Treasury CS John Mbadi warns Kenya’s transport strike and fuel price surge could worsen economic pressure as EPRA hikes diesel to Sh242.92 in Nairobi.

PSG centre-forward Ousmane Dembélé went off early on against Paris FC on Ligue 1’s final day with what looked like a thigh injury. Dembélé’s fitness is matter for concern with PSG set to face Arsenal in the Champions League final on Saturday, May 30. The Ligue 1 champions were looking to maintain momentum ahead of [...] The post Enrique Delivers Update On Dembele’s Fitness After Early Substitution Against Paris FC appeared first on Complete Sports.

Boda boda riders in Nairobi switch off apps as matatu strike boosts demand for transport amid fuel price hikes, leaving commuters stranded across roads.

At the Githurai section of the highway, vehicles were seen being turned back as access along parts of the road became increasingly difficult amid the unfolding unrest.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to the club, with his contract running until 2027. Despite periodic speculation and challenging seasons, Simeone has consistently stated his desire to continue, recently emphasizing his intention to get the club back to challenging for major titles after finishing third in La Liga. Read Also:Troost-Ekong [...] The post I’ve No Plans To Leave Atletico Madrid –Simeone appeared first on Complete Sports.

Antoine Griezmann bade farewell to Atletico Madrid fans on Sunday after playing his final home match for the club, and apologised again for his decision to leave for Barcelona in 2019. The 35-year-old is joining MLS side Orlando City at the end of the season after 10 seasons with the Rojiblancos, split in two by [...] The post I Apologise For Joining Barcelona —Griezmann Pleads To Atletico Fans In Farewell Speech appeared first on Complete Sports.

Anthony Gordon has agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich over a potential summer transfer, with the England international now understood to be open to leaving Newcastle United for the Bundesliga champions if the two clubs can bridge a significant gap in their valuations. TEAMtalk confirmed that discussions between Gordon’s representatives and Bayern have progressed to […] The post Anthony Gordon Agrees Personal Terms With Bayern Munich as Newcastle Hold Firm on £75m Valuation appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong will assist with the qualification draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be staged in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday, 19 May. Troost-Ekong will be joined by three other African legends: Max-Alain Gradel, Essam El Hadary and Trésor Mputu. The qualification draw will take place at the [...] The post Troost-Ekong Named Among Legends For Historic AFCON 2027 Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has strongly backed Luke Shaw for a place in England’s 2026 World Cup squad, citing the defender’s exceptional consistency and fitness after starting every Premier League game for the Red Devils this season. Carrick praised Shaw’s experience, performance levels, and resilience, noting he is a fantastic full-back who deserves to [...] The post Carrick: Why Shaw Must Be In England’s 2026 World Cup Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.

The victim reportedly travelled to Nairobi and signed what appeared to be a legitimate agreement before transferring over 431 thousand US dollars in cryptocurrency to the suspects’ accounts.

In an advisory issued, the Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) urged its member institutions to take precautionary measures to protect learners, staff, and parents amid fears that transport services could be affected by the industrial action linked to concerns over rising fuel prices.

From dawn, crowded bus stops, deserted matatu termini and unusually quiet transport corridors reflected the scale of the coordinated shutdown orchestrated by the Transport Sector Alliance (TSA).

