April 6 - April 12, 2026
Top Kenya news stories for the week of Monday, April 6 to Sunday, April 12, 2026, organized by weekday.
Monday
April 6
Ruto vows to crush oil cartels after swoop nets top energy officials - April 2026
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.
DCI Threatens Action Against Gachagua in New Twist - April 2026
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.
DP Kindiki Warns Unregistered Voters Will Have No Power in 2027 - April 2026
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.
More from Monday:
Tuesday
April 7
DCI Arrests Suspected Child Trafficker in Trans Nzoia - April 2026
A 56-year-old man identified as Gilbert Nyabuto has been arrested in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, on suspicion of child trafficking and impersonation. This arrest was made by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations on April 6, 2026. Meanwhile, in a separate violent incident in Siaya County on the same day, two people were fatally shot by authorities after a protest turned violent when individuals attempted to storm the Ramula Police Post. Additionally, former Kenya government officials including ex-Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, ex-KPC MD Joe Sang, and former EPRA DG Daniel Kiptoo were released on police bail following their implication in a controversial fuel importation scandal.
Grade 10 Rollout Sees Chaos as Policy Shifts Expose Gaps in Education Reform - April 2026
The rollout of Grade 10 in Kenya has been marred by chaos as frequent policy shifts by the Ministry of Education have exposed significant gaps in the implementation of education reforms. NTV Kenya is highlighting the crucial role of foundational learning as the Competency-Based Education (CBE) implementation begins. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Manyasa of Usawa Agenda has voiced concerns regarding the current state of foundational learning in Kenya, highlighting critical issues that impede student progress.
UDA Proposes Sh15bn Penalty Over Substandard Fuel Imports - April 2026
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is proposing a hefty Sh15 billion penalty for the importation of substandard fuel cargo into Kenya. A fuel saga has sparked significant political controversy in Kenya, with the UDA party alleging that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is linked to an undisclosed shadowy financier. Additionally, suspects involved in an irregular fuel shipment have been granted police bond following a controversy surrounding the import deal, which was reportedly conducted outside the established Government-to-government agreement.