The National Assembly officially passed the Finance Bill 2026 on the night of June 18, 2026. The legislation cleared its Third Reading after an intense debate in Parliament. It now awaits President William Ruto’s assent before becoming law. Once signed, most provisions will take effect on
The National Assembly has approved Supplementary Estimates II for the 2025/26 financial year, increasing the national budget by KSh 18.24 billion. Lawmakers debated the proposals on June 18, 2026, before approving the adjustments. The decision comes just 12 days before the financial year closes on June 30, 2026. Committees Scrutinized Proposals Before Approval The National
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has ruled in favor of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in his dispute with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). In a judgment delivered on June 18, 2026, the Tribunal found that ODM violated Sifuna’s right to a fair hearing and failed to follow procedural fairness during disciplinary proceedings. As a […]
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi will miss his country’s upcoming World Cup match against Germany after failing to secure a Canadian visa. The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed that the 23-year-old forward cannot travel to Toronto for Saturday’s fixture. As a result, Wahi will remain in the United States, where Ivory Coast played its opening […]
The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has officially overturned Kenya’s 16-0 victory against Sudan in the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship. Instead, tournament organizers have awarded Kenya a standard 3-0 walkover victory. The decision followed consultations between CECAFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Why
The National Police Service (NPS), working alongside National Government Administration Officers (NGAO), has conducted a successful raid on an illegal alcohol manufacturing site in Soweto, Kahawa West, within Kasarani Sub-County, Nairobi. The operation forms part of an intensified nationwide crackdown on illicit alcohol production and distribution. Authorities say the
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has officially rebranded to the Technopolis Development Authority (TDA). The change took effect on June 18, 2026, following the implementation of the Technopolis Act, 2026. President William Ruto signed the legislation into law on May 11, 2026. Subsequently, the government published the Act in Kenya Gazette Supplement No.
Apple is preparing to increase prices on some of its hardware products as memory chip costs continue to surge worldwide. According to outgoing CEO Tim Cook, the technology industry is experiencing an unprecedented supply crunch driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Cook described the current situation as unlike anything he has witnessed
Nairobi County carries the highest HIV burden in Kenya, according to the latest Kenya AIDS Progress Report released by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC). The report shows that between 151,916 and 189,640 people are living with HIV in Nairobi. As a result, the capital accounts for more than 11 percent of all HIV […]
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has officially joined the Linda Mwananchi political movement. Speaking during a live interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive on June 17, 2026, Kang’ata declared himself a “Linda person.” His announcement marks a significant political shift as leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General











