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Counties face Christmas cash crunch as governors issue grim warning
Nov 18, 2024 at 06:10 PM
County governments are on the brink of collapse as a severe cash crunch threatens to disrupt services and leave employees unpaid during the festive season....
Sh7 million lifeline for Mathare and Embakasi communities devastated by floods
Nov 16, 2024 at 09:13 PM
Standard Chartered Bank, in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), extended a lifeline of Sh7 million to the flood-stricken communities of Mathare and Embakasi on Frida...
Kenya to receive up to Sh660 million for enhanced weather services through UK partnership
Nov 15, 2024 at 01:19 PM
Kenya is set to benefit from a significant new funding boost aimed at strengthening weather and climate information services....
Musalia Mudavadi directs urgent crackdown on unsafe PSVs ahead of festive season
Nov 15, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Acting Interior CS has issued a firm directive to traffic police officers to prioritise road safety as the festive season approaches....
Proposed 15 per cent tax on social media, internet services could hit Kenya's digital economy
Nov 15, 2024 at 10:31 AM
The Kenyan government’s recent proposal to impose a 15 per cent tax on social media and internet services could dramatically affect both individuals and businesses involved in on...
Kirinyaga traders back plans for ultra-modern Kagio market expansion
Nov 14, 2024 at 02:22 PM
Traders at the Kagio fresh produce market are optimistic about the upcoming construction of an ultra-modern market facility....
Motorists brace for month-long disruption at Gitaru bypasses interchange
Nov 14, 2024 at 09:39 AM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that the Gitaru Interchange, located along the busy Waiyaki Way and Southern Bypass to Western Bypass, will experience a...
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigns days after Donald Trump's win
Nov 13, 2024 at 09:20 PM
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman announced her resignation today, Tuesday, in a statement delivered to her embassy staff....
SHA leadership turmoil as acting CEO Elijah Wachira goes on compulsory leave
Nov 13, 2024 at 10:44 AM
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has ousted its Acting Chief Executive Officer, Elijah Wachira, placing him on a 90-day compulsory leave to pave the way for an investigation into ...
William Ruto nominates leaders for key state commissions and agencies
Nov 13, 2024 at 09:33 AM
President William Ruto has unveiled a series of nominations to fill critical roles within Kenya’s constitutional commissions and state agencies, a strategic move aimed at reinfor...
80,000 cows set to be vaccinated as Kirinyaga County upscales livestock health measures
Nov 11, 2024 at 08:30 AM
Kirinyaga County has kicked off a sweeping livestock vaccination campaign to protect its cattle population from the devastating Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)....
NCA orders immediate evacuation of hazardous building in Kahawa West
Nov 08, 2024 at 09:37 AM
In response to a safety alarm raised over a structurally compromised building in Kahawa West, Nairobi, the National Construction Authority (NCA), along with multiple government age...
Changamka festival kicks off with Salim Mvurya’s call to support Kenya’s local industries
Nov 06, 2024 at 12:56 PM
At Nairobi's iconic Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Kenya’s largest showcase of locally crafted goods, the Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival, kicked off today, d...
Detectives make crucial arrest in murder case of former Wells Fargo HR manager
Nov 05, 2024 at 04:07 PM
In a significant development in the investigation into the murder of Willis Ayieko Onyango, former Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo, detectives have apprehended an additional ...
KECOBO raid results in deactivation of pirate sports streaming website score808
Nov 04, 2024 at 09:33 PM
A swift raid has dismantled the popular pirate streaming site score808.US, disrupting a major hub of unauthorised sports streaming across Kenya and beyond....
UK’s Sh4.6 million commitment sparks hope for refugees in Dadaab Camp
Nov 01, 2024 at 06:10 PM
A tapestry of hope and resilience weaves through the Dadaab Refugee Camp, where the British Deputy High Commissioner and Development Director, Leigh Stubblefield, recently stepped ...
Blow to medical interns as court upholds stipend cuts amid fiscal limitation
Nov 01, 2024 at 01:41 PM
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kenya has affirmed the Salaries and Remuneration Commission’s (SRC) directive to cut the monthly stipend for medical interns from Sh200...
Police in Siaya recover pistol in Wells Fargo HR manager's murder probe
Oct 31, 2024 at 09:43 PM
In a significant breakthrough in the recent murder of Wells Fargo Human Resource Manager Willis Ayieko, police in Siaya County recovered his stolen firearm during an intense operat...
Kenyan companies face strict deadline to report beneficial ownership data
Oct 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM
In a decisive move to bolster anti-money laundering efforts and enhance corporate transparency, Kenya’s Business Registration Service (BRS) has mandated all private limited compa...
Tetra Pak, Lactalis launch world-first beverage carton with certified recycled polymers
Oct 29, 2024 at 07:13 PM
Tetra Pak and Lactalis have broken new ground in the beverage carton industry by introducing a package containing certified recycled polymers derived from used beverage cartons....
Kenya battles Sh10 billion cybercrime crisis with unified defence strategy
Oct 28, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Kenya’s cyber landscape is under siege, with businesses and government entities losing Sh10.71 billion ($83 million) to cybercrime last year—a crisis that now ranks the country...
Planned public sector unions strike called off after Govt’s SHA deal
Oct 25, 2024 at 12:34 PM
A looming nationwide strike by public sector unions has been averted following a decisive agreement between the government and union leaders, addressing union grievances about the ...
Police pursuing crucial leads on two suspects in Wells Fargo HR boss killing
Oct 24, 2024 at 07:28 PM
The tragic disappearance of Wells Fargo Human Resources Manager Willis Ayieko, which occurred on Friday, October 18, has culminated in his body being discovered in Sabatia, Vihiga ...
KRA to introduce WhatsApp bot to streamline tax invoicing for small traders
Oct 23, 2024 at 11:25 AM
In a significant move to enhance tax compliance, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is set to launch a WhatsApp bot that will allow taxpayers to generate electronic tax invoices dir...
Safaricom, Cloudflare, Copy Cat unite to offer MSMEs affordable cybersecurity
Oct 22, 2024 at 10:57 PM
In a sweeping initiative to protect Kenya’s digital business landscape, Safaricom, Cloudflare, and systems integrator Copy Cat have launched an ambitious collaboration aimed at f...
Court upholds constitutionality of Ruto's Housing Levy in landmark ruling
Oct 22, 2024 at 07:34 PM
In a significant legal victory for President William Ruto, the Housing Levy has been declared constitutional by a three-judge bench....
965,000 KSCE candidates to receive new Maisha Cards by year-end, Govt says
Oct 22, 2024 at 07:03 PM
This year’s 965,000 candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations are set to receive the newly introduced Maisha Card before the end of ...