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March 2026
Tomatoes, Potatoes & Electricity Prices Rise Sharply as Inflation Hits 4.4%
The overall index increased from 149.20 in February 2026 to 150.00 in March 2026, resulting in a monthly inflation rate of 0.5 per cent. The year-on-year inflation stood at 4.4 per cent in March 2026,
During the period between February 2026 and March 2026, prices of transport-related items showed mixed trends. The price of diesel and petrol remained the same in the review period,
TSC Warns Public Against Engaging With a Fake Facebook Account
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) wishes to inform the public and all stakeholders that this page purports to belong to the Acting TSC CEO. Evaleen Mitei is FAKE and fraudulent,
Please note: Official communication by the Commission is only shared through the verified social media pages, i.e., TSC Kenya for Facebook and @TSC_KE on X with a blue verification badge,
Kenyan Undergoes World-Record Robotic Knee Implant Surgery in India
Till date, bilateral robotic knee replacement surgery has rarely been performed in a patient of this height. Robotic CT-based planning helped us precisely assess implant sizing and alignment, ensuring optimal outcomes even in such a challenging case."
This case demonstrates how robotic technology enables us to handle even the most complex anatomical challenges with unmatched precision. Our focus remains on faster recovery, minimal pain, and superior functional outcomes,
Who Is in the Office at 7pm? — Sakaja Blasts IG Kanja After Arrest Drama
Who is in the office at 7 pm? They were looking for me, yet I am here at the Senate as required. I have no problem with the Senate. There is just an issue that needs to be resolved. I have nothing to run away from,
I came to the Senate to meet the leadership and members of the committee. First, I am a law-abiding citizen,
When the CoG raised issues regarding that specific committee, we were guided that those concerns be resolved first. Accountability is important, but it must be undertaken in the right way,
Treasury to Include PAYE Review in Finance Bill 2026, CS Mbadi Confirms
We have turned over this as we have a few weeks to the Finance Bill. So we feel it is too close to bring some tax law adjustments,
NPS, NTSA to Deploy More Police on Roads During Easter Holiday
The National Police Service wishes to assure all Kenyans, residents, and visitors of their safety and security as the country prepares for the Easter holidays, which coincide with the closure of schools and the ongoing rainy season,
We strongly encourage the public to remain vigilant and continuously share timely information about any suspicious activity. Reports can be made at any police station, to any law enforcement officer, or via our toll-free numbers 999 or 911,
In Photos: New Gikomba Market Gets Kenyans Talking After Overnight Demolitions
What happened last night is inhuman, brutal, unacceptable and is persecution of small business owners,
We are going to build a modern market. One that you have not seen.”
The demolitions at Gikomba market are inhuman, they’re disheartening and we condemn them unreservedly,
The government had not accounted for building stalls and shade, so traders contributed and put up structures themselves,
The government has relocated traders to a holding area because Gikomba is being developed,
Comedians Sammy Kioko and Tom Daktari Allegedly Arrested Protesting Outside Machakos County Offices
Mombasa County Announces Plate & Face Recognition System to Track Offenders
What that means is that we will know a person who has broken the law, and we can go back and know what their trend has been. Issues related to data protection are part and parcel of that project,
We are also looking to partner with stakeholders to enhance the system’s capacity, including number plate and facial recognition,
The county government invested and put up smart CCTVs across Mombasa using our own resources. As we speak right now, we have already installed, and we are in the process of finalising,
Aduda, Shikanda, Mariga Appointed to 38-Member Committee to Lead AFCON 2027 Preparations
Governors Demand Immediate Withdrawal of Arrest Warrants in Fight With Senate
We demand the immediate withdrawal of the alleged warrants of arrest or any coercive measures against governors, pending an impartial determination,
We also urge the Office of the Inspector General to establish the veracity of the matters to avoid miscarriage of justice or the misuse of legal processes for political or personal gain,
Ruto to Make Historic Address at Nairobi City County Assembly
The agreement establishes a unified framework for planning and implementation, reducing fragmentation and duplication across agencies,
Uproar as Nairobi County Demolishes Sections of Gikomba Market Overnight
If we had been given an alternative space, we would have moved. Gikomba is 16 acres, but the temporary site is only a quarter of an acre,
Ministry of Interior Reveals Plans to Increase Police Housing Allowance
We are also looking at the house allowances of the police. We want to ensure that the house allowance paid to officers in Nairobi is the same for every officer across the country. At the moment, officers in Nairobi get paid more for their house allowance,
The Maraga reported that the lowest rank in the police service, which includes the prison constable and the NYS, were to be given about 40 per cent, which is very rare in public service,
