June 22 - June 28, 2026
Top Kenya news stories for the week of Monday, June 22 to Sunday, June 28, 2026, organized by weekday.
Monday
June 22
Orengo Urges President Ruto to Reject Finance Bill Ahead of June 25 Protests - June 2026
Siaya Governor James Orengo is urging President William Ruto to reject the Finance Bill ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations, questioning its legitimacy and calling for a fresh parliamentary debate. Victims of alleged police brutality during the 2024 protests are threatening fresh demonstrations, accusing the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) of excluding hundreds of survivors from compensation. United Opposition leaders are preparing to sign a pact to support a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, according to DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa. The Kenyan government has opposed planned June 25 protests, fueled by escalating tensions over a nationwide matatu strike by operators demonstrating against increased fuel prices.
Murkomen warns against violence ahead of June 25 protests - June 2026
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has cautioned Kenyans against violence during the planned June 25 demonstrations, assuring that peaceful protests will be protected. He also issued a stern warning to politicians against statements that could disrupt learning during the planned June 25 demonstrations. Meanwhile, President William Ruto has urged Kenyan youth to be responsible for their actions and avoid causing unrest during demonstrations. Siaya Governor James Orengo has criticized President Ruto's remarks regarding the Gen Z protests and is urging President Ruto to reject the Finance Bill ahead of planned June 25 demonstrations, questioning its legitimacy. Opposition leaders are demanding adequate security and freedom for protesters during the upcoming commemoration that will honor young people who died during protests against the finance bill two years ago.
Kenya Railways Announces Timelines for New SGR First-Class Coaches - June 2026
Kenya Railways Corporation is set to introduce new luxury first-class coaches for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) by July 2026, aiming to provide a premium travel experience. The Mombasa Northern Bypass project is advancing towards its next phase after feasibility and due diligence studies, with potential implementation under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority (NWHSA) is urging for heightened innovation and collaboration to expedite water infrastructure development across Kenya.