The Kenyan shilling demonstrated stability against major international and regional currencies in the week ending March 26, 2026, despite a decline in Treasury bill interest rates, as reported by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in its Weekly Bulletin on March 27.On March 26, the shilling traded at Ksh129.72 per
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Kalonzo Defends Sifuna, Warns ODM Risks Losing Raila’s Legacy
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka emphasized that the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) would signify a rejection of the values championed by the late Raila Odinga.In an interview on Herman Manyora’s podcast aired on March 27, 2026, the former vice president expressed his admiration
Kenya Secures $2.9 Billion Investment Deals, Set to Create 63,000 Jobs – Ruto
President William Ruto has unveiled more than $2.9 billion in 20 investment deals that will create 63,000 quality jobs for Kenyans.The investments span across agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, Business Process Outsourcing, healthcare, energy, and real estate.The President said the majority of these investments are already at advanced stages of implementation, with
Makaburini Mass Grave: Forensic Report Reveals Most Victims Were Children
Forensic examinations of 33 bodies recovered from a mass grave at Makaburini Cemetery have unveiled a disturbing account of the victims' final moments.Dr. Richard Njoroge, a government pathologist, reported that all 25 examined victims are children of various ages, including premature infants and full-term babies. The pathology team identified the
Political Parties Disputes Tribunal Declines to Stop ODM Special Delegates Conference
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has refused to issue temporary orders to halt the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Special Delegates Conference (SDC), scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2026.Several ODM members, including Vincent Chepkwony and four others, submitted petitions seeking to block the upcoming meeting.On Thursday, March 26, 2026, the
Herman Manyora Charged in Nairobi Hospital Tender Fraud Case
Political analyst Herman Manyora faces charges of cheating under Section 315 of the Penal Code. Allegations suggest that he fraudulently acquired Sh516,000 in a Nairobi Hospital tender deal.On Wednesday, Manyora appeared before Magistrate Paul Mutai at the Milimani Law Courts, where he denied the charges. The court subsequently released him
University of Nairobi Lecturers Vote in Versities Academic Staff Union Election
Lecturers at the University of Nairobi will cast their votes today in a highly anticipated election for the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) chapter. This election is poised to have a significant impact not only on campus leadership but also on union politics throughout Kenya’s public universities.Taking place at the
Wa Wamuthende Defends Ruto Over Remarks on Opposition
Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leo Wa Wamuthende has firmly rejected allegations that President William Ruto has employed abusive language towards opposition leaders during his recent political rallies. Wamuthende asserts that the President’s comments serve as a necessary critique of an opposition that he believes lacks a constructive agenda. In
Orengo Urges Tuju to Stay Put Even in Police Custody
Siaya Governor James Orengo has encouraged the embattled former Cabinet Secretary, and Jubilee Party former Secretary General, Raphael Tuju to continue fighting for his health following a hospital visit on Wednesday. Tuju fell ill while in police custody on Monday, having been forcibly placed into a car during his arrest.
Floods Claim 88 Lives, Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Persist
The ongoing floods triggered by heavy rains across the country have resulted in a tragic death toll of 88 individuals. In an update released via X on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the National Police Service (NPS) highlighted the plight of thousands of displaced families and the extensive damage to critical