Kenya Daily Monitor

17/08/2026

06/08/2026

"The US and Israel thought they could take over Iran like Syria in just 48 hours." Iranian President Pezeshkian

11/07/2026

"African Education System has surprising outcomes. The smartest students pass with 1st class and get admission to Engineering and medical schools. The 2nd class students get MBAs and LLBs to manage the First Class students. The 3rd Class students enter politics, and rule both 1st and 2nd class students. The failures join the Army and control politicians who, if they are not happy with, they kick and kill them. Best of all those who did not attend any school, become prophets and witch doctors, and everybody follows them." Gen-Z Goliath

02/07/2026

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A document circulating widely on social media, purporting to be a formal "Notice of Intended Peaceful Assembly, Demonstration and Procession...

19/05/2026

UDA Accuses Opposition of Exploiting Global Fuel Crisis for Political Gain as Government Unveils Stabilisation Measures

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has accused political opponents of exploiting the global fuel crisis for narrow gain, as the government revealed that without intervention pump prices would have exceeded KSh300 per litre. Secretary General Hassan Omar’s remarks came a day after public transport was disrupted following a strike announcement by transport operators over rising fuel costs.

"Since the outbreak of the U.S -Israel-Iran conflict, the government has undertaken deliberate interventions aimed at pushing Kenyans on the unprecedented side of a global fuel crisis," Omar said. He noted that disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has destabilised international oil supply chains.

He cautioned against comparing Kenya with neighbouring countries, calling such comparisons economically misleading because each nation operates under distinct fiscal and supply chain conditions.

Omar highlighted the government-to-government (G2G) arrangement on fuel supplies. "The G2G arrangement has continued to serve the country well, providing a cushion of KSh19.51 per litre of super-petrol, KSh20.72 per litre of diesel and KSh18 per litre of Jet A1 kerosene in comparison to prices in the spot market," he said. Under the G2G, premium and freight costs are fixed at US$10.84 per litre, while spot market rates exceed US$284 per litre.

The government has reduced VAT on petroleum products from 16% to 8% and applied KSh11 trillion in stabilisation funds. "Without this intervention, fuel prices by now would have exceeded KSh300 per litre," Omar stated.

Effective June 19, 2026, EPRA revised prices: diesel decreased by KSh10.06 per litre while kerosene increased by KSh38.06 per litre. "The move reflects government's goodwill and commitment to easing pressure on the public transport sector," he said.

Omar called for national unity, noting the government has maintained uninterrupted fuel supply despite the global crisis. "This is not a crisis of Kenya's making. It is driven by external geopolitical developments beyond our borders. Political opportunists must not be allowed to exploit this grave situation."

He warned that while peaceful assembly is a constitutional right, criminal actions including arson, vandalism and looting "shall not be tolerated and will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law." The public was urged to remain calm as the government evaluates additional measures.

12/05/2026

Key points from President Ruto’s closing ceremony with President Macron and other heads of state

1. Mobilize own resources for infrastructure – Africa should use its own institutions to raise funds for infrastructure development, instead of always relying on aid or loans from outside.
2. Shift from aid‑seeking to self‑reliance – Past approaches focused on asking for aid and loans; now the goal is to do things independently.
3. Human capital as greatest asset – The continent’s young people are its most important resource; this will be a key outcome of the meeting.
4. No more blame, no excuses – Africa should stop blaming others for its own mistakes; nobody owes the continent development.
5. Lead with local private sector investment – As Aliko Dangote noted, Africa’s own private sector must invest first at home. If local businesses lack confidence, why would foreign investors be confident?
6. Unlock $4 trillion in domestic savings – Pension funds, insurance, and reinsurance hold about $4 trillion that is not being used for development.
7. Reform DFIs to use own funds – Agreements with the African Development Bank, Afreximbank, TDB, and Africa Finance Corporation aim to restructure Development Finance Institutions to unlock those $4 trillion.
8. Refuse exploitation – Africa will not allow itself to be exploited again, because it now knows what needs to be done.

11/05/2026

President William Ruto says that Kenya is partnering with France to build a new Science and Engineering Complex at the University of Nairobi, declaring at the Africa Forward Summit that investing in youth through education reform is key to transforming them from consumers into creators and innovators capable of solving the continent’s biggest challenges. French President Emmanuel Macron is in the country for the Africa Forward Summit which kicked off today in Nairobi.

08/05/2026

At least 15 people are dead after a gold mine collapses in the Ramos area of Kacheliba Constituency, West Pokot County, trapping dozens of miners who were working inside the shaft on Thursday evening, a report confirmed by the Red Cross, as rescue operations involving local residents and security officers continue into Friday to locate all those who remain beneath the debris.

08/05/2026

"Four months ago, the U.S. brazenly conducted military attacks on Venezuela and seized President Maduro and his wife. Such hegemonic acts seriously violate international law, infringe on Venezuela’s sovereignty, and threaten the peace and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean region. China firmly opposes such acts. We will continue to support Venezuela in safeguarding its sovereignty, dignity and legitimate rights." China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs