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UK Names Matt Baugh as New High Commissioner to Kenya The United Kingdom has officially appointed John William Matthew Baugh, widely known as Matt Baugh, as its new High Commissioner to Kenya, marking the end of an eight-month gap during which the position had remained vacant. Baugh is a seasoned career diplomat with deep experience in international affairs, security, and African diplomacy. He is also well known in the region for his previous service in neighbouring Somalia, where he served in a senior diplomatic role. Kenya has been without a substantive British High Commissioner since Neil Wigan completed his tour…

CS Wandayi Warns Fuel Could Have Gone Up by Ksh14, Orders Controversial Cargo Removed Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has said fuel prices in Kenya could have increased by as much as Ksh14 per litre if a controversial shipment of super petrol imported outside the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel supply system had been allowed into the local market. In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 7, Wandayi explained that a 60,000-metric-tonne consignment of super petrol was recently brought into the country in a way that did not follow the approved fuel importation procedures. According to him, the shipment bypassed…

Kioko Mombasa Gen Z Voter in Shock as he Finds His ID Already Used by Another Man in Garissa A shocking voter registration incident in Mombasa has raised fresh concerns over the credibility of Kenya’s voter roll after a first-time Gen Z voter discovered that his national ID details were already captured in the IEBC system under another person. Morris Kioko, a young man from Mombasa who had turned up to register for the first time during the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise, was left stunned when IEBC officials informed him that his details were already appearing in…

Kenyans may soon face a major increase in fuel prices, with petrol expected to rise by as much as Ksh53.4 per litre in the next pricing review. If this happens, the price of petrol could hit around Ksh231.68 per litre, placing even more pressure on households, businesses, and transport costs across the country. The warning was issued by Martin Chomba, the Chairperson of the Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya (POAK), during an interview with Inooro FM on Tuesday, April 7. According to Chomba, the expected increase in the next fuel review, which is scheduled for April 14, could fall between…

Residents Raise Alarm Over Police Use of Excessive Force in West Pokot Disarmament Operation Residents of West Pokot County have expressed serious concerns over the ongoing disarmament operation in the region, accusing police and security personnel of using unnecessary and excessive force while carrying out their duties. The main goal of the exercise is to recover illegal firearms and encourage people to voluntarily surrender weapons, a measure intended to bring lasting peace and stability to the area. According to reports from the National Police Service (NPS), as of March, a total of 97 firearms and 193 rounds of ammunition had…

Details of the Government’s Rural Affordable Housing Loan of Up to Ksh 4 Million and How Kenyans Can Qualify Kenyans who prefer building a home in the village instead of buying a house in town can now benefit from a government-backed affordable housing loan of up to Ksh 4 million. This is one of the lesser-known opportunities created under Kenya’s housing law, and it gives eligible citizens a chance to use the Affordable Housing Fund to construct decent homes on their own rural land. This provision is contained in the Affordable Housing Act, Cap 117A, which recognises rural affordable housing…

Media personality Oga Obinna has opened up about an important phone conversation he had with President William Ruto following the hugely talked-about boxing match between online stars Majembe and Mbavu Destroyer. Speaking in a video shared on social media, Obinna said the President praised the success of the Vurugu Bout Night event and congratulated the young people who took part. According to him, the Head of State was impressed by how the event was organised and by the level of talent that was displayed in the ring. The much-publicised fight featured Portifas Odipo, popularly known as Majembe, going head-to-head with…

Two Killed After Failed Attempt to Raid Police Post in Gem-Ramula, Siaya Two people were killed on Monday, April 6, after tensions turned deadly in Gem-Ramula, Siaya County, following a failed attempt by angry residents to force their way into a local police post. The incident happened after a group of residents staged protests over what they claimed was an unfair eviction from a highly profitable gold-mining site in the area. According to reports, the demonstrators were angered by the alleged return and resettlement of a mining company they believed had no legal right to continue operating on the land.…

Ex-Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, Former EPRA Boss Daniel Kiptoo Released on Bail in Ksh4.8 Billion Fuel Scandal Former Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, former Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Managing Director Joe Sang, and former Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo have been released from police custody after spending several days under investigation over the controversial fuel importation scandal. The three former senior officials were released on police bail on Monday, April 6, as investigations continue. Their release came ahead of a possible court appearance, although authorities have not yet made it clear whether formal charges will…

Francis Atwoli Backs Uhuru’s Criticism of Ruto, Says Former President Failed to Fully Support Raila COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has appeared to agree with former president Uhuru Kenyatta’s recent criticism of President William Ruto’s leadership, even as he added his own sharp political observations. The veteran trade unionist said Uhuru had every reason to speak out, especially after the Mt Kenya region ignored his advice during the 2022 General Election and overwhelmingly voted for Ruto. Uhuru had earlier faulted Mt Kenya voters for failing to listen to his political guidance when he urged them to support the late Raila…