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Finance Bill: Kenyans question public participation process
Lucy Mumbi    |    21 hours ago

Most of them argued that even though public participation is required in the Constitution, the process merely appears symbolic, lacking substantive impact on decision-making.

Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge sued over multi-million shilling property
Joseph Ndunda    |    20 hours ago

The case is centered on a 200-acre piece of land sold to Eliud Kipchoge and Brimin Kipruto by former runner Daniel Komen

Worry, criticism as Ruto plans to raise tax rate to 22 per cent by end of term
Lucy Mumbi    |    22 hours ago

President William Ruto intends to raise the country's average tax rate from 14 per cent to 16 per cent by the end of 2024, and to 20–22 per cent by the end of his term.

MoH flags batch of Sherehe GSM maize flour over high aflatoxin level
Maureen Kinyanjui    |    18 hours ago

Tests on Sherehe GSM maize flour with no batch number have shown it contains a high level of aflatoxin, ministry says.

Committee proposes issuance of Kenyan passport within three days
Lucy Mumbi    |    18 hours ago

The Members of Parliament urged the government to open more immigration offices across the country to make it easier to acquire passports.

TSC directs striking intern teachers to obey court orders, resume classes
Lucy Mumbi    |    1 day ago

The directives come as the Junior Secondary School teachers continue to hold demonstrations vowing not to go back to class until TSC heeds their demands.

Senate committee engages stakeholders over concerns on registration of teachers with disabilities
Yunis Dekow    |    1 day ago

The committee was probing claims that Kenya Union of Special Needs Education Teachers has been registering teachers with disabilities without their consent.

Mudavadi seeks more funding to boost foreign relations
Barack Oduor    |    19 hours ago

Mudavadi articulated a series of compelling justifications for the additional budgetary requirements, each grounded in Kenya's mission to fortify its stature as a regional and continental powerhouse.

Kenyans urged to present their views on rules seeking to eliminate vetting for IDs
Mary Wambui    |    1 day ago

The rules seek to align the regulatory framework for ID application and issuance of registration and identification documents to attain the best global practices.

Fuel prices decrease by Sh1 in latest EPRA review
Amina Wako    |    1 day ago

The costs of a litre of the three products decreased by Sh1, Sh1.20, and Sh1.30, respectively, retailing at Sh192.84, Sh179.18, and Sh168.76 in Nairobi.

Newly appointed High Court Judges to clear 12,000 cases in six months
Lucy Mumbi    |    1 day ago

As of March 30, 2024, the total number of pending cases before the High Court was 68,121, which translates to 873 cases per judge.

Ruto taps Lazarus Amayo, Simon Gikuru in new State appointments
Mwangi Maina    |    1 day ago

Career diplomat Lazarus Amayo is the President AU reforms Special Envoy, while Simon Gikuru is the Deputy State House Comptroller.

129 journalists killed, 427 imprisoned worldwide in 2023 - report
Hanifa Adan    |    1 day ago

Africa lost eight journalists under different circumstances, and there was one accidental killing in Rwanda.

Expect high daytime temperatures, continued rainfall, Met says
Lucy Mumbi    |    1 day ago

In its May 14–20, 2024, weather advisory,the Met says regions set to experience daytime maximum temperatures include the Coast, North-eastern, and North-western.

Kenyan diplomats abroad exit for Ruto's newly appointed envoys
Mwangi Maina    |    1 day ago

Kenyan ambassadors stationed abroad are completing their tenures and preparing to return home as others are being recalled from their posts to make room for newly appointed diplomats.

India sends food, medicine in support of Kenya's flood victims
Mary Wambui    |    2 days ago

The donation comes amidst the government's pleas for assistance from local and international partners.

KeNHA cautions motorists over falling rocks on Machakos-Kangundo road
Mary Wambui    |    2 days ago

The falling rocks are due to the recent heavy downpour experienced in the area.

State launches Sh37bn equipment upgrade project in war on organised crime
Farhiya Hussein    |    1 day ago

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured personnel carriers (APCs).

EACC faults courts for surge in corruption cases, says 214 pending in court
Lucy Mumbi    |    1 day ago

The EACC reported that a staggering 214 cases related to corruption, economic crimes, and unethical conduct remain unresolved in the courts.

Ruto champions collaborative governance from all arms of government for Kenya’s progress
Maureen Kinyanjui    |    2 days ago

Ruto announced increased budgetary allocations from the Financial Year 2022-2023 to the current one, from Sh87 billion to Sh108 billion, to sectors combating corruption and promoting justice.

Knut calls for passage of disability Bills for inclusive education, rights protection
Lucy Mumbi    |    2 days ago

The Union wants the Disability Bill 2023 and other draft laws which include but are not limited to the Learners with Disabilities Bill and the Sign Language Bill expedited.

Four rescued after building collapses in Mathare, more likely trapped
Reuters    |    1 day ago

Mathare was inundated this month when the Mathare River, which runs through it, burst its banks after heavy rainfall, killing dozens.

Kenya and Uganda sign seven key MoUs, vow to remove all trade barriers
Barack Oduor    |    1 day ago

Ministers Musalia Mudavadi and Odongo Jeje Abubakhar signed seven MoUs to strengthen cooperation in trade and investment and several other key sectors.

Kenya's floods calamity: Death toll rises to 289 after 12 more reported
Maureen Kinyanjui    |    2 days ago

Some of the most affected counties over the last 24 hours are Tana River, Garissa, and Lamu as a result of the Tana Delta flooding due to heavy rains.

Somali Investment Academy launched to empower private sector executives, business owners
Hanifa Adan    |    2 days ago

The collaboration is a joint effort between the International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Strathmore University.

National Assembly in new push to have village elders join civil service
Barack Oduor    |    2 days ago

If it is passed into law, the move will see more than 45,000 village elders get into the civil service.

Several feared trapped after landslide in Kiambu
Amina Wako    |    1 day ago

The Red Cross said the area had been cordoned off and declared a danger zone.

2,000 schools to remain closed due to floodings
Maureen Kinyanjui    |    3 days ago

According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, some schools were particularly hard-hit by the torrential rains and floods. 

Floods death toll hits 277 as 75 people remain missing
Maureen Kinyanjui    |    2 days ago

188 people were reported injured, while the number of missing persons stands at 75.

Kenya’s UN envoy Martin Kimani ends tenure in New York
Mwangi Maina    |    2 days ago

Ambassador Martin Kimani said he was “proud to have served Kenyans for 12 years, in diplomacy, counter-terrorism, regional security, and mediation.”