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Political news and governance in Kenya
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KNBS reports that rising costs in food, transport, and housing keep Kenya’s cost of living high despite inflation holding steady at 6.5% in July 2026.
July 2026 sees increased electricity bills and rent offsetting cheaper cooking gas, keeping Kenyan household utility costs high, says KNBS.
New CCTV footage reveals Uganda opposition leader Kizza Besigye moments before his arrest and deportation from Nairobi in November 2024.
Allegations of bribery to influence the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua highlight corruption concerns in Kenya's 13th Parliament.
A 3-year-old boy drowned at Mvita Comprehensive School pool, sparking calls for stricter safety measures and a thorough probe in Mombasa.
Safaricom’s new M-Pesa tariffs, effective August 2026, reduce transaction costs for Kenyan SMEs, helping businesses retain more earnings and promote cashless payments.
Families of Nakuru Gen Z protest victims accuse authorities of delaying the promised Ksh 3 million compensation despite submitting all required documents.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces calls to resign over plans to sell World Cup stakes; six notable figures emerge as possible replacements ahead of 2027 election.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua is considering attending this year's Mashujaa Day in Rift Valley despite alleging interference from Interior CS Murkomen.
DCI arrests three in Eldoret, seizes counterfeit alcohol and fake KRA excise stamps in operation targeting illegal liquor trade in North Rift region.
Five years on, the Kianjokoma brothers’ murder trial lingers with only nine of 25 witnesses heard amid repeated delays and judicial transfers.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to chair a pivotal Azimio coalition meeting to strategize ahead of the 2027 elections amid growing opposition unity efforts.