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President William Ruto has strongly defended Kenya’s fuel importation framework, dismissing concerns over the involvement of intermediaries and insisting that the current Government-to-Government (G-to-G) model has significantly streamlined the procurement of petroleum products. Speaking on September 21, 2026, Ruto responded to remarks by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who had questioned Kenya’s fuel importation arrangements and…

Chuo Kikuu cha Jomo Kenyatta cha Kilimo na Teknolojia (JKUAT) kimekanusha kwamba Mbunge wa Kimilili, Didmus Wekesa Barasa, aliwahi kuwa mwanafunzi wa chuo hicho au kutunukiwa Shahada ya Uhandisi wa Umeme na Elektroniki. Katika barua ya tarehe 14 Septemba 2026, JKUAT ilisema jina la Barasa halionekani katika kumbukumbu zake za wanafunzi wala wahitimu. Chuo hicho…

The High Court has upheld a legal provision barring retired presidents from holding leadership positions in political parties within six months of leaving office, in a ruling that could have significant political implications for former President Uhuru Kenyatta. Justice Lawrence Mugambi dismissed a petition filed by human rights activist Peter Agoro, who had challenged Section…

𝗕𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘂 Political analyst and commentator Herman Manyora has weighed in on the latest controversy involving National Assembly Speaker Honourable Moses Wetang’ula, arguing that the Speaker’s public remarks on Teachers Service Commission (TSC) employment letters risk significant political damage to President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections. In late August 2026, Wetang’ula stated…

By Joel Esabu NAIROBI, Kenya — Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Sing’Oei has apologised to Burundian nationals living in Kenya over recent attacks and harassment linked to the government’s crackdown on undocumented foreign traders. Sing’Oei, speaking alongside Burundian Ambassador Evelyne Habonimana, acknowledged concerns raised by the Burundian community and assured them that the government…

NAIROBI, Kenya — Burundian nationals living and working in Nairobi have been rushing to prepare travel documents amid growing uncertainty following the government’s crackdown on foreigners engaged in small-scale businesses. Long queues have been reported at the Embassy of Burundi in Nairobi, where nationals seeking to return home have been seeking travel documentation and assistance.…

  By Imani Media President William Ruto’s directive targeting foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses in Kenya has ignited a heated national debate over jobs, competition, immigration and the rights of foreign investors. The directive, announced on September 2 during a meeting with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at State House in Nairobi, calls for…

Police in Lodwar have arrested a man accused of impersonating a Catholic priest and carrying out priestly duties at St Augustine Cathedral for several weeks. The suspect, Jones Bogonko Onchonga, reportedly arrived in Lodwar claiming to be a Catholic priest from Tanzania who was on leave and visiting the town. His story allegedly convinced members…

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated his legal battle against his removal from office after filing an appeal challenging the High Court decision that upheld his impeachment. Gachagua is disputing a number of findings made by a three-judge bench comprising Justices E.O. Ogola, A. Mrima and Dr. F. Mugambi in a judgment delivered in…