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Waiyaki Way Traffic Alert as KeNHA Announces 3-Month Closure

Patricia Waigwa June 19, 2026

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a three-month partial closure of the Nakuru-bound carriageway along Waiyaki Way. The traffic disruption will begin on June 25, 2026, and continue until September 25, 2026. Motorists using the busy corridor should prepare for delays as

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Finance Bill 2026 Passes as MPs Approve Key Tax Changes

Patricia Waigwa June 19, 2026

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 July 1, 2026. MPs Approve Bill Through Division Vote […]

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MPs Approve KSh 18.24 Billion Budget Increase Before Fiscal Year Ends

Patricia Waigwa June 18, 2026

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

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Police Seize 2,520 Litres of Illegal Alcohol in Kahawa West Raid

Patricia Waigwa June 18, 2026

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

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Nairobi CBD Protests as UHC Workers and Activists Take to the Streets

Patricia Waigwa June 18, 2026

Nairobi’s Central Business District came to a standstill on the morning of June 18, 2026, as two separate groups staged demonstrations over different grievances. Universal Health Coverage (UHC) workers marched to government offices, while victims of past protests and human rights defenders issued notices for a major memorial procession planned for later in the month. […]

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Treasury Clarifies JKIA Expansion Cost at KSh 155 Billion

Patricia Waigwa June 18, 2026

Treasury Cabinet Secretary ⁠John Mbadi has clarified that the modernization and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will cost KSh 155.34 billion. Speaking before the Senate plenary on June 17, 2026, Mbadi dismissed claims circulating online that the project would cost KSh 375 billion. According to the CS, the actual budget is less than […]

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Senate Pushes Day-Boarding System for Safer Schools

Patricia Waigwa June 17, 2026

On June 17, 2026, the Senate intensified efforts to reform Kenya’s education system by proposing a transition from fully boarding schools to a hybrid model. The motion, sponsored by ⁠Catherine Mumma and ⁠Veronica Maina, seeks to ensure that all national and senior secondary schools offer both day and boarding options. The proposal comes amid growing […]

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Kenyan Security Guards Protest Low Pay

Patricia Waigwa June 17, 2026

Private security guards across Kenya have staged demonstrations to protest poor working conditions and low pay. The workers, represented by the Kenya National Private Security Workers Union (KNPSWU), are demanding urgent reforms. They accuse some private security firms of exploiting workers and ignoring labor regulations. Consequently, the protests have intensified

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Mwingi Autopsy Exposes Brutal Killings of Eight Victims

Patricia Waigwa June 17, 2026

A disturbing case has taken a darker turn following forensic confirmation. Specifically, an autopsy conducted by Chief Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor has revealed that the victims exhumed from the Mwingi mass grave died under extremely violent circumstances, establishing clear evidence of murder. Furthermore, while authorities initially reported seven bodies, a

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Court Refuses to Halt Finance Bill 2026

Patricia Waigwa June 17, 2026

A legal battle over the Finance Bill 2026 has reached the High Court, though not entirely in the petitioner’s favour. Specifically, the court certified as urgent a petition challenging several provisions of the bill, but declined to grant the conservatory orders sought by the Consumer Federation of Kenya. What the Court Ordered Justice David Mburu […]