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Matt Baugh appointed new UK High Commissioner to Kenya
Baugh will succeed Neil Wigan, who has been reassigned to another role within the Diplomatic Service.
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Senate forms 15 member ad hoc team to track county audit findings after governors’ boycott
The Senate has created a 15-member ad hoc committee to track implementation of audit recommendations for all 47 counties after 15 governors refused to appear before its oversight committee.
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CS Wandayi orders removal of Sh198,000 per metric tonne fuel shipment over pricing breach
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has ordered a 60,000-tonne petrol cargo by One Petroleum Ltd out of Kenya, saying it breached the G-to-G framework and would raise pump prices by about Sh14 per litre.
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ODM calls for accountability but warns against politicising petroleum probe as investigations continue
ODM commended investigative authorities for their swift action in initiating inquiries into the matter, noting that prompt investigations send a strong signal that complacency in the face of corruption must end.
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Maraga says Sh8 million raised for 2027 presidential bid through public donations
Maraga further called on those who have not yet made contributions to join in, while urging his current supporters to help widen the reach of the initiative by encouraging others to take part.
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DP Kindiki urges courts to lift orders blocking digital traffic fines
Kindiki highlighted that speed cameras have already been installed along major highways but their operation has been delayed by existing court orders. He appealed to the judiciary to consider lifting the restrictions to allow full rollout of the system in the interest of public safety.
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Police recover 4 rifles in Isiolo as North Rift disarmament continues
The recovered weapons included two G3 rifles, one M16 rifle, and one AK-47 rifle, along with four magazines and ammunition, all of which have been documented and secured pending further police action.
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Audit exposes decay in prisons despite rising billions in funding
According to the report, several correctional centres continue to operate under congested conditions, with leaking roofs, damaged sanitation systems, missing perimeter walls and no CCTV systems in place. In some facilities, food storage areas were found to be infested by rodents, while some staff members are housed in buildings that have already been declared unsafe for use.
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Women reps face funding gaps, societal barriers, Asha Bashir says
People’s Liberation Party SG Asha Bashir says women reps get only 10% of MPs’ funds and face patriarchy, violence and bias, undermining their role as Kenya pursues the two-thirds gender rule.
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Mixed weather across Kenya as weatherman forecasts rain, thunderstorms
In the north-western counties of Turkana and Samburu, the forecast points to generally sunny conditions during the day, with partly cloudy skies at night. However, northern parts of Turkana may still experience occasional showers in the morning and at night.
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Visitors to pay more from May 2026 as National Museums of Kenya revises charges across heritage sites
Under the new structure, Kenyan and East African adults visiting the Nairobi National Museum will pay Sh350, up from Sh300, while children will now pay Sh200, an increase from Sh150.
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Illegal power links putting lives at risk in informal settlements, Mdivo says
Mdivo noted that the illegal supply chains are often controlled by cartels who not only compromise safety but also exploit households financially. According to her, families connected through such networks end up paying far more for poor and unstable electricity.