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First and Second Lady’s offices to retain funding despite calls for cuts
Jul 25, 2024 at 05:38 PM
A surprise twist has emerged in the government’s austerity drive as the Budget and Appropriations Committee has defied public pressure and preserved funding for the offices of th...
Kenya Railways inches closer to Sh8.2 billion Nairobi-Ngong railway line to ease traffic
Jul 25, 2024 at 03:51 PM
Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is set to embark on an ambitious project to alleviate the chronic traffic congestion plaguing Ngong Road....
Inside controversial KAA deal to 'hand over' JKIA to Indian giant Adani Group
Jul 25, 2024 at 01:32 PM
The Kenyan government's proposed partnership with Indian conglomerate Adani Group to overhaul Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has ignited a fierce debate....
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu warns of rural electrification scheme collapse
Jul 25, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu has sounded the alarm over the precarious financial health of the Rural Electrification Scheme (RES)....
State Corporation CEOs face tough penalties for failing to remit profits
Jul 24, 2024 at 06:02 PM
A new era of fiscal accountability is dawning for Kenya’s State corporations as the government tightens its grip on public finances....
Kenyan journalists stage peaceful protest against rising cases of police brutality
Jul 24, 2024 at 04:49 PM
In a powerful demonstration of solidarity, journalists across Kenya have mobilised to protest against escalating police aggression targeting media professionals....
Danger on wheels: COMESA raises alarm on faulty airbags in imported vehicles
Jul 23, 2024 at 11:55 PM
A looming crisis is unfolding in the East African region as a regional watchdog raises the alarm over potentially deadly airbags in millions of vehicles circulating within its bord...
Ruto swaps cabinet nominees: Tuya takes Defence, Duale gets Environment
Jul 23, 2024 at 06:47 PM
In a surprise move that has sent ripples through Kenya's political landscape, President William Ruto has reshuffled his Cabinet nominees, appointing Soipan Tuya to the critical Def...
Kenyans to renew their national ID cards every 10 years as Govt adopts new policy
Jul 22, 2024 at 06:06 PM
Kenyans will be required to renew their National Identity (ID) cards every ten years starting soon, following a new government policy that aligns the country with international bes...
6 sacked Cabinet Secretaries make a comeback as Ruto names partial cabinet
Jul 19, 2024 at 05:32 PM
In a surprise move that has sent ripples through the political landscape, President William Ruto has unveiled a new cabinet lineup that includes a significant number of ministers p...
State accuses Ford Foundation of funding Gen Z anti-government protests
Jul 19, 2024 at 03:51 PM
The Kenyan government has levelled serious allegations against the Ford Foundation, accusing the philanthropic organisation of funnelling millions of dollars to groups involved in ...
Uncertainty mounts at Radio Africa over fresh job cuts after Patrick Quarcoo departure
Jul 18, 2024 at 10:33 PM
In a surprising development that has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan media industry, Radio Africa Group, one of the country’s leading media conglomerates, has announced an imp...
Kenya lost Sh6 billion due to Gen Z demonstrations, Govt says
Jul 18, 2024 at 06:21 PM
The government has said that the ongoing protests by Gen-Z sparked by the Finance Bill 2024 have inflicted a staggering economic toll of approximately Sh6 billion on the nation....
SRC suspends salary review for all public servants amid fiscal crunch
Jul 18, 2024 at 03:03 PM
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has announced a freeze on salary reviews for all public officers, excluding State officers, for the 2024/2025 financial year....
Senator demands answers from KAA over alleged JKIA leasing to Indian firm
Jul 18, 2024 at 01:28 PM
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has ignited controversy surrounding the alleged potential handover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya's primary airport, to Indian c...
Victory for golf clubs as court upholds VAT exemption in landmark case
Jul 18, 2024 at 12:41 PM
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kenya has delivered a judgement on a tax dispute between the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, representing the Kenya Revenue Authority (KR...
Operations stall at Standard Group as staff down their tools in long-standing pay dispute
Jul 17, 2024 at 02:36 PM
In an unexpected turn of events, disgruntled Standard Group Limited (SG) staff downed tools on Wednesday, throwing the media house's operations into disarray....
Ford Foundation responds to Ruto on alleged links to Gen Z tax demos
Jul 16, 2024 at 01:46 PM
In a detailed response to President William Ruto's claims that the Ford Foundation is financing chaos in Kenya, the foundation has firmly denied any involvement in the recent prote...
Court suspends swearing-in of Joseph Chebochok as Toror Tea Factory director
Jul 15, 2024 at 08:05 PM
The Kericho High Court has thrown a spanner in the works for John Chebochok, who was recently elected director of the Toror Tea Factory....
Travellers grin as Kenya increases duty-free allowance on goods fourfold
Jul 15, 2024 at 03:19 PM
The East African Community (EAC) has implemented a significant increase in the duty-free allowance for personal effects entering Kenya....
IMF speaks after being blamed for Kenya tax hikes causing widespread protests
Jul 13, 2024 at 01:57 AM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finally responded following weeks of being blasted for being behind Kenya's tax increase proposals that have angered the population causin...
Ruto makes major shake-up in National Police Service following IG Koome's exit
Jul 12, 2024 at 06:04 PM
A significant reshuffle within the upper echelons of Kenya's National Police Service (NPS) and Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) has been announced following the resignation of the Inspe...
Court declares SHIF unconstitutional, orders swift legislative action
Jul 12, 2024 at 05:07 PM
In a pivotal judgement, the High Court has declared the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) unconstitutional, mandating Parliament to undertake significant revisions within 120 day...
Extortion? Tatu City, Governor Wamatangi in bitter public spat over Sh4.3 billion land
Jul 11, 2024 at 09:45 PM
Tatu City, one of Kenya's significant foreign direct investment projects, is embroiled in a public feud with Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi over a contentious demand for l...
Busu Naturals takes top prize, Sh2.5 milion in She's Next grant competition
Jul 11, 2024 at 07:00 PM
Busu Naturals, a Kenyan SME specialising in natural emollients for sensitive African skin, emerged victorious in the inaugural She's Next Kenya Grant Competition....
William Ruto sends his entire cabinet packing after weeks of widespread protests
Jul 11, 2024 at 04:28 PM
In a dramatic turn of events, President William Ruto has dismissed nearly all of his Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney-General, retaining only two key figures....
1 dead, scores injured in Magadi-Konza commuter train morning accident
Jul 09, 2024 at 06:36 PM
A horrific train accident on the Magadi-Konza railway line in Kajiado County, Kenya, has left one person dead and 59 others injured, 30 of them in critical condition....