Since 2023, we have been reviewing their salaries to ensure that they are in line with that recommendation, and this time we are confident that the Gen Zs joining the service will be in a better place than where police officers were in 2020 and 2021,
Kenya Pays Ksh3.9 Billion AFCON Hosting Fees to CAF Amid Stadium Concerns
I am pleased to announce that the Government of Kenya has fully met its financial and institutional obligations to CAF as we steadily advance towards co-hosting the 2027 AFCON,
Kenya Met Lists Nairobi, South Rift Valley Among Regions to Receive Rainfall This Week
Rainfall is expected to continue in several parts of the country, mainly over the highlands of East of the Rift Valley, South Rift Valley, and North-eastern Kenya, including Nairobi,
Treasury Disputes CoB Report, Says Ksh53.6 Billion Bond Interest was Paid on Time
This characterisation is inaccurate and potentially misleading. While the amounts may have appeared outstanding within the Exchequer reporting framework, the full obligations were duly settled on the due dates as they fell due in May and June 2025 through the government overdraft facility maintained at the Central Bank of Kenya, in line with established cash management and overdraft operating procedures,
SHA Takes Over Police, Prison Officers’ Medical Cover From April 1
The Social Health Authority (SHA) informs all officers of the National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Prisons Service (KPS), and their eligible dependants, that SHA will manage their medical cover effective 12:00am on 1st April 2026 under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund,
TSC Issues Directive to All Unemployed But Registered Teachers on Data Submission
The purpose of this exercise is to update the existing records for effective teacher workforce planning, including establishing the demand and supply of qualified teachers to inform teacher recruitment and related policies,
The TSC Act requires the Commission to keep a register containing the names and addresses of every registered teacher, their qualifications and other particulars,
In line with this mandate, the Commission is undertaking a nationwide updating of data for registered teachers who are currently not employed by TSC,
NTSA Announces Mandatory Medical Checks for Drivers & Digital Monitoring to Curb Road Accidents
Addressing vision impairments, which affect 20 to 30 per cent of adults, as well as conditions like diabetes, with a prevalence of 3 to 4 per cent, is essential in reducing risks linked to fatigue and impaired reaction times,
The Safe System Approach, adopted by leading road safety nations and organisations, including the World Bank and the International Transport Forum, offers a paradigm shift,
According to our Road Safety Status Report 2025, commercial vehicles are an increasingly significant contributor to road traffic accidents. In 2024, commercial vehicles accounted for 1,087 cases compared to 3.645 for all other vehicle categories,
It rests on the principle that humans make mistakes, and the human body has a limited tolerance to crash forces. It therefore calls for a system that anticipates mistakes and minimises their consequences,
KNEC Opens Applications for One-Week Item Writing Training Programme for Teachers
Teachers and teacher trainers who have already been trained by KNEC in item writing are advised not to apply,
Participants who successfully complete the training will be certified and may, from time to time, be engaged by KNEC as contracted professionals as need arises,
Governor Sakaja Dismisses Arrest Plans as Unwarranted Drama, Calls for Dialogue
The issue at hand is not a personal matter concerning Governor Sakaja Johnson but one that is being handled collectively by the Council of Governors,
I always honoured invitations to appear before Senate committees and remain committed to doing so within the confines of the law,
It is therefore misleading to single out one Governor in a matter that is collective and consultative in nature,
Ruto Unveils Measures to Shield Kenyans from Fuel Crisis
In light of the evolving geopolitical developments, I received a comprehensive briefing this afternoon from the Ministries of Energy, Agriculture, Trade, the National Treasury, the Central Bank, as well as private sector players, on the situation and possible recommendations on the way forward,
The Government-to-Government fuel procurement arrangement has cushioned Kenyans from immediate shocks. This strategic intervention has mitigated price increases, ensured security of supply, and proven to be both prudent and forward-looking,
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja Targeted for Arrest as Police Camp at City Hall
We are following orders issued by the Inspector General of Police and will take the necessary steps,
Musalia Mudavadi Rules Out Relocating Kenya’s Capital from Nairobi
We cannot relocate the capital to another city. In Tanzania they were able to do that with Dodoma and in Nigeria they moved away from Lagos. our land tenure system cannot provide a solution like the one in Tanzania and Nigeria,
The joint steering committee which I chair is not the implementing committee. Implementation is led by Governor Sakaja through a hands-on committee that works closely with technical teams from both the national government and City Hall,
A lot of the land in urban areas belongs to Kenyan citizens. Even if you move beyond that, you would be looking at compromising people's land to create a new city,