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NSE Announces New Board Chairman as Kiprono Kittony Retires After Six Years of Leadership The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has confirmed significant changes to its leadership, announcing the retirement of long-serving Board Chairman Kiprono Kittony and the appointment of experienced businessman Tom Mulwa as the new chairman. According to a public notice released by the Exchange on Thursday, July 2, Kittony will officially step down from his roles as Board Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director on July 12, 2026. His departure marks the end of an impressive eight-year journey on the NSE Board, including six years serving as chairman of…

EPRA Explains Why Lower Global Oil Prices Have Not Yet Reduced Fuel Prices in Kenya The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has explained why Kenyan motorists have not yet benefited from the recent decline in global oil prices, saying it will take between 30 and 45 days before any changes are reflected at local fuel stations. Speaking during an interview, EPRA’s Petroleum and Gas Director, Edward Kinyua, said fuel prices in Kenya are influenced by events taking place around the world, especially geopolitical conflicts. He pointed to the recent tensions in the Middle East, which caused a sharp rise…

Government Approves 15 New Firms Expected to Create Over 1,000 Jobs in Kenya The Kenyan government has approved 15 new companies through the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC), marking another important step in attracting more investment into the country. The newly certified firms are expected to use Kenya as their regional base for business operations and expansion, a move that is projected to create more than 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities for Kenyans. According to a statement released by the NIFC on Tuesday, June 30, the approved companies are expected to invest up to Ksh26 billion in Kenya. This…

Ruto Signs Revenue Law, Unlocks Ksh428 Billion for Counties in 2026/27 Budget President William Ruto has signed the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026 into law, officially allowing Kenya’s 47 county governments to receive Ksh428 billion as their equitable share of nationally collected revenue. The signing took place at State House in Nairobi and marks an important milestone in the implementation of the 2026/2027 financial year budget while reinforcing the country’s devolved system of government. The new legislation gives county governments legal authority to begin receiving their share of national revenue for the new financial year. It also enables the…

Ruto, Museveni and Suluhu Face Fresh Human Rights Allegations in Strong Regional Statement President William Ruto of Kenya, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni have come under renewed criticism after a regional human rights organisation accused their governments of overseeing a worrying increase in enforced disappearances, torture, and the suppression of people who speak out against authorities. In a strongly worded statement dated June 29, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) claimed that the three East African leaders are presiding over a growing pattern of human rights violations targeting activists, journalists, and government critics across the…

Ministry Sends Utumishi Girls Principal on Compulsory Leave as School Announces New Reopening Dates The Ministry of Education has taken fresh action at Utumishi Girls Academy by sending the school’s principal on compulsory leave as part of wide-ranging reforms aimed at restoring confidence in the institution. The move comes ahead of the school’s planned reopening, more than a month after a tragic dormitory fire claimed the lives of 16 students and shocked the country. The decision was reached after an eight-hour meeting held on Monday, June 29, bringing together parents, Ministry of Education officials, and other stakeholders. During the lengthy…

State House Invites Bids for Tents, Meat, Fruits, Fuel, and Other Supply Contracts; Here Is How to Apply The Executive Office of the President has officially invited qualified Kenyan businesses to apply for a new round of government supply contracts after announcing several tenders for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years. The newly advertised tenders cover the supply of a wide range of goods and services worth millions of shillings, giving businesses across the country an opportunity to compete for contracts with one of Kenya’s most prominent government institutions. According to State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito, President William Ruto’s…

Morara Kebaso Leaves His Party, Joins Jubilee as He Declares Borabu MP Ambition Political activist and lawyer Morara Kebaso has announced a major change in his political journey after revealing that he has abandoned his political party, the Inject Party, and will now work under the Jubilee Party as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on Obinna TV on Monday, June 29, Kebaso explained that the decision was influenced by the current political landscape in the Gusii region, where he hopes to build his political career. He said that after assessing the situation on the…

Drama as Traffic Police Fight With GSU Officer in Civilian Clothes in Kimbo, Ruiru Motorists and residents along Thika Road were treated to dramatic scenes after a traffic police officer became involved in a physical confrontation with a General Service Unit (GSU) officer who was reportedly dressed in civilian clothes. The incident occurred in the Kimbo area of Ruiru on Monday, June 29, 2026, and quickly attracted a large crowd of bystanders as videos of the confrontation spread across social media. According to videos circulating online, the two officers exchanged blows by the roadside as motorists slowed down to witness…

Following weeks of increasingly tense political rallies across western Kenya, where rival supporters have traded chants, heckles and accusations, emotions were already running high before the Linda Mwananchi brigade arrived in Bungoma. Previous campaign tours had witnessed isolated incidents of stone-throwing, disruption attempts and heated verbal exchanges between rival political camps, leaving security officers on high alert. As leaders from both camps took turns addressing supporters, the atmosphere became increasingly charged. The TUTAM politician reportedly mocked the Linda Mwananchi movement, accusing it of making promises it could not deliver. Supporters responded with loud chants, whistles and competing slogans, creating a…