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Matatu operators announce fare increases after Fuel prices exceeds Ksh 200.
Public transport users in Kenya woke up to higher travel costs on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as matatu operators responded quickly to the recent rise in fuel prices
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Petrol price rises by Ksh.28, Diesel by Ksh.40 in latest EPRA review
Motorists in Kenya are facing higher fuel costs starting today as the latest review by the energy regulator shows a sharp increase in the price of petrol and diesel.
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Ugandan Man Faces Trial for Stabbing Four Toddlers to Death at Kindergarten
A Ugandan man named Christopher Okello Onyum, aged 38, has gone on trial for the brutal killing of four young children at a kindergarten in Kampala.
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Students Injured in Panic at University of Kabianga Lecture Theatre After Falling Debris
A frightening incident took place on April 13, 2026, at the University of Kabianga when a piece of mortar and finishing material detached from an upper floor slab in a four-storey lecture theatre block.
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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi Says He Has No Reason to Resign Over Fuel Scandal
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has firmly stated that he will not step down despite growing calls for his resignation over a controversial fuel importation deal.
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US Navy Begins Blockade of Strait of Hormuz to Cut Off Iranian Ports
The United States has started a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.
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Only 46 Kenyans Have Saved Over Sh1 Million for Affordable Housing Despite 650,000 Registrations
Out of more than 650,000 names registered for Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme, only 46 individuals have managed to save over one million shillings each towards their dream home.
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Pope Leo XIV Begins African Tour with Historic Visit to Algeria
Pope Leo XIV has departed Rome to start an 11-day tour of Africa, with Algeria as his first stop. This journey, which begins on Monday, April 13, 2026, marks the American pontiff’s first major international trip since taking office.
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Decomposing Body of RIAT College Student Found in Kisumu Forest as Prime Suspect is Arrested
A tragic incident has shaken RIAT College and the wider Kisumu community after the body of a 21-year-old female student was discovered in a decomposed state in RIAT Forest.
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Former Ugandan Minister Agnes Nandutu Sentenced to Four Years in Prison Over Iron Sheets Scandal
Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu has been sentenced to four years in prison by Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court.
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Mike Sonko Moves to Court to Challenge Degazettement of Capitol Hill Police Station
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has taken legal action to stop the planned removal of Capitol Hill Police Station from official government records.
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KWS Raises Alarm After Thika Residents Kill and Slaughter Hyena
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has issued an urgent public health warning following an incident in which residents in Thika killed a hyena and took away its meat.
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Police Officers Top List of Public Officials Involved in Bribery, EACC Survey Reveals
A new national survey has highlighted the extent of bribery in Kenya’s public services, with police officers recording the highest rate of involvement.
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PS Raymond Omollo Warns Against Rising Political Violence.
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, has raised concern over the growing use of violence in Kenya’s political activities.
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IEBC Reports Strong Progress in Voter Registration Drive
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced encouraging results from its ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
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Kikuyu Elders Curse Affordable Housing Project
In a striking display of cultural resistance, a group of Kikuyu elders gathered in Githunguri, Kiambu County, on April 10, 2026, to perform a traditional ritual against a planned government housing development.
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Artemis II Astronauts Return to Earth
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis II mission have safely returned home after a historic journey around the Moon.
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Petition Filed for Removal of CS Opiyo Wandayi.
A concerned citizen has taken legal steps at the Milimani High Court in Nairobi to push for the immediate suspension of Opiyo Wandayi, the Cabinet Secretary in charge of energy and petroleum affairs.