Parliament, cabinet, parties, governance.
Belgut MP Nelson Koech claims that Kenyan identification cards were illegally issued to foreign nationals without proper vetting in 2022 during Fred Matiang'i's tenure as Cabinet Secretary under President Uhuru Kenyatta.
1 hour ago · Citizen Digital →
Belgut MP Nelson Koech claims that Kenyan identification cards were illegally issued to foreign nationals without proper vetting in 2022 during Fred Matiang'i's tenure as Cabinet Secretary under President Uhuru Kenyatta.
1 hour ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue Bill 2026 into law, allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to 47 county governments for the 2026/27 financial year. The allocation, based on an estimated Sh2.9 trillion in shareable revenue, follows a mediated settlement between the National Assembly and Senate after seven mediation sessions.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
President Ruto received a report from the Kenya National Human Rights Commission on reparations for victims of human rights violations.
2 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said his leadership is guided by divine purpose, declaring that God made him President to accelerate national development and strengthen Kenya's economic and social progress. Speaking at a fundraiser in Kajiado County, Ruto said his conviction motivates him to carry out his duties and dismissed criticism of his travel schedule.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Standard reports that rogue networks within the Immigration Department and National Registration Bureau are facilitating the illegal issuance of Kenyan identity cards and passports to nationals from Somalia, Ethiopia, Burundi and Uganda through bribery and corruption, without proper vetting or verification.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kangata has joined the Linda Mwananchi team weeks after leaving the United Democratic Alliance, saying the coalition is working towards bringing change in the country's leadership.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
State House budget doubled from Sh8.58 billion to Sh17 billion through a supplementary budget approved by Parliament in April, exemplifying how supplementary appropriations can balloon allocations and alter the original budget plan.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
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.
13 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.
14 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.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed that all suspects captured on CCTV during the All Saints' Cathedral invasion on June 12 will be arrested as CCTV footage is being analysed. Murkomen characterised the incident as reflecting a broader security challenge involving organised criminal gangs in urban areas, and stated the government is stepping up operations to dismantle rogue groups through the Nairobi metropolitan police unit and other measures.
16 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.
18 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.
19 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.
19 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.
20 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.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former LSK President Nelson Havi has proposed dissolving and reconstituting the Judicial Service Commission and subjecting judges to vetting every ten years, arguing such reforms are necessary to restore public confidence in Kenya's justice system. Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi echoed the call, saying the Judiciary's integrity is challenged regularly.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
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.
21 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.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
The United Opposition held a rally in Bungoma.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
Anglican Church of Kenya Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has condemned Friday's invasion of churches, hotels, and streets by goons, demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible or the resignation of the Inspector General of Police. He reaffirmed the Cathedral's status as a sanctuary and emphasized that church spaces are meant to be places of refuge.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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 →
CCTV footage from All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi shows what appears to be a coordinated operation that disrupted a post-budget dialogue forum attended by lawyers, clergy, and civil society activists. The attack unfolded in two phases—first via motorcycles and later on foot—forcing participants to flee and raising questions about political violence and state accountability.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto attended a Sunday service at Seventh Day Adventist Nkarusha in Kiserian, Kajiado.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a $60 million UFC event on the White House lawn featuring 14 fighters, which critics say is in poor taste amid a war with Iran that has driven up prices for ordinary people.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have raised concerns with the High Court over a discrepancy between the judgment delivered on June 8, 2026, which was announced as 350 pages, and the certified copy served to parties, which comprised 286 pages.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
Samuel Atandi, chairman of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations committee, defended government borrowing as necessary to develop previously neglected regions, arguing that the current regime is committed to equitable use of tax and borrowed funds across the country.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has accused Kitui Governor Julius Malombe of failing to adequately respond to rising insecurity and killings in the county, criticizing the administration's lack of public engagement and the decision to deny demonstrators access to the governor's office during Thursday's protests.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lawyers representing parties in former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment case have raised concerns about the judgment issued by the High Court, claiming that the version supplied to them is incomplete, missing 64 pages and bearing no judicial signatures, and differs significantly from the one delivered in open court.
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 →
Lawyers for the former Deputy President have raised concerns about the integrity of the High Court's judgment in his impeachment case, claiming the version supplied to parties is incomplete with 64 pages missing and lacks judicial signatures.
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 →
A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment has sparked legal debate over what constitutes adequate public participation in state decisions. The ruling, which dismissed arguments from over 40 petitioners claiming public participation was deficient, marks a shift from courts' traditional stance of demanding greater public consultation in legislative and administrative processes.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has proposed that Kibabii University be renamed in honour of the late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, arguing that Kenya should use public institutions to commemorate national figures of integrity and moral standing.
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 →
Wajir North MP Ibrahim Abdi Saney criticised the budget presented by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, saying North Eastern Kenya has been further marginalised and the estimates do not address livestock, the region's main economic activity.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. announced that Makueni County will prohibit firewood and charcoal use in new and renovated public institutions, mandating clean energy instead. The policy targets schools, health facilities and training institutions, which the governor said are among the county's largest biomass consumers and sources of deforestation and health risks.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto defended his frequent local and international travels, saying every trip aims to advance Kenya's development and strengthen the country's global position. Speaking at a church event in Kajiado County, Ruto dismissed criticism from opposition leaders, calling travel part of his responsibility as Head of State.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed that several suspects linked to the attack on civil society groups at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi have been arrested, with more expected to be apprehended as investigators analyze CCTV footage. The attack occurred on Friday when members of civil society organizations had gathered at the church for a post-budget analysis forum.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, who lost to incumbent Governor Jonathan Bii in the 2022 UDA party primaries, announced his bid for Uasin Gishu governorship in the 2027 General Election and has been campaigning across the county.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Orange Democratic Movement Party leader Oburu Oginga has defended the government's 2026 budget deficit financing strategy, arguing that borrowing to bridge revenue gaps is common worldwide and that Kenya is right to prioritize domestic over external borrowing. Oburu, speaking at a church fundraiser in Kajiado County, dismissed criticism over the country's borrowing levels, saying the focus should be on how the deficit is financed rather than the existence of the deficit itself.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is facing criticism over his leadership and political activities.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kericho County Assembly rejected nominees Joyce Kilel and Leonard Kirui to the county's Public Service Board during a June 2 sitting, prompting residents of Kipkelion and Koin/Sogowet constituencies to accuse the assembly of marginalisation and demand intervention from the governor.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Muranga Governor Irungu Kang'ata joined the Linda Mwananchi movement at a rally in Thika, criticising the government's affordable housing programme and calling for funds to be redirected to free education. The movement said it will work with the United Opposition to contest the 2027 general election.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto, on a Western Kenya campaign tour, accused opposition leaders of engaging in noise-making and political forum shopping rather than offering substantive policy solutions. He alleged they use public spaces like markets, churches, and funerals to make divisive campaign speeches.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama has called for firm action against individuals financing and coordinating politically-linked goonism, insisting that both perpetrators and their sponsors must be held accountable regardless of their status.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kilgoris Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister Gideon Sitelu Konchellah has died at a Nairobi hospital after suffering cardiac arrest, ending a political career spanning nearly two decades in the constituency.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on Western Kenya residents to remain united and support President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, arguing the region's economic fortunes depend on continued cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
NLP leader Augustus Kyalo Muli has accused Governor Julius Malombe of silence and inaction over rising killings and insecurity in Kitui, demanding a public apology by June 20 and monthly public barazas starting July to address the violence.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives arrested a 52-year-old Nakuru man, Isaiah Murithi Andrew, over a viral video in which he allegedly made inflammatory remarks and issued violent threats linked to the 2027 General Election. The DCI said the video contained statements amounting to incitement and calls for unlawful assembly, including threats of violence against authority.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, a former cabinet minister under President Mwai Kibaki who served as MP for Kilgoris across multiple terms between 2003 and 2022, has died while undergoing treatment in Nairobi. He served as Minister for Immigration and Registration of Persons from 2006 to 2007, overseeing the enactment of the Refugee Act of 2006.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Activist and 2027 presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has been elected party leader of the Ukweli Party at its National Delegates Conference in Nairobi, taking formal control as he seeks to expand the party's national presence ahead of the next General Election.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya said it will pursue sponsors, organisers, and perpetrators of political violence and "goonism" with "bulldog tenacity," following a disruption of a civil society budget dialogue forum in Nairobi. LSK President Charles Kanjama said the organization will work with human rights defenders and civil society to ensure those behind acts of political violence and intimidation are identified and prosecuted.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has trained specialised detectives from agencies including the Capital Markets Authority, Banking Fraud Investigation Unit, Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit and Anti-Narcotics Unit to trace illicit funds, recover criminal assets and disrupt sophisticated criminal networks. The training focuses on enhancing financial investigations, asset tracing and intelligence analysis to combat money laundering and organised financial crime.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Veteran politician, businessman and former public administrator H.M. ole Lempaka has died. Leaders and community members have paid tribute to him as a courageous leader who shaped Kenya's politics, business and governance, including serving as District Commissioner, Managing Director of the National Irrigation Board, a commercial bank owner, and National Treasurer of FORD-Asili during the push for multiparty democracy.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Council of Churches of Kenya has condemned the disruption of a post-budget dialogue forum at All Saints Cathedral by what it describes as "state-sponsored goons," demanding arrests and prosecution. The forum, held by civil society organizations on Friday, was intended to scrutinize the 2026/27 national budget, which includes a Sh567.3 billion security sector allocation.
13 June 2026 · Capital News →
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permitted US spy agencies to collect foreign communications without a warrant, expired Saturday as Congress failed to pass a short-term extension. The lapse occurs as the United States co-hosts the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, amid ongoing deadlock over President Trump's intelligence leadership.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto, who promised in 2022 that the government should not borrow to finance recurrent expenditure and pledged a 10 per cent borrowing limit, now faces a 2026-27 budget with a record Sh1.03 trillion in planned local borrowing from commercial banks, pension funds, and insurance companies to cover a Sh1.146 trillion deficit.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
A legal case has been filed challenging whether the Chief Kadhi, a judicial officer, should hold the authority to declare the sighting of the moon that marks the beginning and end of Ramadan and Eid celebrations. The plaintiff argues the role should belong to an Islamic religious leader rather than a judicial official.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leading the United Opposition, are holding rival political events in Kakamega as the opposition coalition vows to unite against Ruto's re-election bid.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Office of the President has been allocated Sh7.49b from Sh5.1b in the current financial year, while State House will access Sh13.64b in the next fiscal year up from Sh8.5b. The substantial increases have raised questions about how the money will be spent as Kenya heads toward the August 2025 General Election.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The debate on whether to legalize bhang in Kenya has reached the National Assembly, arising against the backdrop of threats posed by narcotic drugs, especially among young people.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi termed the 2026/27 spending plan a "Mwananchi Budget" for the common citizen, promising no new taxes and affordable housing. However, economists and financial analysts say the budget delivers the opposite and does not support a hustler economy amid Kenya's cost-of-living crisis.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto pledged in September 2022 that government should not borrow to finance recurrent expenditure like salaries and operations, but local debt is now projected to hit a record Sh1 trillion.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will launch a Sacco meeting while the United Opposition, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, holds a public rally in Kakamega as the two sides intensify their political rivalry in the vote-rich Western region. The opposition coalition has vowed to unite against Ruto's re-election bid.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto promised in September 2022 that government should not borrow to finance recurrent expenditure on salaries and operations. The Standard reports that the budget now contradicts this pledge.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
An audit committee has cleared only Sh235.6 billion out of Sh637.6 billion claimed by contractors in government pending bills, meaning about Sh402 billion or 63 per cent of what suppliers and contractors have been claiming from national government agencies might not be paid.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi delivered a 201-page Budget Statement on Thursday that was notably lengthy—comparing the duration to international flights from Nairobi—yet provided limited substantive disclosure.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has defended his frequent foreign travels, stating that his role requires sustained diplomatic engagement abroad and that he is the country's chief diplomat, not a tourist.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United Alternative Government (UAG) opposition coalition held a rally in Vihiga County, with leaders including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Eugene Wamalwa pledging to field a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election and asking Western Kenya voters to abandon traditional alignments to support their course against President William Ruto.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gideon Konchellah, a former Kilgoris MP and military officer who served two decades in Parliament, died on Saturday morning at Nairobi Hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. He had been unwell since November 2025 and was admitted to the facility in May 2026 following an undisclosed infection.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Politicians in West Pokot County, led by former Governor John Lonyangapuo, have intensified calls for President William Ruto to be given a second term, arguing he needs more time to implement his development agenda. Lonyangapuo dismissed early opposition campaigns and said Rift Valley leaders would continue to support the President's agenda.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's allies, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and others, defended the Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget as people-centred, highlighting allocations for education, sports, infrastructure and job creation, particularly the absorption of 20,000 Junior Secondary School teachers into permanent positions and a Sh408 billion Teachers Service Commission budget.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, former Kilgoris MP and Minister for Immigration, has died following cardiac arrest at a Nairobi hospital. The veteran lawmaker, whose political career spanned more than two decades, was a prominent figure in South Rift politics.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has assured party members that the party's nomination process ahead of the 2027 General Election will be free, fair and devoid of favoritism, with all aspirants subjected to a transparent primary process. Oburu also revealed that ODM was engaged in discussions with the ruling UDA party over forming an alliance ahead of 2027, with any agreement to be based on a 50-50 understanding for equitable sharing of opportunities.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto accused the opposition of having no plan for Kenya and merely moving around the country making noise, while citing his administration's achievements including revival of Mumias and Sony sugar companies, payment of sugarcane farmers within a week, construction of hospitals and stadiums in Western Kenya, hiring of over 100,000 teachers, and registration of over 30 million Kenyans under the Social Health Authority.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has condemned Kakamega Governor Fernandes Baraza's recent remarks that governors lack funds to absorb UHC healthcare workers into permanent terms by July 1, calling his statements "unfortunate, unwarranted, and reckless." The dispute centers on a government promise to transition active UHC contract workers to permanent positions.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari was arraigned on corruption charges for allegedly awarding a tender for the county assembly office block construction to Jetta Builders Limited despite the company not being the lowest evaluated bidder, conferring an unlawful benefit of over Ksh.30.2 million. He pleaded not guilty to two charges including wilful failure to comply with procurement laws and was freed on Ksh.400,000 cash bail.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Ipsos survey ranking Cabinet Secretaries on service delivery, leadership, accountability and policy implementation ranked Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe highest with 86 per cent approval, followed by Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi at 82 per cent and Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku at 79 per cent.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Civil society organizations have condemned a violent disruption of a post-budget dialogue forum in Nairobi that was discussing the government's 2026/27 budget. According to Transparency International Kenya, individuals described as "state-hired goons" stormed the meeting at All Saints Cathedral, with one assailant allegedly arrested claiming to have been sent by a government official, and the incident resulted in theft of valuables.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga condemned police violence, demanding public explanation for the deployment of hooded officers in Nanyuki and armed plain-clothes officers in a university hostel, and warned against normalizing excessive force by law enforcement following deaths of protesters in Laikipia County and shootings at Multimedia University.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya has called for full public disclosure of a reported Ksh.375 billion contract awarded to China Communications Construction Company for the expansion and modernisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, citing concerns over transparency, procurement procedures, and financing arrangements.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation called on African nuclear regulators to build stronger and future-ready regulatory systems as the continent expands its use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and energy sectors.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary dismissed reports that Kuwait imposed a new ban on Kenyan workers, saying recent changes by Kuwaiti authorities do not amount to fresh restrictions. Kenya voluntarily suspended the deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait nearly a decade ago, and the recent Kuwaiti communication reflects the existing regulatory framework rather than a new policy targeting Kenya.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has given the government a two-week ultimatum to address rising killings and insecurity in Kitui County linked to farmer-herder clashes, warning of fresh demonstrations if the state fails to take decisive action. The ultimatum follows recent discoveries including four unidentified bodies exhumed in Tyaa, Mwingi, and five murdered women found in Kitui Central Sub-County.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
National Treasury Permanent Secretary Chris Kiptoo appeared before the National Assembly Finance Committee in a live session.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting the National Gender and Equality Commission in promoting inclusion and equality for all Kenyans. He assured the commission of government support in advancing its mandate and pledged continued Government backing to enhance the commission's capacity while safeguarding its autonomy.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has defended his frequent international travels, saying they are part of his official duties as Head of State and chief diplomat rather than leisure trips. Speaking at a town hall in Helsinki, Finland, Ruto emphasized that his foreign engagements aim to advance Kenya's diplomatic, trade, and investment interests.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua is on a two-day tour of Western Kenya to back deputy party leader Cleophas Malala's campaign to become Kakamega Governor and unseat incumbent Fernandes Barasa in next year's polls. President William Ruto is meanwhile hosting leaders from Marsabit at State House, Nairobi.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula is leading a delegation of national and county leaders to Butere Constituency for a socio-economic empowerment drive targeting women groups and boda boda operators, hosted by Butere MP Tindi Mwale under his #JeshiLaTutam banner.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of opposition leaders, including Eugene Wamalwa, Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i, is embarking on a three-day political tour of Kenya's Western region aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement and rallying support ahead of future political realignments.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto's 2026/27 budget shows total expenditure of Sh4.82 trillion against revenue and grants of Sh3.67 trillion, creating a Sh1.146 trillion fiscal deficit equivalent to 5.5 per cent of GDP. The government plans to finance nearly 90 per cent of the shortfall through domestic borrowing rather than external debt.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, scheduled for July 9-10 in Nairobi, has been postponed due to ongoing uncertainties and evolving circumstances affecting international travel and participation. A high-level virtual session will proceed on July 9 instead.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto concluded visits to Finland, Belgium, and Norway by calling on Kenyans in the Nordic region to support and invest in domestic government initiatives, highlighting progress in affordable housing, student hostels, and modern markets. He outlined outcomes from the visits aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, including fast-tracking a Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement and expanding Kenya's maritime industry.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →
Self-employed artisans and informal traders in Nairobi have criticized Finance Minister Mbadi's Sh4.8 trillion budget, calling it a plan for the elite with insufficient measures to address the high cost of living facing ordinary Kenyans.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Observers have criticized Finance Minister Mbadi's Sh4.8 trillion budget as favoring the elite and lacking deliberate plans to cushion ordinary Kenyans from high cost of living.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
A human rights organization has filed an application seeking to punish Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor for allegedly defying court orders and allowing construction of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase to continue despite court directives.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented budget estimates to Parliament in about three hours, which attracted mixed reactions from legislators and senior government officials.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Minority Leader dismissed the opposition's budget presentation, accusing them of misrepresenting the budgeting process and not understanding current constitutional procedures. Ichung'wah argued that under the current Constitution, the Cabinet Secretary does not read budgets to Parliament, contrary to the opposition's claims.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Jackson Ole Sapit, has criticised the 2026/27 national budget, arguing that public views from participation forums were largely ignored and the budget fails to adequately address the needs of ordinary Kenyans. Sapit also raised concerns over education, attributing student unrest to the diminishing role of churches in school management, and criticised the handling of the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua case, warning that similar precedents could threaten Kenya's democratic processes.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Church leaders from various denominations in Nairobi County have endorsed Senator Tabitha Mutinda for the Nairobi Women Representative seat in the 2027 General Election, citing her community interventions and engagement with vulnerable groups since assuming office as Nairobi nominated Senator.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi dismissed the United Opposition's alternative 'People's Budget', saying credible budget proposals require independent analysis and detailed planning. Mbadi accused opposition leaders of recycling government budget figures and the Finance Bill while presenting them as alternative proposals.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan workers earning below Ksh.30,000 monthly will not receive the anticipated PAYE tax exemption in the 2026/2027 Budget, despite promises by President Ruto and Treasury CS John Mbadi. The relief had been expected by more than one million employed Kenyans.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says Kenya is exploring debt-for-food and debt-for-development swaps, where creditors would forgive part of Kenya's debt in exchange for investments in food production, infrastructure, and other development sectors.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has insisted that any coalition agreement between ODM and the ruling UDA ahead of the next General Election must be based on a 50-50 power-sharing formula, with all seats including the presidency up for negotiation.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented Kenya's 4.8 trillion shilling national budget for 2026/27, with the largest allocation—784.5 billion shillings—going to education, alongside significant funding for security, health, agricultural transformation, and infrastructure to support the government's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government will not introduce new taxes or raise tax rates in the 2026 Finance Bill, instead focusing on improving tax administration and broadening the taxpayer base to increase revenue collection. Mbadi said the approach prioritizes relief for Kenyans and reflects lessons learned from the 2024 Finance Bill fallout.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury CS John Mbadi presented a Ksh4.8 trillion national budget for 2026/27, expecting total revenue of Ksh3.631 trillion and facing a deficit of Ksh1.146 trillion to be financed through external and domestic borrowing alongside new tax reforms across VAT, income tax, excise duty, and customs duty.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has welcomed a government allocation of Sh3.96 billion to introduce a monthly stipend for approximately 110,000 village elders across Kenya, beginning 1 July. The initiative fulfills a pledge made during Jukwaa La Usalama community engagements and aims to formally finance and strengthen the role of village elders in grassroots security and administration.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
DJ Pinto Cahill has publicly called out the ODM party's Linda Ground faction for failing to pay him for multiple engagements including rallies in Kisumu, Migori, and Narok, claiming he received only minimal transport support (Ksh.7,000 in some cases) or nothing at all.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Finance Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the 2026/27 budget statement in Parliament.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, who also heads the Africa Prosecutors Association, officially inaugurated the APA's permanent headquarters in Rabat, Morocco. The new Secretariat will serve as a central coordination hub for prosecution authorities across Africa to collaborate on transnational crime and strengthen justice systems.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed criticism of President William Ruto's absence during the 2026/27 Budget Statement presentation, ruling that there is no constitutional, legal or procedural requirement for the President to attend Parliament when the Treasury Cabinet Secretary presents the budget. Wetang'ula stated the budget-making process is Parliament's preserve and is distinct from occasions when the President addresses a joint sitting of the House.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
The British High Commission has demanded a government response after a viral photograph showed an armed officer wearing what appeared to be a British military jacket while arresting a protester during June 9 demonstrations in Nanyuki against a US-linked Ebola quarantine facility. The High Commission stated that no BATUK personnel were involved in policing the protests and that the British military uniforms had been "misappropriated."
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
The High Court has certified as urgent contempt proceedings against Attorney General and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, filed by the Katiba Institute, which alleges he disobeyed court orders issued on May 28 and June 2 concerning health sector directives on Ebola quarantine. Justice P. M. Nyaudi directed the application to be heard on a priority basis.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Controller of Budget reports the national government spent far beyond Parliament's approval in key central offices during the nine months to March 2026, while accumulating Ksh.465.87 billion in unpaid bills despite discretionary spending on items including AFCON football subscriptions and hospitality at the Deputy President's office.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's government, backed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, says the country is prepared to host an Ebola quarantine facility announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in late May; doctors' unions and a majority of Kenyans oppose the plan, with street protests resulting in at least one death and a High Court injunction filed.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is presenting a Sh4.84 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year as heightened security surrounds Parliament Buildings amid public concern over taxation and government spending priorities.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki affirmed the government is hastening implementation of stringent measures to stop gender-based violence and femicide, with action already underway as recommended by the Presidential Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide established by President Ruto.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Julius Kibet Bitok has handed over the State Department for Basic Education to PS John Ololtuaa following a presidential reassignment, moving to lead the State Department for Tourism.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the government's 2026/2027 budget, saying difficult economic realities including external shocks, weak revenue collection and rising inflation have made it one of the most challenging spending plans in recent years. The budget is expected to address education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure and security while the government seeks to balance expenditure, debt obligations and demand for essential services.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said there are "no surprises" in the 2026/2027 national budget, as most revenue-raising proposals have been public since April following constitutional requirements for public participation. He warned that the budget was prepared amid difficult global economic conditions, including Middle East tensions and disruption to fuel prices and trade.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
East African Community Affairs Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu has urged the National Assembly to amend national tax laws to align with community frameworks, warning that provisions in the proposed Finance Bill, 2026 risk breaching regional treaties and triggering trade retaliation. The core issue is how goods moving within the EAC bloc are classified for tax purposes—Kenya's current law labels EAC goods as imports subject to higher excise duties, contradicting the EAC Customs Management Act, which classifies inter-state movement as a transfer.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
National Liberal Party Leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli led a peaceful protest in Kitui Town and issued a two-week ultimatum demanding the government take decisive action to end killings in the county, warning of renewed demonstrations if concrete measures are not taken.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Finance ministers in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will present their 2026/27 budgets to parliament on Thursday, with investors watching how they will manage cost shocks linked to the Middle East war while controlling debt. East Africa faces particular vulnerability due to reliance on petroleum and fertiliser imports, prompting the African Development Bank to cut the region's growth forecast for the year by half a percentage point.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The family of Agnes Wanjiru, whose 2012 murder has been linked to British soldiers in BATUK, was reportedly denied access to a closed-door Parliamentary session on June 10, 2026, where the National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations deliberated on findings from its inquiry into the military unit's conduct. The family received no formal explanation for the denial.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana has requested the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing to investigate NTSA's handling of the death of Eugene Mutuku, who reportedly died after being thrown from a moving public service vehicle. She noted a pattern of similar passenger deaths linked to PSV operator negligence and urged the committee to examine safety measures, accountability mechanisms, and regulatory reforms.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's United Alternative Government coalition, led by Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, unveiled a "People's Budget" alternative plan and accused the Ruto administration of economic mismanagement, citing a projected budget deficit of more than Sh1 trillion and policies deepening the country's debt crisis.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga, speaking at the inauguration of the Africa Prosecutors Association headquarters in Rabat, Morocco, urged African prosecutors to strengthen cross-border cooperation and rethink traditional approaches to combat technology-driven crime, including cybercrime, digital fraud, online exploitation, and virtual asset-related offences.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Finance CS Mbadi is expected to present the 2026/27 budget statement outlining government financing for education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture and security, while addressing public pressure to reduce tax burden amid rising commodity prices and unemployment concerns. The budget will detail borrowing plans, debt management, and revenue collection efforts as Parliament prepares to debate proposals before final approval.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo met with senior Italian anti-mafia officials in Rome to discuss strategies for combating organized criminal networks, as Kenya prepares to establish the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit and seeks international security models for addressing organized crime in urban centres.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate and National Assembly Mediation Committee has reached a compromise to allocate Sh428 billion to counties as equitable share of revenue for the 2026/27 financial year after seven marathon meetings.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's plan to reduce Kenya's reliance on debt-funded mega projects is facing fiscal challenges marked by persistent revenue shortfalls, a widening budget deficit, and mounting pressure on public finances.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
An inquiry absolved Bumula MP Jack Wamboka of allegations of seeking financial inducement from former NCIC officials, but the Committee of Powers and Privileges recommended that the House bar him from appointment to or leadership of committees with mandates covering cohesion, governance, and audit matters.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Nairobi County Assembly has ordered the arrest of Finance CEC Charles Kerich after he failed to appear before the Committee on Implementation to discuss the 2026/2027 county budget. Kerich, who was suspended by Governor Johnson Sakaja following a conviction for contempt of court and a three-month prison sentence on May 19, 2026, has been missing, and the committee says his absence is blocking the budget preparation process.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed allocating Sh3.9 billion as a stipend for village elders, who will be part of the National Government Administration Officers under the Interior Ministry. Mbadi said the stipend recognizes the elders' roles in addressing security and societal challenges and enhancing local administrative capacities.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury CS John Mbadi has proposed Sh50 billion for Parliament, Sh30.4 billion for the Judiciary, and Sh5.1 billion for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in the 2026-27 budget, saying these allocations will intensify anti-corruption efforts and reinforce public sector integrity. The budget also includes Sh51.5 billion for water and sewerage infrastructure, forest conservation allocations, and environment management funding.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has defended its fiscal strategy, saying the national budget deficit remains a concern but is gradually declining compared to last year. Treasury is introducing alternative financing measures, including the National Infrastructure Fund, to bridge the gap.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has called for urgent reforms in global governance systems, warning that the world is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancement and shifting centres of power. Speaking at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, Ruto stressed that Kenya and Africa are active participants shaping emerging systems of cooperation rather than passive observers.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's plan to reduce Kenya's reliance on debt-funded mega projects is facing challenges from persistent revenue shortfalls, a widening budget deficit, and mounting pressure on public finances.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders presented an alternative budget ahead of today's national budget reading, criticizing President William Ruto's 2026/27 Sh4.8 trillion planned expenditure as cruel to ordinary Kenyans. Their shadow budget, branded 'Kenyans First. Numbers that work,' reallocates funds to prioritize health and education.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is undertaking a third 45-day retreat to his Wamunyoro residence, with insiders suggesting the move could reshape the country's political landscape ahead of next year's elections.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome failed to attend Senate plenary on Wednesday to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements; Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also missed a Senate appearance the previous week. Senators criticized the Cabinet Secretaries for not honouring their invites to discharge their mandates before the house.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto's 2026-2027 budget has sparked nationwide debate over rising costs of living and government spending efficiency, with Kenyans expressing concerns that public funds are not being prioritised or accounted for properly, and hoping allocations will provide tangible relief in their daily lives.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi unveiled the 2026-27 budget on June 11, proposing Sh41.8 billion to cushion vulnerable Kenyans (including Sh24.6 billion for the elderly, Sh8.9 billion for orphans, and Sh1.5 billion for PWDs), alongside tax reforms including VAT exemptions on kidney dialyzers and bottled water, a 25 per cent excise duty on mobile phones, and allocations for universities, health, and infrastructure.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senators criticized Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome for failing to appear before the Senate plenary to answer questions, citing prior planned engagements communicated only late on Tuesday evening. Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho also failed to appear the previous week.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury CS John Mbadi has arrived at Parliament to present the 2026/27 budget, valued at Sh4.84 trillion. The budget expects to raise Sh3.67 trillion while facing a deficit of Sh1.17 trillion to be financed through borrowing, with debt repayment consuming the largest share of expenditure at Sh1.3 trillion.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo has said that the Coast region will remain within government following ODM's broad-based arrangement with President William Ruto's administration, with ODM elected leaders across the region joining hands with UDA counterparts to support the presidency and secure development projects for residents.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senior Counsel Nelson Havi says former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua can run in the 2027 elections whether or not he appeals the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, as he remains eligible until he exhausts all avenues of appeal including the Supreme Court.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government spending outside approved budget provisions reached Sh276.99 billion in the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, nearly sixfold higher than the Sh48.88 billion in the same period of 2024/25. The Controller of Budget warned that excessive reliance on Article 223—which allows emergency withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund before parliamentary approval—threatens budget credibility and fiscal discipline.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
State House Kenya spent more than Ksh.4.4 billion outside the approved budget in the first nine months of the 2025/2026 financial year, including Ksh.2.5 billion in a six-week period between January and February, according to the Controller of Budget. The government overall spent more than Ksh.200 billion in unplanned expenditure during the same period, with much going towards debt repayment.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Controller of Budget flagged defiance of austerity measures in the national government's nine-month expenditure report, showing Ksh.17.3 billion spent on domestic and foreign travel, with State House and the Foreign Affairs Department among the largest spenders despite President Ruto's calls to reduce travel expenditure.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto told the international community that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a major concern for Kenya, defending the government's establishment of an Ebola containment facility in Laikipia with US support. This follows clashes between protesters and police that left at least one person dead.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has temporarily suspended the appointment of Mercylinnete Rotich, Janerose Gatwiri, and Nick Ochola to the KETRACO board after a petition challenged the recruitment. The court also restrained the three appointees from performing board functions pending the inter partes hearing.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Katiba Institute has moved to the High Court seeking to have Attorney General Dorcas Oduor and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale cited for contempt of court over alleged disobedience of orders issued on May 28 and June 2, 2026, regarding construction of an Ebola treatment facility in Laikipia County.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan lawmakers debated bhang policy, with some calling for regulated, medicinal use like Mexico, the US, and South Africa, while others rejected legalization as a solution to rising drug use and trafficking.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku called for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector and development partners to build a competitive and inclusive economy that empowers women, youth and underserved groups, speaking at the third Africa Women Transformative Summit in Nairobi.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Controller of Budget reports that debt repayments totaled Sh1.35 trillion against total receipts of Sh3.21 trillion in the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, with debt payments accounting for nearly 87 percent of Consolidated Fund Services expenditure. Public debt has climbed to Sh12.82 trillion, equivalent to 69.9 percent of GDP and exceeding Parliament's 55 percent threshold by 15 percentage points.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo says final preparations are underway for the FY 2026/27 Budget Statement, to be presented on Thursday, June 11, 2026, by Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The budget aims to accelerate economic transformation, create jobs, support businesses, and improve the livelihoods of Kenyans.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Dr. Kizza Besigye has sued Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for allegedly threatening to kill him on Heroes Day. Besigye, detained since November 2024, claims his Constitutional rights were violated through his arrest, detention and prosecution.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja announced a reshuffle of three senior National Police Service officers, appointing Assistant Inspector General Johana Kiplangat Tonui as the new Commandant of the General Service Unit, with Fredrick Egesa Nyongesa elevated to Deputy Commandant. Paul Maingo Mumo was transferred to become Director of the Internal Affairs Unit, the department investigating complaints against police officers.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
The opposition coalition, operating under the United Alternative Government banner, has unveiled an alternative "People's Budget" that prioritises education, healthcare, job creation and lowering the cost of living while reducing the fiscal deficit. The opposition attacked President Ruto's proposed 4.8 trillion shilling budget as the largest spending plan in Kenya's history, built on unsustainable borrowing and misplaced priorities.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inspector General Douglas Kanja has approved a major reshuffle of Kenya's senior security units. Assistant Inspector General Johana Kiplangat Tonui has been moved from the Kenya Police Service Directorate of Operations to become the new Commandant of the General Service Unit, with Assistant Inspector General Fredrick Egesa Nyongesa transferred from the GSU to serve as Deputy Commandant.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said Kenya has committed Sh140 billion toward the expansion of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, complementing Sh44 billion invested by the UN, and that the government has allocated USD 1.1 billion for infrastructure upgrades around the Gigiri diplomatic enclave.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kindiki said Kenya has allocated Ksh.140 billion to support the United Nations Office in Nairobi expansion project, which the UN has allocated Ksh.44 billion for. Kenya has also invested USD 1.1 billion in infrastructure around the Gigiri diplomatic enclave to support the modernization.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga says the High Court's judgment on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was flawed because it found his right to a fair hearing was violated but awarded him Ksh.50 million compensation rather than annulling the impeachment. Maraga argues that violating the constitutional right to a fair hearing should have resulted in nullifying the Senate's impeachment decision.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto moved Principal Secretary Julius Bitok from the Education Ministry to the State Department for Tourism following criticism over his handling of student unrest that led to closures of over 200 schools. The reassignment has sparked debate about whether Bitok should have been dismissed rather than transferred, with critics citing his short and turbulent tenure and an earlier warning from the Majority Leader about his competence.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyans across Nairobi are calling on the government to ease high fuel prices and reduce taxes on essential commodities ahead of the Finance Bill 2026 presentation, with commuters and traders citing rising transport costs and production expenses squeezing household incomes.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's 47 county governments could receive Sh428 billion in equitable share funding if Parliament approves the Mediation Committee's recommendations on the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, ending negotiations between the National Assembly and the Senate. The agreement also reinstates Clause 5, which protects county allocations from reductions due to national revenue shortfalls.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has led a Kenyan delegation to Rome on a benchmarking mission to inform the establishment of the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, part of government efforts to strengthen urban security and improve coordination among security agencies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has travelled to Eastern European countries, southern Africa, and Western Europe within one month, with his expanding foreign travel programme increasingly positioned as a central pillar of his economic and political messaging ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
High Court judges Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima and Freda Mugambi affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in a 350-page judgment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing. The verdict prompted rapid criticism from former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Law Society of Kenya officials, and senior lawyers including Ahmednasir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judgment upholding former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has deepened divisions among legal scholars regarding whether he may run for President in next year's polls.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare the ODM resolution removing him as Secretary General unlawful, arguing that the National Executive Committee resolution of February 11, 2026, was passed without giving him a chance to defend himself.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
High Court Judge Roselyne Aburili has recused herself from a petition challenging the eligibility of suspended Nairobi Finance CEC Charles Kerich to hold public office following a three-month contempt of court sentence over a Sh106.7 million debt, after the petitioner raised concerns about her impartiality.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
High Court judges affirmed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment while awarding him Sh50 million for violation of his right to a fair hearing, a judgment that prompted strong criticism from the Law Society of Kenya, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, and multiple senior lawyers who expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
