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President Ruto heads to France for the G7 summit to advocate for global financial reform, while Kenya hosts Africa Capital Markets Week in Nairobi next month. Matatu operators are on a nationwide strike over rising fuel prices, causing significant transport disruptions. The Kenya Urban Roads Authority is launching a Ksh10 billion smart traffic project for Nairobi, amidst a tragic 9-vehicle crash o...

A KTN investigation uncovered an illegal trade in Kenyan IDs and passports, prompting intensified security operations and arrests. Authorities are also rolling out CCTV in major towns to curb crime. Meanwhile, fuel prices have seen a reduction, with diesel dropping by 10 shillings, following the national budget presentation. President Ruto is focused on his development agenda despite opposition cr...

Over 700 companies face deregistration, potentially impacting thousands. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei is pushing to raise community health promoters' pay to 18,000 shillings monthly, clashing with governors. President Ruto has extended the compensation panel for protest victims by 90 days. Young Kenyans plan a bill for youth budget participation as the Treasury prepares a 4.8 trillion shillings...

The Junior Starlets have landed in Tanzania for the CECAFA U-17 Championship, as Kenya prepares to host the Davis Cup tennis tournament. Locally, sporting events included the KATTI Games and a golfer earning a world cup spot. Meanwhile, a budget forum at All Saints Cathedral was disrupted by armed individuals. Civil society groups are rejecting the Sh4.8 trillion national budget, citing a lack of...

Treasury CS John Mbadi presented a Sh4.8 trillion budget today, facing scrutiny over a Sh1 trillion deficit and seeking Sh1.2 trillion in loans amid rising costs. President Ruto's absence during the budget reading was defended by Speaker Wetang'ula. The budget allocates Sh177.2 billion to health for Universal Health Coverage, Sh567.3 billion to security, and significant funds to education and tran...

Matatu operators have gone on strike nationwide over fuel prices, causing transport disruptions. The sector mourns five deaths in two separate matatu accidents yesterday. The Ministry of Education is considering changes to the academic calendar amidst ongoing school unrest, while IPOA probes police conduct at Multimedia University. Government overspending has surged to Sh277 billion, with unpaid b...