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Leaders Clash Over G-to-G Fuel Deal as Calls for Special Parliamentary Sitting Intensify
A sharp public rift has emerged among senior Kenyan leaders over the controversial government-to-government (#G-to-G) fuel import arrangement, with top figures raising questions about transparency, accountability, and its overall structure. Former Attorney General Justin Muturi revealed that while still in government, he was presented with the proposed deal by advisers but raised immediate concerns about…
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Chinese National Fined KSh1M, Jailed for Attempted Ant Smuggling in Kenya
A Kenyan court has fined Zhang Kequn KSh1 million or sentenced him to one year in prison after he was found guilty of attempting to smuggle live ants out of the country. The ruling, delivered at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport law courts, followed his arrest by security officers who discovered the insects carefully packed…
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Kenyans Face Ksh3.2 Billion Loss After Cancelled Fuel Deal Sparks Probe
Kenyans could shoulder losses of up to Ksh 3.2 billion after the government cancelled a disputed fuel import deal involving a tanker that had already been secured for delivery, exposing taxpayers to costly compensation claims. The financial hit arises from the abrupt termination of a procurement contract awarded to a shipping firm before the vessel…
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Kenya Airports Authority Appoints Moses Wekesa as New Managing Director
The Kenya Airports Authority Board has named Moses Wekesa as the organisation’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. In a statement released on Tuesday, April 14, the Board confirmed that Wekesa was selected following a competitive recruitment process designed to identify a leader capable of advancing the authority’s long-term aviation and infrastructure development goals.…
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IMF Orders Kenya to Classify Ksh335 Billion in Tax-Backed Financing as Public Debt
Kenya’s ambitious plan to fund major infrastructure projects using future tax revenues is now under scrutiny after the International Monetary Fund ruled that such funds must be recorded as public debt, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s borrowing profile and fiscal strategy. In a report, the IMF revealed that Kenya has raised about…
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Trump Announces Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Tensions with Iran
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked global attention after announcing a dramatic escalation in tensions with Iran, outlining a proposed naval blockade of the critical Strait of Hormuz. In statements posted on both Truth Social and X, Trump said recent discussions with Iranian counterparts yielded agreement on several issues, but failed to resolve what…
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KRA Sets 8% Fringe Benefit and Deemed Interest Rates for April, June 2026
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has set the applicable market interest rate for both Fringe Benefit Tax and deemed interest at 8 per cent for the April–June 2026 quarter, signaling a key update employers must factor into their tax calculations and payroll systems. In a notice dated Friday, April 10, the Authority said the new…
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Murkomen Defends PS Omollo, Directs Anger on the Opposition
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to opposition leaders, cautioning them against linking Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo to the rising wave of goon-related violence. A visibly angered #Murkomen challenged the opposition to publicly denounce criminal elements they allegedly associate with, warning that continued accusations against his PS would not be…
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Raymond Omollo Breaks Silence on Rise of Goons in the Country
Raymond Omollo has broken his silence over allegations linking him to the sponsorship of goons, firmly dismissing the claims while condemning the growing trend of political violence in the country. In a statement issued in Lodwar Turkana County on Friday, Omollo described criminal gangs and political goonism as a serious national challenge that must be…
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NTSA Vows to Review Controversial Smart Licence Deal After MPs Protest Revenue Split
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has pledged to review its 21-year smart driving licence production deal following sharp criticism from lawmakers. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Debt and Privatisation Committee on April 9, NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa admitted concerns over the agreement and committed to reassessing its structure. The deal, signed…
