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ODM Warns UDA Members From Making Provocative Statements Amid Rising Zoning Tensions The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has issued a strong warning to members of its broad-based partner, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), cautioning against what it termed as provocative statements that could strain the fragile political cooperation between the two parties. The warning follows a Central Committee meeting held on Thursday, April 16, where ODM leaders expressed concern over escalating tensions linked to zoning proposals ahead of the 2027 General Election. Acting ODM Secretary General Catherine Omanyo, who addressed the media after the meeting, underscored the party’s dissatisfaction with…

Sakaja Faces Jail Term Over Failure to Appoint County Secretary Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja is facing the prospect of a six-month jail term after petitioners moved to court seeking contempt proceedings over his alleged failure to comply with a High Court order on the appointment of a County Secretary. The application, filed on Thursday, April 16, accuses the governor and other county officials of disregarding binding court directives issued in December 2025, which required the immediate initiation of a competitive recruitment process for the position. According to court documents, the High Court had issued a mandatory order of mandamus…

Breaking News: Nairobi Company to Fire Over 1,100 People After Meta Ends Deal More than 1,100 jobs are at risk after a Nairobi-based outsourcing firm announced a mass redundancy following the termination of its contract with Meta, the global tech giant behind Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. In a notice issued on Thursday, April 16, the company confirmed that its long-standing partnership with Meta will come to an end at the close of April, after efforts to secure a renewal or extension proved unsuccessful. The development marks a significant shift in Kenya’s growing role in the global digital labour market. “A…

EPRA Revises April-May Fuel Prices, Petrol to Sell at Ksh197.60 Motorists across Kenya have received a reprieve after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a downward revision of fuel prices for the April–May 2026 cycle, following a recent tax adjustment by the National Treasury. In a statement issued on April 15, 2026, EPRA confirmed that the latest review was triggered by a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products, effected by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. The VAT rate was lowered from 13 per cent to 8 per cent, prompting a recalculation of the maximum retail…

Parliament Approves Law Granting SRC Powers to Standardise Civil Servants Payslips The National Assembly has approved a new set of regulations granting the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) expanded authority to standardise civil servants’ payslips, marking a significant shift in how public sector wages are structured and managed in Kenya. The reforms, introduced under the SRC Regulations of 2025, are designed to address long-standing disparities in pay across government institutions by establishing uniform job grading systems, standardised salary scales, and clear guidelines on allowances. Lawmakers who backed the motion argued that the changes will bring consistency and fairness to a…

EACC Stops Ksh10.74 Billion Loss to Graft Amid Fresh Crackdown The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed that it successfully prevented the loss of Ksh10.74 billion in public funds over the past three years, underscoring both the scale of attempted corruption and the agency’s intensified efforts to curb graft across government institutions. Speaking during a briefing on the commission’s recent performance, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi A. Mohamud said the amount represents funds that were at risk of being siphoned through fraudulent schemes but were safeguarded through timely investigations and intervention. “As much as we are getting convictions and…

CS Wandayi Says Ruto Ordered EPRA Not to Increase Kerosene Prices Amid Uproar Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has revealed that President William Ruto personally directed the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) to maintain kerosene prices, even as the cost of petrol and diesel surged in the latest fuel review. Speaking in Siaya County on Wednesday, April 15, during a mass voter registration and public sensitisation exercise in Ugunja, Wandayi sought to reassure Kenyans amid growing concerns over the rising cost of living following the recent fuel price adjustments. “Yesterday you saw the hike in fuel prices,…

Siaya MCAs Move to Impeach Governor Orengo Over Stalled Development Projects A fresh political storm is brewing in Siaya County after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) signalled plans to initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor James Orengo, citing stalled development projects and delayed implementation of key county programmes. The threat, which emerged during a heated Assembly session, underscores growing tensions between the county legislature and the executive, with ward representatives accusing the administration of failing to deliver on its mandate despite approved budgets. Central Gem Ward MCA Sylas Madingu led the charge, raising concerns over what he described as widespread…

Gachagua Demands Scrapping of G-2-G Deal, NSSF & Affordable Housing Levies, Seeks CS Resignations Opposition leaders led by Rigathi Gachagua have called for sweeping changes in Kenya’s fuel and taxation policies, demanding the immediate scrapping of the government-to-government (G-2-G) fuel import deal, suspension of key levies, and the resignation of senior Cabinet Secretaries over the rising cost of living. Addressing a press conference in Karen on Wednesday, the leaders urged the National Assembly of Kenya to convene a special sitting to deliberate on what they termed as urgent economic interventions, accusing William Ruto’s administration of mismanaging the fuel sector. The…

KAA Confirms Appointment of Moses Wekesa as New CEO The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has officially appointed Moses Wekesa as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition at a time when the country’s aviation sector is undergoing major reforms. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, the KAA Board of DiMoses Wekesa emerged as the top candidate following a competitive recruitment process designed to identify a leader capable of driving the authority’s long-term strategic goals. “The KAA Board has appointed Moses Wekesa as Managing Director/CEO following a competitive process,” the board said, underscoring…