Opposition leaders unveiled a rival “People’s Budget” accusing the government of excessive borrowing and punitive taxation, vowing sweeping reforms in spending, taxes, and public sector priorities.
Nairobi, June 8, 2026 — Comedian Eric Omondi has walked out of the Milimani Law Courts a free man after being released on a Sh100,000 personal bond. Omondi, who was dramatically arrested at JKIA over the weekend, pleaded not guilty to charges of traffic obstruction during recent anti-fuel price protests. Defense lawyers Danstan Omari and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino successfully argued against harsh bail terms, exposing the prosecution’s case as a politically motivated attempt to criminalize Omondi’s “Sisi Kwa Sisi” humanitarian water initiative. The case will be mentioned on June 22, 2026.
Commercial pilot and grassroots mobiliser Faith Nguthu, popularly known as Mama Tutam, has officially declared her bid for the Nairobi Woman Representative seat, pledging to champion women’s economic empowerment and community development.
The Jubilee Party has accused the government of economic mismanagement and rising fuel costs, warning that Kenya is “walking into a crisis.” Party leaders led by Fred Matiang’i have called for the rejection of the Finance Bill 2026, citing worsening cost of living, alleged governance failures and growing public anger over transport disruptions.
UDA has defended the latest fuel price adjustments, saying government interventions have helped stabilise fuel supply and cushion Kenyans from the effects of the global oil crisis triggered by international conflicts and disruptions in key supply routes.
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan says the party’s victories in three by-elections reflect growing public confidence in President William Ruto’s broad-based government and its development agenda.
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