articlecitizen_digital·May 18, 2026

Ruto directs Kindiki-led team to meet matatu owners, manufacturers amid fuel price protests

Speaking on Monday during a consultative forum with grassroots leaders from Tharaka Constituency at his Irunduni rural home in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kindiki said President William Ruto, who is in Azerbaijan, had directed him and four Cabinet Secretaries to convene talks with key players in the sector.

Business

articlert·May 18, 2026
Tanzania-Russia cooperation key to food security – minister

Deeper agricultural ties with Russia could strengthen food security and support job growth, a Tanzanian minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

articlecitizen_digital·May 18, 2026
225 arrested during fuel protests - says Nairobi police commander

Commander Mohamud said that the protesters who took to the streets were not pursuing their grievances under the law, prompting their arrests.

articlecitizen_digital·May 18, 2026
Fred Matiang'i: The worst is yet to come, brace yourselves

He says the national upheaval on how critical sectors are being managed will worsen as has been seen by the ongoing fuel price hike protests.

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articlebusinessdailyafrica·May 18, 2026
Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport and business across Kenya

Commuters were stranded and businesses disrupted as anger over rising fuel costs spilled onto...

Politics

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articleclimatechangenews·May 18, 2026
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articlecapitalfm·May 18, 2026
Murkomen vows justice after gospel singer Rachel Wandeto dies following petrol attack

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has vowed justice after gospel artist Rachel Wandeto died from severe burns sustained in a petrol attack allegedly linked to political intolerance in Nairobi.

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articlestandardmedia·May 18, 2026
Savula fires back at Oparanya over Ruto's Western Kenya support claims

Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has dismissed claims by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya that President William Ruto has lost support in Western Kenya.

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articlemountkenyatimes_co_ke·May 18, 2026
Beyond CAB3: the structural failures eroding Zimbabwe’s politics

Constitutional reform means little while economic collapse, institutional decay and broken service delivery hollow out the state from within By Norman Mwale | Southern Africa Correspondent The debate around Constitutional Amendment Bill 3 has understandably consumed public discourse in Zimbabwe, with opposition MPs such as Mbizo’s Hon. Corban Madzivanyika among those leading efforts in Parliament [...] The post Beyond CAB3: the structural failures eroding Zimbabwe’s politics appeared first on The Mt Kenya Times .

Technology

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articlekenyanwallstreet·May 18, 2026
Satrix MSCI World ETF Full Year 2025 Results. | The Kenyan Wallstreet

Satrix MSCI World Feeder ETF grew net assets 20.87% to KSh 162.27 billion in FY2025, switched to Amundi as underlying fund, and listed on the NSE in July 2025

articlecapitalfm·May 18, 2026
EACC Probe Into MMUST Procurement Director Appointment Deepens Over Integrity Concerns

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified investigations into the controversial appointment of Dr. Ezekiel Chirchir Kipkoech as Director of Procurement at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), amid renewed scrutiny over his past graft-related court cases and integrity record. The widening probe has placed the university’s [...]

articlecitizen_digital·May 18, 2026
CJ Koome calls on courts to intensify efforts to reduce case backlog

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya urged judicial leaders to actively supervise staff, manage resources responsibly, and strengthen accountability systems within court stations.

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articlekenyanwallstreet·May 18, 2026
Bullish Africa Nairobi: Africa Isn’t the Risk. The Intell... | The Kenyan Wallstreet

At the second edition of the Bullish Africa Investors Reception in Nairobi, one message cut through the room clearly: Africa’s investment challenge is not a ...

World

articlecitizen_digital·May 18, 2026
Ruto directs Kindiki-led team to meet matatu owners, manufacturers amid fuel price protests

Speaking on Monday during a consultative forum with grassroots leaders from Tharaka Constituency at his Irunduni rural home in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kindiki said President William Ruto, who is in Azerbaijan, had directed him and four Cabinet Secretaries to convene talks with key players in the sector.

articlert·May 18, 2026
Ebola ‘does not respect borders’ – South African leader

South African President Ramaphosa has called for urgent cross-border collaboration to contain Ebola outbreaks in Central and East Africa Read Full Article at RT.com

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thecitizen_co_tz·May 18, 2026
US urges G7 nations to tighten sanctions on Iran amid global economic tensions

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on countries around the world...

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thecitizen_co_tz·May 18, 2026
Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill - and counting

The US-Israeli war with Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion -...

Sports

articlecapitalfm·May 18, 2026
CONFIRMED: Gor Mahia players set for handsome bonus at end of Premier League season

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18, 2026 – Gor Mahia players are set for a huge financial windfall should they win this season’s FKF Premier League. During a meeting with the club’s top brass, led by chair Ambrose Rachier, the players were promised a handsome Ksh 5 million bonus to be shared with the technical bench. “During [...] The post CONFIRMED: Gor Mahia players set for handsome bonus at end of Premier League season appeared first on Capital Sports .

articlecapitalfm·May 18, 2026
Questions abound over lack of prize money for top teams in Women’s Premier League

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18, 2026 – What should have been a flawless coronation for the undisputed queens of Kenyan football has instead sparked a wave of uncertainty across the domestic sports fraternity. While Kenya Police Bullets FC joyfully hoisted their third consecutive FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) trophy at the Police SACCO Grounds, the glittering [...] The post Questions abound over lack of prize money for top teams in Women’s Premier League appeared first on Capital Sports .

articlecapitalfm·May 18, 2026
Nasambu’s Brilliance Lights Up Kayole Finale as Starlets Thrash Zetech

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18, 2026 – Calta Nasambu delivered a sensational season-ending masterclass to spark Kayole Starlets to a commanding 4-1 victory over Zetech Sparks, closing out their campaign on an absolute high. The forward put on a clinical display of attacking football, netting a brilliant brace and turning provider with a crucial assist to [...] The post Nasambu’s Brilliance Lights Up Kayole Finale as Starlets Thrash Zetech appeared first on Capital Sports .

articlecapitalfm·May 18, 2026
WAFCON Warm-Up: Harambee Starlets Set for High-Stakes Four-Nations Tournament in Lusaka

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 18, 2026 – Harambee Starlets, are ramping up their historic continental comeback. Kenya’s national women’s football team will travel to Lusaka, Zambia, this June to compete in an elite four-nation tournament. The invitational showpiece serves as a critical dress rehearsal for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which is scheduled [...] The post WAFCON Warm-Up: Harambee Starlets Set for High-Stakes Four-Nations Tournament in Lusaka appeared first on Capital Sports .

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