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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has responded to comedian Sammy Kioko’s claims over pending supplier payments, outlining the county’s position in a statement on X.She expressed concern over Kioko’s hospitalisation following his arrest at the county headquarters on March 31, saying the government does not condone violence and urged all parties to allow due process. ow.ly/kMYC50YBOzK

The political scene is abuzz following a rare public meeting between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.The two leaders came face to face at Njegas Primary School in Kirinyaga Central during the burial of former Senator Daniel Karaba, in a moment that quickly ignited speculation over the 2027 General Election. ow.ly/iRSm50YBOuV

Adlan Yousif explores deprivation through fragmented sculptures, rebuilding discarded materials into human figures.His subjects are never whole. The bodies are deliberately incomplete, reflecting fragmentation both in material and lived experience. The solo exhibition, Deprivation, runs from March 28 to April 19 at One Off Contemporary Art Gallery in Nairobi. ow.ly/m6hj50YBOqB

In a heartwarming cultural twist, Canadian musician Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, popularly known as Tory Lanez, revealed that his father, Sonstar Peterson, married a Kenyan woman and relocated to Kenya. ow.ly/wSQH50YBOfT

Veteran singer Celine Dion has announced her return to the stage with a series of 10 live shows scheduled between September and October this year. In a viral post on her Instagram page, the Power of Love singer confirmed her comeback after stepping away from music due to a rare neurological condition. ow.ly/xQgr50YBOFT

With US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran entering the fifth week with no clear path to resolution, the economic aftershocks are spreading far beyond the Middle East. What began as a geopolitical flashpoint has evolved into a systemic economic shock, reverberating through energy markets, industrial supply chains and critical maritime routes. As the conflict drags on, its spillover effects are increasingly testing the resilience of the fragile global economic recovery. ow.ly/o5q950YBP0u

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Jonathan Lelelit: I respect both the Senate and the Council of Governors and I will present my evidence alongside that of other governors, when I appear before the Senate. I won't talk over here. #ktnprime

Jonathan Lelelit: When 2 institutions in Kenya are in conflict, the dispute should be resolved through proper mechanisms, as there is no room for committee wrangles and as a member of the Council of Governors, I believe dialogue is essential. #ktnprime

The political scene is abuzz following a rare public meeting between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. ow.ly/Roli50YBXU2

Jonathan Lelelit: I had no intention of addressing the press today but outside Parliament, I was met by a large crowd of journalists. #ktnprime

Jonathan Lelelit: The basis of my arrest was my failure to attend the CPAC meeting on 26 March 2026. #ktnprime

Endebess Member of Parliament Robert Pukose has said Kenya remains on a sustainable debt path, dismissing warnings from the Office of the Controller of Budget that the country risks sliding into a debt trap. Speaking on Spice FM on Wednesday, April 1, Pukose, who is also vice chair of the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, dismissed concerns raised by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o over the country’s borrowing. ow.ly/Hb7Z50YBPcZ

During the High-Level East African Engagement Forum hosted by the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, officials highlighted that Kenya has not yet advanced local production of 24 essential medical products, including HIV and AIDS medicines, rapid test kits, malaria and tuberculosis treatments, and maternal and child health products. The forum seeks to explore ways to boost the production of these essential drugs across East Africa. Photo by Jenipher Wachie

A lorry lost control at Nyali Bridge, colliding with five vehicles and causing a four-hour traffic jam for vehicles leaving Mombasa on April 1, 2026. Photo by Omondi Onyango

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they struck an Israeli-linked tanker in the Gulf, leaving it burning after a missile attack by its naval forces.

A Ugandan is among six Rotary members honoured globally, for improving access to quality education in rural Uganda. Derrick Kabuye, is among under 30 participants honoured under Rotary People of Action: ‘Champions of Tomorrow’ for improving access to quality education and support services for students in rural Uganda. ow.ly/gEQZ50YBPby

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged Kenya’s political class to embrace unity, integrity and service to the people, warning against divisive politics. Speaking during the funeral of former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba Kimaru, Kenyatta said Kenyans are yearning for leadership that offers direction rather than political hostility. ow.ly/F1sB50YBW6W

President Donald Trump will address the nation on the Iran war on Wednesday, his first prime-time speech since the conflict began, as plunging approval ratings and rising economic anxiety deepen political pressure at home. The White House has given no details on the address, but it comes hours after Trump claimed Iran had sought a pause in hostilities, even as he set conditions that underscored the uncertainty surrounding the war's trajectory. ow.ly/mZfp50YBW4O

CoG Chair Ahmed Abdullahi condemns alleged assault on Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit by senators, demands probe, due process as Senate standoff escalates.