David Maraga, a former Chief Justice of Kenya, was arrested while participating in a peaceful protest against developments affecting Nairobi National Park. An opinion piece argues that his arrest raises concerns about Kenyans' constitutional right to peaceful assembly and public disagreement with those in power.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Finance Bill 2026 seeks to empower the KRA commissioner to reclassify commercial deals as tax avoidance, seize bank accounts during appeals, and access private payment data without court approval. The proposal has drawn opposition from the Kenya Bankers Association, the Law Society of Kenya, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC, and KPMG, who argue it dismantles taxpayer safeguards and forces taxpayers to pay disputed taxes before seeking justice.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Treasury's Finance Bill 2026 reflects nearly two years of pressure from the International Monetary Fund to close Kenya's fiscal gap through new taxes, spending cuts, and fiscal consolidation.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna has asked the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to declare his removal as ODM Secretary General unlawful, arguing the NEC resolution of February 11, 2026 was passed without giving him a chance to defend himself and violated party constitution and principles of fair administrative action.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate has begun filing an appeal against a High Court ruling that granted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua a Sh 50 million award after finding his rights were violated during his 2024 ouster. Speaker Amason Kingi instructed Senate lawyers to challenge the ruling, arguing that while the court faulted the Senate for violating Gachagua's rights, it did not account for the circumstances of the impeachment proceedings, including the former Deputy President's absence on the final day.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lawmakers and education stakeholders are calling for the abolition of boarding schools following unprecedented student unrest across prestigious schools, citing negligence in enforcing safety regulations, overcrowding, inadequate facilities, and mounting discipline challenges. MPs argue that parents have abdicated their responsibilities and that developed countries such as America and Europe do not rely on the boarding school model.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court ruling confirmed the legality of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's removal from office, but legal experts argue the decision does not automatically prevent him from contesting future elections.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Finland signed three memoranda of understanding on education, digitalisation, and environmental cooperation during President Ruto's state visit to Helsinki. The agreements aim to expand collaboration in technical and vocational training, digital public services, and climate resilience.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Supporters of ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have launched grassroots campaigns across Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Busia, and Vihiga Counties to popularise his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Elections. According to a former Bungoma Deputy Governor, the meetings aim to consolidate support for Sifuna's bid and unite the region behind his candidacy.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kakamega County has allocated Sh11.58 billion (over 80 per cent of the proposed 2026/2027 budget) to salaries and wages, leaving only Sh5.18 billion for development projects. Residents worry the bloated wage bill could undermine investment in road infrastructure, healthcare, job creation, and water.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Educationist John Lekakeny Ololtuaa was named the new Principal Secretary for Basic Education on Tuesday, replacing Professor Julius Bitok, who was transferred to the Tourism docket, previously held by Ololtuaa. The changes were announced by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei on behalf of President William Ruto.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has campaigned for UDA candidate Samuel Muchina in the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election, urging voters to elect him to continue development and ensure the constituency receives its rightful share in government.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Assistant Inspector General Johana Tonui has been appointed the new commandant of the General Service Unit, moving from the Directorate of Operations. The appointment, approved by the National Police Service Board in a deployment letter dated June 10, is part of a broader reorganisation within the National Police Service aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The opposition has presented a "People's Budget" of Sh.4.32 trillion ahead of the government's 2026/2027 fiscal plan, proposing to reduce the fiscal deficit to 2.8 per cent of GDP while increasing funding for education and health, restoring programmes such as Linda Mama and Edu Afya, and allocating Sh.80 billion for youth employment. The coalition, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has accused the government of fiscal recklessness, excessive borrowing, and anti-poor policies.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Josphat Gichunge, a former Tigania East MP, was arrested on June 8 and is accused of duping land buyers out of more than Sh56 million through two separate schemes involving Diamond Property Merchants Ltd, in which buyers were not issued promised title deeds and land was transferred without their knowledge or consent.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Josphat Gichuge Mwirabua, a former Tigania East MP and ex-chairman of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority, has been arrested by the DCI over allegations of orchestrating land fraud schemes through Diamond Property Merchants (DPM) Ltd that resulted in losses exceeding Sh56 million. Dozens of investors lost money after being promised plots and projects that never materialized.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate will challenge a High Court decision that awarded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua KSh50 million in compensation for infringement of his right to a fair trial, with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi arguing the court's finding was erroneous and that the Judiciary should not interfere with the Senate's constitutional mandate to conduct impeachment trials.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tigania East MP Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea has been arrested by the DCI over allegations of defrauding land buyers of more than Ksh.56 million through fraudulent property deals involving plots sold through a company linked to him.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's High Court upheld the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, locking him out of holding public office and casting doubt on his presidential ambitions, though he has lodged an appeal. The ruling raises questions about whether Gachagua might pivot to a kingmaker role despite the setback to his opposition leadership.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has reassigned Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to the State Department for Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moved from Tourism to Basic Education, effective immediately.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has been reassigned to the State Department for Tourism, with John Lekakeny Ololtuaa taking over the Basic Education docket, according to a statement by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei. Ololtuaa assumes the education post amid recent school unrest that led to closures.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to rally opposition supporters behind a unified presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. After the High Court upheld his impeachment but awarded him Sh50 million for violation of his fair hearing rights, Gachagua announced a 45-day consultation process at his Nyeri residence to build consensus around a single opposition flag bearer.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has reserved its judgment until June 18, 2026, in a case filed by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna challenging a disciplinary process initiated against him by the party. Sifuna's counsel argued the ODM National Executive Committee violated the party's constitution and Fair Administrative Action Act by resolving to remove him without a hearing, while ODM lawyers argued the complaint is premature because the party's internal disciplinary mechanisms have not been exhausted.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he remains eligible to contest the presidency in 2027 and announced a 45-day political retreat to his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County following a High Court ruling that upheld his impeachment. The DCP leader said his focus would shift to building consensus within the opposition coalition to identify a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court upheld former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment and ordered the Senate to pay him Ksh.50 million in constitutional damages for violating his right to a fair trial. Gachagua rejected the award, saying he pursued justice rather than money and claiming he had previously declined a Ksh.2 billion offer from President Ruto to resign.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua announced a 45-day retreat at his Wamunyoro residence to conduct consultations aimed at unifying the opposition around a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027. He said a 16-member caucus concluded that opposition mobilisation against the Kenya Kwanza administration was largely complete and that agreeing on a single opposition candidate was essential to unseating the president.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed a High Court's Sh50 million damages award for violation of his right to fair hearing in his impeachment case as "an insult," saying the judgment itself confirmed his impeachment process violated his constitutional rights and should have been nullified. He has instructed his legal team to move to the Court of Appeal, arguing that constitutional supremacy rather than monetary compensation was at stake.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Coalition of Victims and Survivors against state violence announced plans to demonstrate from June 16 across Nairobi and other public spaces, demanding publication of a compensation implementation schedule, disclosure of allocated funds, and a government commitment to complete compensation for all verified victims.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Beatrice Manyara Chepkemoi, a prosecutor at Kiambu Law Courts, after she allegedly received Sh500,000 to influence the outcome of a court case. She is being held at the Integrity Centre pending processing and further legal action.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
