🚨 VERDICT UPDATE: High Court upholds Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment.A 3-judge bench has ruled his 2024 ouster constitutionally valid. While the court noted the Senate violated his rights by not adjourning when he fell ill, the process stands. Gachagua will now target Sh80M+
🗳️ 2027 Election: If he wins, his political record is cleared to run for President. If he loses, his team plans an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court.
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua skips court as a 3-judge High Court bench delivers its landmark verdict on his October 2024 impeachment today.
Key details unfolding:
⚖️ The Court Proceeds: Justices Ogola, Mrima, and Mugambi dismissed a last-minute push to halt the 350-page judgment.
💰 New Strategy: Gachagua is no longer seeking reinstatement to the DP seat. He wants backdated damages, financial compensation, and his retirement benefits.
RE: REPORT ON SUSPECTED CASE OF EBOLA AT AAR KIAMBU ROAD HOSPITAL:
Nairobi North Sub Region
Roysambu Sub County
Roysambu Division.
Roysambu Location.
Date:1/6/2/26
Description of the Incident:
A Turkish foreign National who is unwell and exhibiting medical symptoms of Ebola is currently at AAR Hospital located along Kiambu Road.
Environment of the Incident:
The patient who brought himself to the hospital arrived at around 2300 hrs at AAR Hospital .
AAR hospital is between Muthaiga North and Ridgeways Estate along Kiambu Road.
While initial physical diagnosis by the medics in the hospital suspects a case of Ebola, the foreigner turned out to be uncooperative and wanted to be released and go home.
Action Taken:
Nairobi County and Sub County Public Health Officers were notified to take up the matter.
Due to the diplomatic nature of the matter and the foreigner's unwillingness to be quarantined until results are out in two hours, OCS Muthaiga has been notified to advise.
Samples from the patient have been taken to the National Public Laboratory for further medical examination and analysis to confirm or rule out Ebola so that futher medical decisions are taken.
🚨 INSIDE THE STRIKE: What You Need to KnowHere are the official facts regarding the nationwide transport strike taking effect across Kenya from Monday, May 18, 2026.
📋 The Official Demands
The Transport Alliance has formally issued four non-negotiable demands to the government before resuming operations:Immediate reversal of the May 2026 EPRA fuel price hikes.
- Complete disbandment of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
- Full liberalization of fuel pricing structures in Kenya.
- Reduction of heavy taxation and levies currently loaded onto fuel pump prices.
🚌 Fare Hikes & Affected Sectors Commuters still finding transport should prepare for immediate, heavy financial impacts:50% Fare Increase: - The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has directed all operational routes countrywide to hike fares by 50% to cover the high cost of diesel and petrol.
- Total Sector Paralysis: The strike is jointly enforced by Matatu operators, Boda Boda associations, digital taxi apps, and the Truckers Association of Kenya (representing over 50,000 long-haul trucks).
🗺️ Major Nairobi Hotspots & Routes Affected
While the strike is nationwide, major disruptions and road blockages are expected along these key entry points into the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD):
- Thika Superhighway: Sourced from Kasarani, Roysambu, and Githurai.
- Jogoo Road: Affecting commuters from Eastlands, Donholm, and Kayole.
- Waiyaki Way: Complete grounding of vehicles from Kangemi, Kikuyu, and Limuru.
- Mombasa Road: Covering Syokimau, Kitengela, and Embakasi routes.
- Ngong Road & Lang'ata Road: Affecting Kibera, Rongai, and Karen transit networks.
🚨 TRANSPORT SHUTDOWN: A nationwide strike takes effect tomorrow morning, Monday, May 18, involving matatus, boda bodas, digital cabs, and over 50,000 truckers following the recent EPRA fuel price hikes. Click below for the full list of affected routes, the mandatory 50% fare increases, and the specific demands issued by the Transport Alliance:
🚨 BREAKING: The EACC cracks down on academic fraud! Three public officials, including two from Nairobi Water, have been arrested for using forged KCSE certificates to secure employment.The suspects illegally pocketed KSh 17.9 million in public salaries. DPP has approved formal charges of forgery and fraudulent acquisition of public funds, while asset recovery processes have commenced.#StopCorruption #EACC #KenyaNews #Nairobi #Integrity
BREAKING: Dark Friday on the Narok-Bomet Highway!
🚨A horrific head-on collision at Tegero has claimed 4 lives. A lorry veered off its lane, smashing into a saloon car.
💔Police are on site. Our hearts go out to the families. 🕊️
#NairobiTea#RoadSafetyKE#BreakingNewsKE
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: ITEN – KABARNET ROAD
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) wishes to notify motorists and the public that, due to ongoing heavy rainfall across the country, a landslide has occurred along the Iten–Kabarnet Road near Kolol, blocking the affected section.
🔴 ALERT: CRITICAL FLOODING IN KASARANI ⚫️
The situation in Kasarani is dire. Heavy rains have submerged over 100 homes, and the Mwiki Bridge remains cut off. The KDF and Red Cross are on the ground, but please stay vigilant.
⚠️ Avoid all flood-prone areas.
🚫 Do not attempt to cross moving water.
📢 Share this to keep our community informed.Stay safe, Nairobi.
🙏🇰🇪#KasaraniFloods #NairobiRain #StaySafeKenya #EmergencyAlert #Kasarani
🚨 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: ITEN–KABARNET ROAD CLOSED 🚨A massive landslide near Kolol has blocked the road following heavy rains. KeNHA has announced an immediate closure for safety and clearing.
📍 Affected Area: Kolol, between Elgeyo Marakwet & Baringo.
🔄 Alternative Route: Use Iten – Eldoret – Eldama Ravine – Kabarnet.
⚠️ Caution: Motorists are urged to avoid the area as teams work to restore traffic flow.
#Iten #Kabarnet #KeNHA #RoadAlertKenya #Landslide