🇰🇪 Kenya Latest News Today — May 22, 2026
Here is a roundup of the biggest stories making headlines in Kenya right now.
⛽ 1. Matatu Strike Over Fuel Prices
Transport stakeholders declared a nationwide shutdown of operations in protest against recent fuel price increases, causing major disruption to transport across Nairobi and the country. Commuters were stranded as matatus went off the road.
The DCI has since released images of Kenyans involved in the May 18 matatu strike destruction, with over 710 people arrested. The government is urging calm as the fuel crisis continues to bite ordinary Kenyans.
🚗 2. Ruto Stops NTSA Matatu Ban
In a win for matatu operators and fans of Kenya's iconic street culture, President William Ruto has stepped in to stop NTSA from enforcing its controversial ban on matatu graffiti, decorative artwork, and tinted windows. Kenyans on social media celebrated the decision widely.
💰 3. Finance Bill 2026 — New Tax Proposals
The Kenya Bankers Association has proposed a new five-band PAYE structure under the Finance Bill 2026, including a 10 per cent tax rate for incomes up to Ksh 30,000. This is big news for salaried Kenyans — watch this space as debate heats up in Parliament.
🏠 4. Ruto to Issue 200,000 Title Deeds
Good news for Kenyans at the Coast — President Ruto has announced that 200,000 title deeds will be issued within three months to help end long-standing squatter land disputes. This could be life-changing for thousands of families.
🌊 5. Floods & Bad Weather Continue
Ongoing rains are causing floods and landslides across the East African nation, with flash flooding affecting 30 counties nationwide including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru, killing at least 112 people since March 2026. Kenya Met has warned of continued heavy showers in four regions through May 26.
🎓 6. University Admissions Crisis
KUCCPS says limited university capacity has left many 2025 KCSE A students without medicine slots, with fewer than 1,000 places available nationwide. Students and parents are frustrated as options remain limited despite top grades.
🚗 7. Electric Vehicles — Import Duty Waived!
President William Ruto has announced that the first 100,000 electric vehicles imported into Kenya will be exempt from import duty — a bold move to push Kenya towards clean energy transport.
💬 Which of these stories affects you the most? Let us know in the comments below! ⬇️
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