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Monday, 22 June 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Monday, 22 June 2026
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Politics

  1. Ruto's campaign deadlines fail to deliver in six months

    President William Ruto, who took office on September 13, 2022, positioned himself as a decisive leader who would not keep Kenyans waiting. The article examines how his deadlines have failed to match delivery in his first six months, amid challenges of soaring cost of living, drought, and a weary citizenry.

    4 hours ago · The Standard

  2. President Ruto to sign Finance Bill 2026 today

    President William Ruto is set to assent to the Finance Bill, 2026, which will activate the government's fiscal and revenue-raising policies for the upcoming Financial Year. He has already assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026.

    4 hours ago · The Standard

  3. Kindiki warns protesters against chaos in June 25 Gen-Z march

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki warned protesters against causing mayhem during planned Gen-Z commemorative protests scheduled for Thursday, June 25.

    4 hours ago · The Standard

Business

  1. Intra-African trade remains low despite AfCFTA implementation

    Intra-African trade accounts for an estimated 15 to 18 per cent of total African commerce, significantly below levels in Europe where internal trade exceeds 60 per cent, despite Africa's market of over 1.4 billion people and the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

    4 hours ago · The Standard

Mining & Energy

  1. Taita Taveta Sh11 billion steel plant begins iron ore production

    Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime flagged off the first haul of iron ore from Kishushe Ranch to the Sh11 billion Devki Steel factory owned by Devik Group of Companies in Voi.

    4 hours ago · The Standard

Society

  1. Lake Nakuru fish safety raises scientific and political questions

    Fish harvested from Lake Nakuru are being sold despite concerns about safety, with tension between fishing communities and authorities over whether the fish are safe to consume.

    4 hours ago · The Standard

  2. Men highlight neglect, pressure as Father's Day approaches

    As the world marks Father's Day, a growing number of men are pushing back against what they describe as a silent crisis of neglect, pressure, and misunderstanding within families and society.

    4 hours ago · The Standard

  3. Human rights group documents 49 police killings in Kenya this year

    According to human rights defenders, 49 people have been shot dead by police so far this year in Kenya.

    4 hours ago · The Standard

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