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MOMBASA, Kenya May 22 – The government is taking decisive measures to cushion Kenyans from high fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East, President William Ruto has said. …
President Ruto Warns Against Scrapping Fuel Taxes Amid Economic PressureCitizen Digital
… "(Some of these counties include) Busia, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia and Mombasa. We're trying to map the whole Northern Corridor," he added. …
Three suspected Ebola cases test negative as Kenya steps up border screeningCapital News
MOMBASA, Kenya May 22 – President William Ruto has announced that the government will compensate absentee landlords in Tana River County as part of a plan aimed at resolving long-standing land ownership disputes affecting squatters in the region. …
Ruto: Govt to Compensate Absentee Landlords in Tana River, Issue Title Deeds to SquattersCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 — The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS), including the Matatu Owners Association, on Friday called off the nationwide fuel strike following a high-level meeting with President William Ruto at State House Mombasa. …
Public transport federation ends fuel strike following State House talksCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 — President William Ruto on Friday promised a further Sh10 reduction in diesel prices in the upcoming June–July pricing cycle after meeting players in the public transport sector in Mombasa, as the government moved to calm growing public anger over soaring …
Ruto promises Sh10 diesel price cut as PSV operators call off nationwide strikeCitizen Digital
… Speaking during a live address from State House in Mombasa on Friday, Ruto defended the government’s response to soaring fuel prices, saying the crisis was global in nature and not unique to Kenya. …
President Ruto accuses rivals of politicising fuel crisis for selfish gainCitizen Digital
… "The transaction is settled in New York." For mama mboga sourcing goods across the border, for a hardware dealer importing materials from Uganda, or for a logistics operator moving containers from Mombasa to Kigali, the impact is the same: more cost, more friction, less profit. …
How East African traders are losing billions to a broken cross-border payment systemCitizen Digital
… The government plans to develop a 1.2-gigawatt gas fired power plant in Mombasa to help stabilise electricity supply. …
Kenya Power earns Ksh.382M from EV charging as electric mobility risesCapital News
… Speaking in Mombasa, Ruto said the country would not tolerate tribal profiling, political blackmail, or violence against citizens because of their political beliefs. …
Ruto Vows Action Over Rachel Wandeto AttackCitizen Digital
… The land documents were given to Coast residents from Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Mombasa, Kwale and Taita-Taveta counties at Mama Ngina Drive, Mombasa County. …
Ruto issues 33K title deeds to Coast residents, promises 200K more in 90 daysAn opinion piece argues that global fuel shocks are pushing prices higher in East Africa, with Rwanda's recent pump price increases serving as a regional indicator of broader impacts on transport fares, food prices, and cost of living.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that global fuel shocks are pushing prices higher in East Africa, with Rwanda's recent pump price increases serving as a regional indicator of broader impacts on transport fares, food prices, and cost of living.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services has challenged county health leaders to speed up Universal Health Coverage reforms, stating the country has moved from policy formulation to implementation. As of June 8, 2026, 31.39 million Kenyans had registered with the Social Health Authority, which has paid Sh147.37 billion in healthcare claims since October 2024 and contracted 11,034 health facilities nationwide.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Mombasa United's General Manager Gilbert Wesonga said the club is financially prepared for the Kenyan Premier League next season and has already begun planning for the top-flight campaign, with preparations to intensify after a brief post-season break.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority will face Strathmore Blades on Saturday and Umoja on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium. KPA head coach Robert Mugabe says his team is confident and well-prepared to maintain its strong form in the title race despite the lengthy competitive break.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Next Stars Football Club U14 team, featuring promising young footballers from across the country, is appealing for sponsors and well-wishers to fund their trip to the Aroscupen Football Tournament in Sweden (June 14-17) after the Ministry of Sports declined to support the journey. According to the club's head coach, the tournament offers players valuable international exposure and scout visibility at a critical development age.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Maritime security experts, government officials and international partners from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and Europe gathered in Mombasa for a three-day EU-organized conference to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance use of the Information Sharing and Coordination Platform (IORIS), amid growing concerns over shipping safety, port operations, and counternarcotics efforts.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court in Mombasa has ordered the Kenya Revenue Authority to pay Sh3 million to manager Collins Bosire, whom Justice Kibera Ocharo found was unfairly terminated for auctioning a Volkswagen Passat in 2007 without a Kenya Bureau of Standards certificate.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenyan government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for stipends to village elders to strengthen local administrative capacity and recognise their role in conflict resolution and community-level security. Security spending overall rises to Sh567.3 billion in the 2026/27 budget, the largest sectoral allocation in the Sh4.84 trillion fiscal plan.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has allocated Sh567.3 billion to security in the 2026/27 budget, crossing the half-trillion mark and representing one of the largest sectoral allocations within the Sh4.84 trillion fiscal plan. The expanded envelope covers defence, policing, intelligence, prisons, and internal administration, with the Ministry of Defence receiving Sh252.1 billion, the National Police Service Sh144.7 billion, and the National Intelligence Service Sh64 billion.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's street population fell from 46,639 in 2018 to 18,049 according to the 2025 National Census of Street Families, but women living on the streets continue to face disproportionate risks of violence and abuse. While females account for 21.4 per cent of the street population, 41.5 per cent of female survivors reported experiencing sexual abuse, compared to 2.6 per cent of male survivors, and 58.2 per cent of female street persons aged 10 and above were living with their children on the streets.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
