Kenya has enough stock of petroleum products as crisis continue to unfold in the Middle East. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi says, a review of the stocks indicate sufficient supply. ”We have scheduled imports for delivery up to end of April 2026 and therefore as it stands we are assured of security of supply,” says Wandayi. Oil prices have jumped globally after the impact of the conflict between the USA, Israel and Iran expanded to the Gulf states. Analysts have also pointed out that a prolonged conflict could push the price of crude oil beyond the $100 a…
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The Independent Elections and Bounderies Commission (IEBC) says it will utilize an estimated Ksh1 billion towards media campaigns in the 2027 General Elections Appearing before a parliamentary committee, the commissioner said this would be sufficient in equipping it to deal with misinformation, disinformation and fake news. ”The combination of misinformation, disinformation and distortion is a threat and we must be ready to tackle them as part of our engagements,” noted Comissioner Alutalala Mukhwana. The commission further notes that its current communications team is ill equipped to deal with the challenges and sophistication of the media space. Hence the budget request…
Kenya’s roads ministry has moved in to fill in top leadership roles left in the wake of surprise ousters experienced last year. Luka Kimeli, who has been acting as the director general at Kenya National Highways Authority (KenHA) has been confirmed in the role. In a statement to newsroom, the authority through the board chairperson Winfrida Ngumi noted that Kimeli was competitively recruited as the substantive boss. At the Kenya Roads Board, Judith Otsyula has been recruited as the director general, making her the first woman to hold such a position. In a statement, board chair Aisha Juma noted that…
Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its strike. The union in a meeting with the Kenyan government officials indicated that they will be asking the Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) to resume duty. ”We are happy to announce that we have had successful engagement and would like to call off the strike,” said KAWU’s Moss Ndiema. The strike which begun on Monday caused a crisis at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) operations. The strike has left a number of airlines operating out of Nairobi with huge backlogs as they try to manage the cancellations and delays. Earlier on…
Kenya Airlines Pilots Association (KALPA) has put airlines on notice over effects of the ongoing strike. The association says the disruptions are affecting crew schedule and rest thereby increasing risks of fatigue. ”In this context, strict adherence to established Flight Duty Period (FDP) limitations and mandatory rest requirements is essential” Captain Murithi Nyagah, General Secretary of the Association said in a press statement. On Monday, Air Traffic Controllers in Nairobi downed their tools demanding a full implementation of a collective bargaining agreement it signed with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). The workers through their union Kenya Aviation Workers Union…
NCBA bank through Purple Royal Auctioneers have listed several properties owned by Kisumu trader George Otieno Otwal for auction. The sale targeting land and residential areas in Kisumu and Siaya counties originates from a Ksh109.5M loan taken by Otwal’s Asembo Soko limited. Otwal, previously had indicated that he defaulted on the loan due to demolition by Kisumu County Government. In February 2025, Otwal received a temporary 90-day injunction, while admitting that he had borrowed the loan and defaulted. In October last year, Otwal’s wife Lilian Anyango Otieno moved to court to stop the planned auction arguing that she was never…
The government of Tanzania is reported to have engaged a US lobbying firm to manage its international relations following last year’s post election crisis. The firm Ervin Graves Strategy Group was hired to as a matter of priority manage relations with the Trump administration. In December, Tanzania issued a request for proposals from lobbyists to help shape its narrative on Capitol Hill and beyond. This followed a widespread criticism of Preside Samia Suluhu Hassan handling of the October 29 elections and its aftermath. Hundreds of people are said o have been killed or detained by local police in the election…
Risper Ohaga, East African Breweries Limited (EABL) chief finance officer has resigned. Ohaga, the brewer says resigned to pursue other interests ‘outside EABL in line with her career aspirations’ In a statement late Wednesday, Company Secretary Angela Namwakira noted that Ohaga’s resignation will take effect from June 30th 2026. Ohaga has been with EABL since 2020 and also served as the executive director. “She has been instrumental in supporting industry sustainability initiatives the ICPAK’s National Sustainability Steerco and being a resource person at various leadership forums, “ reads the statement. Her resignation comes less than a month after EABL parent…
East African nation Uganda has gone offline ahead of the General Elections slated for Thursday 15th January 2026. The nation’s telecommunications regulator Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordered mobile network operators and internet service providers to suspend services from 13th January at 6pm. The decision the regulator framed as an intention to prevent misinformation and maintain security in the landlocked country. The shutdown is expected to impact elections monitoring in a poll which strongman Yoweri Museveni is seeking 5th term in office. Now on his 40th year in office, the Museveni administration has restricted access to internet in two previous elections…
Absa Bank Kenya has announced a Ksh4M support to Sunshine Development Tour-East Africa. The support by the lender will cover the 9th and 10th legs of the tour slated for Thika Greens Golf Club and Karen Country Club this month. Charles Wokabi, Absa Bank Kenya head of sustainability and corporate affairs says the sponsorship is part of their commitment to grow golf in Kenya. ”Our support for these final two events is part of our promise to unlocking local talent at pivotal moment, ensuring players have the right platforms to grow and compete,” said Wokabi. Launched in 2025, the Sunshine…