The Online Kenyan

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has deployed specialized police units, including the General Service Unit (GSU) and Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), to the Nairobi-Garissa Highway following a surge in deadly attacks that have disrupted transport and caused public concern. The government has also deployed elite police units to escort vehicles along the Mwingi-Garissa Road following a series of deadly attacks. The National Liberal Party (NLP) is demanding that escalating violence in Mwingi and along the Mwingi-Garissa Highway be declared a national emergency, warning of potential inter-community conflict.

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) has issued 21-day closure notices to two private training institutions in Machakos County for failing to meet compliance standards, as part of an intensified crackdown. The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba, has called for disciplinary action against Margaret Njeru, the Chief Principal of Alliance Girls High School, for irregularities in fee hikes. A new report reveals significant shortcomings in Kenya's Competency-Based Education (CBE) transition, despite its aim to improve the education system.

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has launched a new Joint Operations Centre (JOC) at Malindi International Airport to bolster aviation security and border management. WWF Kenya has expanded its predator deterrent programme in the Amboseli-Chyulu landscape, installing 272 new units to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Recording Academy President Panos Panay is scheduled to visit Nairobi from May 26 to May 29 for high-level talks with Kenyan President William Ruto, aiming to strengthen cultural and creative ties.

Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba was arrested on Wednesday after attempting to access Parliament to reclaim her seat. Her vehicle reportedly blocked the main entrance, leading to a confrontation. Orwoba cited a court ruling as the basis for her attempt to re-enter Parliament. She was later freed on bail hours after the arrest. The incident occurred on the same day National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi were at Parliament meeting with Western MPs.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi met with over 30 Members of Parliament from the Western region on Wednesday to strategize for upcoming elections. Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya also attended the meeting. The gathering brought together key political figures from the Western region as they prepare for the electoral cycle.

Kenya added approximately 716,800 new jobs in 2025, with the overwhelming majority originating from the informal sector, reinforcing the nation's continued reliance on small-scale employment despite a slight dip in GDP growth. Motorcycle sales in Kenya more than doubled in 2025, reaching a four-year high, driven by a more stable Kenyan shilling and reduced interest rates on loans, indicating strong recovery in consumer demand. The construction of a modern market in Iten significantly boosted youth employment, transforming the local economy and providing opportunities for hundreds of young people. Meanwhile, Kenya launched a policy brief aimed at enhancing the role of SMEs in the nation's circular economy within the agri-food sector. Kenya's agricultural sector's value grew to Sh1.75 trillion in 2025, despite a decrease in production of key cash crops like tea and sugarcane, with farmers' overall earnings seeing a marginal increase.

Kenya's economic growth has slowed to 4.6% in 2025, marking a three-year decline according to data from the Economic Survey. This deceleration is largely attributed to a widening trade deficit as imports continue to outpace exports. Despite the economic slowdown, the country has seen a significant creation of new employment opportunities with 822,100 new jobs created. Separately, microfinance lenders are urging for an extended three-month period for loan classification, a move aimed at alleviating financial pressures on borrowers.

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has advanced to the quarter-finals of the CAVB Men's African volleyball tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, securing their spot after a decisive performance in the competition. In the same championship, Kenyan teams faced mixed fortunes as Equity Bank was eliminated from the competition. Meanwhile, mixed martial arts (MMA) is gaining significant traction in Kenya, as evidenced by the dominant performance of Kenyan fighters at recent East African bouts.