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The United Kingdom (UK) has appointed Matthew Baugh as the new British High Commissioner to Kenya. In an announcement on April 7, the UK High Commission stated that Matt Baugh will be succeeding Neil Wigan, who has taken up another role…
The Kenyan shilling has weakened to Ksh130 against the US dollar, marking the end of a 20‑month period of relative stability around the Ksh129 mark. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) quoted the currency at 130 to the dollar on Tuesday, April…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party has condemned the recently exposed Petroleum importation scandal amid calls for action against the government officials involved. In a statement shared on Tuesday, April 7, Party Leader Oburu…
Motorists in Nairobi and other parts of the country have raised concerns over a growing fuel shortage, with several filling stations reportedly running dry. Drivers say the situation has affected their travel plans, with some urging fellow…
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand has docked at the Port of Mombasa for a scheduled port call from April 7 to 10, 2026, as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Western Indian Ocean. The guided-missile frigate, operated by…
Iran’s Judiciary has called for faster handling of cases against people accused of collaborating with the country’s adversaries, urging swift verdicts that could include executions and asset confiscations. Iran’s Judiciary Chief,…
Kenya’s private sector has hit a wall after seven months of steady recovery, with March 2026 marking the first reduction in business activity since August 2025. The downturn, revealed in the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’…
The Ministry of Education has opened bids for the supply of laptops under the Kenya Primary Education Equity in Learning (KPEEL) program in a notice dated April 7, 2026. According to the ministry, the successful bidder will be responsible…
Israel’s Defense Forces (IDF) has issued an urgent advisory to citizens in Iran, urging them to avoid using trains or traveling near railway lines until Tuesday, April 7, evening. In a statement dated April 7, the authorities, citing…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) surpassed Ksh 2 trillion in cumulative tax collection as at March 31, 2026, reaching Ksh 2.038 trillion in the third quarter of FY 2025/26. KRA stated Tuesday, April 7, that this reflects a 96.1%…
The National Museums of Kenya has announced a revision of entrance fees across its heritage sites. In a notice issued on April 7, the National Museums of Kenya stated that the new fees will take effect on May 7, 2026. “Notice is hereby…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has released a seven-day weather forecast for the period between April 7 and April 13. Kenya Met published the weather outlook in the wake of heavy rains across various parts of the country.…
Uchumi Supermarkets Limited, Currently Company Voluntary Arrangement, has issued a notice to all the shareholders for the holding of the 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) that will be held on April 29, 2026. According to the notice, the…
Old Mutual Holdings has appointed Barbara Chesire as an Independent Non‑Executive Director, effective 31 March 2026, subject to regulatory approval. In a notice dated April 2, the company said Chesire brings more than two decades of…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the average commercial bank lending interest rates for February 2026. In a notice dated April 7, CBK reports that lending rates across commercial banks ranged from 10.21% to 19.05% in February…
The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) selection panel has shortlisted candidates seeking appointment as chairperson and members to the board. In a notice on April 7, the the chairperson of NACOSTI,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been put in the spotlight after a man from Mombasa discovered that his details had already been captured in the voter registration system despite never having registered as a…
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson on Monday, April 6, released a nearly two-hour-and-20-minute video sharply criticizing an Easter event at the White House and warning that certain religious influences around President Donald Trump…
A prominent supporter of President Donald Trump is facing fresh controversy after reportedly being accused of soliciting private photos from another aide, according to emerging reports. U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, is…
Rep. Jim Jordan is signaling a potential move toward a larger leadership role within the Republican Party as speculation grows about the GOP’s future in the House. Jordan, the Ohio Republican and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee,…
Qatar has led a wave of Arab condemnation after an Israeli minister stormed Al Aqsa Mosque, Islam’s third-holiest site, under heavy police protection, triggering regional outrage and renewed warnings over violations at Jerusalem’s sacred…
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing accusations of sexual harassment from multiple women, according to a Democratic activist working with them. Cheyenne Hunt, a lawyer and executive director of Gen-Z for Change, said early Monday,…
US President Donald Trump has blamed past American leadership for allowing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to acquire nuclear weapons, saying the situation “should never have happened.” Speaking after a press conference addressing a…
President Donald Trump said he deliberately dismantled a nuclear agreement negotiated under Barack Obama in order to prevent what he described as an existential threat to Israel. Speaking to reporters, Trump argued that the deal, widely…
