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April 4, 2026, 5:09 am
All of Africa Today - April 3, 2026
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Fuel Prices Set to Rise in May Dependent On Global Market Pressures
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Fuel prices in Kenya are set to increase in May, driven by volatility in global oil markets linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, even as the government moved to calm fears over the country's economic stability.
DCI Arrests Top Energy Officials Over Fuel Supply Probe
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have arrested senior government and energy sector officials over alleged manipulation of fuel supply linked to quality concerns.
KNUT Sg Oyuu, Deputy Hesbon Otieno Among Leaders Elected Unopposed in National Polls
- [Capital FM] Kisumu -- The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has concluded most of its national elections with Secretary General Collins Henry Oyuu and his Deputy Hesbon Otieno among ten top officials elected unopposed at Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu.
Caroli Omondi Tells Governors to Report Extortion Claims to Dci, EACC Instead of Public Allegations
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Suba South Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi has challenged governors making extortion claims to submit their evidence to investigative agencies instead of raising the allegations in public.
Makau Mutua Declares Sifuna 'Finished' in ODM Drama
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Outspoken political analyst Makau Mutua has declared embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is a "dead man walking" amid a deepening fallout in the party.
Oyuu - Several KNUT Top Seats Unopposed Ahead of National Elections
- [Capital FM] Kisumu -- KISUMU, Kenya Apr 3 - Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary General Collins Oyuu has declared that several top union positions will go unopposed in the upcoming national elections, setting the stage for what appears to be a largely uncontested leadership transition.
Ahmednasir Exposes 'Tea and Mandazi' CSs in Ruto Cabinet
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Outspoken city lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has criticised several Cabinet Secretaries in President William Ruto's administration, claiming some are "invisible" and possibly ineffective.
Experts Warn of Drought Risk As Kenya Faces Rising Deforestation
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Experts have urged the government to enforce stricter laws to curb indiscriminate tree cutting, warning that the trend could trigger prolonged droughts and disrupt rainfall patterns.
Kenya Introduces New Rules to Regulate Cryptocurrency and Virtual Assets Sector
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has intensified efforts to regulate the rapidly growing virtual assets sector through draft regulations developed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
Kenya Tea Earnings Hit Sh218.79bn As Exports Grow
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's tea industry recorded a strong recovery in 2025, posting Sh218.79 billion in total marketed value, driven by reforms, market expansion, and improved earnings for farmers.
Clergy Call Out Inflammatory Politics, Push for Peaceful Elections in Nakuru
- [Capital FM] Nakuru -- Church leaders and members of the business community in Nakuru have issued a strong warning to the youth against being exploited to cause chaos during the forthcoming electioneering period.
Kabogo Appoints Johana Ng'eno's Widow to ICT Authority Board
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has appointed Naiyanoi Ntutu Ng'eno, the widow of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, to the board of the Information and Communication Technology Authority (ICTA).
Court Allows KNUT Elections to Proceed, Faults Earlier Suspension Orders
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Employment and Labour Relations Court has cleared the way for the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) elections scheduled for today to proceed as planned, ruling that earlier orders halting the process were obtained without full disclosure of critical facts.
Ruto Urges Hope and Unity in Good Friday Message
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- As Christians across the world mark Good Friday today, President William Ruto has rallied Kenyans to hold on to hope, unity and faith despite life's challenges.
Nairobi City Thunder Pray for a Good Friday Ahead of Al Ahly Ly Crunch in Bal Kalahari Conference
- [Capital FM] Pretoria -- With only two games left, Nairobi City Thunder head coach Brad Ibs has exuded confidence that his charges will finish off the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference on a high as they prepare to face Libyan champions Al Ahly Ly today, Friday evening at the SunBet Arena.
Ruto Bullish No One Can Threaten Him in 2027 Race
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has hit back at his critics, declaring that he will not be intimidated by political noise and propaganda, and insisting that his leadership will be judged solely on performance.
No Evidence Former Kenyan Second Lady Dorcas Rigathi Plans 2027 Governor Bid
- [Africa Check] IN SHORT: A campaign poster appears to prove that Dorcas Rigathi will run for Nyeri governor in 2027 elections, but no credible media reports confirm this.
Kindiki Urges Patience As New Gikomba Market Construction Set to Begin
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged over 6,300 traders in New Gikomba Market to ignore opposition leaders encouraging them to resist relocation from the Nairobi River area.
Kahiga Backs Ruto Citing Development Record
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has defended his decision to support President William Ruto, saying he will continue working with him because the government is delivering.
Govt Recalls Peanut Butter Brands Over Toxic Aflatoxin Levels
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health Kenya has ordered the immediate recall of several peanut butter brands after tests revealed dangerously high levels of aflatoxin, a toxic substance linked to serious health risks.
U.S. Report Flags Corruption in Kenya Procurement System
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new report by the United States Government has raised concerns over corruption and lack of transparency in Kenya's public procurement system, warning that the challenges are undermining fair competition and investor confidence.
NTSA Tells Court Case On Instant Fines System Is Now Moot
- [Capital FM] The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has asked the High Court to dismiss a petition challenging its proposed Instant Fines Management System, arguing that the matter has been overtaken by events following the system's withdrawal.
Nacada Nets Sh1mn Cannabis in Kitui Raid, Suspected Trafficker Arrested
- [Capital FM] Kitui -- A major crackdown on drug trafficking in Kitui County has resulted in the seizure of cannabis valued at one million shillings and the arrest of a suspected high-profile trafficker following a dawn raid by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA).
Lobby Raises Concern Over Parking Project At Nairobi National Park
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Green Belt Movement has raised alarm over alleged destruction within the Nairobi National Park linked to the construction of a parking facility for the Bomas International Convention Centre.
Ruto Defends Social Health Authority, Dismisses Critics As Misguided Amid Healthcare Reforms
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has dismissed criticism of the government's Social Health Authority (SHA), saying opponents lack the capacity to understand or interpret the scale of reforms underway in the country's healthcare system.
MPs Push for National Cancer Dialogue As Kenya Faces Rising Death Toll
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have resolved to engage Ministry officials and other key stakeholders in the sector to address the increasing number of cancer-related deaths in the country.
Wheelchair Basketball Team Cry for More Opportunities After Tough Outing At African Championships
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- National women's wheelchair basketball team coach Sarah Libese has called for more playing opportunities if they are to realise their potentially.
Businesswoman Charged Over Alleged Sh60mn Fake Laptop Tender
- [Capital FM] A Nairobi court has arraigned a businesswoman over an alleged fake government tender scheme that reportedly led to the loss of about Sh60 million.
Kenya Reaffirms Solidarity As UAE Raises Concern Over Gulf Infrastructure Attacks
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- United Arab Emirates (UAE) Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Balalaa has warned of serious global consequences following attacks on Gulf infrastructure blamed on Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
