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Gachagua Releases Brother’s Will After Ruto’s Sharp Remarks Over Family Estate Dispute The executors managing the estate of former Nyeri Governor, the late James Nderitu Gachagua, have now made public the long-disputed will, offering a detailed breakdown of how the late politician’s wealth and properties were shared among family members and other beneficiaries. The move comes after growing public debate and fresh complaints from some members of the family, who alleged that there may have been fraud, forgery, and unlawful dealings surrounding the estate. By publishing the will in local newspapers on Wednesday, April 8, the executors said they wanted…

UDA Unveils Plan to Challenge ODM’s Dominance at the Coast Ahead of 2027 Polls The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has now laid out a fresh political strategy aimed at winning more support in Kenya’s coastal region as the country slowly shifts focus to the 2027 General Elections. This new plan comes at a time when political tensions are rising between UDA and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), especially over the growing debate on zoning of party strongholds. While addressing supporters at Burhani Grounds in Mombasa on Tuesday, April 7, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the party has already stepped…

TSC to Clear Teacher Salary Gaps After Ruto Approves New Budget Teachers across the country now have fresh hope after President William Ruto approved the latest Supplementary Appropriation Bill, releasing billions of shillings to address salary shortages, medical cover, and other long-pending payments in the education sector. The newly approved supplementary budget, signed at State House on Wednesday, April 8, sets aside Ksh24.2 billion for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). This money is specifically meant to cover teacher salary shortfalls and support health insurance needs that have been a major concern for educators for a long time. For many teachers…

UK Inquest Concludes British Man Was Killed by Speeding Vehicle in Ruto Motorcade A UK coroner’s investigation has now officially concluded that British national Edgar Riches, 79, died after being hit by a vehicle linked to President William Ruto’s motorcade in Nairobi. The inquest found that the tragic incident happened on March 13, 2025, as Riches was lawfully crossing Ngong Road using a marked pedestrian crossing. Evidence presented in court showed that the government vehicle struck him at high speed, causing severe multiple injuries consistent with a violent road traffic collision. Dorset Senior Coroner Brendan Allen, delivering the findings on…

Bankers Advise CBK to Hold Policy Rate Amid Economic Uncertainty The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has urged the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to keep the benchmark policy rate at 8.75 per cent ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting set for April 8, 2026. The call comes amid rising global risks and pressures on inflation and the Kenyan shilling. In a statement released on April 7, the KBA’s Centre for Research on Financial Markets and Policy highlighted that maintaining the current rate would help the country navigate ongoing economic challenges. The research note emphasized that while Kenya’s economic…

Ministry Raises Music Royalty Charges Ahead of 2027 Political Campaigns Kenyan musicians are expected to earn more from their work after the government introduced higher music royalty charges for politicians preparing for the 2027 General Election campaigns. In a fresh notice seen by Newshub.co.ke, the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports announced revised charges under the Consolidated Music and Audiovisual Works Tariff. The changes are meant to ensure artists receive better payment whenever their music is used during political activities such as rallies, party launches, and campaign events. According to the notice signed by Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya,…

Matatu Saccos Raise Fares as Fuel Shortage Worsens Across Kenya Matatu fares have started rising sharply in several towns across Kenya as the ongoing fuel shortage continues to disrupt transport services. The shortage is now pushing up operating costs for public service vehicles, forcing many SACCOs and transport operators to pass the burden to passengers. This fresh increase is putting even more pressure on commuters who are already struggling with the high cost of living. Travellers using the busy Nakuru–Nairobi route are among those feeling the biggest impact. Operators on the route have significantly adjusted fares upward, saying the difficulty…

The government, through its Boma Yangu Affordable Housing platform, has responded to growing concerns from Kenyans who have been asking whether they can get back the money deducted from their salaries as housing levy contributions. In its clarification, the State Department for Housing explained that the housing levy is not refundable, stressing that the deductions are not treated as personal savings but as a statutory contribution meant to support the country’s affordable housing agenda. In a short but clear statement, the department said the levy was established to help the government build decent and affordable homes for Kenyans across the…

ODM Defends CS Wandayi as Pressure Builds Over Fuel Scandal The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has strongly defended Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui as public pressure continues to rise over the controversial importation of substandard fuel into the country. In a statement released on April 7, ODM Party leader Oburu Odinga cautioned Kenyans against rushing to blame or condemn the two Cabinet Secretaries before investigations into the scandal are completed. He said that turning the issue into a political blame game too early could interfere with the work of investigators and make…

Kenya’s political scene is beginning to grow even more active as the 2027 General Election draws closer, with four new political parties now seeking provisional registration from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP). The move highlights the rising political momentum across the country as new leaders and groups position themselves early for the next electoral contest. Under the law, members of the public have seven days from the date of the notice to submit any objections to the proposed registrations. According to the public notice issued on April 7, the four parties are the National Forum Party…