Mercy Asamba

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Violonce Featured image for Live Blog: KDF troops patrol Nairobi streets as protesters keep marching on
Thu 27 Jun, 2024 17:45
Live Blog: KDF troops patrol Nairobi streets as protesters keep marching on
Featured image for Live Blog: KDF troops patrol Nairobi streets as protesters keep marching on

In Nairobi, the streets were filled with Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops who were roaming the CBD. But this did not stop protesters from showing up.


Workneh Gebeyehu Featured image for IGAD congratulates Somalia on UN Security Council election
Thu 06 Jun, 2024 23:22
IGAD congratulates Somalia on UN Security Council election
Featured image for IGAD congratulates Somalia on UN Security Council election

The election signals a new chapter for the nation, marking its emergence as a key player on the international stage.


National Featured image for MCSK boss Ezekiel Mutua announces new committee to address music tariff concerns
Thu 30 May, 2024 21:41
MCSK boss Ezekiel Mutua announces new committee to address music tariff concerns
Featured image for MCSK boss Ezekiel Mutua announces new committee to address music tariff concerns

The newly formed Committee will focus on negotiating an agreeable tariff implementation plan, aiming to create a win-win situation for the business owners and the music creators.


World Featured image for Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is dead
Thu 29 Feb, 2024 20:50
Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is dead
Featured image for Former Tanzanian President Ali Hassan Mwinyi is dead

Mwinyi served as the second President of Tanzania between 1985 and 1995.


World Featured image for Salva Kiir engages Burundi in peace talks to quell tensions
Fri 23 Feb, 2024 23:32
Salva Kiir engages Burundi in peace talks to quell tensions
Featured image for Salva Kiir engages Burundi in peace talks to quell tensions

Both the DRC and Burundi accuse Rwanda of supporting the M23 and Red Tabara rebels who have been wreaking havoc in the two countries.


South Sudan Featured image for Construction of Kenya-South Sudan road to start soon - CS Murkomen

Wafula Nakhumicha Featured image for NHIF, SHA and SHIF: What you need to know about new health fund
Wed 31 Jan, 2024 11:13
NHIF, SHA and SHIF: What you need to know about new health fund
Featured image for NHIF, SHA and SHIF: What you need to know about new health fund

The new fund has been touted as the cure for what ailed the longstanding NHIF that is said to have had inadequacies.


President William Ruto Featured image for Haiti mission to go ahead despite court ruling - Ruto
Wed 31 Jan, 2024 08:34
Haiti mission to go ahead despite court ruling - Ruto
Featured image for Haiti mission to go ahead despite court ruling - Ruto

The President said the deployment of Kenyan police officers might begin as early as next week.


Regional Featured image for Key timelines in Haiti's turbulent history 

Toll Stations Featured image for CS Murkomen wants toll stations introduced on major roads
Sat 27 Jan, 2024 12:45
CS Murkomen wants toll stations introduced on major roads
Featured image for CS Murkomen wants toll stations introduced on major roads

Motorists who don’t want to pay for road use were told to use alternative roads.


starlet wahu Featured image for Women’s rights activists to hold nationwide protests to denounce femicide
Sat 27 Jan, 2024 08:26
Women’s rights activists to hold nationwide protests to denounce femicide
Featured image for Women’s rights activists to hold nationwide protests to denounce femicide

Similar anti-femicide marches will take place in Mombasa, Kilifi, Kisumu, Turkana, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos and Busia.


starlet wahu Featured image for Declare femicide a national emergency, women's groups tell Ruto
Thu 25 Jan, 2024 13:28
Declare femicide a national emergency, women's groups tell Ruto
Featured image for Declare femicide a national emergency, women's groups tell Ruto

The group, led by Africans Rising for Unity, Justice, Peace and Dignity, has organised a march on January 27, 2024, at the Jeevanjee Gardens in Nairobi to denounce femicide.


red eye Featured image for Explainer: Causes and symptoms of red eye disease affecting Coast residents
Thu 25 Jan, 2024 10:56
Explainer: Causes and symptoms of red eye disease affecting Coast residents
Featured image for Explainer: Causes and symptoms of red eye disease affecting Coast residents

County health officials from the Coast region have urged residents to be cautious after a notable number of learners sought medical care for eye infections at various health facilities.


Somalia Featured image for PS Bitok to donate books to refugees after meeting UN award winner Abdullahi
Thu 25 Jan, 2024 09:14
PS Bitok to donate books to refugees after meeting UN award winner Abdullahi
Featured image for PS Bitok to donate books to refugees after meeting UN award winner Abdullahi

Abdullahi won the prestigious award in Geneva last December for donating over 100,000 books to refugees.


Taxes Featured image for Explainer: The Fringe Benefit Tax that will have employers pay more to KRA
Wed 24 Jan, 2024 09:28
Explainer: The Fringe Benefit Tax that will have employers pay more to KRA
Featured image for Explainer: The Fringe Benefit Tax that will have employers pay more to KRA

Failure to remit attracts a penalty of 25 per cent of the tax due and late payment attracts a penalty of 5 per cent of tax due.


World Featured image for Uhuru joins 18 heads of State attending Tshisekedi inauguration in DRC
Sat 20 Jan, 2024 09:12
Uhuru joins 18 heads of State attending Tshisekedi inauguration in DRC
Featured image for Uhuru joins 18 heads of State attending Tshisekedi inauguration in DRC

The inauguration ceremony is slated for Saturday at the Martyrs Stadium in Kinshasa.


President William Ruto Featured image for Kenya to exit G2G oil deal over shilling's sustained depreciation
Fri 19 Jan, 2024 12:33
Kenya to exit G2G oil deal over shilling's sustained depreciation
Featured image for Kenya to exit G2G oil deal over shilling's sustained depreciation

Kenya admitted that the agreement was creating distortions in the foreign exchange market.


World Featured image for Saudi Arabia slashes hiring costs for Kenyan domestic workers by Sh80,000
Wed 17 Jan, 2024 12:05
Saudi Arabia slashes hiring costs for Kenyan domestic workers by Sh80,000
Featured image for Saudi Arabia slashes hiring costs for Kenyan domestic workers by Sh80,000

The maximum annual hiring fees for Kenyan domestic workers' reduced from Sh463,558 to Sh383,811.


Sovereign Green Bond Featured image for Explainer: The green bond and why it is important for Kenya
Tue 16 Jan, 2024 13:48
Explainer: The green bond and why it is important for Kenya
Featured image for Explainer: The green bond and why it is important for Kenya

The Cabinet on Monday approved the framework which provides the missing nexus between climate action and economic development.


Supermarkets Featured image for Kebs warns traders against impostors raiding supermarkets, shops
Mon 15 Jan, 2024 14:06
Kebs warns traders against impostors raiding supermarkets, shops
Featured image for Kebs warns traders against impostors raiding supermarkets, shops

The culprits are said to be engaging in extortion activities with unsuspecting traders across the country.


Sing’oei Korir Featured image for Kenya deeply concerned about deteriorating Gaza situation

Rwanda Featured image for Amid Rwanda-Burundi standoff, EAC pushes for peaceful solutions
Fri 12 Jan, 2024 17:51
Amid Rwanda-Burundi standoff, EAC pushes for peaceful solutions
Featured image for Amid Rwanda-Burundi standoff, EAC pushes for peaceful solutions

He said this a day after the Rwandan government said Burundi had decided to shut its border with the East African nation.


passports Featured image for Kenyan passport 8th strongest in Africa in latest global ranking
Fri 12 Jan, 2024 13:17
Kenyan passport 8th strongest in Africa in latest global ranking
Featured image for Kenyan passport 8th strongest in Africa in latest global ranking

Holders of the Kenyan passport have access to 76 global destinations.


Safaricom Featured image for Mixed reactions as Eastleigh residents receive M-Pesa disruption compensation
Thu 11 Jan, 2024 16:32
Mixed reactions as Eastleigh residents receive M-Pesa disruption compensation
Featured image for Mixed reactions as Eastleigh residents receive M-Pesa disruption compensation

Some, however, were displeased with the small amounts of money they received, saying they deserved more.


World Featured image for Kenya wins bid to host key African anti-corruption body
Thu 11 Jan, 2024 15:11
Kenya wins bid to host key African anti-corruption body
Featured image for Kenya wins bid to host key African anti-corruption body

The Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies and Research in Africa will facilitate studies and research to strengthen good governance and anti-corruption efforts.


Safaricom PLC Featured image for Relief for Eastleigh business hub as Safaricom announces resumption of M-Pesa services
Tue 09 Jan, 2024 16:04
Relief for Eastleigh business hub as Safaricom announces resumption of M-Pesa services
Featured image for Relief for Eastleigh business hub as Safaricom announces resumption of M-Pesa services

Approximately two hundred thousand people visit Eastleigh business hub everyday to either buy or engage in other business and most of them depend on M-Pesa.


Somalia Featured image for Details of Somalia President Mohamud's visit to Eritrea
Tue 09 Jan, 2024 14:47
Details of Somalia President Mohamud's visit to Eritrea
Featured image for Details of Somalia President Mohamud's visit to Eritrea

The two discussed bilateral relations, regional collaboration, and global issues.


News Featured image for Government launches nationwide mandatory vetting, licencing of bouncers
Tue 09 Jan, 2024 13:46
Government launches nationwide mandatory vetting, licencing of bouncers
Featured image for Government launches nationwide mandatory vetting, licencing of bouncers

This follows assault on journalists and NACADA officers at a Nairobi entertainment joint.


Safaricom PLC Featured image for Safaricom's M-Pesa services are down
Tue 09 Jan, 2024 12:45
Safaricom's M-Pesa services are down
Featured image for Safaricom's M-Pesa services are down

This left many users stranded as they expressed their frustrations on social media, saying no prior warning was issued.


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