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President Ruto Promises to Make Nairobi Safer and More Secure Within Six Months
President William Ruto has promised to transform Nairobi into a brighter, safer and more secure city within the next six months.
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Bungoma Governor Lusaka Fires Entire Cabinet in Major Shake-Up
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has dismissed his entire county cabinet with immediate effect. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the governor relieved all Members of the County Executive Committee, the County Attorney, and the County Secretary of their duties. The decision was made under Section 40(1)(a) of the County Government Act.
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Fuel Crisis Bites Busia as Drivers Flock to Uganda for Petrol
More than five petrol filling stations in Busia County have been closed following a severe fuel shortage currently being witnessed in various parts of the country.
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Opposition Gives 24-Hour Ultimatum to PS Raymond Omollo to Resign Over Attack on Senator Osotsi
Opposition leaders have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo demanding that he resign immediately over the violent attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu.
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Capitol Hill Police Station in Nairobi Officially Degazetted, Officers Redeployed
The Capitol Hill Police Station in Nairobi has been officially removed from the list of active police facilities, bringing its operations to an immediate end.
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Kenyans Raise Over Ksh 70,000 to Support Skater Kelvin Kiarie
Kenyans have shown strong support for young skater Kelvin Kiarie by raising more than Ksh 70,000 to help him continue his sporting journey.
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High Court Grants Reprieve to Governors by Stopping Senate Summons and Arrests
Kenya’s High Court has issued orders preventing the Senate from summoning county governors or directing their arrest.
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Tanzania President Suluhu Cuts Her Motorcade to Four Cars Amid Fuel Crisis
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reduced her official motorcade to a maximum of four vehicles as part of measures to save fuel during the ongoing shortage.
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First Commercial Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Ceasefire
Two commercial vessels have become the first to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since a temporary ceasefire was agreed between the United States and Iran.
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Senate Bill Seeks 5-Year Ban on Ex-Governors Contesting as MPs or MCAs
A new bill has been introduced in the Senate that seeks to bar former county governors from contesting as Members of Parliament or Members of County Assemblies for five years after leaving office.
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Humphrey Wattanga Nominated as Kenya’s High Commissioner to South Africa Following Exit from KRA
Humphrey Wattanga, who recently stepped down as Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority, has been nominated by President William Ruto to serve as Kenya’s new High Commissioner to South Africa.
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna Returns to Tribunal to Block Removal as ODM Secretary General
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has filed a fresh application at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal seeking urgent orders to prevent his removal as Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement.
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Investigation Launched into Assault on Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu
Police have started a full investigation after Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was attacked at a popular restaurant in Kisumu.
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National Assembly Energy Committee Summons CS Wandayi
The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy has summoned Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and heads of key agencies to appear before it tomorrow, Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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Al-Shabaab Camouflage Uniforms Recovered in Eastleigh
Security officers have recovered large bales of camouflage uniforms suspected to be destined for the Al-Shabaab terror group during a raid in Eastleigh, Nairobi.
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Former CS Raphael Tuju Pleads Not Guilty, Freed on Ksh 100,000 Bond
Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has pleaded not guilty to the charge of giving false information to a police officer. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Stella Atambo at Kibera Law Courts on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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Governor Natembeya: 2027 Mulembe Nation Has Woken Up, No More Being Used
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has issued a strong political message to the people of Western Kenya, declaring that the Mulembe Nation has finally woken up and will no longer be used by other political players.
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President Ruto Signs Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026 into Law
President William Ruto has signed the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026 into law, officially increasing the national budget for the 2025/26 financial year by Sh393 billion.