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Saturday, 6 June 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Saturday, 6 June 2026
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Politics

  1. High Court blocks dissolution of Parliament over gender rule

    The High Court ruled that former Chief Justice David Maraga acted prematurely in recommending Parliament's dissolution for alleged gender violations, finding he failed to formally notify the Registrar, Attorney General, and Parliament before forwarding his advisory to the President.

    6 hours ago · The Standard

  2. Gachagua proposes zero-borrowing budget for 2025–2026

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has proposed eliminating proposed government borrowing of Sh1.1 trillion to reduce the 2025–2026 budget estimates from Sh4.8 trillion to Sh3.6 trillion, arguing this would eliminate reliance on new debt to fund operations.

    6 hours ago · The Standard

  3. Government reintroduces tax measures Gen Z protested in 2024

    The government has proposed tax measures similar to those withdrawn after June 2024 Gen Z protests, despite ongoing pressure from record-high fuel prices and increased cost of living.

    6 hours ago · The Standard

  4. Sakaja suspends finance CECM and urban planning chief

    Nairobi Governor Sakaja has suspended Charles Kerich, County Executive Committee Member for Finance and Development, and Patrick Analo, Urban Planning Chief Officer, following pressure over Kerich's recent three-month prison sentence. The suspensions have raised questions about whether the action is sufficient.

    6 hours ago · The Standard

  5. Kenya to host Africa Forward Summit with Ruto, Macron in May

    Kenya will host the Africa Forward Summit on May 11–12, 2026, co-hosted by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, bringing together more than 30 heads of state and over 1,500 business leaders to advance investment and deepen Africa's global partnerships.

    just now · Citizen Digital

Society

  1. Court orders lawyer to return Sh15.3m to deceased client's family

    A senior advocate has been ordered by the High Court to repay more than Sh15 million to the widow and children of a deceased client, whose estate he held for nearly a decade.

    6 hours ago · The Standard

Sport

  1. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal named La Liga player of the year

    Teenage Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal was named La Liga player of the year on Friday after helping the club win the title, recording 16 goals and 12 assists in 28 league games despite missing much of the first half of the campaign with groin issues.

    3 hours ago · Citizen Digital

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