Kenya News Brief - Thursday, Jun 11, 2026

Matatu operators have gone on strike nationwide over fuel prices, causing transport disruptions. The sector mourns five deaths in two separate matatu accidents yesterday. The Ministry of Education is considering changes to the academic calendar amidst ongoing school unrest, while IPOA probes police conduct at Multimedia University. Government overspending has surged to Sh277 billion, with unpaid bills reaching Sh465 billion, though the Shilling remains stable. MPs are scrutinizing a 27,000-tonne sugar import for safety issues, as Parliament debates bhang laws. The opposition has rejected the Kenya Kwanza budget. The government plans to reduce diesel prices, but new tax changes might slow electric vehicle growth. President Ruto also voiced concern over the Ebola outbreak in DRC. This episode features AI-powered summaries of the day's top Kenyan news stories.