People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua says she will not be a running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election, but aims to be the United Opposition's presidential candidate. She indicated willingness to support whoever is chosen without serving as their deputy.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities during International Albinism Awareness Day celebrations in Thika, pledging continued investment in education, assistive technologies, and programmes to remove barriers to participation in society. He called on Kenyans to embrace diversity and reject discrimination, saying human worth is not defined by disability or appearance.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece examines how President Ruto's administration is using the national budget as a political instrument ahead of the 2027 General Election, including a KSh3.9 billion allocation for village elder stipends that strengthens grassroots community influencers, while the opposition organises itself.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended his frequent foreign trips against criticism from opposition leaders and Kenyans over misuse of public funds, insisting his travels aim to advance Kenya's development agenda and secure opportunities for citizens.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced a government plan to integrate the National Youth Service (NYS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to create a seamless training framework that equips young people with practical skills and employment opportunities.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for journalists to be granted access to Laikipia Air Base to verify construction status of a disputed Ebola quarantine facility, alleging that government denials are misleading and that building activity is continuing despite court proceedings.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata joined the Linda Mwananchi opposition brigade at a rally in Thika, Kiambu County, where leaders attacked President William Ruto's administration and declared his days in office numbered. The rally was briefly interrupted by rowdy youths but continued despite the disruption.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called the government's Sh10 per litre diesel price reduction inadequate, arguing that meaningful relief requires deep cuts to fuel taxes and levies to bring pump prices to about Sh170 per litre. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the cut after the government withdrew approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the government's commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 per litre reduction in diesel prices, lowering the Nairobi pump price to Sh222.86, supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy. Ruto attributed the intervention to protecting consumers and businesses from global geopolitical pressures that have driven up international crude oil prices.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
United Opposition leaders Eugene Wamalwa and Kalonzo Musyoka have dismissed the government's fuel price reduction—22 cents per litre for petrol and Ksh.10 for diesel—as inadequate, saying it exposes indifference to the high cost of living and vowing to prosecute Kenya Kwanza leaders if they form the next government in 2027.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said he will travel to France this week to attend the G7 Summit, where he plans to champion Africa's development agenda and advocate for reforms to the global economic order. Ruto cited Kenya's participation in major international forums as evidence of the country's growing diplomatic influence and defended his frequent foreign travel as necessary for Kenya's economic growth and global decision-making.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has defended President Ruto's frequent county tours, describing them as part of a "God-given" mission to accelerate development rather than premature campaigning. Oburu praised the President's work ethic and argued that the tours provide a platform for citizens and leaders to present development priorities to the national government.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended his packed schedule of foreign trips and local county tours, saying effective leadership requires active engagement both at home and abroad to accelerate Kenya's economic transformation. Ruto, who is expected to travel to France for the G7 Summit, dismissed criticism by insisting that hard work is necessary for Kenya to compete with countries that have achieved higher levels of development.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced diesel prices will drop Sh10 per litre to Sh222.86 in Nairobi from June 15, while Super Petrol will retail at Sh214.03 after a marginal reduction of 22 cents, with kerosene unchanged at Sh191.38 per litre. The government is drawing approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund to stabilize fuel prices during the June-July cycle.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku declared that Mt Kenya East will not be intimidated by political forces from other parts of the Mt Kenya region and will unite behind Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, whom he said will succeed President William Ruto in 2032.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto attended a Sunday service at Seventh Day Adventist Nkarusha in Kiserian, Kajiado.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto pledged a further Sh10 per litre diesel price cut after May-June fuel price hikes sparked protests and transport strikes. Sunday's EPRA pricing announcement will test whether the government delivers on the commitment amid global pressures including US-Iran tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Four years after pledging to transform education, Kenya's sector remains trapped in policy experimentation, funding shortfalls and unfulfilled commitments, with schools continuing to suffer under persistent capitation gaps.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto returned from Europe and launched a Sacco in Kakamega on the same day opposition rivals held a mega rally in the town, with heavily armed General Service Unit Police officers barricading the area.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni defended the Social Health Authority's healthcare model as expanding access compared to the defunct NHIF, saying 20 percent benefited under NHIF versus immediate eligibility under SHA. She urged leaders to stop politicizing health matters and praised Community Health Promoters for supporting SHA rollout through registration and preventive services.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto returned from Europe and launched a Sacco in Kakamega while unified opposition rivals were scheduled to hold a mega rally in the town, with heavily armed General Service Unit Police officers barricading the area, making it difficult for the opposition meeting to proceed.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has incorporated his re-election bid into the country's multi-trillion budget and is returning to the campaign trail with renewed vigour.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court's determination in the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment matter has deepened his role as a stumbling block in opposition politics, a position he has occupied since 2022 when he was selected as William Ruto's running mate.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is experiencing increased school vandalism and arson attacks, including a fatal fire at Utumishi Girls Academy that killed 16 people, prompting President William Ruto to argue that parents bear primary responsibility for children's conduct rather than government or schools alone.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he and voters in Mt Kenya and Rift Valley regions must "take the blame" for supporting President William Ruto's election, adding he ignored warnings from former President Uhuru Kenyatta and pledging that voters may reverse their choice in future polls.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →