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'Land fraud kingpin', accomplice caught while trying to bribe DCI officers
Dec 08, 2023 at 05:51 PM
Police arrested Jackson Mwangi Wambui, a notorious figure in a systematic land-grabbing cartel targeting elderly white residents in upscale Nairobi suburbs....
Ichung'wah leads fight to reinstate disputed housing levy in Parliament
Dec 08, 2023 at 12:36 PM
The government of Kenya, confronted with a potential legal impediment, has presented the Affordable Housing Bill 2023 in Parliament, seeking to cement the contentious housing levy ...
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Kenya's tea industry poised for change as State unveils value addition incentives
Dec 08, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Kenya's tea sub-sector is set for a transformative boost as the government initiates a series of incentives to elevate value-addition efforts, aiming to unlock the full potential o...
Betting firms relieved as Parliamentary Committee recommends tax reduction
Dec 08, 2023 at 09:57 AM
The National Assembly Committee on Sports has recommended a reprieve for betting firms in Kenya, proposing a reduction in taxation rates outlined in the Gambling Control Bill, 2023...
Reprieve for Margaret Nyakang'o as court temporarily halts her prosecution
Dec 07, 2023 at 10:56 PM
The embattled Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, received a reprieve, albeit temporarily, as the High Court intervened to halt her prosecution on Thursday....
Waiguru urges coordinated East African response to climate change challenges
Dec 07, 2023 at 04:24 PM
Council of Governors (COG) Chair Anne Waiguru has called for coordinated regional strategies to deal with the far-reaching impacts of climate change in East Africa....
Ruto emphasizes vital role of strong bilateral relations in Kenya's growth
Dec 07, 2023 at 01:09 PM
President William Samoei Ruto underscored the significance of robust international partnerships in advancing Kenya's development agenda during a credential ceremony at State House ...
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Economic woes, parliamentary drama unfold as NG-CDF funds remain elusive
Dec 06, 2023 at 11:20 PM
In a heated session before the Finance Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday, Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u disclosed the challenges facing the government in releasing ...
Diageo explores strategic shift, considers exiting beer business to focus on spirits
Dec 06, 2023 at 09:40 PM
In a significant strategic move, the renowned London-based distilling and brewing giant, Diageo, is reportedly exploring the possibility of divesting its extensive beer portfolio, ...
Former KCB director arrested in US over 'plot to murder female family member'
Dec 06, 2023 at 06:11 PM
Leonard Thuo Mwithiga, a 52-year-old former Group Shared Services Director at KCB Bank Group in Kenya, was apprehended by Connecticut State Police on Monday for an alleged murder-f...
Police nab Mombasa thieving quintet in viral video flaunting stolen items - VIDEO
Dec 06, 2023 at 11:41 AM
In a strategic operation driven by intelligence, a team of officers based at Central Police Station in Mombasa successfully arrested five individuals suspected of being members of ...
Public servants face uncertainty as new social health scheme ousts NHIF
Dec 06, 2023 at 10:07 AM
The security provided by the National Health Insurance Fund's (NHIF) comprehensive cover is under threat, leaving 73 public institutions, civil servants, and millions of retired of...
Maisha Card: High Court suspends the rollout of President Ruto's new digital ID
Dec 05, 2023 at 02:16 PM
The High Court has dealt a significant blow to the Kenyan government's plans to roll out the Maisha Namba digital Identification Cards (ID) this month, as it has suspended the regi...
Kenya seeking Sh500 billion in local and global support to plant 15 billion trees
Dec 05, 2023 at 09:08 AM
Kenya has issued a clarion call to local and global partners, through the Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Forestry, urging them to support a monumental tree-planting ini...
Kenya to lead action by Commonwealth countries on climate-resilient agriculture
Dec 04, 2023 at 02:16 PM
Kenya will champion the Commonwealth Living Lands Action Group on climate-resilient agriculture for food security, pledging to lead coordinated efforts across 56 Commonwealth membe...
5 killed after trailer loses control, ploughs into roadside structures, cars in Kikopey
Dec 04, 2023 at 12:10 PM
Five people died following a devastating accident that occurred at Kikopey Trading Centre along the Gilgil-Nakuru highway at about 8:30pm on Sunday....
Why the court has ordered KAA to compensate Isiolo residents Sh413.9 million
Dec 04, 2023 at 11:33 AM
In a landmark ruling, the Environment and Land Court in Isiolo has directed the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to pay a total sum of Sh413.9 million in compensation to residents of...
Waiguru glorifies Kenya’s unlocking of multilevel climate change action finance
Dec 04, 2023 at 06:00 AM
Council of Governors Chairperson Anne Waiguru has lauded measures being taken by the President Wiliam Ruto administration to unlock climate action finance at the global level....
Notorious fraudster behind coastal Airbnb scam nabbed in Kiambu
Dec 01, 2023 at 11:35 PM
Sheila Wakesho Matasa, the mastermind behind a string of fraudulent activities targeting holidaymakers in Nairobi, Kiambu, Kisumu, and Mombasa counties, has been apprehended by det...
Paul Mackenzie to spend 12 months in prison for operating illegal filming studio
Dec 01, 2023 at 08:53 PM
Controversial Shakahola cult leader Paul Mackenzie faced the gavel in a Malindi Court, where he was sentenced to 12 months behind bars for operating a filming studio without a vali...
Uncertainty for Uhuru's Sh9.5 billion Edu-Afya scheme as Ruto's SHI ousts NHIF
Dec 01, 2023 at 04:26 PM
The fate of the Sh9.5 billion Edu-Afya Medical Scheme hangs in the balance as the newly enacted Social Health Insurance Act, 2023, dismantles the National Health Insurance Fund (NH...
National Police Service enforces strict no-firearm policy for officers on traffic duties
Dec 01, 2023 at 02:16 PM
Amid growing concerns over the misuse of firearms by officers actively engaged in traffic duties, the National Police Service has issued a directive, effective from November 30th, ...
William Ruto jets out to Dubai for COP28 to push for transformative climate action
Nov 30, 2023 at 09:41 PM
President William Ruto is set to leave the country for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the Unit...
KECOBO announces merger of royalty collection bodies for artists' prosperity
Nov 30, 2023 at 05:35 PM
In a bid to enhance efficiency and bolster the music industry, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has pledged to merge the three bodies responsible for collecting royalties on beha...
Court imposes life sentence for murder of ex-Justice Effie Owuor's farm manager
Nov 30, 2023 at 03:20 PM
In a landmark ruling at the Kisumu High Court, Justice Helen Aburiri has sentenced Isaac Kiptoo Rono, alias Malakwen, and Julius Mengich Kipyegon to life imprisonment for the heino...
Govt announces allocation of Sh625.8 million for flood relief in eight counties
Nov 30, 2023 at 01:50 PM
The Kenyan government has announced the disbursement of Sh625.8 million to assist 500,000 individuals in eight counties grappling with the ongoing flood crisis, according to statem...
Ex-KeRRA official forfeits properties and millions to State in high-stakes legal battle
Nov 30, 2023 at 01:22 PM
In a recent court ruling, Margaret Wanja Muthui, a former deputy director at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA), has lost a significant number of assets, including 35 apartmen...
