Ian Omondi

May 22, 2026 04:06 (EAT) •

Fuel crisis: Everything Gov’t says it has done to cushion Kenyans so far

Ruto defended his administration’s handling of soaring fuel prices, insisting that the crisis was global in nature and beyond Kenya’s control.He attributed the crisis to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz following the escalation of conflict involving Iran in February this year, saying the shock ha...

May 22, 2026 11:04 (EAT) • 9 hours ago

‘I’m worried, but not intimidated!’ Orengo claims life in danger after security withdrawn

Orengo said nine security officers attached to him in both Nairobi and Siaya counties were recalled without explanation, leaving him exposed at a time when political leaders are increasingly facing violent attacks.

May 22, 2026 10:35 (EAT) • 10 hours ago

President Ruto orders NTSA to allow graffiti on matatus

Ruto said the government would facilitate an enabling environment for matatu operators to maintain artistic expression on their vehicles while ensuring safety and respect for other road users.The directive comes months after the High Court dismissed a petition seeking to block an NTSA directive regu...

May 22, 2026 10:17 (EAT) • 10 hours ago

Gov't waives duty on first 100,000 electric vehicle imports

Ruto said the tax relief will apply to both public service and privately imported electric vehicles as part of broader efforts to reduce Kenya’s dependence on volatile global oil markets.He said the government is also working with private investors to establish electric vehicle manufacturing facilit...

May 22, 2026 09:52 (EAT) • 11 hours ago

President Ruto accuses rivals of politicising fuel crisis for selfish gain

Ruto defended the government’s response to soaring fuel prices, saying the crisis was global in nature and not unique to Kenya.Although the President did not mention anyone by name, his remarks appeared to target Gachagua, who has in recent days mounted sustained attacks against the government over...

May 22, 2026 09:26 (EAT) • 11 hours ago

President Ruto announces further Ksh.10 cut on diesel prices in next fuel review

President Ruto said the government will lower the price of diesel by Ksh.10 per litre following consultations with leaders in the transport sector.The President said the move is aimed at stabilizing pump prices and easing pressure on consumers grappling with the rising cost of living....

May 22, 2026 08:10 (EAT) • 12 hours ago

US sanctions senior Tanzanian police officer over torture of activists Boniface Mwangi, Agather Atuhaire

U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation of Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele under Section 7031(c) of the U.S Department of State appropriations law.

May 21, 2026 04:43 (EAT) • 1 day ago

Google unveils ‘agentic era’ of AI with Gemini 3.5 launch

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said the company is now shifting its focus toward bringing autonomous AI agents directly to everyday consumers after years of building the technology for developers and enterprises.

May 20, 2026 06:50 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Siaya Governor James Orengo says security withdrawn

Governor Orengo termed the move “abrupt and unprocedural,” saying the security personnel were withdrawn on Tuesday evening without prior notice, formal communication, or suitable replacements being provided.

May 19, 2026 02:32 (EAT) • 3 days ago

TikTok removes over 820K Kenyan videos, bans 108K accounts in safety crackdown

99.9 per cent of the offending videos were proactively removed before they could be reported by users, while 98.4 per cent were deleted within 24 hours of being posted.The company said the figures demonstrate its continued investment in automated moderation systems and rapid response mechanisms aime...