Epra announces changes in fuel prices in latest review

Petroleum prices remain unchanged in December EPRA review. [File, Standard]  The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has reduced fuel prices effective Wednesday, with petrol dropping Sh2 per litre while diesel and kerosene fall Sh1 each. In Nairobi, petrol will retail at Sh182.52, diesel at Sh170.47 and kerosene at Sh153.78 per litre following the latest…

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Newspapers: Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Claim There Is A Conspiracy To Disrupt The 2027 Election

On Monday, December 9, national newspapers reported extensively on the ongoing debate on the re-formation of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The newspapers also reported on the information about the performance of the Members of Parliament. 1. Daily Nation A public report on the call of the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua to…

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DCI summons Gachagua over assassination claims

Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a press briefing on Sunday, October 21. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has summoned impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to their Mazingira Complex on Kiambu Road to record a statement regarding allegations of assassination attempts. During a press briefing on Sunday, Gachagua claimed there had been…

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The Sh10.8B Red Flag: Talanta Sports City Cost Soars Past Treasury Limits

The cost of building Nairobi’s Talanta Sports City has surged by Sh10.85 billion above the Treasury’s initial approval, according to a damning new report from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. The audit blames unexplained price hikes and a procurement process that bypassed legal requirements, raising serious questions about transparency and financial oversight in the high-profile project….

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Private Hospitals Resume SHA Services After Govt Pledges NHIF Debt Clearance

Private hospitals across Kenya have resumed offering services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme after the government pledged to clear outstanding arrears owed to healthcare providers. The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) announced the decision on Thursday, following extensive discussions on the government’s commitment to settling debts left by…

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‘If you want it, then earn it’

Usain Bolt has rejected Noah Lyles’ claim that he is the world’s fastest man, insisting the American must break his records to earn the title. Double world record holder Usain Bolt has scoffed at Noah Lyles’ decision to brand himself the world’s fastest man. After winning the Olympic 100m title, Noah Lyles labelled himself the…

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Power Couple in Politics: Susan Nakhumicha Introduces Husband to Cherang’any Residents

Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha made a striking public declaration of love and political partnership on Monday, formally introducing her husband, High Court advocate Benson Milimo, to Cherang’any residents in Trans Nzoia County. Addressing a lively crowd on December 22, 2025, at her Chebarus residence in Sitatunga ward during a Christmas donation event, Nakhumicha…

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Arsenal host Liverpool as EPL enters round 9

The English Premier League will continue this weekend with round 9 fixtures set to be played between Friday and Sunday, with the climax being a clash in North London on Sunday evening as league leaders visit Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are eager to bounce back from a surprise defeat to Bournemouth, while…

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Ruto postpones Ukambani tour amid development talks

President William Ruto at a past occasion. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XPresident William Ruto has postponed his planned development tour of the Ukambani region, which was scheduled for later this month, to allow for ongoing discussions with leaders in the area. Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, in a statement following his meeting with Ruto on May 13, 2025, confirmed…

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