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National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula praised ODM unity while Western leaders push for more Luhya influence. Former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu challenged Jubilee Party changes. Busia Senator Omtatah wants Court of Appeal judges investigated for ruling delays. The Junior Starlets face Uganda in a crucial FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier. Kenya Wafalme men's volleyball team trains for CAVB Zone Five qualifiers, and Shujaa rugby team suffered losses at the Valladolid Sevens. Survivors of the Utumishi fire are out of critical condition, and DNA testing has begun for identification, while eight students were arrested in connection with the incident. Kenya is establishing 16 Ebola intervention centers, but a court blocked a Busia quarantine camp. President Ruto announced plans for a regional refinery to end fuel disruptions. Victims of protests and police brutality await compensation. Absa Bank Kenya reported a 5.3 billion Kenyan Shillings profit, while Consolidated Bank turned profitable. Naivas launched a consumer campaign, and women entrepreneurs convened at the SHEconomy Summit. The Finance Bill 2026 proposes tax increases, sparking debate amidst cost of living pressures. Mitumba traders want a 5% presumptive tax, and Kenya's inflation rose to 6.7%. Parliament is addressing misinformation about the Bill. US-Kenya diplomatic talks continue over the Ebola facility, with PS Muthoni reviewing airport preparedness. NTSA mandates motorist data updates for new traffic offenses, and KeNHA issued eviction notices for unlawful road occupants. JKIA saw a passenger traffic decline, while Kenya Airways plans fleet expansion.
National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula praised ODM unity while Western leaders push for more Luhya influence. Former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu challenged Jubilee Party changes. Busia Senator Omtatah wants Court of Appeal judges investigated for ruling delays. The Junior Starlets face Uganda in a crucial FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier. Kenya Wafalme men's volleyball team trains for CAVB Zone Five qualifiers, and Shujaa rugby team suffered losses at the Valladolid Sevens. Survivors of the Utumishi fire are out of critical condition, and DNA testing has begun for identification, while eight students were arrested in connection with the incident. Kenya is establishing 16 Ebola intervention centers, but a court blocked a Busia quarantine camp. President Ruto announced plans for a regional refinery to end fuel disruptions. Victims of protests and police brutality await compensation. Absa Bank Kenya reported a 5.3 billion Kenyan Shillings profit, while Consolidated Bank turned profitable. Naivas launched a consumer campaign, and women entrepreneurs convened at the SHEconomy Summit. The Finance Bill 2026 proposes tax increases, sparking debate amidst cost of living pressures. Mitumba traders want a 5% presumptive tax, and Kenya's inflation rose to 6.7%. Parliament is addressing misinformation about the Bill. US-Kenya diplomatic talks continue over the Ebola facility, with PS Muthoni reviewing airport preparedness. NTSA mandates motorist data updates for new traffic offenses, and KeNHA issued eviction notices for unlawful road occupants. JKIA saw a passenger traffic decline, while Kenya Airways plans fleet expansion.
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The Finance Bill 2026 has sparked debate in Kenya as it proposes significant tax increases to raise approximately Sh120 billion amid persistent cost of living pressures. Kenya's annual inflation has climbed to 6.7% in May 2026, a significant increase from 5.6% in April 2026. Mitumba traders in Kenya are advocating for a 5% presumptive tax on imported second-hand clothing, presenting their proposal to the National Assembly's Finance Committee as part of the Finance Bill 2026 public participation. The National Assembly Finance Committee is grappling with misinformation surrounding the Finance Bill 2026, as false claims about tax measures are misleading the public.
National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula praised ODM unity while Western leaders push for more Luhya influence. Former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu challenged Jubilee Party changes. Busia Senator Omtatah wants Court of Appeal judges investigated for ruling delays. The Junior Starlets face Uganda in a crucial FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier. Kenya Wafalme men's volleyball team trains for CAVB Zone Five qualifiers, and Shujaa rugby team suffered losses at the Valladolid Sevens. Survivors of the Utumishi fire are out of critical condition, and DNA testing has begun for identification, while eight students were arrested in connection with the incident. Kenya is establishing 16 Ebola intervention centers, but a court blocked a Busia quarantine camp. President Ruto announced plans for a regional refinery to end fuel disruptions. Victims of protests and police brutality await compensation. Absa Bank Kenya reported a 5.3 billion Kenyan Shillings profit, while Consolidated Bank turned profitable. Naivas launched a consumer campaign, and women entrepreneurs convened at the SHEconomy Summit. The Finance Bill 2026 proposes tax increases, sparking debate amidst cost of living pressures. Mitumba traders want a 5% presumptive tax, and Kenya's inflation rose to 6.7%. Parliament is addressing misinformation about the Bill. US-Kenya diplomatic talks continue over the Ebola facility, with PS Muthoni reviewing airport preparedness. NTSA mandates motorist data updates for new traffic offenses, and KeNHA issued eviction notices for unlawful road occupants. JKIA saw a passenger traffic decline, while Kenya Airways plans fleet expansion.
National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula praised ODM unity while Western leaders push for more Luhya influence. Former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu challenged Jubilee Party changes. Busia Senator Omtatah wants Court of Appeal judges investigated for ruling delays. The Junior Starlets face Uganda in a crucial FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier. Kenya Wafalme men's volleyball team trains for CAVB Zone Five qualifiers, and Shujaa rugby team suffered losses at the Valladolid Sevens. Survivors of the Utumishi fire are out of critical condition, and DNA testing has begun for identification, while eight students were arrested in connection with the incident. Kenya is establishing 16 Ebola intervention centers, but a court blocked a Busia quarantine camp. President Ruto announced plans for a regional refinery to end fuel disruptions. Victims of protests and police brutality await compensation. Absa Bank Kenya reported a 5.3 billion Kenyan Shillings profit, while Consolidated Bank turned profitable. Naivas launched a consumer campaign, and women entrepreneurs convened at the SHEconomy Summit. The Finance Bill 2026 proposes tax increases, sparking debate amidst cost of living pressures. Mitumba traders want a 5% presumptive tax, and Kenya's inflation rose to 6.7%. Parliament is addressing misinformation about the Bill. US-Kenya diplomatic talks continue over the Ebola facility, with PS Muthoni reviewing airport preparedness. NTSA mandates motorist data updates for new traffic offenses, and KeNHA issued eviction notices for unlawful road occupants. JKIA saw a passenger traffic decline, while Kenya Airways plans fleet expansion.
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