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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has issued a pointed warning to President William Ruto, urging him to stay away from private family affairs and instead focus on national unity.

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has shed light on the circumstances surrounding a tragic road accident involving Captain William Ruto, the Managing Director of the Kenya Ports Authority, which claimed the life of his daughter.

Local newspaper Daily Nation has reported on how a group of high-ranking former government officials are enjoying the high benefits of the Social Health Authority (SHA). While millions of Kenyans struggle with delays, pre-authorisation bottlenecks, and abandoned treatment under the SHA, a select group of senior officials and their spouses enjoy seamless services under the same system.

Police on Friday morning arrested Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director General Daniel Kiptoo, Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang, Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban and Deputy Director of Petroleum Joseph Wafula.

Kenya’s 2025/2026 budget is set to rise sharply after the National Assembly approved Ksh.363 billion in supplementary estimates, lifting the total allocation to Ksh.4.6 trillion from the Ksh. 4.3 trillion initially proposed by the Treasury.

Fresh allegations have emerged over the management of Kenya’s fuel sector, with Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro claiming that powerful interests within government are using the system to benefit a select few rather than ordinary citizens.

A tense confrontation unfolded after Nairobi Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geofrey Omatoke Mosiria publicly called out pedestrians for failing to use a designated footbridge, instead choosing to cross a busy road at ground level.

Energy Cabinet Secretary James Opiyo Wandayi has come under sharp scrutiny, with mounting questions over his possible awareness of the alleged diversion of substandard fuel worth approximately KSh4 billion into the local market.

The announcement was made through a letter from the Office of the President dated April 4, 2026, and signed by Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei.

The fight caught the attention of the president, who placed Ksh2 million in support.