News
New EACC rules put civil servants’ family wealth under scrutiny
One of the biggest changes requires public officers to declare the financial details of their spouses, including those they have separated from.
Kenya
Politics
IEBC calls for evidence-based complaints as Ol Kalou by-election continues
The IEBC also noted that comprehensive security arrangements had been put in place to safeguard the integrity of the poll
News
Kenya faces fertiliser price shock as gulf conflict hits global supplies
The World Trade Organisation has identified Kenya among 18 economies that face the greatest risk from disruptions affecting nitrogenous fertiliser supplies passing through the Gulf region.
Health and Wellness
Kenya cuts medicine import bill as local drug production picks up
Figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show Kenya spent Sh15.6 billion on medicinal and pharmaceutical products between January and March 2026, down from Sh20.4 billion during the same period last year
News
Civil Servants' Salary Rise Pushed to August 1 as Ruku Announces New Timeline
Speaking during a public function in Londiani, Kericho County, Ruku assured workers that the salary review remains on course and will cover both basic salaries and key allowances.
Rift Valley
Maralal Bishop suspends seven priests after four-year probe
In a four-page pastoral letter dated July 12, the bishop said the decision follows nearly four years of reviewing the state of the diocese after he assumed office in October 2022. The review, he said, pointed to financial, administrative and pastoral problems that required immediate action to restore accountability and proper leadership.
Health and Wellness
Senators put Environment ministry on the spot over weak pollution enforcement
Senators questioned Kenya’s preparedness to tackle industrial pollution, hazardous waste and toxic emissions, while the Environment ministry described the enforcement powers of NEMA, recent inspections and audits, and measures under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Health and Wellness
Petition seeks disability status for low libido, HSDD in Kenya
The petition, filed by Dr Benson Kibore and submitted to the Clerks of the National Assembly and the Senate on Tuesday, seeks legal recognition of the conditions under Kenya's disability framework, saying they have far-reaching social and psychological consequences that deserve greater policy attention.
News
DCI introduces new biometric system to speed up certificate of good conduct processing
The DCI says the new system is part of its plan to improve criminal records management while making it easier for Kenyans to access services without the long waiting periods that have previously affected the issuance of the certificates.
News
New Bill hands ministries more power over PPP contracts
If approved by Parliament, the changes will allow the agencies to identify and award successful bidders without the PPP Directorate reviewing their tender evaluation reports.
Exclusives
No more Kenyans joining Russian military after Moscow agreement, says PS Njogu
In March 2026, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov agreed to end the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into Russia’s military through official defence channels.
Business
How fuel will retail in major towns after EPRA retains pump prices
Under the new review, motorists in Nairobi will continue paying Sh214.03 per litre for Super Petrol, Sh222.86 for Diesel and Sh191.38 for Kerosene.