A constitutional petition challenging the legality of the Social Health Authority (SHA), digital health systems and public officer medical schemes has been transferred from the High Court in Kiambu to the Constitutional and Human Rights Division at Milimani. The petition, filed by Francis Awino, argues that the healthcare financing structures are operating outside the law.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has criticised the High Court's upholding of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment, describing the judgment as "flawed and troubling." The court found the impeachment constitutionally valid but acknowledged that the Senate violated Gachagua's right to a fair hearing by refusing to adjourn proceedings on medical grounds; Karua argues this violation should have resulted in nullification of proceedings, not merely damages.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is seeking court review of his October 2024 impeachment partly to obtain state benefits, including payment for the period until the end of his term. Nyamita argued that Gachagua should not receive taxpayer-funded benefits while maintaining political ambitions.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday during protests against an Ebola quarantine centre being built at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki for Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Police fired tear gas to disperse crowds; the centre, set to have 50 isolation beds, had sparked protests earlier in June.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has filed a notice of appeal after a High Court three-judge bench upheld his impeachment, maintaining the court erred in its judgment. The Senate has also indicated it will cross-appeal the portion of the judgment that awarded Gachagua Sh50 million in damages for violation of his right to fair hearing.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has re-advertised County Executive Committee member vacancies for Finance, Health, and Education after his nominees for Finance and Education were rejected by the County Assembly, and following the lapse of the health docket's tenure.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A clerical officer at the Uasin Gishu lands office was arraigned and charged with receiving a bribe to facilitate land subdivision; investigations established he solicited Ksh. 100,000 from a complainant and received part of it.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama described the High Court ruling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment as a balanced outcome where each party has won something but none achieved a clean victory.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament has ordered a review of Kenya's fuel price stabilisation framework following record-high pump prices in May and concerns over the sustainability and transparency of the Petroleum Development Levy fund, which is meant to cushion consumers from price shocks.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court panel has upheld the Senate's decision to remove former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office but awarded him Sh50 million in compensation for violation of his rights, declining his request for reinstatement.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, barring him from holding public office. Gachagua has indicated he will appeal the decision, which deals a significant blow to his political ambitions.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The feud between President William Ruto and his predecessor, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, continues four years after Uhuru left office, with tensions reportedly centring on Ruto allies' efforts to keep Uhuru out of the 2027 presidential gameplan.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has pushed for fair access to capital rather than aid, proposing the New African Financial Architecture for Development (NAFAD) as a coordination mechanism to reduce African countries' borrowing costs by addressing the "Africa Premium"—the higher interest rates (around 10%) African nations pay compared to developed economies (around 3%).
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi launched the construction of the Kanyawanga-Kwoyo-Dede-Rapogi-Awendo Road and Othoo-Got Kachola Road to bitumen standard in Migori County. The roads are intended to improve connectivity, transportation access, and boost economic opportunities in the region.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National and Senate Assembly Mediation Committee remains unable to resolve disagreement over counties' revenue share for 2026/2027: the Senate insists on Sh443 billion while the National Assembly maintains Sh425 billion.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi will present the 2026 National Budget Statement in Parliament for the 2026/27 fiscal year beginning in about three weeks.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula is positioning himself as Western Kenya's presidential hopeful in the 2032 elections amid the absence of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court upheld former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment but awarded him Sh50 million in compensation for violation of his rights by the Senate, declining to reinstate him.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The High Court has upheld the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a decision that bars him from holding public office. Gachagua has indicated he will appeal the verdict, which deals a significant blow to his political ambitions.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Laikipia County has filed an affidavit with the High Court opposing a United States government Ebola quarantine and treatment facility planned for Kenya Air Force Base in Nanyuki, arguing the project lacked adequate consultation and poses risks to school children, tourism, and the health of residents.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has rejected key proposals in the 2026 Finance Bill, arguing the government is prioritising higher taxation over fiscal discipline. Karua outlined PLP's alternative economic plan centred on spending restraint, support for productive sectors, and relief measures for households and businesses.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday while protesting an Ebola quarantine centre being built at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki for US citizens arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kenya has never recorded an Ebola case, and protesters oppose bringing potential carriers of the disease into the country, though the government says it will proceed with the facility.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told a business roundtable in Brussels that Africa should be viewed as an opportunity to harness rather than a problem to manage, citing the continent's natural resources, clean energy potential, arable land, and young population as key to global solutions on food, energy, climate, and democracy. He positioned Kenya as a critical hub and gateway for Africa, announced the launch of a Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce, and called for tripling Kenya-Belgium trade to USD 1 billion.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Regional Development has raised concerns over the legality, funding mechanisms, and constitutional basis of county bursaries after 34 county governments signed Intergovernmental Partnership Agreements with the Ministry of Education to support bursary and scholarship programmes.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge High Court bench found that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was denied a fair hearing by the Senate but upheld his impeachment and removal from office, awarding him Sh50 million in damages. Legal experts including the Law Society of Kenya President have criticized the ruling as inconsistent with precedent, noting it is unusual for a court to find a fair trial violation yet sustain the outcome.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Youth in Kakamega County have been urged to champion responsible information sharing and peaceful coexistence ahead of next year's General Elections, as officials warn that misinformation and disinformation spread via social media could fuel conflicts and ethnic tension.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
A High Court judge in Kiambu has asked lawyer Shadrack Wambui to consider withdrawing an application seeking to stop the Senate from debating a motion to review retired President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits. The judge noted that the matter has not yet been listed on any Senate order paper for debate and the court cannot proceed based on speculation.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he will appeal the High Court's decision upholding his impeachment, arguing that his constitutional right to a fair hearing was violated during the process and that principles of natural justice were disregarded in Senate proceedings.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has reassigned Prof. Julius Bitok from the State Department for Basic Education to Tourism, while John Lekakeny Ololtuaa moves from Tourism to the Basic Education docket. The changes take effect immediately amid ongoing school unrest and closures.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama faced backlash after a video showed him telling a sick woman not to rely on the Social Health Authority's medical cover and instead giving her Sh1,000 to pay for private treatment. The remarks sparked criticism from netizens and opposition lawmakers who questioned the governor's stance on the healthcare system.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok is progressively finding himself at the centre of criticism as criticism over his leadership continues to grow. At Kenya High School's prize-giving day, he ruled out early school closures despite rising student unrest.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has begun a week-long public awareness campaign in Kakamega County to encourage residents to fight corruption and promote ethical leadership, with officials visiting 57 markets and shopping centres to engage the public on integrity, accountability and good governance.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate has urged the High Court to dismiss a petition seeking to stop Parliament from considering a motion to review former President Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement benefits, arguing the case is premature and founded on speculation.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →