KENYA PULLS SCHOLARSHIP LADDER FOR PRIVATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Loans-only policy marks seismic shift as 300% enrolment boom collides with stagnant budget For thousands of Kenyan families, the dream of a government-sponsored university education just got a sharp r...
WAR ON OIL: Kenya Bleeds at the Pump as Middle East Conflict Pushes Fuel Prices to Sh207 Diesel rockets Sh40.30, petrol up Sh28.69 – and the worst may be yet to come NAIROBI, April 15, 2026 – Kenyan motorists and businesses are staring into the eye of a brutal economic storm after the Ene...
Fields of Debt: Why Kenyan Farmers Are Turning Their Backs on the Hustler Fund Once hailed as a lifeline for the unbanked, the Hustler Fund is losing ground where it mattered most—on the farm. A searing new Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) survey reveals a dramatic exodus, with farme...
The Sh1 Trillion Leak: How Kenya’s Procurement Architecture Is Quietly Bleeding the Nation Dry For years, Kenya’s capital flight debate has fixated on dividends—visible, taxable, and politically charged. But a groundbreaking report, anchored entirely on audited financial statements, now exposes...
The Fine Print That Saved a National Carrier: Why Kenya Isn’t Losing Sleep Over Competition Rules in KQ Bailout For nearly six years, Kenya Airways (KQ) has been a patient on life support—hooked to a drip of taxpayer billions, shareholder loans, and sovereign guarantees totalling more than Sh105 billion. And ye...
Tank Half Empty: Kenyan Motorists Draw Line in the Sand as EPRA Poised for April Fuel Hike As the midnight hour approaches for Kenya’s latest pump price review, the nation’s motorists are no longer just gripping the steering wheel—they are digging in their heels. In a rare show of unified d...
IMF Challenges Kenya's Treasury on Public Debt Classification: A Financial Showdown Looms The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is sparking a potential confrontation with Kenya's Treasury by calling for significant changes in how the country classifies its public debt. In a recent report, ...
KRA Under Fire: Audit Reveals Compliance Gaps in Tax Certificate Issuance The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is facing intense scrutiny following an audit revealing significant compliance lapses in the issuance of Tax Compliance Certificates (TCCs). With 43 service centers a...
Ruto Assembles Selection Panels to Fill Key Vacancies in Public Institutions In a strategic move aimed at bolstering governance, President William Ruto has appointed 34 individuals to various selection panels responsible for filling critical vacancies within four pivotal publi...
Murkomen Calls for Swift Action Against 'Goons' Linked to Opposition Following Attack on PS Omollo In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate arrest of individuals he has labeled as “goons” connected to opposition leaders....
A Star-Studded Affair: Political Elite Gather for Lavish Wedding at Karen Blixen Museum In a dazzling display of opulence and influence, President William Ruto graced a lavish wedding at the iconic Karen Blixen Museum on April 12, 2026. The event celebrated the union of Ronnie Kiprono an...
Reset Button or Political Earthquake? Lusaka Clears House as Impeachment Storm Brews in Bungoma In a dramatic political shake-up that has sent shockwaves through western Kenya’s governance circles, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has dismissed his entire County Executive Committee, along with th...