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Sakaja Sparks CoG Boycott of Senate CPAC Over Alleged Intimidation

Patricia Waigwa March 31, 2026

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Council of Governors (CoG) resolved to boycott all Senate CPAC summons. The boycott remains until disputes over the committee’s conduct are formally resolved through legal channels.This decision followed multiple governors facing arrest warrants for ignoring

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Senate Orders Sakaja Arrest Over Missing Billions Audit Queries

Patricia Waigwa March 31, 2026

As of March 30, 2026, Johnson Sakaja faces an arrest order and a KSh 500,000 fine. The Senate issued the directive after he repeatedly ignored summons from the Senate County Public Accounts Committee. Consequently, police officers have moved to City Hall and his residence to enforce the order. Authorities now seek to present him before […]

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Overnight Demolition Leaves Gikomba Traders Devastated

Patricia Waigwa March 31, 2026

Traders at Gikomba Market are counting heavy losses after authorities demolished stalls overnight on March 31, 2026. The operation began around 2:00 AM under heavy police guard. Consequently, the exercise destroyed property worth millions of shillings and disrupted thousands of livelihoods. Authorities Enforce Riparian Regulations Officials targeted the shoe market section

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IEBC Launches Nationwide Voter Registration Drive

Patricia Waigwa March 30, 2026

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially launched the Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) today, Monday, 30th March 2026. The exercise will run for 30 days and conclude on Tuesday, 28th April 2026. Consequently, all eligible Kenyans are urged to register or update their voter information before the deadline. Registration Points Across

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Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho Dies After Illness, Nation Mourns Veteran Legislator

Patricia Waigwa March 29, 2026

Ol Kalou Member of Parliament David Njuguna Kiaraho has passed away. He died on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the time, he was receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed the news shortly after his passing. He stated that Kiaraho had battled illness for some time. Additionally, the MP had sought […]

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Oburu Oginga Confirmed as ODM Party Leader

Patricia Waigwa March 27, 2026

On March 27, 2026, Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga officially assumed office as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader. The party confirmed his leadership during a Special Delegates Convention held at Jamhuri Grounds in Nairobi. Moreover, delegates handed him instruments of power, marking a historic leadership transition. Formal Transition After Acting Role

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Justice Monica Mbaru Takes Oath as ELRC Principal Judge

Patricia Waigwa March 27, 2026

On March 27, 2026, Lady Justice Monica Wanjiru Mbaru officially took the oath as the 4th Principal Judge of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC). Chief Justice Martha Koome presided over the ceremony at the Supreme Court of Kenya. Meanwhile, Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya administered the oath, marking a key leadership transition in the […]

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KRA Flags 392,000 Taxpayers for Filing False Nil Returns Using Bank and M-Pesa Data

Patricia Waigwa March 26, 2026

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intensified enforcement against taxpayers filing nil returns despite having financial activity. Starting March 26, 2026, KRA auto-populates tax returns via the iTax portal. Notably, income from M-Pesa, banks, and eTIMS is now automatically captured.Consequently, taxpayers cannot hide active earnings by submitting nil returns.

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Kenya’s Flower Industry Bleeds Millions as Fuel Crisis Disrupts Exports

Patricia Waigwa March 26, 2026

In March 2026, Kenya’s flower sector faces severe losses due to global disruptions. Specifically, weekly losses reached $1.4 million, totaling over $4.2 million in three weeks. Moreover, the crisis threatens one of Kenya’s top foreign exchange earners. Jet Fuel Shortage Disrupts Global Supply Chains Firstly, jet fuel shortages have crippled cargo transportation across key

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Meta, YouTube Found Liable in Youth Mental Health Crisis Cases

Patricia Waigwa March 26, 2026

In March 26, 2026, major U.S. court rulings held tech giants accountable for youth harm. Specifically, juries in California and New Mexico found platforms contributed to mental health issues. Moreover, courts ruled these platforms were “addictive by design” and profit-driven. Los Angeles Jury Finds Negligence In Los Angeles, jurors awarded a 20-year-old woman $3 million