Kenyan News

News as at June 17, 2026, 3:26 pm

'We Only Have One Ocean' - Kenya's 'Mother Mangrove' Calls for Urgent Ocean Protection

  • [allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- In Kenya, community conservationists are leading the charge to restore carbon-rich mangroves. Zulfa Hassan has inspired women to rehabilitate damaged mangrove forest ecosystems, restoring marine life and securing livelihoods.

The Algorithm Will See You Now - Deepfake Doctors and the Commodification of Care in Kenya

  • [African Arguments] A few months ago, I was scrolling through TikTok when I came across a video. In a brightly lit room with brown décor, a doctor in a checkered shirt was discussing PCOS, a common condition that affects many women globally. As he shared medical insights and opinions, he repeatedly recommended herbal supplements, claiming they would help manage the condition. The more I watched, the more I sensed something was off. The man's movements were unnatural, with odd shadows and swirling effects, while the

Beyond the Headlines, Does Kenya Have the Political Will to End Femicides?

  • [African Arguments] On June 1st, as Kenya marked Madaraka (self-governance) Day, a different kind of freedom match took place on the streets of Nairobi. Women's rights organizations, civil society groups, survivors, and concerned citizens gather to demand action against the rising cases of femicide and gender-based violence in Kenya. Their message was simple and urgent. Women should not have to fight for the right to exist.

All of Africa Today - June 16, 2026

  • [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality

Kenya Wants to Close Refugee Camps - the Promise and Risks of Its Ambitious New Plan

  • [The Conversation Africa] Kenya hosts nearly a million refugees, mainly from South Sudan and Somalia. Many of them have been living in refugee camps for decades.

Sudanese Survivors Seek Justice in Kenya

  • [Ayin Network] "The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) violently interrogated me, detained me in darkness for weeks, and tried to force me to rape a male cellmate at gunpoint."

Education Committee Probes Rising Cases of School Fires and Student Unrest

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Assembly Departmental Committee on Education is set to embark on a comprehensive inquiry into the growing cases of school fires, destruction of property and student unrest reported in learning institutions across the country.

Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Act, Securing Sh428bn Equitable Share for Counties

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has signed the Division of Revenue (DoR) Bill, 2026 into law, formally allocating Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year.

House Team Retreats to Draft Report On Finance Bill 2026 After Stakeholder Hearings

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly's Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has entered the final phase of its review of the Finance Bill 2026 after concluding public sector stakeholder engagements.

Motorists Blast Epra Over 'Insulting' Sh0.22 Fuel Price Cut

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has criticised the latest fuel price review, accusing the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) of allowing politics to influence fuel prices.

All Eyes On EPRA As Ruto's Sh10 Diesel Cut Pledge Faces Test Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists, transporters and businesses are awaiting Sunday's fuel price review with heightened anticipation after last month's steep price hikes triggered protests and forced the government to promise fresh relief at the pump.

Ruto Defends Fuel Prices Strategy Amid Geopolitical Oil Market Pressures

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to stabilising fuel prices after EPRA announced a Sh10 diesel cut supported by a Sh10 billion subsidy.

Gachagua Lawyers Raise Alarm Over 'Missing Pages' in Impeachment Ruling

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A legal dispute surrounding the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a new twist after his lawyers raised concerns over an alleged discrepancy between the judgment delivered by the High Court and the certified copy issued to parties.

From Victoria to Mombasa - Will Africa's Ocean Voice Be Heard?

  • [IPS] Victoria, Seychelles -- Tomorrow, Africa hosts the Our Ocean Conference on its own shores for the first time, in Mombasa.

Nakuru Child Kidnapping Suspect On the Run After Ransom Demand As DCI Launches Manhunt

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have launched an intensive manhunt for a suspect linked to the disappearance of a four-year-old child in Nakuru County, after he allegedly demanded a ransom from the distraught family and later fled during a police operation.

EPRA Slashes Diesel Price By Sh10, Petrol By Sh0.22

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists are set to enjoy lower fuel costs after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) reduced diesel and petrol prices in its latest monthly review, with the new rates taking effect from midnight.

Gachagua Demands Media Access to Laikipia Air Base Over Disputed Ebola Facility Construction

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto's administration to grant journalists access to Laikipia Air Base to verify the status of a controversial Ebola quarantine and isolation facility.

Ruto Defends Foreign Trips and County Tours, Says Hard Work Key to Kenya's Economic Transformation

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended his frequent foreign trips and extensive local tours, saying his packed schedule is driven by a determination to accelerate Kenya's economic transformation and position the country among the world's leading economies.

Kenya's Family Bank Gets Approval for Nairobi Listing

  • [Daba Finance] Family Bank received approval from Kenya's Capital Markets Authority to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange on June 23, ending a 5-year push to go public.

Govt Clarifies Kuwait Has Not Imposed New Ban On Kenyan Workers

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has dismissed reports that Kuwait has imposed a new ban on Kenyan workers, clarifying that recent changes announced by Kuwaiti authorities do not amount to fresh restrictions on the recruitment of Kenyans.

Nairobi Clean Cooking Summit Postponed Amid Travel Uncertainty

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which was expected to bring together African heads of state, financiers, development partners and energy stakeholders in Nairobi in July has been postponed.

Suspected Killer of Father Bett Arrested

  • [Agenzia Fides] Nairobi -- Kenyan police arrested the main suspect in the murder of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett on June 10. The priest was shot dead in the Tot area of the Kerio Valley, in the western plateau of Kenya (see Fides, 23/5/2025). The suspect, Meshack Kilimo, was arrested after he killed another man with an arrow during a land dispute in the same area of the Kerio Valley.

Motorists Association Rejects NTSA E-Logbook Conversion Fees As 'Backdoor Taxation'

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has rejected plans to charge vehicle owners for converting physical logbooks into electronic logbooks, describing the move as "unjustified and unreasonable" and accusing government agencies of imposing backdoor taxation on motorists.

Mourners Gather for Utumishi Academy Fire Victims' Memorial Service

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A sombre mood has engulfed Gilgil Stadium, where the memorial service for 16 Utumishi Girls students who died in a tragic fire last month is currently underway.

NLP Leader Gives Govt Two-Week Ultimatum Over Rising Killings in Farmer-Herder Clashes

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has given the government a two-week ultimatum to address the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Kitui County, warning of fresh demonstrations if authorities the state fails to take decisive action.

Kenya Pipeline Strategy and Commercial Services Maneger Calls for People-Centred Development to Drive Sustainable Growth

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has called for a stronger focus on people in development planning, arguing that sustainable growth can only be achieved when communities and workers are placed at the centre of economic progress.

Ruto Hosts Marsabit Leaders As Gachagua Tours Kakamega

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democracy for the Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has embarked on a two-day popularisation tour of Western Kenya.

NGEC Mandate Critical to Equal Opportunity for All Kenyans, DP Kindiki Says

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) in promoting inclusion and equality for all Kenyans, regardless of gender or identity.

Grounded Aircraft Slash Kenya Airways Seat Capacity By Up to 18%

  • [Capital FM] Nairobi -- National carrier Kenya Airways says grounded aircraft are cutting its available seat capacity by 15 to 18 per cent as the airline works to restore fleet operations and stabilize flight schedules.

Capital FM Set to Unveil a New Digital Experience On June 15

  • [Capital FM] The countdown has begun.
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