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UDA Backs Government Measures to Cushion Kenyans from Rising Fuel Costs

UDA Backs Government Measures to Cushion Kenyans from Rising Fuel Costs By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, May 19, 2026 – The ruling UDA party has expressed confidence in the government’s efforts to ease the economic burden facing Kenyans amid the continued rise in global fuel prices. Speaking during a press briefing at the UDA Party headquarters,…

Tessie Musalia Calls for Joint Action to Improve Welfare of Street Children

Tessie Musalia, Ushiriki Wema Patron and spouse to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia mudavadi and Wema Centre Trustee Lucy Yinda flag cyclists during this year’s Wemathon fun day organised by Wema Centre in Mombasa on Saturday May 16th, 2026. By Peace Muthoka Mombasa, May 16, 2026 – The spouse of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Tessie Musalia,…

Global Energy Crisis Pushes Up Petrol and Diesel Prices in Kenya

Fuel Prices Rise as Kenya Feels Impact of Global Oil Market Crisis By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, May 15, 2026 – Kenyans should prepare for higher fuel prices after the Government announced a new review of petroleum pump prices for the period between May 15 and June 14, 2026, citing continued instability in the global oil…

UDA Celebrates By-Election Wins as Party Affirms Support for Kenya Kwanza Agenda

UDA Celebrates By-Election Wins as Party Affirms Support for Kenya Kwanza Agenda By Peace Muthoka The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has celebrated its latest victories in several by-elections across the country, describing the wins as a strong sign of growing public confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking during a press briefing at the…

PM Party Raises Concern Over Kenya-France Relations After Africa Forward Summit

PM Party Raises Concern Over Kenya-France Relations After Africa Forward Summit By Peace Muthoka. The Peoples Renaissance Movement (PM) has criticized the recently concluded Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, warning that Africa could be drifting back into unequal foreign partnerships masked as diplomatic cooperation and development deals. In a statement released after the summit, the…

Tea Board Moves to Ease Concerns Over New 0.8 Percent Tea Export Levy

Tea Board Moves to Ease Concerns Over New 0.8 Percent Tea Export Levy By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, May 14, 2026 – The Tea Board of Kenya has moved to calm concerns surrounding the newly introduced Tea Levy Regulations 2026, insisting that the 0.8 percent export levy is meant to strengthen the tea sector and improve…

World Animal Protection Raises Alarm Over Surge in Kenya’s Live Reptile Exports

Regional Director at World Animal Protection speaking during a media engagement at Jacaranda Hotel in Westlands, Nairobi. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, May 14, 2026 – Kenya’s growing trade in live reptiles has come under sharp scrutiny after new findings revealed a dramatic rise in exports over the past decade, raising concerns over animal welfare, biodiversity…

UDA Hands Muchina Nyagah Ticket Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election

UDA Hands Muchina Nyagah Ticket Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election By Editorial Team The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has officially handed its nomination certificate to Samuel Muchina Nyagah after he emerged winner in the party primaries for the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency parliamentary by-election slated for July 16, 2026. Muchina Nyagah secured 3,221 votes…

Tea Levy Reforms Signal New Push to Modernize Kenya’s Tea Industry and Raise Farmer Earnings

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Tea Board Of Kenya Willy K. Mutai (Centre) Speaking during a media sensitization forum Nairobi, May 13, 2026 – The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has defended the newly introduced Tea Levy Regulations 2026, describing them as a major step towards improving infrastructure in tea-growing regions, strengthening accountability within the tea value…

MRM Launches 2026 Safal Eye in the Wild Competition to Boost Conservation and Education

MRM Launches 2026 Safal Eye in the Wild Competition to Boost Conservation and Education By Editorial Team Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd has launched the 2026 edition of the Safal Eye in the Wild Photography Competition, unveiling a renewed initiative that seeks to promote environmental conservation while supporting education across East Africa. The competition, launched on…

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