forest cover to 16 per cent over the last decade.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan authorities are cracking down on an international smuggling trade in Giant African Harvester Ant queens, which are harvested from nests near Nairobi and sold abroad for hundreds of dollars each. The practice, which experts compare to biopiracy, has led to arrests and escalating sentences, including a recent one-year prison term for attempting to traffic 2,000 ants.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
A transport operators strike in upper Eastern Kenya has halted vehicle arrivals at game lodges and campsites in Shaba, Buffalo Springs, and Samburu National Reserves, stranding foreign guests in Nairobi. Movement between Kenya and Ethiopia has also been affected, disrupting cross-border trade in manufactured goods.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of queen Giant African Harvester Ants are being illegally harvested from nests outside Nairobi and shipped abroad in syringes and test tubes to be sold for hundreds of dollars each. The illicit trade came to light when two Belgian teenagers were arrested in possession of nearly 5,000 queen ants and accused of "biopiracy," prompting Kenyan authorities to view it as a new form of poaching.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Félicien Kabuga, described as a key financier of the 1994 Rwandan genocide in which close to a million people were killed, has died at age 91 while hospitalised in The Hague. His death during his trial leaves victims' families without closure and questions about his networks and the extent of his role partially unanswered.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
With support from H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the UAE has announced the restoration of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, reflecting the country's commitment to preserving Arab heritage and Islamic culture.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
A drone struck an electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, triggering a fire, with authorities reporting no injuries or radiation impact. The UAE defence ministry said the drone was one of three that entered the country from the western border, and a presidential adviser suggested Iran or its regional proxies may be responsible, though investigations are ongoing.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands gathered on the National Mall for a mass prayer festival organized by the White House, featuring Christian music and speeches by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Speaker Mike Johnson, and video addresses by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Critics view the event as an overt display of Christian nationalism that undermines the separation of church and state.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel had almost completed eliminating those responsible for orchestrating the October 7 attack, following the killing of Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamas's armed wing, in an Israeli airstrike Friday.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somaliland marked its Independence Day with celebrations in the capital Hargeisa following Israel's December recognition of its independence, making Israel the first country to do so since Somaliland declared separation from Somalia in 1991. The move has drawn both domestic support and opposition, with protests and arrests reported among the region's Muslim population, while other countries including the US, UAE, and Ethiopia have not followed Israel's lead.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Carmen Navas, 81, died Sunday days after learning that her son Victor Hugo Quero Navas, arrested in January 2025, had died in state custody on July 24. Navas had searched tirelessly for her son while authorities stonewalled her; human rights groups described his detention as a forced disappearance.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic named a preliminary 26-man squad for the upcoming World Cup, led by 40-year-old Luka Modric, who recently sustained a cheekbone fracture but is expected to be available for the tournament.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Adani Enterprises Limited will pay the US Treasury $275 million to settle a probe into 32 apparent violations of US sanctions against Iran involving purchases of liquefied petroleum gas shipments between November 2023 and June 2025.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 51-year-old former bank manager went on trial for torturing and raping his ex-partner from 2015 to 2022, allegedly using pretexts of sadomasochistic games to manipulate her into abuse with strangers he found online. The defendant denies the claims and says his ex-partner consented; he faces up to life in jail.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Standard's editorial argues that President Macron's promise of a "partnership of equals" with Africa contradicts France's historical pattern of propping up compliant leaders and exploiting African resources. The piece cites the firing of AU ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao for criticizing French colonialism, alleging she was removed at the behest of her Paris patron.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial argues that Africa's partnerships with external actors—focused on financing, infrastructure, resources, and trade—risk deepening dependency unless the continent develops industry-ready skills to drive its own industrialisation and fulfil the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area and Agenda 2063.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that China has become indispensable to global stability and that the Trump-Xi discussions during the US president's Beijing visit demonstrated how China-US relations are now the single most consequential relationship shaping global diplomacy, trade, and regional conflicts.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →