‘KRA must be accountable’ – Ruto spells out heavy tasks for taxman

President William Ruto has spelt out the daunting tasks for the Kenya Revenue Authority in a bid to raise the country’s revenue collection. While acknowledging their 10 per cent growth, which added 1.2 million new taxpayers and generated Ksh24.6 billion in revenue for the 2023/2024 financial year, Ruto stated that KRA must reach new heights […]

‘Hatuna furaha’ – Nyeri residents express discontent with Kindiki’s swearing-in as new DP

A section of residents in Wamunyoro, Mathira in Nyeri County, have expressed their disappointment and sadness over President William Ruto’s choice to pick former Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president. Addressing the press after Kindiki’s swearing-in ceremony held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Friday, November 1, 2024, […]

99 per cent of Kenyans reject term limit extension bill

The bill which envisaged a scenario where the term limits of elected leaders right from the Members of the County Assemblies (MCAs) to the President was increased to seven years, collapsed after the senate said 99.99 per cent of Kenyans disapproved of it in its entirety. “The voice of the Kenyan people has been unequivocal. […]

POCO makes grand return to Kenya: Unveiling the bold POCO C75 and powerful POCO M6 Pro

POCO is back with a bang, delivering on its promise of innovation, performance, and unbeatable value! Renowned for its game-changing smartphones, POCO is officially relaunching in Kenya with the introduction of two exceptional models: the feature-rich POCO C75 and the powerhouse POCO M6 Pro. These devices are designed to redefine the mid-range smartphone experience, combining […]

Govt launches investigation following Lucy Wambui’s death after surgical procedure

The government through the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has launched investigations into the circumstances under which businesswoman Lucy Wambui died after undergoing a surgical procedure in Nairobi. Wambui underwent a surgical procedure in one of the popular clinics in the city before she developed complications and returned to the hospital from where […]

‘I am proud’ – Mwengi Mutuse takes pride in initiating Gachagua’s impeachment after Kindiki is sworn in

Kibwezi West Member of Parliament (MP) Mwengi Mutuse expressed pride and satisfaction following the swearing-in of Professor Kithure Kindiki as the new Deputy President, replacing Rigathi Gachagua who was impeached by both the National Assembly and the Senate. Mutuse, who initiated the impeachment motion in Parliament, marked Kindiki’s swearing-in as a milestone in the country’s […]

Gachagua breaks silence after Kindiki is sworn in

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally broken his silence after Kithure Kindiki was sworn in to replace him following his impeachment. Gachagua shared a poignant moment on social media, posting a photo of himself with his wife and children as they enjoyed quality time together at their rural home. This personal snapshot comes amidst […]

Ministry of Health issues update on Mpox and Marburg viruses

In a statement on November 1, 2024, Principal Secretary for the Department of Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni said that the country had formed a task force to ensure coordinated efforts in detecting cases and responding to them. She equally noted that the country was yet to detect any new cases of either MPox […]