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua projects that the opposition and President William Ruto will split the Rift Valley region’s votes down the middle in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during his tour of the United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday, May 16, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader pointed to the recent Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election as proof that the president is losing his grip on his political backyard. Gachagua claimed that the state had to buy off local voters to secure a win for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, though a substantial number still backed the DCP alternative. The post Gachagua: Ruto Will Only Get Half of Rift Valley in 2027; And We Already Have 74% of Nyanza appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro is pushing for an emergency recall of the National Assembly from recess, calling on lawmakers to reconvene as early as Monday to pass legislative amendments that could meaningfully reduce fuel prices for millions of Kenyans. The move comes days after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced steep price hikes in its latest monthly review, raising super petrol by Ksh 16.65 per liter and diesel by a staggering Ksh 46.29 per liter, increases that have fueled public anxiety over the rising cost of living and reignited debate over Kenya’s fuel taxation framework. The The post Nyoro to Speaker Wetang’ula: Recall Parliament Now or Watch Fuel Prices Destroy the Economy appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his sharp criticism of Kenya’s government-to-government fuel importation framework, calling the attacks politically motivated and urging Gachagua to address his concerns to the ministry rather than dragging President William Ruto into every statement. The clash erupted after Gachagua, now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, used a media briefing before his travel to the United Kingdom to blast the G-to-G fuel arrangement as a failure that has left Kenyans paying higher pump prices. “This G-to-G arrangement is a fraud. We were told that it The post “Stop Mentioning Ruto in Every Statement” – CS Wandayi Fires Back at Gachagua Over Fuel Price Claims appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Oginga hit out at the rebel Linda Mwananchi faction, warning dissenting members that the party will not tolerate indiscipline. Speaking during the ODM Nyanza Delegates Consultative Forum on Sunday, May 17, 2026, Oburu outlined strict conditions for any future reconciliation. He dismissed claims that the Orange Party leadership has grown weak and accused the Linda Mwananchi camp of openly undermining official party policies while simultaneously expecting to secure senior positions. The veteran politician argued that internal democracy must always walk hand in hand with discipline and loyalty to collective party decisions. “Those who The post Oburu Oginga Warns ODM Rebels, “Come Back With a Coiled Tail or Don’t Come Back at All” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Leading PSV firms including Super Metro, Metro Trans, Forward Travellers SACCO, Latema Travellers and Countrylink announced they would withdraw their fleets from the roads in solidarity with a nationwide transport sector strike over the rising cost of fuel.

A Kenyan citizen has taken the fight against soaring fuel prices to the High Court, filing an urgent petition seeking to suspend the latest pump price increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Francis Awino, the petitioner behind the lawsuit, filed the case before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division, naming EPRA as the primary respondent. He also pulled in a broad set of co-respondents: the Attorney General, the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), the National Standards Council, and the Cabinet Secretaries for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, Energy and Petroleum, and Investments, Trade, and Industry. The post Kenyan Goes to Court to Block EPRA Fuel Price Hikes; Wants the Pricing Formula Made Public appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has introduced three new charges that will inflate your May 2026 power bill. The energy regulatory body announced the changes via a public notice, adding a Foreign Exchange Fluctuation Adjustment of 110.33 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This specific adjustment tacking on roughly Ksh.1.10 extra for every single unit of electricity you consume. “PURSUANT to Clause 1 of Part III of the Schedule of Tariffs, 2023, notice is given that all Prices for Electrical Energy specified in Part II of the said Schedule will be liable to a Fuel Energy Cost Charge of Plus The post EPRA Adds Three New Charges to Your May 2026 Power Bill appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Motorists using Ngong Road near Junction Mall should prepare for disruptions starting this week, as the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) announces a two-week partial night closure to complete the final phase of ongoing road works. In a public notice released on Sunday, May 17, KURA confirmed that the Ngong Road/Naivasha Road section at Junction Mall will close nightly from Monday, May 18, to Sunday, May 31, 2026. The closures run from 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM each night, giving contractors a window to lay asphalt as part of the road’s finishing works. “We wish to notify the general public The post Ngong Road Night Closure Begins as Junction Mall Flyover Nears Completion appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A Nairobi gospel artist is fighting for her life at Kenyatta National Hospital after a group of men allegedly doused her in petrol and set her ablaze in the Mwiki area of Kasarani, an attack that police say may have been politically motivated. Rachel Wandeto, speaking from her hospital bed in a video that has since gone viral on social media, gave a chilling account of the moments before the assault. Visibly in pain, she described how her attackers confronted her as she went about her day, accusing her of hoarding government money and political benefits for herself. “I was The post Gospel Singer Who Tattooed Ruto’s Face Hospitalized After Brutal Petrol Attack appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The NPS cited the United Transport Association of Kenya (UTAK) which has distanced itself from the planned industrial action and publicly affirmed continued operations by operators under its banner.

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye conceded a goal as Udinese lost 1-0 to Cremonese in Sunday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his 29th appearance, has kept 10 clean sheets and conceded 31 goals this season for Udinese. Read Also:Adeniran Fires LASK To Austrian Bundesliga Title, Completes Historic Double Despite going down [...] The post Serie A: Okoye Concedes As Cremonese Pip Udinese appeared first on Complete Sports.

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