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12/06/2026

Lawyer and governance analyst Willis Otieno has called for a major shift in Kenya’s economic strategy,
arguing that the country cannot achieve lasting prosperity through continuous borrowing.

He proposes reviewing questionable debt, reducing taxes, investing more in healthcare and education, and empowering citizens to drive growth through production, investment, and entrepreneurship.

His remarks come amid growing concerns over Kenya’s rising debt burden and plans to finance a significant budget deficit.

12/06/2026

Kenya’s tea sector has recorded steady growth over the last three years, driven by government measures aimed at improving agricultural productivity and farmer returns.

Speaking while presenting the 2026/27 Budget Statement in Parliament, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said tea production increased from 535.04 million kilograms in 2022 to 550.4 million kilograms in 2025.

He added that export earnings from tea rose from Ksh163.3 billion to Ksh187.1 billion during the same period.

Mbadi attributed the growth to ongoing government interventions designed to strengthen key agricultural value chains and improve incomes for farmers across the country.

The Treasury CS noted that the positive performance reflects continued efforts to support production, expand market opportunities, and enhance the competitiveness of Kenya’s tea industry.

11/06/2026

Makadara Court Detains Man Charged With Intimidation Pending Bail Ruling

Makadara Court Detains, A Makadara court Thursday ordered the detention of a man accused of threatening to kill a complainant in an

11/06/2026

Judiciary Gets Sh30 Billion In The 2026/27 Financial Year Budget

Judiciary Gets Sh30, The Judiciary was allocated Sh30.38 billion in the 2026/27 financial year budget, marking an increase from the

11/06/2026

Security Sector Gets Sh591.2 Billion In 2026/27 Budget

Security Sector Gets, The government significantly increased funding for the security sector in the 2026/27 financial year, allocating

11/06/2026

~CS Mbadi:

"Only 3.1 million working Kenyans contribute to PAYE; millions of other Kenyans that make money have been filing nil returns every year."

11/06/2026

Embu County Confirms Four Mpox Cases as Health Response Intensifies

Embu County has confirmed four cases of Mpox since the first infection was reported on May 30, 2026.

County Health CEC Jamal Runyenje announced the update while speaking during the Daktari Mashinani medical outreach at Kairuri Dispensary in Manyatta Constituency.

Health officials say efforts to contain the outbreak have been stepped up, with intensified contact tracing to identify and monitor possible exposures.

All confirmed patients have been isolated in designated facilities and are reportedly responding well to treatment under close medical supervision.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

CS Mbadi proposes Sh3.9 billion for stipend to village elders in the 2026/27 budget

11/06/2026

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Kirinyaga County after police allegedly found him transporting two slaughtered cows believed to have been stolen.

The suspect, identified as Michael Ngure Maringa, was intercepted by detectives in Mwea East following a tip-off from members of the public.

Police said he was driving a Toyota Probox carrying the carcasses when officers stopped him near Gathigiriri village.

According to investigators, the suspect attempted to escape on foot but was apprehended with the help of local residents.

A subsequent search of the vehicle and a rented house linked to the suspect at Kimbimbi Shopping Centre led to the recovery of a blood-stained panga, vehicle-altering equipment, and suspected fake number plates.

Maringa is being held at Wang'uru Police Station as detectives continue investigations and work to identify the owners of the livestock.