The 2025 National Census for Street Families reports that Kenya's street-connected persons population declined from over 46,000 in 2018 to 18,049 in 2025, with Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mombasa recording the highest numbers. Of those counted, 78.6 percent are male and 21.4 percent female.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Sh261 billion for transport infrastructure in the 2026-2027 budget, with Sh220.4 billion allocated to roads—including Sh118.1 billion for maintenance, Sh58 billion for rehabilitation, and Sh44.3 billion for construction of new roads and bridges.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa tea warehouses are holding 10,554,071 kilogrammes of made tea since the introduction of a Sh 2.28 per kilo levy for export, with east-of-rift factories accumulating 9,142,657 kgs and west-of-rift factories 1,141,414 kgs in the last five auctions between May 1 and June 2. Tea farmers have called on the Agriculture Cabinet Secretary to address the levy, citing concerns about industry collapse and a shift in buyer preference to teas from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is preparing to host the 11th Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa and Kilifi from 11–18 June, aimed at protecting ocean resources and local communities as part of global efforts to protect 30 per cent of the oceans by 2030. The conference will address climate change and illegal, unreported fishing.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judge in Mombasa found that Riziki Cherono and Timothy Bgowe have a case to answer in the alleged orchestration of the June 2021 murder of 55-year-old Herman Rouwenhorst, a Dutch tycoon. Cherono, who was married to both Herman and his brother William Rouwenhorst, was also accused in the killing of Evans Bokoro, a security guard at their home in Shanzu.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Trade Committee is investigating the importation and movement of 27,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar linked to Kibos Sugar Refinery, citing concerns over documentation gaps, handling standards, and whether the consignment poses risks to consumers. The Committee Chairperson noted that the sugar's origin and age cannot be independently verified and it may already be expired even for processing.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto has secured employment for 1,000 Kenyan seafarers with Norwegian ship management firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management, with 120 Kenyans to be hired by the end of this year as part of strengthening bilateral relations between Kenya and Norway.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for stronger regional and international cooperation to address maritime threats as Kenya positions itself as a key maritime hub and pursues employment opportunities in the international shipping sector. The call comes after President William Ruto announced that Norwegian maritime company Wilhelmsen plans to recruit 1,000 Kenyan seafarers.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced that Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes to boost trade and maritime connectivity between Mombasa and Lamu ports and Norwegian ports. The partnership aims to expand Kenya's maritime and blue economy, support shipbuilding capacity, and establish green trade corridors focused on ocean sustainability and decarbonisation.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Tea volumes from Mt Kenya region factories have declined in the past three auctions as buyers shift to western Rift teas and alternative sources including Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. The newly imposed tea levy at Sh2.28 (0.8 per cent) per kilo, which a senator claims was implemented illegally before parliamentary passage, is cited as a key challenge as the industry faces reduced market activity.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's football failure, unlike its athletics success, stems from lack of systematic development rather than talent scarcity. The author proposes a Kenya Premier League where each of the 47 counties fields a team to build the sport's foundation.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism and government officials have warned against sensational reporting on Ebola, citing misinformation causing unnecessary travel cancellations and threatening the country's tourism sector recovery. The Tourism Principal Secretary assured that Kenya is Ebola-free and urged journalists to prioritise factual, contextual reporting.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Squatters in Kilifi County who recently received title deeds from President Ruto are selling their land at throwaway prices and relocating to other private farms, a pattern local leaders say reflects the activities of so-called professional squatters who invade farms, receive state settlement, and then sell to repeat the process.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Norway are exploring new shipping routes linking Mombasa and Lamu ports to Norwegian ports, with discussions centring on maritime trade, green shipping, fisheries and seafarer employment. Norwegian shipping firm Wilhelmsen Ship Management committed to employ 1,000 Kenyan seafarers by 2030, with 120 positions to be filled by year-end.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Power will close all payment counters in its banking halls by June 2027 in phases, completing a digital transition as digital platforms now account for more than five million customer interactions monthly. Staff at payment counters will be redeployed to customer service and customer education functions.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Mombasa County Government has recorded steady revenue growth, with collections rising from Ksh. 3.9 billion in financial year 2022/2023 to Ksh. 4.8 billion by June 2025, according to Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir's report to the County Public Accounts Committee. The growth was attributed to prudent financial management and enhanced revenue collection mechanisms, despite ongoing land rates challenges.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eight people died and 28 were injured in a head-on collision near the ACK area on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway on Sunday night, when a truck driver allegedly lost control and collided with an oncoming PSV minibus.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
At least 24 people were killed by police in May, making it the deadliest month this year, with 49 police-related deaths recorded between January and May according to the Missing Voices Coalition. Twenty-one of the May deaths occurred during police operations tied to demonstrations, including 19 during anti-fuel price protests on May 18 and 19.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Daikyo Heroes thrashed Greensharks 3-1 in a Kenya Hockey Union Men's Premier League match at Aryans Ground, Mombasa, extending Greensharks' winless streak to five matches. Greensharks, who returned to the top tier this season, remain without a point and face a possible return to the Men's Super League.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mombasa United defeated Nzoia Sugar 1-0 in their final home match of the season, with defender David Wanyama scoring in the second half to keep their Kenya Premier League promotion dream alive.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →