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KPC Appoints Pius Mwendwa as Acting MD After Joe Sang’s Arrest in Fuel Probe The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has moved swiftly to stabilize its leadership after the arrest of Managing Director Joe Sang, appointing General Manager for Finance Pius Mwendwa as the acting Managing Director. The decision was announced on Friday evening through an official statement signed by Board Chair Faith Boinett, who assured the public and stakeholders that the company’s operations remain normal and uninterrupted despite the unfolding investigations. According to the statement, Mwendwa will temporarily take over the responsibilities of the Managing Director’s office to ensure smooth…

Hanifa Adan Lands New Radio Job as Host of The Generation Report Prominent activist and journalist Hanifa Adan has secured a new media role after being unveiled as the newest host of The Generation Report, a weekly current affairs programme on Radio Generation. The show airs every Monday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, where Hanifa will now be working alongside co-host Triciah Wayua. In her new position, Hanifa is expected to bring her strong background in youth activism, governance issues, and political reporting to the airwaves. Her role will involve delivering detailed news roundups, offering analysis on major political…

President William Ruto, together with several Cabinet Secretaries, has announced a fresh round of appointments and reappointments across public universities, state agencies, and key government boards, marking another major leadership reshuffle in the latest Kenya Gazette notice. The changes, published on Thursday, April 2, are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen leadership in public institutions and ensure continuity in service delivery across important sectors of government. Among the most notable appointments, President Ruto named Rita Kavashe as the new Chancellor of Pwani University, KCB Group CEO Paul Russo as Chancellor of Kibabii University, and education expert Dr. Kevit Desai as…

KPA Boss William Ruto Involved in Tragic Road Accident as Daughter Loses Her Life Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Captain William Ruto was reportedly involved in a tragic road accident in the Taita Taveta area, an incident that sadly claimed the life of his daughter. The heartbreaking accident has left family members, friends, and many Kenyans in deep shock as news of the tragedy continues to spread. According to the reports, the accident happened while Captain Ruto and his family were traveling through Taita Taveta. Although details surrounding the cause of the crash are still emerging, the most painful part…

PS, EPRA Boss, KPC Managing Director Arrested Over Substandard Fuel Claims In a major and shocking development, four senior government officials have been arrested over allegations linked to the procurement and clearance of substandard fuel, a scandal that has once again raised serious concerns about fuel quality in Kenya. The arrests have now put the country’s energy sector under intense public and political scrutiny. Among the high-profile officials arrested are Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban, Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo, Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Managing Director Joe Sang, and another senior petroleum official. Detectives from…

The Kenyan shilling weakened against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, April 1, following a surge in demand for the foreign currency. This comes after the local currency had enjoyed a strong 20-month winning streak, making this decline notable. According to Bloomberg, the shilling was trading at Ksh130.0200 per U.S. dollar as of yesterday. The drop comes as importers increasingly sought dollars to pay for international trade, putting pressure on the local currency. This marks the first time the shilling has reached the 130 level since August 2024. The steady depreciation is partly linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle…

Sonko to Sell Multimillion-Shilling Club in Mombasa Former Nairobi Governor, Mike Sonko, has revealed plans to sell his multimillion-shilling nightclub, Club Volume VIP, in Mombasa as he embraces a new spiritual journey. In a post on X dated April 2, Sonko shared that he has developed a closer relationship with God, and this transformation has influenced his decision to exit the alcohol business entirely, citing a conflict between his values and the nature of the venture. “Since choosing to leave alcohol and draw closer to God, I have made a firm decision to exit the alcohol business completely,” Sonko stated.…

Kirinyaga Woman Representative Alleges Voter Suppression in Mt Kenya Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has accused President William Ruto’s government of deliberately trying to suppress voter registration in the Mt Kenya region. Speaking on Wednesday, April 1, during the burial of the late former Senator Daniel Karaba in Kirinyaga County, Maina claimed that the administration was intentionally slowing down the issuance of national identity cards in certain areas. According to her, this delay is not random but targeted, with some regions receiving priority while others, particularly in Mt Kenya, are being neglected. The legislator said that such selective delays could…

Kenya Met Forecasts Heavy Rainfall and Potential Flooding Throughout April The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has issued a warning that the ongoing long rains are expected to persist across much of the country throughout April. While the first half of the month may see slightly lighter rainfall, the intensity is forecasted to increase in the later weeks, raising the risk of flooding in various regions. Residents in the Rift Valley counties, the Lake Victoria Basin, and neighboring areas should prepare for widespread rainfall. Some parts, especially along the borders with Uganda and South Sudan, may also experience occasional storms.…

University Responds to Allegations of Issuing Fake Degrees Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has strongly denied claims that it awarded degrees to individuals who never studied at the institution. The denial comes after former minister Mukhisa Kituyi raised concerns about the integrity of the university’s graduation processes. Speaking on March 31, 2026, during an interview on Radio Generation, Kituyi alleged that during a recent graduation ceremony, some names on the graduation list belonged to people who had never been admitted to MMUST. He described the situation as evidence of “massive institutional decay” within some higher learning institutions…