Kenya's fuel regulator raised gasoline prices and cut diesel costs for the next month. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the changes on June 14. Super petrol went up 2.69 shillings per liter across the country. Diesel prices fell 1.95 shillings and kerosene dropped 2.06 shillings per liter. The new rates take effect at midnight and last until July 14.
Nairobi drivers pay 177.32 shillings for super petrol and 162.91 shillings for diesel. Kerosene costs 146.93 shillings per liter in the capital city. Mombasa has the cheapest fuel with super petrol at 174.01 shillings. Kisumu and Eldoret charge similar amounts for all three fuel types. Nakuru falls between the highest and lowest price ranges.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla rode through London streets as crowds celebrated the monarch's official birthday. The royal couple traveled inside a horse-drawn carriage during the military parade. Prince William, Princess Kate and their three children joined the ceremony at Horse Guards Parade. Thousands of people watched soldiers march past the royal family. The traditional event featured colorful uniforms and military bands.
Royal family members wore black armbands to honor victims of a recent Air India plane crash. The disaster killed 241 passengers and crew members from around the world. More than 50 British citizens died when the aircraft went down. At least eight people on the ground also lost their lives. The King requested this...
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki asked Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to guide young politicians from eastern Kenya. Kindiki spoke during his Saturday visit to Yatta constituency. He praised Kalonzo as a former vice president who deserves respect from everyone. The deputy president wants experienced leaders to train newcomers for future roles. Young politicians should not face hostility from senior party figures.
Kindiki spent one week touring the region and meeting with local communities. He explained government programs during economic empowerment forums across multiple counties. The deputy president plans more visits to share information about development projects. Officials focus on delivering services rather than campaigning for...
Israeli Defense Minister said Tehran will burn if Iran continues launching missiles at Israel. Both countries attacked each other during overnight strikes that left people dead and injured on both sides. Explosions happened across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Tehran after Iran fired back at Israeli forces. Iran had warned Britain, America and France not to help Israel defend against missile attacks. State media reports said Iran would target military bases and ships belonging to these Western nations.
Israel says three people died and dozens suffered injuries from Iranian rocket strikes. Iranian state television claims 60 people lost their lives when Israeli forces hit Tehran. Prime Minister Netanyahu opened another war front against...
Two Kenya Defence Forces members died Saturday when their military plane crashed near Mwakijembe Primary School. The Kenya Air Force training aircraft went down around noon in Ndavaya area of Kwale County. Flight records show the plane left Mombasa airport at 11:39 am and disappeared from radar screens. Witnesses watched the aircraft crash about 27 minutes after takeoff. Emergency teams rushed to the accident scene for rescue operations.
The crashed plane carried registration number KAF 718 and was a Grob 120A training aircraft. Both pilots aboard the small military plane died in the accident. Air force investigators arrived quickly to examine the wreckage and determine what caused the crash. Police officers secured the crash site and...
Students at Ongeche Secondary School received a modern computer lab worth 5 million shillings. Kenya Pipeline Company Foundation donated the digital learning center to help rural students learn technology skills. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi opened the new facility during a special ceremony. The lab will teach computer science and digital skills to hundreds of learners. Officials called the donation a major breakthrough for education.
KPC Foundation manager Zilpa Now said the company wanted to bridge the digital divide. Rural students deserve the same chances as urban children to learn technology. The world operates through computers and internet connections. Students from farming areas can become tech entrepreneurs and...
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja spoke against recent property damage during city protests. He urged people to seek justice peacefully instead of using violence. Sakaja made these comments at a women and youth event at Sambut Primary School. The governor said protesters must not destroy buildings and infrastructure. He promised police would arrest people who caused damage.
Sakaja addressed the death of media worker Ojwang during recent unrest. He called the killing very sad and promised to help the family. The governor will pay for funeral costs and give the widow a job. Sakaja also plans to build rental homes for the dead man's father. He warned people not to use this tragedy as an excuse for more destruction.
Police have identified...
Politicians often promise benefits to areas that vote for them and deny resources to regions that oppose them. The writer saw this pattern during Kenya's 1988 road conditions where officials blamed poor infrastructure on voting choices. Current leaders still make similar statements about supporting their backers with government projects. The constitution designed systems to prevent such discrimination against voters.
Democracy becomes meaningless when citizens face punishment for their voting decisions. Article 38 protects every person's right to vote freely without fear of retaliation. Politicians use public money to buy loyalty rather than serve all people equally. The constitution requires spending based on evidence and genuine...
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki plans to reach out to former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka for regional development talks. Speaking at a traders' forum in Wote town, Makueni County, Kindiki said he holds no grudges against the Wiper Party leader. He called Kalonzo his senior in law and respects him as a leader. The deputy president wants to discuss developing Ukambani region together. He promised to find Kalonzo for these important meetings.
Kindiki warned that some politicians might try to mislead Kalonzo with harmful messages. The government works with leaders from all parties, he said. Every Kenyan pays taxes and should benefit from government programs. Communities cannot be denied their fair share of development projects. He...
