President Ruto vowed to crush oil cartels after top energy officials were arrested in a Ksh2.9 billion fuel import scandal. Meanwhile, DP Kindiki urged unregistered Kenyans to get their IDs for the 2027 polls. The DCI has opened an investigation into former DP Gachagua over his
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has opened an investigation into former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following sensational claims he made regarding a Ksh500 million scandal. Gachagua has dared the DCI to arrest him following a dispute over a Sh500 million exhibit in a fuel procurement probe. The DCI is reviewing remarks made by Gachagua for potential hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement after he linked President William Ruto to a Sh500 million exhibit. Gachagua has also claimed that President Ruto profits from the controversial oil deal, leading to further confrontation with investigators.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula led MPs in defying President William Ruto's order to grant tax waivers and diplomatic immunities to directors and foreign staff of the Global Centre on Adaptation, a Dutch firm linked to University of Nairobi Chancellor Prof Patrick Verkooijen.
Wetang'ula Defies Ruto Order Over GCA Tax Waivers: National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula led MPs in defying President William Ruto's order to grant tax waivers and diplomatic immunities to directors and foreign staff of the Global Centre on Adaptation, a Dutch firm linked to University of Nairobi Chancellor Prof Patrick Verkooijen.
Ruto vows to crush oil cartels after swoop nets top energy officials: President William Ruto has vowed a decisive crackdown on cartels within the energy sector following the arrest and subsequent resignation of senior officials implicated in a fuel procurement scandal. Several senior energy sector officials including Liban, Sang, and Bargoria are facing potential criminal charges including up to 10 years in jail for alleged manipulation of petroleum stock data and irregular fuel procurement. Kenya has reportedly lost KSh 2.9 billion in a fuel importation scandal involving sub-standard petroleum. The scandal was orchestrated through a conspiracy between top government officials and business tycoons, with lawyers Ahmednassir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir calling for arrests of private sector players involved. Meanwhile, boda boda operators in Kakamega have called on the government to intervene amid fears of widespread fuel hoarding. DP Kindiki Warns Unregistered Voters Will Have No Power in 2027: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged unregistered eligible Kenyans to enlist before the voter registration deadline to secure their power to elect leaders in the 2027 polls, emphasizing that lacking a vote means lacking the power to choose leaders. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is directing Kenyans unable to verify their voter registration status online to visit their local constituency offices. This directive comes after widespread reports of error messages on the IEBC portal, particularly affecting newly registered voters. How Multi-Billion Shilling Fuel Scandal Was Engineered Between Top Govt Officials, Business Tycoons: A multi-billion Shilling fuel scandal has reportedly been orchestrated through a conspiracy between top government officials and business tycoons in Kenya. Kenya has reportedly lost KSh 2.9 billion in a fuel importation scandal involving sub-standard petroleum. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has implicated President William Ruto in a controversial fuel deal, alleging that Ruto profits from the deal. President William Ruto has declared a crackdown on alleged cartels involved in a multi-billion shilling oil deal amid the ongoing fuel crisis in Kenya. Energy Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made significant fuel scandal revelations. Additionally, boda boda operators in Kakamega have called on the government to intervene amid fears of widespread fuel hoarding. Church Leaders Urge Integrity, Call for 2027 Campaign Pause: On Easter Sunday, Kenyan Christians celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ, while religious leaders urged political figures to uphold integrity and responsibility. Religious leaders across Kenya have strongly condemned corruption during their Easter celebrations, calling for urgent action against the rampant graft that continues to plague the nation. During the Easter celebrations, Kenyan religious leaders are urging the public to prioritize prayer for the nation as the country navigates various challenges. Gospel artiste Emmy Magale recently graced an Easter event with a performance of carols. NTSA Targets Motorists at Uthiru Roadblock as Transport Crackdown Expands: The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has established a roadblock in Uthiru, specifically targeting motorists returning to Nairobi after the Easter festivities. The transportation crackdown, referred to as "Kipute cha madereva," has officially begun in Ruiru and is set to expand across all 47 counties in Kenya. Residents of West Pokot are accusing security officers of employing excessive force during operations to recover firearms, with the operations reportedly leading to property damage and injuries among community members. Gitau Munene, Evans Kili Emerge Champions at Kaptagat 4x4 Competition: Gitau Munene and Evans Kili have emerged as the champions of the Kaptagat 4x4 competition, securing victory in the elite and novice categories respectively. The 4th season of the Naivasha Champions League has officially kicked off, marking the start of another competitive football tournament in the region. The Iron Ladies and TBM Health have emerged as the champions of the second season of the Bingwafest football tournament. DCI Threatens Action Against Gachagua in New Twist: The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has opened an investigation into former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following sensational claims he made regarding a Ksh500 million scandal. Gachagua claimed President Ruto profits from a controversial oil deal and linked him to a Sh500 million exhibit. The DCI is reviewing remarks made by Gachagua for potential hate speech, ethnic contempt, and incitement. The DCI has strongly refuted claims made by Gachagua defending top energy officials over the fuel scandal. IEBC Sparks Public Uproar Over Pre-2012 Voter Re-Registration Directive: The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has sparked public outcry in Kiambu County following a directive requiring voters who registered before 2012 to re-register. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dared the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to arrest him following a dispute over a Sh500 million exhibit in a fuel procurement probe. Kithure Kindiki, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, is leading calls for unity in the Mount Kenya region as the region seeks to solidify its political standing.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged unregistered eligible Kenyans to enlist before the voter registration deadline to secure their power to elect leaders in the 2027 polls. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is directing Kenyans unable to verify their voter registration status online to visit their local constituency offices, particularly affecting newly registered voters. However, the IEBC has sparked public outcry in Kiambu County following a directive requiring voters who registered before 2012 to re-register.
President William Ruto has vowed a decisive crackdown on cartels within the energy sector following the arrest and subsequent resignation of senior officials implicated in a fuel procurement scandal. Several senior energy sector officials including Liban, Sang, and Bargoria are facing potential criminal charges including up to 10 years in jail for alleged manipulation of petroleum stock data and irregular fuel procurement. Kenya has reportedly lost KSh 2.9 billion in a fuel importation scandal involving sub-standard petroleum. The scandal was orchestrated through a conspiracy between top government officials and business tycoons. Meanwhile, lawyers Ahmednassir Abdullahi and Donald Kipkorir are calling for the arrest of private sector players involved in the alleged fuel cartel scandal, demanding full accountability beyond public officials. In Kakamega, boda boda operators have called on the government to intervene amid fears of widespread fuel hoarding.
During Easter celebrations, religious leaders across Kenya strongly condemned corruption and called for urgent action against rampant graft. On Easter Sunday, Kenyan Christians celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ while religious leaders urged political figures to uphold integrity and responsibility. Church leaders are also calling for a pause on 2027 campaign activities to prioritize national healing and ethical governance. Additionally, religious leaders urged the public to prioritize prayer for the nation as it navigates various challenges.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dared the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to arrest him following a dispute over a Sh500 million exhibit in a fuel procurement probe. This confrontation comes as part of the broader fuel scandal controversy. Separately, Gachagua has alleged that President Ruto profits from the controversial oil deal, escalating political tensions around the fuel import saga. Meanwhile, Energy Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has made revelations regarding the significant fuel scandal, prompting President Ruto to pledge to dismantle fuel cartels.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is proposing a Sh15 billion penalty for the importation of substandard fuel cargo into Kenya, signaling a tough stance on fuel quality violations. This comes as the government faces mounting pressure over the multi-billion shilling fuel scandal allegedly involving top government officials and business tycoons. Kenya has reportedly lost KSh 2.9 billion in the fuel importation scandal involving sub-standard petroleum. Boda boda operators in Kakamega have also called on the government to intervene amid fears of widespread fuel hoarding.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has established a roadblock in Uthiru, specifically targeting motorists returning to Nairobi after the Easter festivities. The transportation crackdown, referred to as "Kipute cha madereva," has officially begun in Ruiru and is set to expand across all 47 counties in Kenya. Meanwhile, residents of West Pokot are accusing security officers of employing excessive force during operations to recover firearms, with the operations reportedly leading to property damage and injuries among community members.
