Full boundary review impossible before 2027 elections, IEBC says
Acting IEBC CEO Moses Sunkuli during the memorandum of understanding between Kenya Editors Guild and Kenya Union of Journalists. [Wilberforce Okwiri, StandardThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said that it is not possible to hold boundary reviews for the 290 constituencies and 1,450 wards across the country before the 2027 general election. Acting IEBC CEO Moses Sunkuli told the Senate that due to the current timelines, including the need to allocate time for dispute resolution, it would not be feasible to complete the review of boundaries on time for the 2027 elections.
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April 05, 2026 21:00 UTC
Ruto: Church building tops all development projects
President William Ruto during a Church Service in Narok on April 5, 2026 / PCSPresident William Ruto has said that constructing churches ranks above all other development priorities as his administration continues to invest heavily in infrastructure projects across the country. Ruto added that his visit was also meant to unite with the local community and lay the foundation for new church projects emphasising his intention to support the expansion of places of worship. Come and see the place where he lay.”As Kenyans mark Easter, President Ruto sent out a warm message of hope during the Easter weekend. “To every family, may the spirit of Easter bring joy and peace. To every weary heart, may it bring hope and renewed faith,” he said.
Source:The Star
April 05, 2026 15:50 UTC
Archbishop Muheria: Our leaders have disappointed us, we have seen their lowest level
Archbishop Anthony Muheria speaking on April 5, 2026 / ScreengrabArchbishop of the Archdiocese of Nyeri Anthony Muheria has urged Kenyans to remain hopeful and make wise leadership choices, saying the country’s challenges can still be overcome. When things seem negative, crushed, almost impossible, this happens: Jesus rises,” Archbishop Muheria said. Muheria acknowledged growing public frustration with leadership, noting that many Kenyans feel let down. As a country, this is a day of hope, even though our leadership may have disappointed us, even though we have seen the very lowest level in much of our leadership, there is hope,” he said. God can nurture new leaders and change the hearts and minds of those in leadership,” he said.
Source:The Star
April 05, 2026 14:23 UTC
Change of guard at UN Nairobi as ex-Haiti PM takes over amid restructuring
UN Secretary General António Guterres has appointed two-time Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille as the Resident Coordinator in Nairobi. The transition at the UN office in Nairobi is unfolding at a time more agencies are expected to shift to Nairobi in the restructuring of the global institution. The United Nations is relocating the global headquarters of Unicef, UNFPA and UN Women from New York to Nairobi by late 2026. His previous assignments include serving as Resident Coordinator in Jamaica and Burundi. As Resident Coordinator, Conille will serve as the highest-ranking UN official in the country, overseeing collaboration across agencies and ensuring coherence in programming.
Source:The Star
April 05, 2026 14:11 UTC
Iranian commander vows "devastating, continuous" retaliations if US and Israel target infrastructure
People attend a funeral ceremony in Tehran, Iran, on April 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Sha Dati)A top Iranian commander warned that any U.S. or Israeli strike on Iran's infrastructure would be met with "devastating and continuous" attacks on all U.S. military assets in West Asia and Israeli infrastructure, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. "After having admitted successive defeats, the aggressive and warmongering president of the United States has, in a desperate, nervous, unbalanced and foolish move, threatened (to target) Iran's infrastructure and national assets," Abdollahi said. On March 21, Trump threatened to "hit and obliterate" Iranian power plants if the country failed to fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Two days later, however, he postponed strikes on power plants for five days after holding "productive conversations" with Tehran.
Source:The Star
April 05, 2026 13:46 UTC
Gachagua escalates war on Ruto men in Cabinet as onslaught escalates
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated his offensive against President William Ruto’s inner circle, turning his fire on close allies in the Cabinet. The latest to get in Gachagua’s firing line is Health CS Aden Duale, one of Ruto’s closest allies. In a sharply worded rebuttal, the Health CS challenged Gachagua to produce documentary proof. The clash marks the latest escalation in a widening political war that has seen Gachagua systematically target key figures in Ruto’s administration. Other than the men in the Cabinet, Gachagua has also clashed with Lands CS Alice Wahome over his claims that she was being sidelined in government.
Source:The Star
April 05, 2026 13:46 UTC
Ruto vows crackdown on oil cartels
[PCS]President William Ruto has announced a crackdown on cartels in the oil sector, declaring that his administration will move decisively to dismantle networks accused of manipulating the country’s fuel supply system for personal gain. “Cartels in the oil industry will face the music. They will not get away with it because it cannot happen in our country,” Ruto said. President Ruto linked the alleged scheme to attempts by cartels to exploit global uncertainties, including tensions in the Middle East, to create artificial crises in the domestic fuel market. “We must have accountability in Kenya,” Ruto said.
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April 05, 2026 13:35 UTC
CS Wandayi breaks silence, assures fuel supply stability amid import fiasco
In a statement, the CS said that fuel supplies remain stable and that the government has taken steps to protect consumers from potential losses. The CS also defended the government-to-government (G-to-G) fuel procurement, describing it as stable and resilient despite the controversy. Striking a tough tone, Wandayi warned against what he described as entrenched interests seeking to exploit the fuel situation. He said that as part of the government’s response, the ministry has launched a comprehensive internal review of petroleum product management systems and processes. The ministry is also working with other state agencies to maintain oversight and operational stability in the sector, Wandayi added.
Source:The Star
April 05, 2026 13:22 UTC
Ruto vows ruthless crackdown on oil cartels amid resignations
“Cartels in the oil industry will face the music. They will not get away with it because it cannot happen in our country,” Ruto said. Ruto linked the developments to broader efforts by cartels to exploit global uncertainties, including tensions in the Middle East, to create artificial crises locally. “We also had cartels in the sugar sector, and we dealt with them. Today the sugar sector is fine.
Source:The Star
April 05, 2026 13:00 UTC
Govt. assures stable fuel supply
The CS emphasized that the government had already taken steps to safeguard the country’s fuel supply chain after questions emerged about a fuel shipment currently under investigation. “We further wish to reassure the public that there are sufficient stocks of petroleum products to meet current demand. We reiterate the government’s commitment to ensuring an uninterrupted supply of quality petroleum products for both Kenya and regional markets,” he said. “The G-to-G fuel procurement framework, which has cushioned Kenyans against immediate shocks arising from the situation in the Gulf, remains stable and resilient,” Wandayi noted. “The Ministry has initiated a comprehensive internal review of petroleum products management systems and processes.
Source:Standard Digital
April 05, 2026 12:20 UTC
New initiative to increase accessibility to spectacles launched
[Reuters]A new initiative to ensure increased access to spectacles and solve poor vision has been launched. The SPECS 2030 initiative is being driven by the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and a coalition of eye health partners. A total of 20 eye health partners participated in this landmark initiative, underscoring the strength of multi-sectoral collaboration in advancing eye care in Kenya. During the Assembly, member states agreed to increase effective refractive error coverage by 40 percentage points as part of broader Universal Health Coverage(UHC) goals. Through coordinated efforts between government, development partners, private sector actors, and participating eye health partners, Kenya aims to significantly increase access to spectacles and ensure that clear vision is accessible to all.
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April 05, 2026 10:34 UTC
Base Titanium to decommission Kwale mining site despite protest from villagers
[Robert Menza, Standard]The High Court has allowed Base Titanium to decommission its heavy machinery after winding up 16 years of mining in Kwale County amid protests by locals over environmental degradation. Justice Lucas Naikuni allowed Base Titanium to continue with the decommissioning process and rehabilitation of the said mining site at Msambweni, Kinondo Village, Kwale County. The judge ordered base titanium to ensure that there are disclosed, clear, transparent, and accountable decommissioning and rehabilitation activities speimplementation plan. However, NEMA's Director of Environmental Compliance, David Ong'are, said that the authority had issued a licence for the mining and transportation of titanium to Base Titanium on June 30, 2005. Vickers said the rehabilitation process has resulted in planting more than 1,060,702 trees drawn from over 370 indigenous species.
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April 05, 2026 10:18 UTC
What we know so far about rescue of US airman in Iran
The US has rescued the missing crew member of the US F-15 fighter jet which was shot down on Friday over southern Iran. Two crew members were on board the jet, and both ejected from the plane. Details around the rescue operation and how it unfolded are still emerging. The US and Iran were in a race to locate the missing crew member after the jet was downed over southern Iran. The president added the airman's location was monitored "24 hours a day" by senior US officials who were planning the rescue operation.
Source:The Star
April 05, 2026 08:57 UTC
This Easter, Kenya must eliminate asbestos before the next generation suffers its health effects.
Contractors replace asbestos roofing at Kimathi Estate, Nakuru on Tuesday. Nema has stopped the project citing health risks. [Harun Wathari, Standard]In Kenya, an old roof is often mistaken for a reliable one. Easter asks every nation a moral question: what do we do when innocence is burdened with a risk it did not choose? Kenya must not do the same with children learning under aging roofs and patients seeking healing beneath materials that can release fine fibers into the air when damaged or disturbed.
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April 05, 2026 08:00 UTC
When systems turn: What Tuju's case says about power in Kenya
Former CS Raphael Tuju addressing the press at his Karen home in Nairobi. [Collins Oduor, Standard]There is a quiet illusion that often accompanies power, the belief that injustice is tolerable so long as it is directed elsewhere. And when they turn, they do so without regard for past loyalties. The unfolding legal and political troubles surrounding Raphael Tuju invite sympathy and reflection. In the arc of governance, today’s victim can be yesterday’s silent witness.
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April 05, 2026 07:30 UTC