NAIROBI DAILY - 26 MARCH 2026
Ag And Equity Boss Summoned Over Sh9.4 Billion E-Citizen Losses; Laikipia Residents Ordered Out Ahead Of Forest Bandit Crackdown; First Lady Ruto Joins Washington Ai-Education Summit; Oparanya Calls For Coffee Debt Audit
AG, Equity Bank CEO summoned in probe over KSh 9.4 billion lost via e-Citizen platform
The Standard reports Attorney General and Equity Bank CEO summoned for questioning after special audit revealed e-Citizen platform unlawfully collected KSh 2.6 billion from Kenyans, part of KSh 9.4 billion loss.
Kenya to begin 2,000MW nuclear power plant construction next year, targets 3,000MW by 2033
KBC reports President Ruto announced Kenya will install at least 3,000MW nuclear energy within seven years to lower power costs, with 2,000MW plant construction beginning 2027.
France invites Ruto to represent Africa at 2026 G7 Summit
Capital FM reports French President Emmanuel Macron invited President Ruto to represent Africa at G7 Summit in France, bringing together leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and US.
DRIVING THE DAY
SUMMARY: Attorney General and Equity Bank CEO were summoned on 26 March by investigators probing Sh9.4 billion ($73 million) in losses through Kenya's e-Citizen platform, following a special audit showing Sh2.6 billion was unlawfully collected, The Standard reported. Residents living within Mukogodo Forest in Laikipia County received evacuation orders on 26 March ahead of an imminent security operation targeting armed bandits, with officials warning those possessing illegal firearms to surrender or face severe consequences, Capital FM confirmed. First Lady Rachel RUTO on 26 March joined global first spouses at a White House summit focused on artificial intelligence and education, emphasizing the urgency of preparing young people for a rapidly evolving digital world, Capital FM reported. Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe OPARANYA on 26 March called for a comprehensive debt audit affecting coffee cooperatives, revealing that verified applications from coffee cooperative societies have reached Sh6.8 billion ($53 million) with the government allocating Sh2 billion to begin partial settlement. END SUMMARY.
