June 15 - June 21, 2026
Top Kenya news stories for the week of Monday, June 15 to Sunday, June 21, 2026, organized by weekday.
Monday
June 15
Motorists Blast EPRA Fuel Cut, KeNHA Closes Mombasa Road - June 2026
The Motorists Association of Kenya has criticized EPRA's Sh0.22 per litre petrol price reduction as "insulting". KeNHA has announced a 24-hour closure of a section of Mombasa Road for footbridge beam installation. Energy CS Wandayi warns that drastic fuel price reductions could collapse oil marketing companies and disrupt the economy. He also noted that Kenyan consumers will not see immediate fuel price drops despite Middle East stability following the Strait of Hormuz reopening. EPRA has reduced diesel prices by Sh10 and petrol by 22 cents.
Tusker FC Crowned 2026 FKF Cup Champions - June 2026
Tusker FC has been crowned the 2026 FKF Cup champions after a dramatic victory over Kenya Police FC in a hard-fought final match. The thrilling final took place at Kwale Stadium on Sunday, with Tusker defeating Kenya Police 2-1 to secure their return to continental football. Kenya's National Super League champions, Migori Youth, are expressing gratitude following their historic promotion to the top tier of Kenyan football. The General Service Unit (GSU) men's volleyball team has secured a spot in the Kenya Volleyball Federation League playoffs after a decisive victory over AP. The 2026 coast PIPSSA mini games concluded with a vibrant display of young talent across various disciplines, drawing participants from the entire coast region.
Ruto Signs Division of Revenue Act Securing Sh428bn for Counties - June 2026
President William Ruto has assented to the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026, enabling the distribution of nationally raised revenue for the 2026/27 financial year. The bill officially allocates Sh428 billion in equitable share funding to county governments for the 2026/27 financial year. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented the 2026/27 National Budget, a spending plan totaling KSh 4.8 trillion, before Parliament. Kenya's political landscape is shifting as the 2027 General Election approaches, with the government leveraging its budget and the opposition grappling with unity, while Gen Z voters emerge as a significant, unpredictable force.