President Ruto cited milk production of 5.6 billion litres at the agriculture summit, while urban retailers faced shortages and higher prices. Drought, feed costs and informal buyers have strained processor deliveries, exposing a gap between annual output and shop supplies.
Author: Brian Luseka
Ministry of Health Suspends All Government Meetings, Seminars and Conferences in Hotels After Imported Ebola Case
The Ministry of Health suspended government meetings, seminars and conferences in hotels following an imported Bundibugyo Ebola case. Mary Muthoni’s memo prioritises preparedness and contact tracing, with exceptions requiring approval and officials reporting no local transmission.
CBK Projects Kenya’s Economy to Grow by 5.3% in 2027
CBK projects Kenya’s economy to grow by 5.3% in 2027 after a revised 5.0% forecast for 2026. Industry, services and agriculture are expected to support growth, while geopolitical tensions, energy prices and weather conditions remain risks.
U.S. Report Links Kenyan Officials to Russian Military Recruitment
A U.S. State Department report alleges that some Kenyan officials helped facilitate fraudulent recruitment into Russia’s military. It cites more than 1,000 recruits, while Kenyan government records list 354 people linked to the conflict, with accountability concerns persisting.
High Court Upholds Kenya’s $50,000 Travel Health Insurance Rule
Kenya’s High Court has upheld a requirement for short-stay foreign visitors to carry travel health insurance with at least $50,000 in benefits. The ruling dismissed constitutional objections, while the Ministry of Health allows qualifying policies purchased abroad.
M-KOPA Revenue Rises 45% to Sh78 Billion in FY2025
M-KOPA reported record FY2025 revenue of roughly $600 million, up 45%, while reaching 10 million customers since inception. The company returned to profit, expanded its sales network and continued growing its smartphone financing and electric mobility businesses across Africa.
Mikindani Community Mourns Pilgrims Killed in Highway Crash
Families and parishioners gathered at St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church in Mikindani for a requiem Mass following the fatal Mlima Kiu crash. Church leaders offered consolation, while political leaders pledged support and called for safer roads.
NTSA Records Sh234 Million in Fines, Collects Sh37 Million
NTSA recorded Sh234 million in automated traffic penalties before its network expansion was halted, but only Sh37 million has been paid. Court challenges, contested payment procedures and Senate scrutiny continue to leave the programme’s practical position unsettled.
Uganda Orders Border Monitoring Ahead of Kenya’s 2027 Election
Uganda has directed border agencies to prevent citizens crossing into Kenya for electoral activity ahead of the 2027 election. The order follows disputed voter-registration allegations, which Kenyan authorities rejected, while Kadaga urged protection of legitimate cross-border movement.
High Court in Mombasa frees 25 former KDF soldiers jailed for life over desertion
The High Court in Mombasa has freed 25 former Kenya Navy personnel sentenced to life for desertion. The latest ruling follows earlier appeals and a court-ordered rehearing, ending a prolonged dispute over military law and the elements of desertion.