Several State agencies have announced fresh job opportunities, with the National Lottery Board (NLB) leading the recruitment drive after advertising its Chief Executive Officer position alongside several senior management roles. In a notice, the NLB invited qualified candidates to apply for the position of Chief Executive Officer/Fund Administrator as well as multiple senior vacancies across key departments. The board is seeking to recruit one person each for the positions of General Manager, Lottery Operations and Communications; Manager, Partnerships and Communications; Corporation Secretary and Manager, Legal Services; Manager, Finance and Accounts; Manager, Human Resource Management and Development; Manager, Supply Chain Management;…
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said President William Ruto has directed an inter-ministerial engagement involving Cabinet Secretaries from the National Treasury, Energy, Transport and Interior to consult stakeholders and identify additional measures aimed at restoring normalcy in the transport sector following nationwide protests over fuel prices. In a statement issued on Monday, May 18, 2026, Kindiki said the government has already implemented several interventions to cushion Kenyans from the impact of unprecedented global fuel price increases, which he attributed to the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict. He noted that the situation has been worsened by the effective closure of the Strait of…
At least two people were killed during a protest to oppose new high fuel prices in the country. The deaths happened in Gachie, Kiambu County and Nakuru Town, police said. Several others were injured in the chaos. Witnesses claimed the Kiambu victim was shot and killed. The one of Nakuru was hit by a speeding vehicle in running battles. Police said the toll could rise to four after two others were shot and seriously wounded in Gachie. The police opened fire on a group of protesters who had blocked the road and were harassing other users. Property of unknown value…
Equity Bank has announced early closure of some of its branches on Monday, May 18, 2026, following disruptions caused by the ongoing nationwide matatu strike. In a message sent to customers, the bank said select branches would close at 2:00 p.m., citing transport challenges affecting movement across the country. “Dear Member, some branches will close today, 2pm due to transport disruption,” read the message seen by one of our reporters. Under normal operating schedules, Equity Bank branches close at 5:00 p.m. The bank urged its customers to access ther accounts via code *247#, Equitel, Equity Mobile/Online and Equity agents. The…
Mzee Patrick Wangamati, the father of former Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati and a former nominated Member of Parliament, has died. The late Mzee Wangamati, who was a prominent political and community leader in Bungoma County, previously served as Mayor of Webuye Municipality under the former local government structure before later joining Parliament as a nominated MP through the FORD Kenya party. He was also a respected member of the Bukusu Council of Elders, where he played a key role in offering counsel on community matters and mentoring emerging leaders. Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka led leaders in mourning Mzee Wangamati, describing…
Wiper leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the government to immediately reverse the recent fuel price increase and urged Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to resign amid the ongoing nationwide matatu strike. In a public statement released on Monday, Kalonzo blamed the government for the transport crisis that has left thousands of commuters stranded across the country. “Today, hundreds of thousands of our fellow Kenyans — workers, students, traders and mothers — are stranded across the length and breadth of this nation,” Kalonzo said. “This is not a natural disaster. This is the calculated and foreseeable consequence of a…
Traffic flow has been restored in several parts of the country even as disruptions persist following a nationwide matatu strike on Monday, May 18, 2026, triggered by protests over rising fuel prices. Security agencies have been deployed across multiple counties to restore calm, clear road blockades and prevent further disruption of transport and economic activity, according to county commissioners and the National Police Service (NPS). In Embu County, traffic resumed at Rupingazi Bridge along the Embu–Nairobi Highway after an earlier blockade was cleared. County Commissioner Jack Odhiambo said authorities were also responding to tensions along the Muthatari–Siakago Road. In Mombasa,…
Gospel singer Rachel Wandeto who was attacked by unknown individuals using petrol and fire succumbed to her injuries in hospital. She had sustained 70 percent burns. She was fighting for her life at the Kenyatta National Hospital after unknown individuals attacked her, pouring petrol on her before setting her ablaze in Mwiki area, Nairobi. She sustained critical burns and was rushed to the hospital in a bid to try to save her life, but succumbed to the injuries on Monday, May 18, 2026. The attack sparked public outrage, with preliminary reports suggesting it may have been politically motivated, although authorities…
President William Ruto will chair a high-level meeting on fuel prices after return from an official visit to Azerbaijan. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the government is considering fresh measures to cushion Kenyans from the impact of rising fuel prices. “We can only hope that this war will end, but even as we hope, we must make certain decisions. I am sure the government will sit again once the President returns to assess what more can be done,” Mbadi said. “If we were to leave the prices without any intervention, diesel today would be costing not less than Sh35…
Transport has been disrupted in several parts of the country following a nationwide matatu strike on Monday, May 18, 2026, in protest against increased fuel prices. The National Police Service (NPS) said security officers have been deployed across affected regions to restore calm and prevent further disruption of movement and economic activity. In a statement, police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the service had noted reports of an industrial action allegedly organised by a section of matatu operators and public transport stakeholders, but maintained that most players in the sector remained operational. The police further said the United Transport Association of…
Police in Kitui West Sub-County are investigating a fire outbreak that claimed the life of a teacher at Mutonguni Girls High School. According to the police, the incident occurred on the night of May 16, 2026, at the school’s staff quarters located about two kilometres west of the station. The school principal reported that at around 11pm, a watchman heard a loud bang coming from the house of teacher Catherine Sally Musau, who lived alone in the quarters. The watchman rushed to the residence and noticed thick smoke billowing from the house. He alerted other teachers and students, who broke…
A man who was injured during riots in Moyale, Marsabit County, died while undergoing treatment, police said. The deceased, identified as Mohamed Bishar Hadi, reportedly sustained serious head injuries during unrest at the Equity area in Moyale. According to police, on May 17, 2026, Good Samaritans rushed him to Moyale Sub-County Referral Hospital for treatment. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was referred to Awasa Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition before being transferred to Takwa Hospital in Moyale Township for specialised care. Police said Hadi succumbed to the injuries on Sunday mid-morning while receiving treatment…
Hundreds of commuters were stranded as matatu made good their threats and started a strike over the high cost of fuel. Other players in the sector joined the strike paralysing operations. Many were forced to trek to their destinations as the strike started. Other goons joined blocking roads on major routes. Police kept off as the strike kicked off. Many companies, schools and other agencies suspended operations and urged workers to work remotely. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the strike is completely uncalled for. “Why are we trying to solve a global problem using domestic means? We have not…
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