A handful of protesters took to the streets early Tuesday, April 21, 2026, under the #RejectFuelPrices banner, with only isolated and limited demonstrations reported, even as online mobilisation, largely driven by Gen Z, intensified over the rising cost of fuel and living expenses. The demonstrations, organised mainly through the social media platform X, gained traction over the past week following a sharp increase in pump prices, which pushed fuel costs close to or above Sh200 per litre. However, turnout remained limited throughout the day, with arrests and scattered protests reported, centred on demands for lower fuel prices. Digital campaigns have…
Author: Davin Muthoni
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has revoked the accreditation of the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), ordering the immediate closure of all its campuses over regulatory breaches. In a public notice on Monday, the authority said the institution had been offering courses and issuing qualifications beyond its approved mandate, raising serious concerns about the validity of its academic programmes. TVETA warned that the institution had continued operating without proper authorisation, including awarding certificates and diplomas that fall outside its legal scope. “The public is hereby notified that KIM does not have the legal mandate to award…
The High Court has cautioned litigants against misusing artificial intelligence in legal practice, stressing that while digital tools can aid in drafting documents, all pleadings must strictly comply with established procedural standards. In a ruling delivered at the Milimani High Court, Justice J. Chigiti addressed concerns arising from a case in which a self-represented litigant admitted to using digital tools, including AI-assisted research, to prepare a court submissions. The litigant defended his approach, stating that he personally reviewed, edited and took full responsibility for all documents filed, maintaining that they combined no fabricated authorities or misleading quotations. However, the opposing…
President William Ruto has defended Kenya’s relatively high fuel prices, linking them to the country’s economic status and ongoing infrastructure investments, while also pledging timely payments to hospitals under the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking during a Sunday service at the African Gospel Church, the President said comparisons between Kenya and its regional neighbours are often misleading, arguing that the country’s middle-income status sets it apart. “Kenya is a middle-income country. Our neighbours are the least developed countries. There’s a big difference. If you want to compare Kenya fairly with others, compare Kenya with other middle-income countries. That is how…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been taken to the High Court over alleged defamatory remarks linking a private firm and its chairman to irregular petroleum dealings. In the suit, Jackson Kiplimo, chairman of Stabex International Limited, together with two associated companies, is seeking damages, arguing that statements attributed to Mr Gachagua were false, malicious and harmful to their reputation. According to court filings, the plaintiffs accuse Mr Gachagua of publicly claiming that Stabex International Limited and Gulf Energy were being used as proxies in a government-to-government (G2G) petroleum procurement arrangement allegedly tied to President William Ruto. The case references…
Motorists across Kenya are set to enjoy modest relief at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a downward adjustment in fuel prices following a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT). In an addendum to its earlier April pricing review, EPRA said the revised prices were prompted by a directive from the National Treasury to lower VAT on petroleum products from 13 per cent to 8 per cent under a legal notice dated April 15, 2026. The new prices took effect on April 16 and will remain in force until May 14, replacing those announced just…
Commuters across Kenya are set to pay higher fares after transport operators announced price increases following a sharp rise in fuel costs for the period between April 15 and May 14, 2026. The adjustments come after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority raised the price of super petrol by Sh28.69 per litre and diesel by Sh40.30 per litre, citing increased landed costs, global price shifts, and exchange rate pressures. Kerosene prices remained unchanged. In response, both the Kenya Transporters Association and matatu operators said the surge in fuel prices—particularly diesel—has significantly raised operating costs, making fare hikes unavoidable. “Fuel is…
President William Ruto has moved to ease rising tensions within the broad-based government, pledging to rein in allies accused of fuelling divisions between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking during his tour of the Gusii region, the President blamed unnamed “underhand forces” for stoking conflict within the alliance and vowed to safeguard the partnership beyond the 2027 General Election. “I will stop those trying to create conflict between UDA and ODM,” Dr Ruto said. His intervention comes amid growing unease within ODM, where some leaders have accused UDA of exploiting the arrangement to weaken…
Fuel prices in Kenya have recorded a sharp increase, with diesel rising by Sh40 per litre and super petrol by Sh28.69, marking one of the steepest adjustments in recent years. The new prices, which took effect on Wednesday morning, now place both diesel and petrol at about Sh206 per litre in Nairobi. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) attributed the surge to elevated landed costs driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the US–Israel attack on Iran and subsequent retaliation. The disruption has affected oil production, freight routes, and insurance costs, pushing global prices higher. Despite…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi told MPs he neither approved nor had prior knowledge of the controversial Sh12 billion fuel import,as he appeared before the National Assembly Energy Committee amid mounting pressure over the scandal. Facing lawmakers for the first time since the issue emerged- and after initially skipping a summons- insisting it was executed outside the government-to-government (G-to-G) framework without his involvement. “The approval of the CS in the importation of this fuel was not sought,” said Mr Wandayi. “Procurement of the consignment was recommended by a technical committee. The PS [Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban] approved it in…
