IMF loan discussions remain a key focus in the country’s economic policy as the government signals that it may avoid taking a new loan from the International Monetary Fund in the short term after securing alternative sources of financing. Kenya has reportedly raised about Sh588 billion through asset sales, government stake disposals, and other funding…
Kenya Power planned power outage will affect several regions across the country on Monday, March 16, 2026, as the Kenya Power and Lighting Company carries out routine maintenance on its electricity distribution network. According to a public notice issued by the utility provider, the planned power outage is necessary to allow technicians to conduct essential…
The WRC Safari Rally 2026 concluded in Naivasha today, Sunday, March 15, with a mix of high-octane celebration and a transformative policy shift that will redefine the future of motorsport in Kenya. While Toyota Gazoo Racing’s Takamoto Katsuta celebrated a career-defining maiden victory, President William Ruto sent shockwaves through the sporting world by announcing that…
The latest EPRA fuel price update released today, Sunday, March 15, 2026, has brought a much-needed sigh of relief to millions of Kenyans. Despite an aggressive surge in global crude oil prices fueled by intensifying military conflicts in the Middle East, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that retail pump prices will…
MOSCOW, Russia — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, arrived in the Russian capital on Sunday, March 15, 2026, for a high-stakes diplomatic mission. While the visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, the primary driver is a burgeoning humanitarian and security crisis involving Kenyan nationals allegedly caught in…
As the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) prepares to announce the new monthly fuel price cycle on Saturday, March 14, 2026, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has issued a stern warning against any potential fuel price hike. The outspoken legislator has positioned himself at the forefront of the national debate, arguing that any upward adjustment…
The UDA party grassroots elections are set to take place tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, 2026, across 18 counties, marking a significant milestone in the ruling party’s quest to solidify its internal organizational structure. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who spearheaded a final planning session at the party’s Hustler Plaza headquarters in Nairobi, emphasized that this exercise…
NAIROBI/KIGALI, March 13, 2026 — In a historic step toward creating a borderless digital economy in East Africa, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework. The Kenya-Rwanda Fintech Passporting Deal, signed on the sidelines of…
NAIROBI, March 13, 2026 — In a move signaling a definitive pivot in Kenya’s complex relationship with the International Criminal Court (ICC), President William Ruto has officially confirmed Justice Njoki Ndung’u ICC nomination for the upcoming 2026 judicial elections. The announcement, made this week from State House, positions Justice Ndung’u as a primary candidate to…
Counties across the country have continued to prioritize emergency medical services to their residents as part of the functions of the devolved units in the health sector. Statistics from the Emergency Medical Kenya Foundation indicate that out of the 47 counties, 32 are in the process of formulating an emergency care policy as 29 per…
